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Quick Take

• Best dive sites: Bloody Bay Wall, USS Kittiwake, Eden Rock & Devil’s Grotto, MV Captain Keith Tibbetts, Wilderness Wall, Stingray City, Trinity Caves, Orange Canyon.
• When to go: Mid‑December to mid‑April (dry season) for wall‑to‑wall sunshine; steer clear of peak hurricane months (August‑October).
• Average temps: Air 74‑89 °F year‑round; water hovers around 80‑84 °F.
• Vibe: Low‑crime, high‑price, rum‑heavy.

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Hotspots You’ll Love

Grand Cayman

• Seven Mile Beach – impossibly soft sand, no sarcasm required. Skip cruise‑ship o’clock (9 AM‑2 PM).
• Camana Bay – rooftop Observation Tower views, artisan gelato downstairs.
• Stingray City – petting 150‑lb sea pancakes never gets old; go early or try a night snorkel.
• Crystal Caves – stalactite selfies for days.
• Cayman Turtle Centre – ethically debated; decide if shell‑ebration is right for you.

Cayman Brac & Little Cayman

• The Bluff (Brac) – rock‑climbing plus red‑footed boobies (the feathered kind).
• Bloody Bay Marine Park (Little) – 100‑ft visibility that ruins every other reef forever.

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Places to Politely Sidestep

• George Town on big cruise‑ship days – as tranquil as a Black Friday sale.
• Unlit East End roads after dark – pothole roulette with zero streetlights.
• Hurricane Season (Aug‑Oct) – “wet” doesn’t begin to cover it.
• Shallow sandbars during strong north‑westerlies – stingrays hate choppy water, and so will you.

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Things to Do (Above Sea Level)

• Island‑wide food crawl – Cayman Cookout (January) for chef‑spotting.
• Rum Point mudslide pilgrimage.
• Bioluminescent kayak tour at “Bio Bay.”
• Pedal kayak or SUP around Barkers Marine Park.
• Chill at Camana Bay’s Thursday Farmers & Artisans Market.

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The Main Event: Scuba Heaven

Island	Site	Why It Rocks	Depth (ft)	Cert Level
Little	Bloody Bay Wall	Sheer drop‑off, sponge skyscrapers, Cousteau‑approved	20–6 000	Open+
Grand	USS Kittiwake	Photogenic wreck, resident turtles	15–64	Open+
Grand	North Wall	6 000‑ft abyss, eagle rays, summer‑only calm	40–100	Adv
Grand	Eden Rock & Devil’s Grotto	Shore dive, tarpon tunnels, silverside bait‑balls	10–50	Open
Brac	MV Captain Keith Tibbetts	Soviet frigate, coral‑draped guns	35–100	Adv
Brac	Wilderness Wall	Overhangs, black coral, pelagics	50–130	Adv
Grand	Stingray City (Deep)	Hand‑feed rays at 12 ft – goofy grin guaranteed	12	Open
Grand	Trinity Caves / Orange Canyon	Swim‑through theatrics, reef‑shark cameos	50–100	Open+

Pro Tips for Divers

• Summer (Jun‑Aug) offers glassy seas on the North Wall but brings steamy midday squalls.
• Winter “nor’westers” can shut down West‑side sites; operators pivot south.
• Nitrox is widely available; shore dives require sturdy booties (ironshore = coral‑turned‑concrete).

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Timing & Weather Cheat‑Sheet

Month	Avg Air °F	Avg Water °F	Avg Rainfall (in)	Notes
Jan	82 / 74	79	0.6	Peak season, pricey
Apr	85 / 77	80	0.2	Dry, calm seas
Jun	88 / 80	82	2.6	Start of wet season
Aug	89 / 80	84	1.4	Hot & humid
Oct	87 / 79	83	4.2	Wettest, hurricane risk
Dec	83 / 76	80	0.9	Festive & fabulous

Data: Cayman National Weather Service & WeatherSpark averages.

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Final Thought

The Cayman Islands are proof that good things come in threes: three islands, three types of rum, and at least three reasons you’ll plot your return before the sand dries between your toes. Grab fins, a fork, and a sense of humor—Cayman awaits.

— Phil “The Sarcastic Swede”