Head North, South, East, or West in the Caribbean Sea and you will discover spectacular sights above and below the water. No geographic area in the world gets as many diving visitors as the Caribbean-so where should you go? Perhaps these top 10 dive sites (in no particular order) will spark an idea for your next trip. Remember to always dive within your limits. Just because it's "deep" doesn't mean it's better-be a responsible diver.
Bloody Bay Wall, Little Cayman
I know you've heard about this one for years now, but it's true. Little Cayman has some of the finest Caribbean wall diving at Bloody Bay and Jackson's Reef Walls. The drop-off begins at only 18 feet then sinks quickly into blackness along this more than a mile-long stretch of the island's north shore. Coral and sponges of all types, colors, and sizes cascade downward as you slowly descend along the wall. Take your camera along, you will be rewarded with colorful and dramatic photos. Small caves and ledges honeycomb these walls providing an interesting visual terrain and hiding places for shy, elusive critters. You can dive at depths from 40-100 feet here depending on your comfort level. Grouper, horse-eye jacks, triggerfish, and many small tropicals make this area come alive and are ready to pose for that special shot.
Santa Rosa Wall, Cozumel
The other famous wall dive spot in the Caribbean is Cozumel. One of the most colorful and interesting dives is at Santa Rosa Wall beginning at about 60 feet. Sponge-covered jagged coral heads line the wall's edge before it spills off into a maze of deepwater gorgonians, azure vase sponges, and orange elephant ear sponges of all sizes. Near the northern end of this reef are swimthroughs that will lead you upward to the top of the reef. Most of the dives here are drift dives, so go with the flow and enjoy the kaleidoscope of scenery as it passes by.
Bahamas Shark Dive, UNEXSO, Walker's Cay, Stella Maris
Do a shark dive somewhere, sometime in your diving life. Whether you watch the feast at UNEXSO from behind a chain-mail suit, at Walker's Cay or Stella Maris kneeling on the sandy bottom, it's the thrill of a lifetime to be so close to these magnificent creatures. So sign that waiver, swallow your butterflies, pay attention to the dive briefing, have someone take your picture to prove you did it, and enjoy yourself! See Lunching with Carnivores
Bloody Bay Wall, Little Cayman
I know you've heard about this one for years now, but it's true. Little Cayman has some of the finest Caribbean wall diving at Bloody Bay and Jackson's Reef Walls. The drop-off begins at only 18 feet then sinks quickly into blackness along this more than a mile-long stretch of the island's north shore. Coral and sponges of all types, colors, and sizes cascade downward as you slowly descend along the wall. Take your camera along, you will be rewarded with colorful and dramatic photos. Small caves and ledges honeycomb these walls providing an interesting visual terrain and hiding places for shy, elusive critters. You can dive at depths from 40-100 feet here depending on your comfort level. Grouper, horse-eye jacks, triggerfish, and many small tropicals make this area come alive and are ready to pose for that special shot.
Santa Rosa Wall, Cozumel
The other famous wall dive spot in the Caribbean is Cozumel. One of the most colorful and interesting dives is at Santa Rosa Wall beginning at about 60 feet. Sponge-covered jagged coral heads line the wall's edge before it spills off into a maze of deepwater gorgonians, azure vase sponges, and orange elephant ear sponges of all sizes. Near the northern end of this reef are swimthroughs that will lead you upward to the top of the reef. Most of the dives here are drift dives, so go with the flow and enjoy the kaleidoscope of scenery as it passes by.
Bahamas Shark Dive, UNEXSO, Walker's Cay, Stella Maris
Do a shark dive somewhere, sometime in your diving life. Whether you watch the feast at UNEXSO from behind a chain-mail suit, at Walker's Cay or Stella Maris kneeling on the sandy bottom, it's the thrill of a lifetime to be so close to these magnificent creatures. So sign that waiver, swallow your butterflies, pay attention to the dive briefing, have someone take your picture to prove you did it, and enjoy yourself! See Lunching with Carnivores
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