reef

Log This Dive

Castle Wall

Castle Wall on Grand Cayman’s North Side is a site we return to again and again. It’s a proper wall dive, starting shallow and dropping away into the abyss. We love drifting along the edge here, keeping one eye on the deep blue for passing pelagics and the other on the wall’s nooks and crannies. You’ll find plenty of parrotfish munching on the corals and often see dark-spotted snake eels poking their heads out of the sand patches near the top of the wall. Keep an eye out for smaller stuff too. We've had great luck spotting orangeside gobies perched on corals and even a few grape-cluster nudibranchs if you look closely. Visibility here is usually excellent, often pushing 30 meters, which just makes the drop-off feel even more dramatic. It’s a great dive for anyone who enjoys the classic Caribbean wall experience, especially if you appreciate a bit of drift diving without too much fuss. Go early to beat any potential crowds, though it’s rarely a problem on the North Side.