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Underwater at Babylon

Babylon

Grand Cayman · Cayman Islands

Babylon is a cluster of spectacular coral pinnacles rising from 24 metres up to within 8 metres of the surface on Grand Cayman's south side, each column encrusted with dense layers of orange and purple tube sponges, plate corals, and black coral trees. The structure creates micro-habitats that concentrate resident species at every depth, from juvenile damselfish at the crown to sleeping nurse sharks at the base. The site's sheltered position means conditions stay diveable when north side sites kick up.

Conditions

Depth

8 to 30 m

Open water and up

Current

Usually gentle

Can pick up on the edge

Visibility

15 to 25 m

Clearest in the calm season

Water

25 to 30°C

Skin or 1mm

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Gear

  • Basic kit

    • Mask and fins
    • BCD and regulator
    • 3mm full wetsuit · warm water
    • Dive computer