Which Snorkel Spots Easily Accessible by Car?

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I know there were many different snorkel spots one could get to on their own by car and I don't remember them.

Could someone tell me the best places.........I know, I'm lazy.......just don't feel like doing a ton of research.

Oh, Cemetery Beach is one that will NOT be on our list..........been there done that........if you remember my report from last year. BouncingLaugh

title changed for clarity - scubachar

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 5:34 am Post subject: Re: Refresher please...........

knees wrote:

Oh, Cemetery Beach is one that will NOT be on our list..........been there done that........if you remember my report from last year. BouncingLaugh

Yup, I remember spin

You're not going to live on the edge and tempt fate again?

Good to see you going to Grand Cayman again, instead of Curacao. We almost ended up going to Barbados. We'll probably go there next, but I had too strong of a longing for Cayman and teh Mrs agreed. Smile

ds

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:46 am Post subject:

I'm glad you decided to go back to Cayman this year! Good decision!

As far as snorkel spots go, some of the usual ones are Eden Rock (on light cruise ship days) and Smith Cove. Many people have mentioned the public beach up on the North Side......just before you get to Rum Point. I haven't snorkeled there in years, but it is a nice spot, as I remember.

However, I also highly recommend Turtle Reef at the Cracked Conch. The dive shop there is a brand new operation, and they will help you with all your snorkeling needs as well. It's just a great location, with the Macabuca Tiki Bar and Grill right there.......read about it here

Have fun with your planning!

Char

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ds,

We looked at Barbados early on........it too is another place where the prices have gone up a lot..........and no.............I will not live on the edge and tempt fate again......... rolllaugh

.......once was enough for me.

Char,

Thanks for the link.........when we ate at the Cracked Conch, we were watching the divers.......didn't realize that was a good spot for snorkeling.

I am excited about returning........even have seats 12 A & B on the way in and seats 8 A & B for the return flight. Wink

Flying US Airways and switching in Charlotte this year......lucked out and don't have to do the dreaded Miami connection.

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:55 pm Post subject:

Hello knees! wave

You may want to try Cayman Kai beach just about 1/4 mile east of Rum Point, has changing area/bathroom there. Nice spot Snorkel

..... middletb posted a picture of it in the thread below, even has a actual parking, not that large however......also inside the link below is another link from scubachar that shows the location on a map! clapping

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Enjoy!!! dance1

RC

p.s. looks like you will beat me there this year! palm

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Thanks RC..... ThumbsUp

It looks like it's near starfish beach.....which we did find last year too....not sure it that will be accessible this year.....I know it was sold....not sure if they're building there or not.

Where are you staying?

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:44 pm Post subject:

Same place as last year.....Compass Point

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Not sure where that is.......I'll have to look at a map......we do plan on going to the Royal Palms for drinks one evening......another thing we did not do last year......

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:50 pm Post subject:

Hi knees!

It's out east, if you look at the map its by the south east corner of the island, south of the Reef and Morrits, I know what you mean by doing things you did not get to do last time........I have a small list myself..hehehehe, I'm looking forward to trying Guy Harvey's new place

RC

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Not sure how many times you've been there.

What is the Batabano festival?

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:00 pm Post subject:

knees wrote:

Thanks RC..... ThumbsUp

It looks like it's near starfish beach.....which we did find last year too....not sure it that will be accessible this year.....I know it was sold....not sure if they're building there or not.....

Actually knees it is not the beach at Cayman Kai......but the one closer to Rum Point, (go figure, but that's what it's called) you actually pass it before you make the left to head tword Starfish beach.

RC

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Hope we can figure it out.......we shouldn't have a problem though, especially with a good map. I think I tossed all my stuff from last year. Rolling Eyes

Not smart on my part.

Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject:

knees wrote:

Not sure how many times you've been there.

What is the Batabano festival?

Hi knees,

This will be my 3rd trip to the island......Batabano is carnival, like in Rio, or Mardis Gras in New Orleans, you can see some pics in my trip report from last year, usually before Ash Wednesday, they all celebrate and party in the streets, flamboyant costumes and parades, plenty of dancing, live music,and celebrating, definitely an experience not to be missed if you like that sort of thing, I personally found it very enjoyable, however I certainly had my fill after a several hours.

RC

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I'll check it out RC...........looks like it will be over before we arrive on the 22nd. Thanks.

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I was going through some stuff (actually found my old CAG that I had printed up) plus looking through my favorites and found this about snorkeling sites.

If it is already here, my apologies to Joe.......he does a great job with this forum

West Bay.....Turtle Farm

West Bay.....Cemetery Reef

George Town......Wreck of the Gamma

George Town......Cheese Burger Reef....(never heard of this one)

George Town......Wreck of the Cali

George Town......Eden Rock/Devil's Grotto

South Sound.......Blue Parrott.... (never heard of this one either)

South Sound.......Smith's Cove

Bodden Town......Beach Bay

Bodden Town......Cemetery

East End.............Colliers

East End.............Queen's Monument

North Side...........Rum Point