Dive with spotted eagle rays at Grand Cayman, gliding along the dramatic North Wall and through channels like Eagle Ray Pass. These graceful rays cruise the drop-offs year-round in the island's famously clear water, often alongside turtles and reef sharks. They are seen all year, with the calmest conditions from April to October.

Eagle Ray in Grand Cayman / Eagle Ray Pass (Cayman Islands)

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About This Spot

Dive with spotted eagle rays at Grand Cayman, gliding along the dramatic North Wall and through channels like Eagle Ray Pass. These graceful rays cruise the drop-offs year-round in the island's famously clear water, often alongside turtles and reef sharks. They are seen all year, with the calmest conditions from April to October.

Best Months to Visit

Up to 76% sighting chance in Grand Cayman / Eagle Ray Pass (Cayman Islands). Best months: May, June, July.

  • May: 76%
  • June: 76%
  • July: 74%
  • August: 72%
  • April: 71%
  • September: 70%
  • October: 68%
  • March: 66%
  • November: 66%
  • January: 62%
  • February: 62%
  • December: 62%

Practical Information

  • Location: Grand Cayman / Eagle Ray Pass (Cayman Islands)
  • Country: Cuba
  • Coordinates: 19.3900, -81.3800
  • Effort: day trip
  • Accessibility: Easy
  • Observation mode: Diving

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can you see eagle rays at Grand Cayman?

Along the North Wall and at sites such as Eagle Ray Pass; this is separate from Stingray City, which is famous for southern stingrays.

When is the best time?

Year-round, with the calmest, clearest diving from April to October, outside the winter fronts.

Are sightings guaranteed?

No, eagle rays are free-ranging, so encounters are a highlight rather than a certainty on the wall dives.

Is Grand Cayman good for beginners?

Yes, it has easy, clear diving, though the wall sites are deeper drift dives better suited to certified divers.

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