Grand Cayman Snorkeling Travel Guide

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Grand Cayman Snorkeling Travel Tips

By Linda Samuel

  • Revive at a local bar after an afternoon of snorkeling among colorful coral and fish at Rum Point.
  • Supersize your dive: Cheeseburger Reef, a well-known snorkeling venue, was named for its proximity to Burger King. Fish will swim right to you, seeking fast-food handouts.
  • Search the sea at the Stingray City Sandbar, a must-stop for snorkelers. Two-hour excursions begin at US$35.

Grand Cayman Travel Guide

The largest of the three islands and a real diving mecca, Grand Cayman has become one of the hottest tourist destinations in the Caribbean in recent years. With more than 500 banks, its capital, George Town, is the offshore banking center of the Caribbean (no problems finding an ATM here!). Retirees are drawn to the peace and tranquillity of this British Crown colony, site of a major condominium development. Almost all the Cayman Islands' population of 32,000 live on Grand Cayman. The civil manners of the locals reflect their British heritage. Read More

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The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa

West Bay Road
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Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

P.O. Box 32348 Seven Mile Beach
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Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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Discovery Point Club

PO Box 439, West Bay
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Distance: 9.9 mi.
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Stingray City

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Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Distance: 4.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Stingray City is a natural channel located in the shallow waters of the northwest corner of Grand... Read More
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Seven Mile Beach

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west coast
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Distance: 8.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Seven Mile Beach is an award-winning coral sand beach, located on the western shore of Grand Cayman island, that is a popular destination for snorkeling. ... Read More
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Cayman Turtle Farm at Boatswain's Beach

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Boatswain's Beach
825 Northwest Point Road
(Grand Cayman), Cayman Islands

Distance: 10.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Cayman Turtle Farm is home to over 11,000 green sea turtles, ranging in size from six ounces to six... Read More
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Grand Cayman Island Owen Roberts International Airport 7.7 map
Cayman Brac Is Gerrard-Smith Airport 97.4 map
Montego Bay Sangster International Airport 226.3 map

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