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Turtle Reef / Macabuca - Grand Cayman

Turtle Reef, right off the Macabuca Tiki Bar, is one of our go-to shore dives on Grand Cayman. You drop in via a ladder, which feels a bit like entering a secret club, and it’s a short fin kick over a sandy patch at about 5 metres. Then the mini-wall appears, dropping to around 14 metres. We love lingering here, peering into the crevices. Look for Warteye Stargazers buried in the sand, just their eyes peeking out, and the surprising flash of a Yellowline Goby. Push a bit further west, maybe 100 metres, and you’ll hit the main wall. This whole stretch is usually swarming with Schoolmasters and Springer. The visibility here often hits 20 metres, giving you a clear view of the deeper wall. We’ve seen loggerhead turtles glide by more times than we can count, often completely unfazed by divers. It’s perfect for a leisurely afternoon dive, or even better, a night dive. The Stargazers are particularly active then, and the barracuda often hang motionless, catching the light from your torch. Grab a conch fritter and a drink at the bar afterwards, it’s tradition.