The Cayman Islands has a wide range of snorkeling sites across its three islands. Planning a trip to the island with Capital Timeshare, and trying out snorkeling would be truly unforgettable. The oceans in Grand Cayman are especially quite beautiful, and hence people from across the planet visit the island simply to dive in its oceans.
Capital Timeshare highlights a few of the most popular snorkeling sites at the Grand Cayman
The surrounding coral reef at the oceans near Grand Cayman provides a rich garden of coral and magnetizes crowds of tropical fish. This reef creates a snorkeling oasis that protects the region from dramatic currents, choppy waves, and marine predators. One would be able to find a number of world-class snorkeling spots at the Grand Cayman, such as:
- Cemetery Beach: Just a five to ten minute swim from the Cemetery Public Beach, this spot is pretty easy to get to. It has minimal waves and currents, and hence is an ideal snorkeling location for beginners. One can find an expanse of tropical and coral fish in the region, including Snappers, Jacks, and the occasional turtle, stingray, and moray eel.
- Governors Beach: A white buoy marks the coral reef only thirty yards away from the Governors Beach. The water here is relatively calm and free of strong currents. Even though the reef here is not too big, it is bursting with aquatic life. One can find hoards of fish, and even some lobster or stingrays here.
- Kittiwake: This widely popular dive site is also ideal for people wanting to try snorkeling, owing to its crystal clear water and depth. People would be able to gaze down at a 251ft decommissioned military ship in the sand here, and check out vibrant marine life.
- Cayman Turtle Centre: In order to snorkel without worrying about waves or currents at all, and guaranteed fish and turtle sightings, one should visit the lagoon at the Turtle Centre. It is a great place for first-time snorkelers to get up close with green turtles.
- Cheeseburger Reef: This classic Grand Cayman snorkel site is located in central George Town, only a short swim from the shore. One can expect to find a great variety of fish and enormous reef formations here.
- Eden Rock: Snorkelers can start at the Eden Rock dive centre and swim out to the mooring balls that mark this snorkel site, in order to explore tunnels and overhands where grouper and large tarpon hang out. In the summer months, the caves will up with thousands of tiny silversides, providing a delightful sight to the snorkelers.
- Sunset House: By swimming out from Sunset House to catch a glimpse of fish, stingrays, turtles, coral reefs, and even nurse sharks. A few years back, a spectacular 9ft bronze mermaid weighing 600lbs was placed and secured just off the Sunset House. Her official name is Amphitrite, and she is known to be the Siren of Sunset House. The bronze mermaid stands upright in 50ft of water, and hence is accessible to both divers and snorkelers.
The many beaches and dive sites around the Cayman Islands are great spots for snorkeling. People can easily visit these spots after planning a trip to the Cayman Islands with Capital Timeshare.
