Ghost Mountain

Ghost Mountain, located near Grand Cayman's north point, is likely named after the massive mushroom-like pinnacle that appears out of nowhere as divers approach it. While the visibility here is often a little clouded, that’s thanks to the nutrient-rich flow of water which enriches the corals on the pinnacle. The top of the "mountain" is 15m/50ft, but the bottom is around 90m/200ft, so divers should keep an eye on their depth gauges as they circle the "mountain."

Ghost Mountain is home to a swarm of schooling reef fish, and the pinnacle is carpeted in deep, bloody-red finger sponges. The banded coral shrimp are a must-see for macro photographers, and divers with a depth limit of 30m/98ft will enjoy the gorgonian sea fans in the cavern at this depth. Around the reef, you can expect to see thriving gorgonian fans and octopus sponges. This is a hotspot for groupers and wrasses along the reef.

Location: on the north wall in West Bay, Cayman Islands