Eden Rock, smješten u blizini luke u George Townu na Grand Caymanu, jedno je od najcjenjenijih mjesta za ronjenje u gradu. S bogatim izborom prolaza za plivanje i špilja, bez obzira koliko puta posjetite Eden Rock, ronjenje s bocama nikad nije isto. Zbog male dubine, ronjenje s Eden Rockom omiljeno je među početnicima i roniocima s maskom i disalicom, ali čak će i najiskusniji ronilac sigurno smatrati ovo uzbudljivim ronjenjem.
Pogodno smješten, ronilački centar nalazi se odmah pored ronilačkih lokacija Eden Rock i Devil's Rock, no bilo koji od ronilačkih centara i ronilačkih odmarališta u tom području posjetit će lokaciju. Kako biste izbjegli špicu, ronite posjetom brodova za ronjenje, gdje je također moguće roniti na dva sestrinska otoka Kajmanskih otoka, nevjerojatnim lokacijama Cayman Brac i 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.
Ronjenje na Eden Rocku moguće je tijekom cijele godine zbog njegovog položaja na zavjetrinskoj strani otoka. Vjetrovi rijetko utječu na površinske uvjete, pa ljudi tijekom cijele godine dolaze na ovo mjesto kako bi ronili i ronili s maskom i disalicom. Međutim, ronioci trebaju imati na umu da tijekom ljetne sezone, između lipnja i studenog, na Kajmanskim otocima mogu biti uragani koji mogu ometati ronjenje. Izvan ljetnih mjeseci, kada su uragani mnogo manje vjerojatni, temperatura vode kreće se od 25°C do 27°C, gdje su uvjeti i dalje vrlo ugodni za ronjenje.