Snorkel the Kittiwake Shipwreck: A Beginner’s Guide to Grand Cayman’s Underwater Treasure
Launched in 1945, the USS Kittiwake spent nearly five decades as a US Navy submarine rescue vessel before being decommissioned in 1994 and intentionally sunk off Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach in January 2011. Today, the 251-foot wreck sits upright on sand, its shallowest structure just 15 feet below the surface, placing it within reach of anyone comfortable in the water. This guide covers what to expect when snorkeling the Kittiwake — how to book, what to bring, and where the experience fits for beginners and families. The USS Kittiwake sits in just 15 feet of water at its