| Try Something New | | | | of Grand Cayman snorkeling sites that are worth |
| Grand Cayman snorkeling is an exciting experience. | | | | visiting. Eden Rock, found south of George Town, is |
| The island offers the gentlest, clearest waters and | | | | abundant with yellowtails and sergeant majors. Seeing |
| the most fascinating marine life for your eyes to | | | | snorkellers surrounded by clouds of these fishes has |
| feast on. The biggest island among the three | | | | become the trademark of this site. |
| Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman is certified haven for | | | | Other Sights |
| snorkeling and scuba diving. | | | | Eden Rock is also popular for its stairs, cuts in its |
| If you've never tied snorkeling, there is no better | | | | ironshore, that allows the snorkeller easy access to |
| place to learn the sport than Grand Cayman. | | | | the water. If you get to explore the area in this site, |
| Snorkeling is ideal for every age bracket - toddlers, | | | | you will find huge coral heads, connected by caves |
| teens, parents and even grandparents are sure to | | | | and tunnels. Snorkeling further south, you will find |
| enjoy the sport. And because the waters are almost | | | | Devil's Grotto. This is an extension of Eden Rock. |
| current free, learning the necessary snorkeling | | | | Parrot's Reef, Sunset Reef, and Seaview Reef are |
| techniques is safe and easy. | | | | other beautiful sites just around the corner. |
| Starting the Hobby | | | | When snorkeling in Grand Cayman, be sure to visit |
| There are over 40 skilled watersports operators | | | | the Wreck of Calie, the Wreck of Gamma, and the |
| around the island, ready to teach any willing student. | | | | Wreck of the Geneva-Kathleen. These sites promise |
| So finding one will not be a problem. Once you've | | | | underwater views like no other. These are beautiful |
| learned the basic snorkeling techniques you can head | | | | diving and snorkeling sites but are not recommended |
| out to the most popular Grand Cayman snorkeling | | | | for beginners. |
| sites. | | | | There are several sunken vessels down in the |
| As for the snorkeling equipment, you will find that | | | | depths. You will see the remnants of the Wreck of |
| the island is host a great number of diving and | | | | Calie, a four-mastered, 220 ft schooner encrusted |
| snorkeling supply shops. When going on island | | | | with corals and sponges. The half-submerged old |
| excursions, you can ask the captain whether they | | | | freighter that is the Wreck of Gamma is also |
| supply snorkeling equipment on you charter. | | | | inhabited by tropical fishes; another sunken vessel, |
| Best Sights Down There | | | | the wreck of Geneva Kathleen, a two-mastered, 200 |
| Stingray City is reputed to be the best snorkeling site | | | | ft plus schooner, is also the playing ground of colorful |
| in the island. The stingrays you'll see are majestic and | | | | tropical fish, eels, and other species. |
| tame. You will be able to feed, pet, and play with the | | | | Other wonderful Grand Cayman snorkeling Sites |
| majestic giants. But no, Stingrays are not the only | | | | include Turtle Reef, Cemetery Beach Reef, Coral |
| creatures you'll find in Stingray City. As you peek | | | | Gardens, Sandbar, Smith's Cove, Morrits Tortuga |
| beneath the sea, you will be greeted by schools of | | | | Club, Rum Point Club, East Sunset Reef, and Half |
| interesting tropical fishes, nurse sharks, eels, and | | | | Moon Bay. With each having a something different to |
| exquisite coral. | | | | show for, you don't have to worry about seeing the |
| But aside from Stingray City, there are is a number | | | | same things over and over. |