Just south of Florida, a little past Cuba, adventurers can find paradise in the Cayman Islands. Anyone who considers themselves a seafaring adventurer should plan a trip to the British Overseas Territory.

Unique excursions await all those lucky enough to visit, as the Cayman Islands are renowned as a paradise for divers and deep-sea adventures. Explore coral reefs of different colors and interact with local wildlife.

If you love the water but don’t want to dive, there are still plenty of activities to do. Kayaking is very popular, as is paddleboarding or hiking trails, some classified as very recreational.

But it’s the diving opportunities that draw so many people to the area. With around 365 unique dive sites available, you’ll be able to see something different at each location.

“From spectacular dives on walls, wrecks and shallow reefs, to sinkholes and rubble, the three-island destination of Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac offers an ideal dive for every diver. Stay and explore some of the most sought-after dive sites in the world,” according to the release.

Among these sites, some are essential for your next vacation. One is City of rays.

Considered the best 12-foot dive in the world, this is one of the only places where it is possible to swim with wild stingrays, hence the name. Swimmers share the water with them for an experience like no other.

Bloody Bay Wall Marine Park is another popular destination. Jacques Cousteau called it one of the best diving sites in the world.

An exhilarating 5,000-foot drop provides a magnificent backdrop for underwater exploration. At about 100 feet deep you can see marine life like sharks, more stingrays and sea turtles.

Canyon Orange is well known for the dynamism it provides. Whether it’s the colorful reef formations or the animals that inhabit the area. Reef sharks, eagle rays and tropical fish are frequently seen during dives.

The name comes from the large elephant ear sponges that divers can swim over as the drop-offs descend into the Caribbean Sea.

Divers who love their history will love this place; USS Kittiwake Seagull. A former US Navy ship that served for 54 years sank in 2011 and is now an incredible maritime destination to see.

251 feet long and 47 feet high, it lies approximately 67 feet below the surface. History buffs will love seeing the ship in its new form.

Finally and above all, it is Eden Rock/Devil’s Scratch. Navigating the natural caves and tunnels of this underwater oasis is a unique experience for everyone. The reefs are beautiful and there are sea creatures here that you won’t see elsewhere.

Silversides, tarpon, parrotfish and barracuda are some of the marine life you may encounter while exploring Eden Rock/Devil’s Gratoo.