Valley of the Dolls

Dreamlike wall dive with canyons and stunning soft corals.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, named Valley of the Dolls after Jacqueline Susanne’s evocative book, is located on the northeast corner of Grand Cayman. It's renowned for its stunning beauty and dreamlike atmosphere. The site offers excellent opportunities to observe a diverse range of sponges and tall, graceful soft corals, including the impressive 8-foot Feather Plume just north of the mooring pin. A prominent canyon bisects the coral buttress, acting as a dramatic entrance onto the wall. This canyon creates a remarkable visual effect—a portal framing the azure blue ocean, offering a striking contrast between the physical reef and an ethereal sense of mystery. Visibility is excellent, contributing to the site’s photogenic appeal. While specific marine life isn't detailed in the description, the overall environment suggests abundant aquatic life.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divecoral reefturtlesharkcanyonwide anglebeginner friendlyswim-through

Marine Life

Grey SharksSea turtleSnapperAngelfishParrotfishGrouperSpongesSea fansFeather Plume Corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow mooring (9m) for beginners, with a deep wall and canyon for more experienced divers.

Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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