Eden Rock, ki se nahaja v bližini pristanišča v George Townu na Grand Caymanu, je eno najbolj cenjenih potapljaških lokacij v mestu. Z veliko izbiro prehodov za plavanje in jam, potapljanje pri Eden Rocku ni nikoli enako, ne glede na to, kolikokrat ga obiščete. Zaradi majhne globine je potapljanje pri Eden Rocku priljubljeno med potapljači začetniki in snorklalci, a tudi najbolj izkušeni potapljač bo zagotovo našel ta potop kot vznemirljiv.
Potapljaški center je priročno lociran tik ob potapljaških lokacijah Eden Rock in Devil's Rock, vendar vas bo obiskal kateri koli od potapljaških centrov in potapljaških letovišč v okolici. Da bi se izognili prometnim konicam, se lahko potopite z obiskom ladij s prenočevanjem, kjer se je mogoče potapljati tudi na dveh sestrskih otokih Kajmanskih otokov, neverjetnih lokacijah Cayman Brac in 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.
Potapljanje na Eden Rocku je zaradi lege na zavetrni strani otoka možno vse leto. Vetrovi redko vplivajo na površinske razmere, zato se ljudje na to mesto vračajo skozi vse leto, da bi se potapljali in snorklali. Potapljači pa naj upoštevajo, da lahko poleti, med junijem in novembrom, na Kajmanskih otokih doživijo orkane, ki lahko ovirajo potapljanje. Izven poletnih mesecev, ko so orkani veliko manj verjetni, se temperatura vode giblje od 25 °C do 27 °C, kjer so razmere za potapljanje še vedno zelo ugodne.