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Breaker’s Cutback

Breaker’s Cutback is one of those Grand Cayman wall dives we keep coming back to. Drop in and you’re immediately enveloped by that deep Caribbean blue, the wall itself an impressive vertical drop. We love the overhanging sections at around 25 metres; they’re carpeted in vibrant orange and purple sponges, almost glowing in the ambient light. It’s here the "cutback" happens, a sharp right angle in the reef that messes with your perception, making the deep seem even deeper. You’ll see schools of Creole wrasse shimmering above the reef, a constant, flickering curtain of silver, while down near the wall’s edge, Black Jacks often cruise by, curious enough to approach for a closer look. Visibility averages 16 metres here, which is decent, but on a good day, it stretches further, making that optical illusion of the cutback even more pronounced. For macro fans, keep an eye out for the tiny White Pygmy Venus nudibranchs tucked into crevices. This site suits divers who appreciate a dramatic reef structure and the thrill of a sheer drop-off without the need for extreme depths.