Sun 23 Feb 2014
I have often mentioned Spotts Beach in past posts. So here it is again 🙂
This time however, I brought an underwater camera. I am really glad I had it with me, since I was in for a treat ; one that I hope you will also enjoy with the pictures below.
So here is this awesome (hidden) gem of Grand Cayman ; Spotts Beach. Not as majestic as Seven Mile Beach, but quiet and full of marine life as you will see.
So in the water I went, armed with that underwater camera.
It was not long before I started to spot a bunch of turtles. On this day I saw 6 different ones during my +-45 minute snorkel. Note that water is never much deeper than 10ft (and sometimes less than 5) in this reef protected bay.
Here is what I assume a cute couple.
I managed to get some close up shots with this fellow. S/he was not at all concerned by my presence. Note that for both of these shots I had to swim to the bottom to get level since it was having a sea grass lunch at the bottom.
Going up to the surface for a breath of air. Note this one has a cleaner fish following it. You can see the tail of the cleaner fish at the bottom sticking out.
I also took a video of this one ; here you can also see the cleaner fish very well.
Here I managed to do a bit of an “artsy” picture with both myself and the turtle in the picture. Not bad 🙂
Here is a selfie! Also came out well. These underwater cameras sure are a lot of fun!
This large Barracuda showed up all of a sudden very close to me. The picture is misleading, but it must have been 2.5-3ft long. They are very “stealth” and indeed are known for showing up all of a sudden and are also quite curious.
Since this was already an awesome dive on a fabulous Cayman day, a stingray swam by me. Of course, this is not Stingray City, so no touching!
Some brain coral with a few yellow fish
A lovely view from underwater and the sea grass. The sea grass is what attracts all the turtles to this area.
And finally a view of Spotts Beach from a few hundred feet out.
That’s it! I hope you enjoyed these pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Wow, just wonderful!
Love all of your reports from Grand Cayman. Seeing the gorgeous pictures of the sea makes me wish I was there right now. Thank you for taking the time to post your adventures;
Thank you Micho!! Here I am in the Great White North looking at my second home – literally, you have included a shot of my apartment!!! I know that beach and the water so well and I love seeing it!! Our family always loves to snorkel at “Big Brain” which is quite close to shore. It is teeming with fish of all kinds and colours. Love your blog!!
@Paul & Tammy: Thanks for the comments.
@Sandra : I did not know that you had a place here. I love that area. Its a great beach and not to far from town. I agree with the “big brain” statement 🙂
Love the pics — what kind of camera are you using?
Always enjoy a Spotts stop, but haven’t ever actually snorkeled there — definitely will on next visit (which unfortunately is not coming up anytime soon).
@ Melissa. Thanks. The Camera is an “Olympus Tough”. You can pick these up for 200-250$ at Walmart or Amazon.
Hi Micho, I look forward to reading your monthly blog on the Caymans and this month’s underwater photos are outstanding! Thank you for sharing your experience as I will never see these types of photos for myself. Thank you, Maureen.
Hey Micho,
Thanks for mentioning this great turtle viewing spot a few years back. It took me awhile to venture of there, but finally made the time last year. It was Awesome! I do not publicize the site, since I have seen how other locations can get exploited, but it surely is a favorite.
Thanks,
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