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Laura's Reef

Laura’s Reef, down on Grand Cayman’s South Side, is one of those places we always enjoy, particularly on a calm day. It’s got a real classic Cayman feel, a winding maze of coral fingers and canyons that beg you to just drift through. We love working our way around the corners, spotting nurse sharks tucked under ledges in the shallower sections – a reliable sighting here, which is always fun. The topography is the real draw. You’ll find yourself navigating swim-throughs formed by massive brain corals and branching star corals, before opening out onto sandy patches that just seem to spill towards the deeper water. Keep an eye out for the small stuff, too. We’ve seen blennies peering from holes and the occasional saddle stargazer half-buried in the sand. It’s a site that rewards a slow pace; the more you linger, the more little critters you’ll uncover. For divers who appreciate good reef structure and aren't rushing for pelagics, Laura's Reef offers a relaxing, visually engaging dive down to about 19 meters.