Delwin’s Delight
Body of Water:
Caribbean Sea
Max Depth: 18m
GPS Coordinates
Lat: 19.35785
Lon: -81.115
Delwin is a Cayman Islands legend! Not only the site but the man who named it – Delwin! A long-since retired Ocean Frontiers Divemaster and Boat Captain, Delwin was instrumental in setting up and installing the mooring balls in the Cayman Islands. As a result of his efforts and hard work, he was given an opportunity to name a site, and he named this one after himself.
Just like the man, Delwin's Delight is true Caymanian! It boasts rolling fields of coral in the form of the iconic 'Spur and Groove' formations for which the island is so well known, they are covered in large sponges, sea plumes, hard corals, fans, fish, macro life, and more. Delwin's Delight is an underwater garden showcasing Cayman diving at its best.
Look for the coral head just in front of the pin, a favorite local hangout for all sorts of fish. Angel Fish are a beautiful sighting all over these reefs and can often be found in pairs, usually near sponges that a feeding turtle has recently broken open. The Angel Fish use this fresh opening to get to the delicious sponge's insides! Note the French Angel Fish with their dark scales and yellow highlights compared to the more muted colors of the Gray Angel Fish. Of course, Queen Angelfish always get pulses racing with their resplendent colors and patterns!