Grand cayman - a dive destination anymore?

[fishfriend]

I am very sad to report that after my second trip to Grand Cayman after 11 years during December, I am unable to consider Grand Cayman a dive destination any longer. Like many other places, the reef is deteriorated to be an underwater desert especially in the west. Last time in 2012 december we went with west bay divers. THis time in 2022 december I think we went with divetech but can't remember. There was nothing going on underwater, very little fish. Maybe turtles but really not a very healthy ecosystem overall.

If someone tells me North wall is better, I would like to believe them with reservations.

 

[boulderjohn]

That was my impression this past year as well--lots of gray rock that was once vibrant coral.

 

[Luca Brasi]

Seems as though many people refuse to accept the truth. They talk about amazing dives in areas that are no longer amazing. Any dive is a fun dive but…,,

 

[ROUS]

A dive group was circled by a manta ray last week--on the west side. Four years of hot water has been tough on the entire Caribe, but it's getting better. I can't wait for my next trip there. For my next trip, I'll probably split my time between the east and west sides.

 

[fishfriend]

Please let me know other places that are still pristine and also those that deteriorated. I am not almost scared to pay and plan a trip around snorkeling and diving. Hawaii's Kahaluu bay is no longer a beginner snorkeling destination - rather a treacherous beach with exposed rocks and no coral. These are the ones that I have returned and noticed. Any more?