

Best for intermediate divers, 15-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Lost Valley is a reef and wall site located 400 metres offshore from George Town and South Sound. Rediscovered in the late 1990s, this site is best explored via drift diving due to moderate currents. The topography features a wall and pinnacles, with depths ranging from 15 to 30 metres and an average depth of 25 metres. Visibility typically spans 20 to 60 metres. Divers should be aware of boat traffic and strong currents in the area. Species recorded around this area include Fairy Basslet, Indian Lionfish, Spotted Scorpionfish, Great Barracuda, Queen Angelfish, Green Moray, Rock Beauty, French Angelfish, Chain Moray, Spotted Moray, Wrasses, Flamingo Tongue, Pacific Trumpetfish, and Stoplight Parrotfish.
19.28889, -81.11944
The crew will explain drift diving procedures for those new to the technique.
Accessible by boat from the Ocean Frontiers dock in 10 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
20-60m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May
Species recorded around this area include Fairy Basslet, Indian Lionfish, Spotted Scorpionfish, Great Barracuda, Queen Angelfish, Green Moray, Rock Beauty, French Angelfish, Chain Moray, Spotted Moray, Wrasses, Flamingo Tongue, Pacific Trumpetfish, and Stoplight Parrotfish.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the moderate currents and wall topography.
The site ranges from 15 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Lost Valley is a boat dive located 400 metres from shore; a boat charter is required to access the site.
This site is designed for diving at depths of 15 to 30 metres and is not suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Lost Valley in East End, Grand Cayman requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Lost Valley in East End, Grand Cayman. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Lost Valley in East End, Grand Cayman are March, April, and May. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Lost Valley in East End, Grand Cayman. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Lost Valley in East End, Grand Cayman typically ranges from 20 metres to 60 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.