Snorkeling in Grand Cayman

Sergeant majors. Yellowtail snappers. Blue tang. Stoplight parrotfishes. Immature blueheads. Four-eye butterflyfish. Peacock flounder. Damsel fishes. These are just few of the many exotic sea creatures that you will see as you go snorkeling in Grand Cayman.

The largest of the three Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman is about 196 square kilometers wide. It is a low- lying limestone reef with an elevation of 60 feet above sea level. Since there is no natural fresh water in the island, any that can be potable must undergo catchments or desalination.

Snorkeling in Grand Cayman will never be just-another-kind-of-activity because it is abundant in biological spots that can make you fall in love with any underwater adventure. Here is a guide of some of the great locations for your next trip in the summer.

* Turtle Farm in West Bay
The Turtle Farm's Miniwall is good for snorkeling in Grand Cayman. It offers the best views close to the shore right in the entrance and on "the lip" of the miniwall. You can see tons of juvenile fish, octopus, soft sponges and sea fans. The area is also well- known for its school of huge parrot fishes. Some are two- feet long where you can hear their "crunching" noise as they are being fed off the coral reef and ocean floor.

* Cemetery Beach in West bay
Aside from being recognized as a superb location for snorkeling in Grand Cayman, the Cemetery Beach is also perfect for those who want to achieve that sunny look. They have huge Australian Pines that provide plenty of shade on the shore for a whole day. It also has a rich aqua sanctuary and when you are brave enough, you can swim together with the Cayman Piranhas. They are known as Sergeant Majors who will literally swarm you for a morsel. Better yet, you can choose to go with somebody who will bring a food and watch him being enveloped by those fishes.

* Wreck of the Gamma in George Town
Wreck of the Gamma is an old freighter that crashed against the beachfront. The damage is still visible but it is now crumbling from rust. When you go in this area for an experience of snorkeling in Grand Cayman, it will just be conducted "around" rather than "over". It has been a haven for lots of fishes and you will be able to see those different species within just a very small area. The nearby shoreline is also home to beautiful coral formations.

* Paradise to Eden in George Town
The many short caves abounding is a favorite for those who go snorkeling in Grand Cayman. They get to feel that they are totally being covered by an underwater nature. Paradise to Eden sits a few yards away from the shore. The bottom can get 30 feet deep which brings you closer to the formation that rises up from 10 feet of water. Fish feeding is also popular where you are like jumping in a big aquarium.

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