Dragon's Lair

Dragon's Lair is a shallow reef site on the East End of Grand Cayman, in Collier's Bay. The mooring pin is at 9 m (29 ft) and the maximum depth is 18 m (60 ft).

The site is named for a section of coral that sticks out from the reef and looks like a dragon's head with its mouth open. The reef is a ridge with a drop on both sides, packed with tunnels, nooks, alcoves and recesses. The dive winds through the dragon's body, zigzagging through varied topography to reach the head, then heads back toward the boat along its back.

Depending on wind direction, the boat often sits over a section of reef no more than 6 m (20 ft) deep. This allows a three-minute safety stop while you stay over the reef and keep exploring, rather than hanging on a drop line. Following a guide is recommended on a first visit so you see all the highlights.