Learn more about our Mermaid diving tour here at Sunset Divers. For more options, consider our entire range of dives on our Grand Cayman Scuba Diving Packages page.
For centuries, seamen have told tales of the ocean’s elusive mermaids. And here in Grand Cayman, those folktales are a reality with our iconic ‘Amphitrite’, a stunning 9-foot bronze mermaid statue. Located off the shore of our resort, we commissioned the Mermaid to add another amazing sight to Grand Cayman’s remarkable underwater world. And because the Mermaid attracts divers and snorkelers from our house reef, it also eases the strain on the beautiful coral and the surrounding environment.
Weighing 600 pounds, the Mermaid was placed and secured in November 2000. Chosen to reflect its timeless vision of the ocean realm, Amphitrite rests in approximately 50 feet of water, making her accessible to both divers and snorkelers. The sculpture, cast out of superior-quality silicone bronze, was signed, numbered, and dated by prominent Canadian sculptor, Simon Morris. Morris took great care when assembling Amphitrite’s cast pieces, using welding rods of the same alloy as the sculpture itself to avoid discoloration — although natural weathering will slowly change the patina of the entire work.
The Mermaid’s official name is Amphitrite (am-fi-tri-te), Siren of Sunset House, a reference to Poseidon’s wife. When it comes to diving in Grand Cayman, saying “hello” to Sunset House’s mermaid is now an unmissable experience.
If you have any pre-booking questions for us, please get in touch for the answers you need. And if you want to explore more of our island’s famous dive sites, check out our USS Kittiwake Grand Cayman Dive.
You can rent tanks at the Sunset Divers dive shop and explore the house reef in your buddy groups.
Or, for a small additional charge, you can have a guide to show you around our beautiful reef.
