Eden Rock, der ligger tæt på havnen i George Town, Grand Cayman, er et af byens mest værdsatte dykkersteder. Med et stort udvalg af gennemsvømmelser og huler er dykning ved Eden Rock aldrig det samme, uanset hvor mange gange du besøger det. På grund af den lave dybde er dykning i Eden Rock foretrukket af nybegyndere og snorklere, men selv den mest erfarne dykker vil helt sikkert finde dette et spændende dyk.
Der er et dykkercenter lige ved siden af dykkerstederne Eden Rock og Devil's Rock, men alle dykkercentre og dykkerresorts i området vil besøge stedet. For at undgå spidsbelastningsperioder kan du dykke ned via besøgende liveaboards, hvor det også er muligt at dykke på Caymans to søsterøer, de utrolige steder Cayman Brac og Little Cayman.
Top Eden Rock Dive Sites
Eden Rock
Eden Rock is famous for its labyrinthine coral tunnels and caverns teeming with parrotfish, tarpon, silversides, and sponges. It is an easy dive with shallow depths, ideal for scuba and freediving. Located in a protected area just offshore, its swim-throughs and natural light effects make it one of Grand Cayman's most iconic and accessible dive sites.
Devil’s Grotto
Located adjacent to Eden Rock, Devil’s Grotto offers similar terrain with stunning underwater passageways filled with silversides in summer, along with groupers, barracudas, and turtles. This is an easy-to-moderate dive, great for scuba and freediving. The site's unique topography and photogenic caverns make it a favorite for both marine life enthusiasts and underwater photographers.
Wreck of the Cali
This shallow wreck rests just offshore and is home to schooling grunts, snappers, and soft coral growth. With a depth of about 10 meters/33 feet, it's an easy and beginner-friendly scuba dive, offering a historical element without requiring deep-water training. The Cali lies in a marine park zone, helping to preserve its integrity and ecological surroundings.
Cheeseburger Reef
Just north of Eden Rock, Cheeseburger Reef is a lively shallow reef named for its proximity to a seaside burger joint. It features colorful coral heads, sea fans, sergeant majors, and southern stingrays. This is an easy dive suited for scuba, with a gently sloping bottom ideal for longer bottom times and relaxed exploration.
Harbor Reef
Located near George Town Harbor, this site features large coral heads and overhangs that shelter lobsters, angelfish, and moray eels. It is an easy-to-moderate dive suitable for scuba, though boat traffic and surge may occasionally raise the challenge. It sits within a marine park, supporting reef health and species diversity in the area.
Dykning i Eden Rock er muligt året rundt på grund af dens beliggenhed på læsiden af øen. Vind påvirker sjældent overfladeforholdene, så folk kommer til stedet året rundt for at dykke og snorkle. Dykkere bør dog være opmærksomme på, at Caymanøerne i sommersæsonen, mellem juni og november, kan opleve orkaner, der kan forstyrre dykning. Uden for sommermånederne, hvor orkaner er meget mindre sandsynlige, varierer vandtemperaturen fra 25°C-27°C/77°F-81°F, hvor forholdene stadig er meget behagelige til dykning.