Cinderella's Castle

Shallow cavern network with magical light and intricate coral.

Boat Access
4m Avg Depth
5m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located just offshore from the Morritt's Resort and offers a unique experience: Cinderella’s Castle, a shallow open cavern network of ancient rock formations. This creates a magical maze with interconnected rooms illuminated by brilliant light shafts that shine through the chimney ceilings. The area features decorative Lace corals arranged in a princess-like fashion, alongside Elkhorn corals forming a protective fortress on top of the Cayman reef. For adventurous divers, there's a chance to spot juvenile Yellowtail Damsel Fish beneath the Elkhorns. These youngsters lack their characteristic yellow tail but are adorned with tiny, incandescent blue spots that resemble an inner glow. It’s said that someone collects these fish each evening to recharge them overnight.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Poor
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

cavernswim-throughcoral reefbeginner friendlyshallowphotographywide angle

Marine Life

Juvenile Yellowtail DamselfishLace coralElkhorn coralParrotfishAngelfishSergeant MajorBlue Tang

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Extremely shallow (5m) with an open cavern network, making it accessible and non-threatening for new divers.

Hazards:
cavern navigationboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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