snorkeling - Caymen vs Cozumel

[flames05]

Sailing on Liberty of the Seas in March with 6 adults and 3 teenagers - all experienced snorkelers. Which island, Cayman or Cozumel, offers the best snorkeling experience (diverse coral shapes and colors, number and variety of sea life)?

Prefer to do a private excursion on either island and would appreciate any recommendations of knowledgeable and safe operators. If a sailboat is involved, that is a bonus.

Thanks in advance.

[SOMEBEECH]

I have heard many people rave about the reef snorkel that you can do through Mr Sanchos in Cozumel. I don't know the price but it's separate.

 

 

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[maldenmusic]

I've snorkeled in both places and would choose Grand Cayman

[mrsfuzzmo]

I have also snorkeled in both places, in a few areas at each destination and I'd choose Cayman in a heartbeat.

[cricket_7]

Where at in Cayman??

 

 

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[Oceans100]

Following.....also trying to decide[emoji225][emoji226][emoji245]

 

 

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[lifes-a-beach]

From the beach try cemetary beach. Cemetary reef is pretty nice. Zero facilities though. Take the bus or a cab.

[crossfitmama]

I've done both as well but I find them both great, although I found Cayman to be calmer water as its more protected. Also the sites we went to in Cayman weren't as deep as Cozumel. If you are looking for a sailing trip, we did a sailing trip there a couple years ago and we went to the deeper (original?) stingray city, maybe 12 ft of water and you snorkel with the stingrays all around you. Really amazing and unique. We snorkeled another location as well, can't remember the name of the site but it was beautiful. The sailboat was really nice, loads of space and you can participate in the sailing if you want to. https://grandcaymancruiseexcursions.com/excursion/grand-cayman-stingray-city-private-sailing-charters/