Discover High Rock Drop-Off: A Perfect Grand Cayman Dive Site for All Levels

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Discover High Rock Drop-Off: A Perfect Grand Cayman Dive Site for All Levels

Brian Hellemn
July 28th 2025

Drive time: 15 minutes

Type: Wall

Depth: 45' – 100'

Named for the tall rocky cliffs on the shoreline and the small settlement of High Rock, this is a dive that you will no doubt love. It is protected from the worst of the elements and has depths as little as 45 feet while still boasting sheer plunges into the abyss. This site never fails to please divers of all levels and expectations.

Dropping down over the wall is like being in National Geographic, the reef fish stream around you while the soft corals wave gently with the ebb and flow of the ocean. As you cruise towards a large pinnacle at the site's eastern edge, make sure you poke your head (and dive light) into the innumerable crevices, cracks, nooks, and hidey-holes. Divers revel in the experience as they meander around, over, under, and behind the jagged features of High Rock Drop Off.

Marine Life

Watch out into the blue for Hawksbill turtles, identifiable from their hooked beaks and overlapping shell plates with jagged edges. These are the most common of Cayman's turtles and are so chilled and curious that divers can have some close encounters. A close inspection of their shells reveals gorgeous patterns and colors that were not easily discernible from farther away.

Learn more about the marine life and topography of High Rock Drop-Off in the dive site map below:

Shallow Exploration

Once back under the boat, divers can take advantage of the shallow depths to maximize dive time. Critters abound on the reef but pay attention to the sandy areas too. Southern Stingrays love drifting inches above the bottom, looking for their next meal. If they find something, watch as they start to flap their wings to displace the sand and reveal the goodies below.

About Ocean Frontiers Ltd.

Ocean Frontiers Dive Shop is located on the remote East End of Grand Cayman. Founded in 1996 with one dive boat and a dream to introduce divers to the wonders of East End diving, the company has grown into one of Cayman’s premier dive operations. In 2023, it was voted the Caribbean region's Best Dive Operator in SCUBA Diving Magazine's Readers Choice Awards, taking first place in 7 categories. Recognized for legendary customer service and the island’s friendliest staff, Ocean Frontiers also stands out for its commitment to conservation. With numerous awards and the distinction of being the first dive operator in the Cayman Islands to receive the PADI Green Star Dive Center accreditation, Ocean Frontiers remains at the forefront of marine conservation and exploration.

Phone: 1 (345) 640-7500

Email: info@oceanfrontiers.com

Physical Address: 344C Austin Conolly Drive, East End, Grand Cayman,Cayman Islands

Mailing Address: Ocean Frontiers Ltd, PO BOX 200 East End,Grand Cayman KY1-1801 Cayman Islands BWI

Local Fax: 1 (345)-947-7600

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