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Cemetery Beach and Reef

Grand Cayman
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Ranked #11 of 108 attractions in Grand Cayman
Type: Reefs, Beaches
Activities: Snorkeling
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Fort Myers, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

This is such a pretty beach. Not crowded, crystal clear water, white sand, truly one of the prettiest places I have ever seen. There is a reef that starts very close to shore, and lots of fish. This place is truly a gem. The cemetery adds a certain reverence and charm to the experience. On our visit, there were lots... More

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Fl.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Peaceful place to relax and snorkel. Quiet and of the beaten path. There are No facilities , so you need to bring water etc. yourself

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Lubec
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

This is a must for snorkeling or diving. Early morning is when it is not that busy, or towards the evening when the reef wakes up.

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Thornton, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Beautiful beach, powder white sand, pine trees to lie under if the sun gets too hot, fantastic views, and the reef is superb. Close in (25 yards or so) there is abundant sealife for beginners, but the real beauty is about 150 yards offshore - fantastic snorkeling. Rented an underwater camera from Kathy Church for $35/day, and took amazing pictures.... More

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Rockville, Maryland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

They say this is one of the best snorkeling sights on the island -- can't disagree too much there. But the crowds are a little out of control. If you're not a fan of crowds and just up for a good snorkel experience, check out "The Wreck of the Cali." Some interesting sea life, a reef and a fun wreck... More

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Essex, Vermont
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

Not the best snorkeling but a good place to swim and relax. The beach has plenty of shade under the trees. The snorkeling was average unfortunately the coral has not made a comeback since Ivan.

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Queens, NY
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

I made the trip from the East End to cemetery Reef and was disappointed in the lack of fish around a reef that I visited 30 years ago, teeming with fish. Not to say all was bad, I was feeding some large Bermuda chubs when a giant red tailed grunt approached me for some chow. This is a beautiful spot... More

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Ridgefield, Connecticut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

As we were snorkeling around Cemetary Beach area, a Dolphin approached us in the water. I thought it might be a shark and exited quickly, but on further observation I realized it was a lone Dolphin apparently looking for company as it swam in and around the other people in the water. It would only get just so close and... More

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WDWmichelle
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

We were staying in the West Bay area and always drove past this cemetery, and it always had cars parked there. I had heard there was good snorkeling there, so we finally decided to stop and try the beach out. Please respect the graveyard and go to the right side of the cemetery, there is a path that will take... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

The best variety of fish in shallow, warm waters.... Great for the entire family. Easy shore entry, no boats speeding by and healthy coral which ensures lots of fish

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