Kittiwake Shipwreck & Artificial Reef

What an amazing dive site. It was one of the more interesting wrecks that we have dove. It's strange because the ship is resting on its side. As we descend we see blue water and then the ship comes into view and it is sideways, very unusual compared to other shipwrecks we dove before. The shipwreck sits very close to the reef and at one point we swam through a passage where the shipwreck was on one side and the reef was on the other side. The water clarity on the West side of Grand Cayman adds to the experience as you can clearly read the words Kittiwake on the back of the ship once you first arrive. We were able to take great photos and even posed at the wheel, as though we were driving the boat (very cool!). As we swam around, we could reach each of the plaques, seeing all the people and organizations that worked to sink the ship for divers to explore. When we penetrated the ship, with the help of a guide, the clarity was exceptional and some of our photos even looked like the inside of the ship was not underwater. As the ship is laying on its side, the penetration is strange feeling, unlike that of other penetrations we have done before. As a diver inside the slanted ship, you want feel slanted when you are streamlined inside the ship. Instead of going straight through the passageways, you actually have to go up and down. This is a great penetration dive, as the clarity is exceptional and you can see light from the outside while in the ship and can see light penetrating through the chimney. Here are some photos we took inside and outside of the ship. We dove the wreck with Dive Tech.

Nice shallow wreck. Lots of cut outs for easy swim throughs. Awesome reef beside the wreck 🤙 Videos on my YouTube page under “Shorts”

Great diving and snorkeling spot! We were with Cayman Diving and our guides were awesome!!!!

I took this adventure thru Carnival Cruise. It was great. I am 75 and my sister is 80. They took us under their wing and made it a great experience. They kept us close to a lifesaving ring. They helped us in the water and with them feeding the fish we got to see more fish than most of the other snorkeling. They provided blow up life preservers for those that were not comfortable with those of us who needed a little security. Thanks to the guys for a great trip

A fantastic place to snorkel and scuba! Gorgeous clear water, many different beautiful fish, and a very interesting artificial reef made from a sunken ship.

Even if you just want to snorkel and look down on the shipwreck, it's still completely worth it! My family and I went snorkeling from shore out to the wreck (probably not recommended) we stayed in a group and had a colorful flotation device to stay visible. It's quite a swim out, but it was so worth it!

Great dive! We dove it a few years ago before it was closed because a hurricane. Glad to see it back open!

Shipwreck not at too much depth and well scattered so gives a good view..