Snorkel· Grand Cayman· Other Caribbean

Smith Cove (Smith Barcadere)

19° 16.5′ N · 81° 23.6′ W

A tiny ironshore cove with a sand beach on South Church Street, one of Grand Cayman's favourite shore snorkels.

Practical

Position is DoE public mooring 'Smith Cove'. Nearby DoE moorings include Eagle Ray Rock, Disneyworld and Black Forest to the south. Best in the calm trade-wind lee; avoid when a northwester or southerly swell is running. Marine Park rules apply. Cheeseburger Reef, a shore snorkel near the George Town cruise terminal, was not verified for this entry.

Best for

Easy shore snorkel south of George Town