snorkeling in GC

[carlp]

we want to do some snorkeling in Grand Cayman but we don't want to do the stingray thing. any suggestions on a reliable company for just snorkeling excursions

[Capt_BJ]

from the tender landing

 

walk to the right a couple of hundred yards and you'll find Eden Rock Dive Shop

 

the Eden Rock dive site is one of the best snork' sites on the island

 

You can rent equipment at the shop .... jump in .... and go for it

 

You saved $$ .... no need for an "excursion"

 

http://www.edenrockdive.com/

 

 

BUT ... this is big boy snorkeling .... NO standing up ..... the water is deeper than that.

Edited March 16, 2015 by Capt_BJ

[bpqueen]

We've been to GC several times. Last time we took a 10 min. taxi ride to Smiths Beach (the locals call it Smiths Bracadere) it is gorgeous! A small cove, great snorkeling (bring your gear) and there are rocks you can jump off. Threre is also a small island, very close to the beach that you can swim out and snorkel around, great place, bring water/snacks as nothing there. Have fun!

[Reallife]

Is there parking?? We want to rent a car and go to Turtle Farm and then to Smith's Cove.

[Capt_BJ]

many threads on Smith's

 

parking? Yes

 

and a bath house

 

and not much else . . .

[Nanookz]

We've been to GC several times. Last time we took a 10 min. taxi ride to Smiths Beach (the locals call it Smiths Bracadere) it is gorgeous! A small cove, great snorkeling (bring your gear) and there are rocks you can jump off. Threre is also a small island, very close to the beach that you can swim out and snorkel around, great place, bring water/snacks as nothing there. Have fun!

 

how did you get back to the ship? I would like to go but I have read a few posts that said that it would be difficult to get back.

thanks

[Capt_BJ]

how did you get back to the ship? I would like to go but I have read a few posts that said that it would be difficult to get back.

thanks

 

Most taxis will come back to get you if you agree on a time . . .

 

or, walk back to Sunset House .... about 1/2 mile and ask at the desk or the bar and they'll typically be happy to call a taxi (if there isn't one hanging there already)