THE CASA CARIBE REEF

Explore the Largest Shallow Reef on Seven Mile Beach

The largest shallow reef on Seven Mile beach is conveniently located just minutes from Casa Caribes’ shore. This proximity allows for easy entry and exit from the water, ensuring you can start snorkelling within minutes. Explore two sections of The Casa Caribe Reef, each offering a unique underwater experience.

The first section, half the size of a football field, features lower, spread-out reef structures. To the north, discover a smaller reef with a string of elevated coral heads, including the famous ‘lobster condo,’ home to several mature lobsters. Other species you may observe in the wild include Sharpnose Pufferfish, Hawksbill Turtles, Southern Stingrays, Peacock Flounder, Ocean Triggerfish, Yellowtail Snapper, Lionfish, Squirrel Fish, and Rainbow Parrotfish. Keep an eye out for Loggerhead Turtles, Spotted and Green Moray Eels, Nurse Sharks (no teeth), and Rockfish, depending on the time and season.

Please feel free to contact us if you need snorkelling equipment during your stay at Casa Caribe.
Although we don’t offer it directly, we’re more than happy to assist you in finding rental options nearby.

DIRECTIONS TO THE REEF

How to Access These Two Coral Gardens

Head north (to your right) from our beach toward the Caribbean Club Condos.
Continue past their pool about 80 yards until you reach the far three-story building.
Face straight out toward the horizon and locate three white mooring buoys just offshore.
Beyond those white mooring buoys, look for the vertical 200-yard marker buoy. This is the legal boundary for swimmers.
Swim straight through those mooring buoys toward the horizon, and soon you’ll reach the start of the reef.
Snorkel the length of the large reef until you’re near the 200-yard marker buoy. Stop several yards short of it to stay safely within the authorized zone.
After exploring the larger reef area, swim north (parallel to the beach) about 30 yards to reach the smaller reef. Swim back when you’re done!

SWIM BOUNDARY NOTICE

Stay Within 200 Yards to Enjoy the Waters Safely

As stated by the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands under Port Regulations (2020 Revision), Regulation 141, Clause 145 (2) (revised as of 31 December 2019, p. 46):

“Swimming in the sea by shore based swimmers is restricted to an area of two hundred yards from the shoreline save that such restriction does not apply between sunrise and sunset to swimmers who clearly display a float or marker prescribed in Schedule 5.”

In practice, this means that swimming beyond 200 yards from the shoreline is prohibited unless you’re displaying an authorized float or marker. For your safety, when approaching the 200-yard marker buoy, please stop several yards away to avoid crossing into restricted areas. This regulation is in place to ensure the safety of all swimmers.

Please be aware that no lifeguard is ever on duty at Casa Caribe’s beach, so all water activities are undertaken at your own risk. Seven Mile is a protected marine reserve; removing or harming any marine life, whether alive or dead, is strictly prohibited. Likewise, line fishing, fish traps, nets, and spear guns are forbidden in these waters. Thank you for helping to preserve this beautiful ecosystem and the safety of all beachgoers.