Best snorkeling in Jamaica , Cayman Islands , Cozumel Mexico ?
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Caymans is definitely the best bet. The reef in Jamaica is in poor shape in any of the areas you can reach from the cruise ship stops. Cozumel is high current, and while snorkelable, isn't necessarily the best place for snorkeling. Caymans has done an excellent job of protecting their reef, and if you don't do the cruise ship's trip (likely stingray city and therefore not much reef), Eden Rock is only a very short walk east of where the cruise ships drop you off 
And Roni is quite right about it being a good spot 
And Roni is quite right about it being a good spot 
jcanute
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vote #3 for Eden Rock. hit the pier and turn right. just a suggestion ...try a discover scuba dive there. one of my favorite spots.
http://www.edenrockdive.com/DiscoverScuba/default.html
http://www.edenrockdive.com/DiscoverScuba/default.html
+1 Georgetown, Grand Caymans
Eden Rocks is a easy shore dive with large tame groupers plus as above. It only a short stroll from the cruise ship docks. I have led groups to all the above destinations. For a new snorkeler, the Caymans have the most professional dive operations with very good safe dive masters. The equipment is more modern, greater selection [fit is important]. Georgetown is on the normal leeward side of the island. If you elect to take a boat dive, you will have a very short trip in calm waters. Currents are not strong. There is more spectacular snorkeling/ diving in the Caribbean but you cannot beat the total package.
Eden Rocks is a easy shore dive with large tame groupers plus as above. It only a short stroll from the cruise ship docks. I have led groups to all the above destinations. For a new snorkeler, the Caymans have the most professional dive operations with very good safe dive masters. The equipment is more modern, greater selection [fit is important]. Georgetown is on the normal leeward side of the island. If you elect to take a boat dive, you will have a very short trip in calm waters. Currents are not strong. There is more spectacular snorkeling/ diving in the Caribbean but you cannot beat the total package.
Glad you had a good time :beer:
Some of that is even right in the Caymans itself If you get SCUBA certified and go back (not via a cruise), the diving on the east end and north wall of Grand Cayman is spectacular. Even better, get over to Caman Brac and Little Cayman. Little Cayman's famous Bloody Bay Wall is a truly spectacular dive. IMO some of the best diving to be had in the Caribbean, especially if like wall dives.
Some of that is even right in the Caymans itself
If you get SCUBA certified and go back (not via a cruise), the diving on the east end and north wall of Grand Cayman is spectacular. Even better, get over to Caman Brac and Little Cayman. Little Cayman's famous Bloody Bay Wall is a truly spectacular dive. IMO some of the best diving to be had in the Caribbean, especially if like wall dives.Some of that is even right in the Caymans itself
billsreef is on target. One of the best dives of my life was off the Bloody Bay Wall. The east side and the north wall do provide some of the best diving on this planet. Great sea-life too. Weather is more unpredictable and currents can be very strong. Seas are rougher with longer boat rides.
But for average new diver, occasional snorkeler the south side lee provides a more stable experience. Save Little Cayman, the Brac and the north shore for the 2nd trip and after you have a little experience under your weight belt.
