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CAYMAN TRANSPORT

The Cayman Transport at María la Gorda isn’t about depth, it’s about history and how the sea reclaims things. This carrier vessel ran aground in 1972 and was abandoned, its skeleton now sprawled in just four metres of water. We love a wreck with a story, and this one, so close to the surface, feels incredibly intimate. You can fin right over its deck plates, peering down into the open holds where light shafts cut through the water, illuminating schools of tiny silversides that flicker like scattered glitter. Our favourite part is the bow, which really shows its age. Rusting metal drapes and peels, creating nooks and crannies that have become home to small parrotfish and damselfish. You’ll feel the gentle surge pushing you just a little, a reminder of the forces that put it here. It's a fantastic spot for a long, relaxed dive, perfect for photographers wanting to capture the contrast of decaying steel and vibrant new life. We’d suggest going early in the morning, before the sun gets too high, for the best light on the wreck.