Babylon
Grand Cayman · Cayman Islands
Babylon is a cluster of spectacular coral pinnacles rising from 24 metres up to within 8 metres of the surface on Grand Cayman's south side, each column encrusted with dense layers of orange and purple tube sponges, plate corals, and black coral trees. The structure creates micro-habitats that concentrate resident species at every depth, from juvenile damselfish at the crown to sleeping nurse sharks at the base. The site's sheltered position means conditions stay diveable when north side sites kick up.
Conditions
Depth
8 to 30 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 25 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 30°C
Skin or 1mm
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 18 |
| Current | Still | Still | Still | Still | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Gentle | Still | Still |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Cayman Curly-Tailed Lizard
Last confirmed Jul 4, 2026 · 225 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Grand Cayman Anole
Last confirmed Jun 25, 2026 · 214 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Southern Stingray
Last confirmed Jun 25, 2026 · 99 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Red Junglefowl
Last confirmed Jul 6, 2026 · 121 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Hawksbill sea turtle
Last confirmed Jun 29, 2026 · 64 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
French angelfish
Last confirmed Jul 6, 2026 · 63 records
Almost always
Nearly every dive
Nurse shark
Last confirmed Jun 22, 2026 · 30 records
Very likely
Most dives
Black coral
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear