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Little Cayman is rich in undersea adventure. Below are some of the most popular dive sites around Little Cayman.

Barracuda Bight: With coral fingers extending from the wall you will find a mixture of juveniles in the shallows and a possibility of sleeping nurse sharks and hiding lobsters under the overhangs and crevices created by the coral fingers. Morays can also be seen here – either hiding or free swimming to a new hiding place.
Bus Stop: Large barrel sponges, Blue Chromis and other schooling fish make this site busy and colorful. A sand chute down into the deep also makes Bus Stop a great dive - keep your eyes open for passing Eagle rays, Turtles and Stingrays and check the Vase Sponges for Goby cleaner fish, Crinoids and Arrow Crabs.
Cumber’s Caves: Definitely request this site if you like swim-throughs, there are two or three that will take you from the sandy boulevard and spit you out on the sheer wall at about 80-100ft. Aside from the exciting swim-throughs, you can also see a variety of juveniles on the mini wall and if you stick to the sandy area look out for eagle rays feeding, Southern stingrays and numerous garden eels.
Blacktip Boulevard: Named for the Blacktip sharks that have been seen on occasion, and you are likely to see Caribbean Reef sharks and Eagle Rays. A Manta Ray has also been seen cruising the blue at this site. Look into the deep crevices and come face to face with big-eyed Squirrelfish, Lobsters and a variety of blennies and gobies. Huge barrel sponges dwarf divers as they glide by. In the sand, looks out for the tiny garden eels that retreat into their sand burrows as you approach.
Coconut Walk: This spectacular site toward the west end of the Bloody Bay Wall is like a smaller main wall split in two – a mini-wall at a depth of 30ft and the main wall at 60ft. As you navigate the site – keep your eyes open for pillar coral and the turtles and stingrays that swim around them. Angelfish (Gray, Queen and French) and Parrotfish can usually be found on the mini-wall. Juveniles of all sort (including Butterfly fish, Spotted drums) can be found. Occasionally the Lemon (or yellow) ray can also be found here. Off the main wall is a favorite place to spot cruising reef sharks.
Lea Lea’s Lookout: Lobsters, Arrow Crabs, Yellowhead Jawfish & Sailfin Blennies are among some of the critters that can be seen. Sailfin Blennies live in holes on the hard pan between the coral outcrops and the Jawfish live in cylindrical burrows among the rubble and sand – hovering vertically above their homes. Sharks and Eagle Rays can bee seen cruising the site along with Hawksbill & Green Turtles. Check cracks and crevices for green or spotted Moray Eels.
Marilyn’s Cut: Some excellent swim-throughs on this site, where two fairly deep canyons cut into the reef. Lots of yellow tube sponges along with red rope sponges dot the wall. The friendly resident Nassau grouper (Benji) and her friend will happily accompany you throughout your dive and even pose for a photo if you are lucky!
Mixing Bowl (3 Fathom Wall): Named mixing bowl because this is where the Jackson’s Bight section meets the Bloody Bay section – which in turn makes for a great site with a sheer wall and rugged coral fingers. Swim throughs here are great and can pop you out on the wall to admire the purple, red, yellow and oranges sponges. Schools of blue chromis, grunts and snappers will be in the shallows, and look out for the huge barracuda that will be under the boat.
Randy's Gazebo (The Chimney): The chimney and archway are the greatest points of interest here. The entrance to the chimney is around 40ft and then its 40ft straight down. A great opportunity to then head west on the wall around 75ft where you can check out the large and plentiful barrel sponges. You will then come across a great photo op – a striking archway that makes the perfect frame for divers or fish hovering in the blue water. There are also a few caves and a mini-chimney to be discovered. Look out for Black Durgons, Butterflyfish and turtles throughout the dive.
Joy's Joy: The last dive site in the Bloody Bay area, with coral fingers and a mini wall is a great place to spot the Caribbean spiny lobster. Eagle rays and sharks can be seen cruising through on your dive and be sure to check all the nooks and crannies for huge Green moray eels and smaller Spotted morays. The schooling fish such as Yellowtail Snapper and Blue-striped Grunts will keep you company throughout the dive.
Great Wall: There is only one word you can use to describe the Great Wall West & East dive sites – AWESOME! The majestic vertical wall is unbelievable and in the shallows you will find large coral heads teeming with life. Make sure you swim away from the wall to appreciate the wall in its full glory. Black coral, large sponges in yellow and red and critters dot the wall making a great photo and if you look closely, you might see the occasional Seahorse or Lettuce-leaf Seaslug.