CAYMAN 2200 - Ocho Rios

The Cayman 2200 wreck in Ocho Rios is a favourite of ours for a reason. It’s not a deep dive, only settling at 10 metres, so you get plenty of bottom time to really explore the old barge. Sunk back in ’75, it’s been down there long enough to become a proper part of the reef system. We’ve finned through schools of sergeant majors darting in and out of the hull’s open sections, and watched parrotfish methodically munching on the coral growth. What we love about this site is how accessible it is. You can practically snorkel the entire thing, but dropping down gives you a better appreciation for its scale and the way the light filters through the structure. Look for the small moray eels peeking from crevices – they’re almost always around. It’s a perfect spot if you’re newer to wreck diving or just want a relaxed dive with plenty to see without worrying about depth or deco limits. Our tip? Go in the morning; the water often feels calmer, and the light is fantastic for photos.

Location: Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Caribbean
Coordinates: 17.841667, -76.925000
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 10m

Marine Protected Area: Three Bay Area

Best Time to Dive in Ocho Rios

The warmest water temperatures in Ocho Rios occur in January, averaging 27.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 27.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 27.4°C (air: 24.7°C)
February: 27.4°C (air: 24.6°C)
March: 27.4°C (air: 25.1°C)
April: 27.4°C (air: 25.9°C)
May: 27.4°C (air: 27.0°C)
June: 27.4°C (air: 27.6°C)
July: 27.4°C (air: 28.0°C)
August: 27.4°C (air: 28.1°C)
September: 27.4°C (air: 27.9°C)
October: 27.4°C (air: 27.1°C)
November: 27.4°C (air: 26.0°C)
December: 27.4°C (air: 25.1°C)

Nearest Dive Centres to CAYMAN 2200

Sandals Ochi Beach Resort - ["PADI"]
Scubaquatic

Marine Life in Ocho Rios

Home to 367 recorded species including 309 reef fish, 31 hard corals, 7 sharks & rays, 3 seagrass & algae, 3 sea urchins, 3 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Lettuce Coral (Agaricia agaricites) - Hard Corals
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Finger Coral (Porites porites) - Hard Corals
Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
Sheephead (Microspathodon chrysurus) - Reef Fish
Sammy Johnson (Scarus taeniopterus) - Reef Fish
Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals
Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
Greenblotch Parrotfish (Sparisoma atomarium) - Reef Fish
turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) - Seagrass & Algae
Doctorfish (Acanthurus chirurgus) - Reef Fish
Graysby (Cephalopholis cruentata) - Reef Fish
Coney (Cephalopholis fulva) - Reef Fish
Branched Finger Coral (Porites furcata) - Hard Corals
Boulder Brain Coral (Colpophyllia natans) - Hard Corals
Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) - Hard Corals

Recommended Packing List for CAYMAN 2200

Based on average water temperature of 27.4°C.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories