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CAYMAN TRADER

The Cayman Trader, resting just off Ocho Rios, isn’t about depth, it’s about accessibility and history. This 91-meter carrier, deliberately sunk in 1977, now sits in barely two meters of water, making it perfect for snorkelers, freedivers, and even first-time divers getting comfortable. We love drifting over the main deck, the sunlight dappling through the water, illuminating the ghostly remains of cargo holds and superstructure. You can easily spend an hour finning back and forth, spotting schools of sergeant majors darting through portholes and the occasional barracuda lurking in the shadows. What makes the Cayman Trader special for us is its sheer scale so close to the surface. You get a real sense of its former life as a working vessel. We often find ourselves peering into the engine room, now a haven for juvenile snapper, or tracing the outline of the bow, covered in soft corals. It's an easy, relaxed dive, ideal for those days when you want to take it slow and really appreciate the details of a wreck without any pressure. Our best tip? Go early in the morning before the day boats arrive; you'll have the old girl almost entirely to yourself.