try something new
Snorkeling in Grand Cayman is an exciting experience. The island offers the smoothest, clearest waters and the most fascinating marine life for your eyes to feast on. Grand Cayman, the largest of the three Cayman Islands, is a certified snorkeling and diving paradise.
If you’ve never tied up snorkeling, there’s no better place to learn the sport than Grand Cayman. Snorkeling is great for all ages: toddlers, teens, parents, and even grandparents are sure to enjoy the sport. And because the waters are nearly current-free, learning the necessary snorkeling techniques is safe and easy.
starting the hobby
There are over 40 expert watersports operators across the island, ready to teach any willing student. So finding one will not be a problem. Once you’ve learned the basics of snorkeling, you can head out to the most popular snorkeling spots in Grand Cayman.
As for snorkel gear, you’ll find that the island is home to a plethora of dive and snorkel gear shops. When you go on excursions to the island, you can ask the captain if they provide snorkel gear on your charter.
best views there
Stingray City is reputed to be the best dive site on the island. The stripes you will see are majestic and tame. You will be able to feed, pet and play with the majestic giants. But no, stingrays aren’t the only creatures you’ll find in Stingray City. As you look under the sea, you will be greeted by schools of interesting tropical fish, nurse sharks, eels and exquisite corals.
But aside from Stingray City, there are a number of Grand Cayman snorkeling sites worth checking out. Eden Rock, which is south of George Town, abounds with yellowtails and sergeant majors. Seeing scuba divers surrounded by clouds of these fish has become the trademark of this site.
Other places of interest
Eden Rock is also popular for its stairs, cuts in its iron coast, which allows the diver easy access to the water. If you explore the area at this site, you will find huge coral heads, connected by caves and tunnels. Diving further south, you will find the Devil’s Grotto. This is an extension of Eden Rock. Parrot’s Reef, Sunset Reef and Seaview Reef are other beautiful spots just around the corner.
When snorkeling in Grand Cayman, be sure to visit the Calie Wreck, the Gamma Wreck, and the Geneva-Kathleen Wreck. These sites promise underwater views like no other. These are beautiful dive and snorkel sites, but are not recommended for beginners.
There are several sunken ships in the depths. You’ll see the wreck of the Calie, a 220-foot four-captain schooner encrusted with coral and sponges. The old half-submerged freighter that is the Gamma Wreck is also inhabited by tropical fish; Another sunken ship, the wreck of the Geneva Kathleen, a 200+ foot two-captain schooner, is also the playground for colorful tropical fish, eels and other species.
Other wonderful Grand Cayman snorkeling sites include Turtle Reef, Cemetery Beach Reef, Coral Gardens, Sandbar, Smith’s Cove, Morrits Tortuga Club, Rum Point Club, East Sunset Reef, and Half Moon Bay. Since each one has something different to show, you don’t have to worry about seeing the same things over and over again.