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Pallas

Pallas is a site we keep coming back to on Grand Cayman’s south side, and for good reason. It’s got this great mix of wide, canyon-like finger corals that slope gently down into sandy patches, all dotted with little swim-throughs and arches. The reef crest itself is shallow, often around 5-8 metres, and we love spending the tail end of a dive just hovering there. You’ll find soft corals swaying, and it’s a nursery for so many juvenile fish – little yellowtail damselfish flitting about, slender filefish trying to blend in. We’ve even spotted the elusive sea pea, a tiny juvenile trunkfish, tucked away. Down deeper, around 15-18 metres, is where you really get into the larger coral formations. Look into the shadows of the overhangs for belt cardinalfish or shy brotulas. Visibility averages 22 metres here, so the sunlight really penetrates, giving the corals a rich glow. It’s a pretty relaxed dive, suitable for anyone comfortable finning around a coral garden, and a perfect spot if you're keen on finding those smaller, often overlooked critters like blennies and gobies.