| Year-Round Tripping | | | | intermediate scuba divers. This is also a great site for |
| Every year thousands of tourists are lured to the | | | | snorkeling because the current is light. Orange |
| Grand Cayman scuba diving sites. They go to the | | | | sponges covered spurs is are incredible to look at, |
| Grand Cayman because of year round warm and | | | | and it is amazing to see this vibrant color underwater. |
| clear waters, great diving locations, and the variety | | | | There are crawling lobsters, paddling turtles, and giant |
| of colorful and interesting marine species. Many of | | | | parrotfish. |
| these island trippers are returnees, who never cease | | | | The Oro Verde wreck is another must-see. The huge |
| to enjoy the charms of this Caribbean gem. | | | | freighter is now the home of the yellow tail snappers |
| There are about 250 Grand Cayman scuba diving | | | | and angel fish. You can watch as the schools of fish |
| sites. It would be impossible to visit all in a week's | | | | pass you by at a close distance. The Eagle Ray Pass |
| time. To narrow down the list, here are the top | | | | in the North Wall is another enthralling underwater |
| spots in Grand Cayman that tourists can squeeze into | | | | scenes. This pass has an enchantment all its own |
| their tight schedule. | | | | with its towering corals, black corals, and sponges. It |
| Top Tourists Drawer | | | | is here that the Spotted Eagle Rays can be observed |
| A stellar attraction of the Grand Cayman scuba diving | | | | in their natural habitat. |
| sites is Stingray City. The thrill of getting up close to | | | | Vacations on a Budget |
| the stingrays and feed them is an out of the world | | | | There are great vacation deals for those on a |
| experience nobody can forget. Tourists can watch | | | | budget. Backpackers can get those shared rooms for |
| the graceful water sprites from glass-bottomed | | | | $590 per head in Lacovia Condominiums. This includes |
| boats, or snorkel on the shallow beds and feed the | | | | four nights lodging and 3 days diving. Those on sight |
| stingrays. They can also pose for their pictures taken | | | | seeing tours only, can get a shared room for $290 |
| under water. Scuba diving in the area is another way | | | | for four nights lodging. For this minimal amount, one |
| of getting close to the stingrays. | | | | can have a great Grand Cayman scuba diving tour. |
| The Round Rock Caves is the favorite diving spot | | | | Prices are steep in winter when people fly to the |
| for hard core divers. There is a breathtaking wall | | | | Caymans to escape the wintry weather. Most of |
| topped with pinnacles - giving an impression of | | | | these packaged tours include 10% government tax |
| arches. The great visibility makes for good viewing of | | | | and 7.5% service charge; however these are subject |
| several varieties of fish and crawlers. You can swim | | | | to change. Meals are not included but there are a |
| in and out the tunnels and have a great adventure | | | | slew of restaurants along the 7 mile strip offering a |
| following schools of fish or just enjoying their | | | | mix of local and international cuisine. |
| presence. | | | | So, even on a budget, one can have the grandest |
| Tourists should not pass up the dive in Orange | | | | vacation in Grand Cayman scuba diving sites in this |
| Canyon. This is one awesome dive. The site will suit | | | | side of paradise. |