To explore every cave on Cayman Brac would take longer than the average visitor stays on the Island, but no one should miss an opportunity to climb inside at least one of these great, cavernous, natural wonders.
Several of Cayman Brac’s caves are obvious from the roadside and are well signposted, but others are hidden away and, even with the best of directions, can be hard to find.
The District Administration office on the Brac arranges free guided tours of the Island for visitors, which include a trip to many of the caves, if you so desire.
On the northeasten side of the island is Peter’s Cave. From here, you’ll get a spectacular view of the Island below and the Bluff. The cave is perched above Spot Bay, which you can see laid out like a little toy town 130 feet below.
You can access the cave by hiking from below or climbing down from the top of the Bluff via a path from Peter’s Road car park. The cave, like others on the Island, has been used by residents for many years as a shelter from storms and hurricanes.
Inside Rebecca’s Cave, on the southwestern part of the Brac, is the grave of a little girl after whom the cave is named. The two-year-old girl died in the devastating 1932 hurricane when her family sought shelter from the storm in the cave.
Follow the sign on Rebecca’s Road at the junction with South Side Road West.
If you’re not scared of bats, be sure to check out the Bats Cave, near Public Beach on South Side Road West. This large cave is well lit with natural light and has several chambers to explore. Look up and you’ll find small bats hanging overhead.
The Great Cave, at the end of the South Side Road East, can be accessed up a series of three steep wooden ladders. Inside are some incredible formations of stalagmites and stalactites.
One of the caves off the beaten track is Nani’s Cave, which lies just beneath the surface of the top of the Bluff. The cave was discovered just a few years ago as a new road was being built on the Bluff.
Access into the cave isn’t easy and is not for the faint of heart or weak of ankle, but once inside this large pale cavern with its ceiling-to-floor pillars of stalagmites and stalactites, you’ll be filled with awe and wonder at the beauty and majesty of the cave.
As you drive along the North Coast road, you’ll see Half Way Ground Cave, more commonly known and signposted as Skull Cave, because of its resemblance to a skull from the outside.
When visiting any of these caves, it’s advisable to wear closed-toe shoes with a good grip and bring a flashlight or head lamp with you if you want to do some serious cave exploration.
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