About Little Cayman
At only ten miles long and one mile wide, there may be more peace and quiet per-square-inch on Little Cayman than anywhere else. Little Cayman is the smallest of the three Cayman Islands with a population of only 170.
Bask on empty beaches with soft sand and only the sound of the breeze rustling the palm trees. Then, take a bike or a scooter up and down the shore.
Venture to South Hole Sound Lagoon for a private swim in water that is every shade of blue. Or row out to the unofficial fourth island in Cayman. Just a kayak away off the coast of Little Cayman, Owen Island offers seascapes in their purest form, making you feel as if you were the last person on the planet.
On land, peaceful Little Cayman offers a calm, serene landscape where the bustle of the birds at the Booby Pond Nature Reserve may be the loudest commotion on land. Perhaps Little Cayman is so calm because all the activity is set aside for the fish in the surrounding reefs. Bloody Bay Wall Marine Park is one of the most popular dies in existence, after all. With a dramatic drop-off over 5,000 feet, Bloody Bay Wall gives divers the opportunity to glimpse Cayman’s underwater life in a dramatic backdrop. Just 100 feet below the surface, the island’s native sharks, stingrays and turtles can be viewed against the stunning backdrop of Bloody Bay Wall.
Whatever the reason, you now have several to see Little Cayman for yourself.
One of the World’s Best Dive Sites.
The white stretched sands and turquoise waters you generally see in movies, can be found right here in Little Cayman. Little Cayman just a short flight from Grand Cayman, and which can be viewed from the North shores of Cayman Brac is a piece of pure paradise.
Equip with numerous white sandy beaches including Point of Sands, Little Cayman is also home to its own islet known as Owen Islands.
Little Cayman is best known for its diving, serene landscape and variety of birds and iguanas.It is Bloody Bay Wall marine park that awards Little Cayman as having the best diving in the world. Most people who scuba dive the Cayman Islands claim this is one of the region’s best dive sites.
The protected area is a huge sheer wall that starts at five meters and drops down into the abyss, the amazing visibility. When diving bloody bay wall you can see Caribbean reef sharks, turtles and some very friendly groupers.
There is also a huge range of both soft and hard corals and anemones to be seen all over the wall.
Key Attractions
Owen Island
About 590 ft. from the shores of Little Cayman lies the secluded
Owen Island.
Not quite a mile east of Blossom Village, this gorgeous, green, paisley-shaped islet is the ultimate spot for a secluded swim, snorkel, or picnic. But be sure to take everything you’ll need with you: Part of Owen’s charm is the absence of commerce —or human development of any kind.
Owen Island is a pristine, secluded & unspoiled natural environment.
Visitors can also enjoy snorkeling & swimming in the clear turquoise waters around the island, or a peaceful picnic they will never forget!
Point of Sand
At the eastern end of Little Cayman, Point of Sand is a true desert island beach. There aren't many untouched places on earth that look like Point of Sand. This secluded paradise is located on the northeastern tip of Little Cayman. The neighboring island of Cayman Brac is well visible from here.
Fringed by a tropical blue water lagoon, it is a perfect setting for exploring the local sea world. Around the inshore coral heads, snorkelers may spot blue tangs, angelfish, parrotfish, as well as occasional stingrays.
Bloody Bay Wall
Little Cayman's Bloody Bay wall is one of the most sought-after dive sites in the Cayman Islands. Boasting some of the most iconic and dramatic wall scenery to be found anywhere in the ocean and featuring a sheer vertical drop-off that plunges more than 3000ft into the abyss. Every inch of the wall's surface is draped in an abundance of marine life, with a wide diversity of corals, sponges and fans providing the perfect habitat for whole host of mobile critters. The exotic vase, tube and elephant ear sponges - that are an iconic fixture of the Caymans - exist here in a stunning array of colors across a wide spectrum of hues. An assortment of macro creatures such as arrow crabs, eels, shrimps and even seahorses seek shelter within the many holes and crevices that permeate the wall's surface. Some of the larger and more charismatic species that are encountered here include eagle rays, turtles, morays, horse-eyed Jacks and some curious Nassau Groupers. When exploring the wall, always be sure to keep an eye out for large fish, such as hammerhead sharks, which may be cruising the deep nearby.
Booby Pond Nature Reserve
Booby pond nature reserve is a beautiful place to visit. It is home to many different kinds of birds and animals, and the scenery is breathtaking. Booby pond is a great place to relax and enjoy nature.
The most distinctive aspect of the Booby Pond is its resident colony of approximately 4,000 Red-footed Boobies (Sula sula). The reserve is the only breeding site for the Red-footed Booby in the Cayman Islands and the colony is one of the largest of this species in the region.