Cayman Brac

Cayman Brac is one of the three Cayman Islands in the Caribbean, named for its prominent limestone bluff. The island is noted for its rugged central ridge and coastal reef systems.

The island attracts divers, snorkelers and visitors who explore its caves, shorelines and the bluff’s viewpoints. Local operators run boat and dive trips to nearby reefs and wall dives.

Historically sparsely populated compared with Grand Cayman, the island retains small settlements and a low-density, island economy focused on tourism and fishing. It forms part of the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands.

Cayman Brac sits in the Caribbean Sea between Grand Cayman and Little Cayman, with a narrow, rocky central ridge and low coastal plains.

• Quick fact: The island is the middle of the three main Cayman Islands and is distinct for its offshore coral reefs and a prominent limestone bluff about 43 metres high.

What to See #

• The Bluff ("The Brac"): A limestone bluff rising to about 43 metres above sea level that gives the island its name and provides panoramic coastal views.
• Caves and caverns: Limestone caves and caverns with stalactites and stalagmites that can be explored on guided walks; cave entrances are scattered along the island's central ridge.
• Diving and snorkel sites: Numerous coastal dive sites and snorkel locations around the island's fringing reefs and drop-offs popular with scuba operators based on the island.