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Kittiwake Shipwreck & Artificial Reef

West Bay KY1, Grand Cayman
345-949-8522
Ranked #3 of 9 attractions in West Bay
4.5 of 5 stars 88 Reviews
Type: Ships, Reefs
Owner description: The ex-USS Kittiwake is an Ex-US Navy Submarine Rescue Vessel. She was sunk on January 5th, 2011 in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands to create an...... more » Owner description: The ex-USS Kittiwake is an Ex-US Navy Submarine Rescue Vessel. She was sunk on January 5th, 2011 in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands to create an artificial reef and shipwreck attraction for scuba divers and snorkelers to visit and enjoy.The attraction is operated by the Cayman Islands Tourism Association. Please use a licensed operator and all visitors are required to pay a user fee. « less
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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012 NEW

Wreck diving in a very user-friendly form. Very enjoyable More

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George Town, Grand Cayman
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012 NEW

I haven't dived a lot of wrecks before so I'm not sure how it compares, but as far as a dive goes, the Kittiwake is pretty oar inspiring. Especially when you descend over the reef and then come up on this enormous ship, that was deliberately sunk a few years ago to create an artificial reef. It seems its still... More

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Grand Cayman
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012
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Snorkeling or diving by far one of the best wrecks in the world, open, filled with light, made for divers enjoyment so safe and clean. New so fun to go back regularly and watch new life and growth on the vessel. Located in the best dive destination in the world Grand Cayman! More

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Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

You have to see the Kittiwake to believe it! Makes me want to learn how to scuba dive! More

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Fort Pierce
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Easy dive in clear water about 45 feet deep. Wreck is only 18 months old so not much sea growth on it. Saw grouper, hogfish, parrot fish on wreck. You are able to enter into the wreak, there are a lot of entries. Interesting, they left galley with pots in it, bathrooms with mirrors, compressors still there, prop is huge... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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Many thanks to Divetech and particularly Ragime for a magnificent dive. The wreck looks fantastic, and as time and the elements take over, it will only get better. This was my first time diving inside a wreck, and I was not disappointed. Through the engine room, the mess hall, the wash rooms (not forgetting to check yourself in the mirror... More

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woburn
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I dove with my father , My daughter snorkeled with my wife & mother . Going into the ship was exciting & eerie all at once .Never having gone into a wreck before . I was put at ease by our Dive Guide (Divers Down ). Would highly recommend even with the extra cost . Your money goes to maintaining... More

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George Town, Cayman Islands
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

One of the must do dives in Cayman. easy access and a fresh site that You'll want to see over & over as new marine life grows on it. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

This dive site is a must do for any diver and any level of experience. The wreck is in prestine condition, and is a great dive you wont regret doing. More

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Birmingham, Alabama
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Great Dive - Go with INDepth - They know the ship better then anybody. Jeff or Art were our guides - they are awesome. More

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