snorkeling

[xeena]

It has been several years since we were in the caymans...in the past, we walked to the right after getting off the ship to a beach bar where you could use your own gear and snorkel from the beach.  anyone know if this is still possible?

[Capt_BJ]

turning right there are two main snorkeling spots

 

first is Eden Rock .. popular spot to stop being the nearest .... there is no 'beach bar' associated with the dive shop here but Paradise Grill is near so you may have thought they were connected

 

or a wee bit further (less than 1/2 mile) is Sunset House and good snorkeling from shore here too.  It will be less crowded as few will walk beyond Eden  Rock.  There is a very popular bar right on the water here - food available too - My Bar.  VERY POPULAR with the local crowd as FEW cruisers head here so for lunch on a big ship day the locals come HERE!

 

Neither of these spots is BEACH however.  LEFT of the tender landing is the Seven Mile area and here's beach (and the reef is 1/2 mile off shore).  RIGHT the shore is 'iron shore' where the coral comes right up to a shore line made of dead exposed OLD coral ....

 

Sunset House

 

Edited November 21, 2019 by Capt_BJ

[xeena]

thanks! fab pix too! now i remember the name "eden rock" !  did not know about the other spot further down....will surely check it out.  our friends do not have their own gear, does either place rent?

[xeena]

dont need a beach, just a way into the water....this is great info.  thanks again

[Capt_BJ]

dive shops at both locations

 

https://www.sunsethouse.com/dive-prices see bottom for rental prices: mask fins snorkel $10 (Cayman  $1kyd = $12 US)

 

http://www.edenrockdive.com/snorkeling.html

 

Rental Snorkeling Equipment

Mask & Snorkel                              US$ 7.25

Mask, Snorkel & Fins                    US$12.75

Snorkel Jacket                                US$ 7.25

Snorkel Package                            US$17.50

Full Face Mask Package               US$30.00

Packages include Mask, Snorkel, Fins & Snorkeling Vest.    

 

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note: both locations are what I'd call "big boy snorkeling" ... the water is TOO DEEP for standing ... use of a snorkeling safety vest is heartily recommended . . .

Edited November 22, 2019 by Capt_BJ