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DIvE CAYMAN BRAC                                wraSSe

                                                                PhOtOgraPher: glenn OStle
                Our relaxed tropical style and multitude of dive
                sites that are easily accessible from shore makes
                Cayman Brac a beloved dive spot by underwater
                enthusiasts around the world.

                65 DIvE sITEs foR You To ExPLoRE
                Whether you’re a novice experiencing the sport for
                the first time, a new diver looking for the perfect spot
                to complete your check-out dives or a seasoned
                                                                Site nO: 272
                veteran who wants a dive experience unlike any   Site name: knuckleS wall
                other, this island paradise with its warm, clear waters   PhOtOgraPher: brac Scuba Shack
                should be at the top of your must-do list.
                REEfs & MARINE LIfE
                Cayman Brac is home to hundreds of varieties of fish,
                corals and marine life. Swim with giant tarpon and
                fierce looking tiger groupers. Marvel at the majesty
                of a queen angelfish as elkhorn corals, star corals
                and abundant soft corals vie for your attention.
                Explore  canyons  and  crevices,  small  caves  and   Site nO: 248
                                                                Site name: mv caPtain keith tibbettS
                ledges, drop-offs and gullies, while grouper, horse-
                eye jacks, triggerfish, tarpon, nurse sharks and other
                brilliantly coloured tropical fish glide by.                                           DIvE CAYMAN BRAC

                Mv CAPTAIN kEITh TIBBETTs
                The only diveable Russian warship in the Western
                Hemisphere and one of the most dramatic wrecks
                in the world, the MV Captain Keith Tibbetts lies
                scuttled beneath the waters of Cayman Brac’s West
                End.  This  wreck  offers  a spectacular  multi-level
                                                                Site nO: 255
                dive while beckoning divers to discover its secrets   Site name: eaSt chute / cayman mariner
                and the over 100 species of marine life that call this    PhOtOgraPher: rOxane bOOnStra
                330 ft. frigate home.
                Look carefully and you may even spot this famous
                wreck’s two special residents: two huge goliath
                groupers named Natasha and Boris.






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