Snorkelling
You don’t have to be a diver to get a close-up view of the island’s marine life; snorkelling in Grand Cayman can be an equally memorable experience. Water visibility is excellent (up to 150 feet) and the waters warm (averaging around 84°F in summer and 78°F in the winter). The reefs are close to shore and the fish plenty and colourful.
Snorkelling is possible at most of Grand Cayman’s beaches but the following locations are particularly rewarding:
| Site | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cemetery Reef | Shallow reef. Lots of marine life. |
| Eden Rock & Devil's Grotto | ¼ mile south of Cruise Ship Terminal. Enter by Eden Rock Diving Centre. Reef 20 – 50 yards from shore. Tarpon, sergeant majors, coral heads, tunnels and caves. Busy. Also popular with divers. |
| Smith Cove | Restrooms and picnic tables. 1.5 miles south of Cruise Ship Terminal, just past the Grand Old House. Shaded, protected cove, easy entry into the water. Elkhorn coral. |
| Stingray City | One of Grand Cayman's most popular attractions. |
| Turtle Reef | Close to the Cracked Conch by the Sea. Lots of parrot fish. Not too busy. |
| Wreck of the Cali | Wreck of a freighter. Access by Rackham's. Close to shore. Lots of marine life including tarpon, octopus and corals. |
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