Cayman Islands: Third Place Best Marine Environment
Since our poll began in 1994, this western Caribbean nation has placed at the top of nearly every Readers’ Choice category for the Caribbean & Atlantic region for a very fundamental reason — the health of the environment. Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac have historically taken great care with their local waters, establishing strict marine-park protections in 1986 that continue today. Take a long look at the thriving corals, sponges and other diverse inhabitants to see the success firsthand. — Eric MichaelCARIBBEAN & ATLANTIC - The birthplace of recreational scuba diving remains as relevant as ever, with impressive variety from plunging walls to blue-water animal action and haunting cenotes. Let our experts be your guide.
Best Overall Destination
1. Mexico
2. Belize
3. USVI
4. Cayman Islands
5. Bahamas
Best Marine Environment
1. Turks & Caicos
2. Bonaire
3. Cayman Islands
4. Belize
5. Dominica
Best Macro Diving
1. Bonaire
2. USVI
3. Cayman Islands
4. Turks & Caicos
5. Curacao
Best Shore Diving
1. Bonaire
2. Curacao
3. USVI
4. Cayman Islands
5. Turks & Caicos
Best Big Animals
1. Bahamas
2. Turks & Caicos
3. Belize
4. Bay Islands
5. Trinidad & Tobago
Best Value of Diving Dollar
1. Mexico
2. Bonaire
3. Bay Islands
4. Curacao
5. Bahamas
Best Advanced Diving
1. Tie - Bonaire and Cayman
2. Bahamas
3. Mexico
4. Turks & Caicos
Best Wreck Diving
1. Bahamas
2. British Virgin Islands
3. Aruba
4. Grenada
5. Cayman Islands
Best Underwater Photography
1. Bonaire
2. Mexico
3. USVI
4. Cayman Islands
5. Tie - Bahamas and Turks & Caicos
Best Wall Diving
1. Cayman Islands
2. Turks & Caicos
3. USVI
4. Mexico
5. Bahamas
Best Beginner Diving
1. Bonaire
2. Turks & Caicos
3. Curacao
4. USVI
5. Tie - Cayman Islands and Bahamas
Best Overall Diving
1. Mexico
2. Bonaire
3. Tie - Bahamas and Cayman Islands
4. Turks & Caicos



