wendya2J Posted May 7, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 7, 2004 hi, do you think we will be happy snorkeling from shore, or had we better take a boat. We are in port from 12-7pm, so not sure of what will be available??? any ideas? Wendy [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=00ffff&cdt=2004;11;27;4;0;00&timezone=GMT-0600[/img] until we sail the Grand!!! Elation - 12/28/03 Celebration - 12/21/02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheSailsFL Posted May 9, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 9, 2004 Wendy, With your short time frame, you will not have much time to drive around to find the best off-beach snorkeling spots. THere is one area very near the pier that you could try, but I think most of the good snorkeling is too far offshore to access from the beach. In my opinion, you should book the stingray trip because it is the one thing not to be missed in GC..you can't reach stingray sandbar from the beach... Whatever you decide, happy sailing! Big Red Boat 6/1989 RCCL Song of America 2/1991 Regent Rainbow 1/1992 NCL Seaward 5/1993 Carnival Fantasy 7/1993 Carnival Ecstasy 6/1994 RCCL Nordic Empress 4/1995, 7/1996, 8/1997 NCL Leeward 4/1997 RCCL Sovereign 5/1998 RCCL Nordic Empress 8/2000 RCCL Majesty 6/2003 Carnival Sensation 7/03 Glory 7/04 [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=800080&cdt=2004;05;29;16;00;00&timezone=GMT-0500[/img] `Triumph 5/29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryPoppinz Posted May 10, 2004 #3 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I think as long as you decide to get in the water and do some snorkeling somewhere at Grand Cayman, you'll be happy. Whatever you do, get in the water! [b]"I'm gonna book myself on that Princess Cruise." [/b] -- [i]Fox Mulder, X-Files 'Three Words'[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilk1129 Posted May 20, 2004 #4 Share Posted May 20, 2004 I would suggest a stingray tour with nativeway watersports. You won't be disappointed. Twice before when we stopped at Grand Cayman we snorkeled at Eden Rock which was good but cannot compare to those stingrays and the other snorkeling stop that Nativeway took us to. Enjoy. Wish we had more time in Grand Cayman last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaBear Posted May 21, 2004 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2004 You can snorkel from shore right next to where the tender drops you off. It is called Eden Rock. I understand it is a very good spot to see aquatic life. Not sure about the coral formations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrick747 Posted May 23, 2004 #6 Share Posted May 23, 2004 I have spent a week in the Caymans and we also were there last year for a day on a cruise and found a cozy little place a few miles away that gets very little attention. If you ask a taxi driver to take you to Smith Cove, its just a few miles south of the dock and the snorkelling is very good, excellent for beginners and not very crowded. Last year we got through the crowds of 2 cruise ships, got a taxi, and found ourselves alone at Smith Cove beach, except for a wedding party which stopped by to take pictures. The Cove is very cozy and access is easy..We asked the taxi driver to pick us up 2 hours later and he did...Awesome!! If you have time, you can get the snorkelling done near the port, where there alot more parrot fish but not as many smaller varieties you can see at Smith Cove. Have Fun...Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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