Lady Vidora Posted September 12, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Hello all - DH and I want to do a snuba excursion to Singray City on our Carnival Cruise, but I see it's just a two-hour excursion. I noticed another excursion talked about snorkeling a "short walk from the pier". Does anyone know the name of this place? If we did the snuba, would there be someplace to go snorkeling for a while before we get back on the ship? Thanks for your help. I haven't been to Grand Cayman before. LV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted September 12, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2009 eden rock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Vidora Posted September 12, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Do you know the scale of the map? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpalmer Posted September 12, 2009 #4 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I keep reading that it's about a 5 min. walk from the pier. Of course for us it will probably be a 10 min. walk....:) Mona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted September 13, 2009 #5 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Do you know the scale of the map? Sorry, I don't. I'd agree with the estimate that it would be around a 10 minute leisurely walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Vidora Posted September 14, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted September 14, 2009 A mile along the ocean doesn't sound half bad ..... It will allow me to have an extra drink later..:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce-r Posted September 14, 2009 #7 Share Posted September 14, 2009 A mile along the ocean doesn't sound half bad ..... It will allow me to have an extra drink later..:-) I'd guess that it was between 1/2 and 3/4 mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted September 14, 2009 #8 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Sunset House is .8 of a mile from the tenders and people find that to be WAY too far .... it is off the posted map .. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcyn Posted September 14, 2009 #9 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Hi there! Here's a pic of Eden Rock...it's not far at all... Carnival Conquest...taken from Eden Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmetiv Posted September 16, 2009 #10 Share Posted September 16, 2009 It's about 15min walk. There's actually 2 piers where the tenders arrive--about 5min from each other--so it could be up to 20! You're actually in the downtown area so it's a nice walk with shops, restaurants, etc... We were there last year and had a great time. It's basic but very nice. We saw many of fish including the famous tarpons: They rent equipment and lockers (12x12in..very small!) They have a nice restaurant next to it too. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkelingsearchers Posted September 16, 2009 #11 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Is it doable to do both Eden Rock and Sunset House in one cruise ship day if that and buying some rum cakes are our only agenda? Would anyone advise for or against this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACE Posted September 16, 2009 #12 Share Posted September 16, 2009 In regards to Eden Rock, it was a 10-15 minute slow walk for us on our 8/24/09 visit off of the Enchantment of the Seas...we crossed the street and walked along the storefronts to enjoy some of their A/C cooled air as it was HOT when we first started out walking along water side. The Eden Rock sign wasn't up...when on the tender or on the pier, look to your right for the building with the the green tiled roof...that is actually the restuarant (Paradise) on the property. We did indeed see the tarpons along with a bunch of other colorfull fish right from the stairs embedded in the coral, leading down to the water Great photo op with cruise ships in the background I have some photos at webshots (see signature below) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted September 17, 2009 #13 Share Posted September 17, 2009 The Eden Rock sign wasn't up...when on the tender or on the pier, look to your right for the building with the the green tiled roof...that is actually the restuarant (Paradise) on the property. To clarify, Eden Rock Dive Centre is just past the Paradise restaurant, about two more minutes' walk. It's two separate places, both with "Eden Rock" signs. As far as I can tell, both places rent snorkel gear and lockers, have ladders into the water and let you snorkel for free. The Dive Centre doesn't have a restaurant, though. Sunset House and My Bar are a bit further along (away from the pier) than Paradise Restaurant/Eden Rock Dive Centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACE Posted September 17, 2009 #14 Share Posted September 17, 2009 To clarify, Eden Rock Dive Centre is just past the Paradise restaurant, about two more minutes' walk. It's two separate places, both with "Eden Rock" signs. As far as I can tell, both places rent snorkel gear and lockers, have ladders into the water and let you snorkel for free. The Dive Centre doesn't have a restaurant, though. Sunset House and My Bar are a bit further along (away from the pier) than Paradise Restaurant/Eden Rock Dive Centre. Yep, my reference was in regards to 'Eden Rock' next to the Paradise Restaurant, not the Dive Center And at this location, the 'Eden Rock' sign wasn't up on 8/24/09 when we were there...its possible they put it up again since, or maybe there is a dispute with the Eden Rock Dive Center that made them take it down? And maybe someone can clarify this but at the non Dive Center location, I believe they