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Kelly's Caverns
Boat reef with caverns, rubble, and a sandy runout.
Local operator required
This is normally reached by boat, so a local operator or boat captain is the practical entry path.
About Kelly's Caverns
Kelly's Caverns is a Grand Cayman boat reef with caverns under the mooring, a mini wall, a rubble field, and a sandy runout beyond. It is a relaxed East End dive for open-water divers who like macro life and blue-water boat drops.
Research Estimate At Kelly's Caverns
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Where Is Kelly's Caverns?
Kelly's Caverns Planning Details
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Reported Depth
8m - 18m
Depth Note
The site starts around 25ft, runs past a mini wall at 45-50ft, and reaches a sandy runout near 60ft.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access reef with caverns and tunnels under the boat, a mid-depth mini wall and rubble field, and a sandy runout beyond.
Safety & Access At Kelly's Caverns
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Move slowly under the boat and around the canyons, tunnels, and mini wall so you do not disturb the shy macro life or lose orientation.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the public mooring and the dive boat are the normal way to reach the site.
Legal Notes
Use the public mooring and follow Cayman boat-diving practice for the East End mooring system.
Local Intel For Kelly's Caverns
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A good boat dive for open-water divers who want caverns, a mini wall, and good macro work without a deep technical profile.
Freedive
The site is a poor freedive target because the useful features sit on a boat-access reef profile rather than a shallow shore line.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is not the main use case; the caverns, mini wall, and rubble field are built for scuba.
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Exposure Profile at Kelly's Caverns
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Wildlife at Kelly's Caverns
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Recent Logged Visits At Kelly's Caverns
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Kelly's Caverns Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
Grand Cayman public moorings map and coordinates.
Independent dive directory listing for Kelly's Caverns.
Ocean Frontiers East End site page.
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