Macro Mania | 1-Tank Boat Dive

Friday Afternoons | 1:30 PM | East End

Dive into Grand Cayman’s East End lagoon—an underwater paradise for macro lovers and photographers alike. This ultra-shallow, slow-paced dive is all about discovering the tiny, bizarre, and beautiful creatures hidden in the coral. From Swallowtail Headshield Slugs to Yellowface Pikeblennies, every moment reveals something rare and fascinating. We even provide underwater magnifying glasses so you won’t miss a detail in this vibrant micro world.

Trip Overview

Schedule

Every Friday Afternoon

Departure Location

Ocean Frontiers Dock, East End

Check-in Time

Afternoon 1:30 PM

Back at the Dock (Latest Time)

Afternoon 4 PM

Dive Profile (Max Depth)

30 ft / 10 meters

Certification Required

Open Water or higher

Minimum Age

10 years or older

Add-ons

Nitrox upgrades + Equipment rental + Private Guides

Highlights

  • Unlimited bottom time
  • Macro guru dive guide
  • Super shallow reef dive
  • Protected dive site located within the East End lagoon
  • Best for underwater photographers who want to take their time and go slow

What's Included

  • Tanks
  • Weights
  • Towels
  • Ice Chest
  • Iced Drinking Water
  • Dive Site Map & Fish ID Slate
  • Underwater Magnifying Glass
  • Surface Interval Orange Slices & Ginger Snaps
  • East End Only Pick Ups and Drop Offs (upon request)

What's not Included

  • Dive Equipment (Check out our rates here)
  • Transportation to and from your hotel / Airbnb located outside East End
  • Gratuities

NOTE: If you haven’t dived in the past 12 months, you’ll need to refresh your skills with one of our refresher options before this trip, available for an additional fee.

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FAQ

The dive sites located within the East End lagoon are: Sunset Reef, Sunrise Reef, New Moon Reef, and Ridgefield Reef.

Yes!! It has been seen numerous times before, so ask your macro guru if they can look out for them.

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  • Concierge Level Service
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Macro Mania

Visit Grand Cayman's hot bed of Macro critters inside the East End lagoon. A dedicated ultra shallow dive to find the tiny, miniature, weird and wonderful creatures of the coral reef. A must for underwater photographers.

US $90.00

Per Person Per Trip

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes approx.

Ticket

Paperless check-in by participant name

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