will now make you rent at least a 'life jacket' to be able to go into the water (as per what our dinner mates told us who went snorkeling at Eden Rock (next to the restaurant)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YoPhilly Posted September 18, 2009 #15 Share Posted September 18, 2009 To clarify, Eden Rock Dive Centre is just past the Paradise restaurant, about two more minutes' walk. It's two separate places, both with "Eden Rock" signs. As far as I can tell, both places rent snorkel gear and lockers, have ladders into the water and let you snorkel for free. The Dive Centre doesn't have a restaurant, though. Sunset House and My Bar are a bit further along (away from the pier) than Paradise Restaurant/Eden Rock Dive Centre. Yes, be sure to look for the Eden Rock Dive Centre with the red slash. It's an easy walk from the ship. You can use your own equipment and just rent a locker, or you can rent whatever you need. You enter the water from a short ladder and the snorkeling is amazing. The water is so clear, I kept swimming farther and farther until I realized I was waaaaaayy out. Best part is it's free!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfpccc Posted September 25, 2009 #16 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Yes, be sure to look for the Eden Rock Dive Centre with the red slash. It's an easy walk from the ship. You can use your own equipment and just rent a locker, or you can rent whatever you need. You enter the water from a short ladder and the snorkeling is amazing. The water is so clear, I kept swimming farther and farther until I realized I was waaaaaayy out. Best part is it's free!!! What is the cost of rental equipment and cost of the locker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmetiv Posted September 28, 2009 #17 Share Posted September 28, 2009 From the web site: Optical Mask=$10.00Mask & Snorkel= $6.00Fins= $5.00Snorkel Vest= $6.00 Snorkel Package all of the above= $14.00Snorkel Package with Optical Mask= $18.00Lockers= $5.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsimon Posted September 29, 2009 #18 Share Posted September 29, 2009 A big recommendation: ask one of people working there to point out the buoys that mark the reef. You'll need to swim out 100 yards or so, but the swim isn't difficult and the reef you'll find there is much nicer than the fish you'll find closer to shore. Our preference is to walk to the second establishment - Eden Rock Dive Center - the first is Paradise Restaurant. Some of the confusion on distance above relates to the fact that they rebuilt new tender docks a short distance to the north (opposite direction from Eden Rock) which increased the walking time about 5 minutes. We noticed this on our trip last March - which was our first time there in about 2 or 3 years. I don't' know if they ever use the older, closer, docks or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceejay_San Angelo Posted November 7, 2009 #19 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Is there living colorful coral at Eden rock? In all the pics that I've seen, the coral appears dead. i love to see fish when I snorkel, but would love to see some pretty coral also. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbmrt Posted November 7, 2009 #20 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Deciding on whether to visit Eden Rock & 7 mile beach or just venture to Chankanaab Park for snorkeling/nice beach? Appreciate your comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanine&Jim Posted November 17, 2009 #21 Share Posted November 17, 2009 Deciding on whether to visit Eden Rock & 7 mile beach or just venture to Chankanaab Park for snorkeling/nice beach? Appreciate your comments. Chankanaab Park is in Cozumel, Mexico. But a nice place to snorkel and chill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsimon Posted November 20, 2009 #22 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Deciding on whether to visit Eden Rock & 7 mile beach or just venture to Chankanaab Park for snorkeling/nice beach? Appreciate your comments. Also Eden Rock is not on 7 mile beach and there is not much snoreling on 7 mile beach - at least nothing near the quality you'll find elsewhere. We generally prefer to do snorkeling at, or near, Eden Rock then have a nice lunch at a nearby restuarant before heading back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted November 22, 2009 #23 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Eden Rock is on Cayman Island, the other is Cozumel?? Is there a rest room and changing area ot Eden Rock. We are doing the submarine early in the morning, finishing our morning off with a nice swim would be great.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsimon Posted November 22, 2009 #24 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Eden Rock is on Cayman Island, the other is Cozumel?? Is there a rest room and changing area ot Eden Rock. We are doing the submarine early in the morning, finishing our morning off with a nice swim would be great.:) Rest room - yes - changing area I don't recall. But you can Google Eden Rock Dive Center in Cayman and there should be info on the site or a number to call. You might need to wear your suit in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstich79 Posted November 30, 2009 #25 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Is there any sand beach area at/near Eden Rock? Our group includes both people who want great snorkeling and people who just want their toes in the sand, and we want to stay together. Also, can anyone compare the snorkeling at Eden Rock vs. Cemetery Beach? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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