Cemetery Beach and Reef
Cemetery Beach and Reef
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- FarAway2731587675913 contributionsGreat place if you are looking for solitudeWe were in for a cruise ship port. We decided to take the local bus for $2.50. We were dropped off at the cemetery & walked the path to the beach. It was quiet here with nobody else around us. It was a cool day so we just chose to walk the beach. We walked quite a ways to the public beach before taking the bus back to port. Next time we will just go to 7 mile beach as Cemetery beach was nice to see once.Visited January 2024Traveled with friendsWritten January 11, 2024
- natster6Peru, Illinois75 contributionsQuiet with snorkeling!Not crowded, shade available. View of cruise ship harbor. Shore snorkeling is good. There's a ship wreck straight out, several dive boats were there. I thought about swimming out to snorkel there, but it was a little far and I figured I probably wouldn't see a lot from the surface. There is parking across the street and a restroom. This is on the way to Hell... Was wishing I had remembered my address stickers for the postcards I wanted to send to combine the trip. We will likely go back to this beach before the end of our trip.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 15, 2024
- kmhuffaker32 contributionsOur favorite on Grand CaymanAbsolutely loved this beach, our total favorite. Not too crowded, some shade typically available, crystal clear water, beautiful sunsets. There are bathrooms and an outdoor shower across the street with the parking lot, a little bit of a jaunt.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 19, 2024
- duf0urrealtyAiken, South Carolina61 contributionsTerrific snorkeling experience on Northwest EndCemetery Beach and Reef is one our favorite snorkeling spot out of ten that we visited in Grand Cayman. Park across the street for access to restrooms and public showers. Easy to cross the street at the crosswalk. Nice short walk to a beautiful beach with gorgeous shade trees. The snorkeling is exciting with sighting of a sea turtle, queen parrotfish, queen angelfish, banded butterfly fish, colorful friendly chubbs, sergeant majors, other colorful parrotfish and angelfish.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 23, 2024
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Shtegtar
Washington DC, DC22 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
We loved spending time in this beach. Very pretty, family friendly and lots of good snorkeling and shades from trees.
Locals and tourists show up later in the day but it never gets crowded. Bring a picnic and spend all day. Best beach ever! And try to take the public transportations because it drops and picks you up right there just for a couple of dollars.
Locals and tourists show up later in the day but it never gets crowded. Bring a picnic and spend all day. Best beach ever! And try to take the public transportations because it drops and picks you up right there just for a couple of dollars.
Written January 2, 2020
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Robert H
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States15 contributions
Jan 2020
Very quiet beach, with nice shade trees, a short walk from where we were staying. You have to know where the reefs are or you will be disappointed, thus the few bad reviews on this site. At the beach we asked a local where the reefs are. Very short easy swim, and amazing coral formations. One day I saw a large turtle nibbling on the coal near the bottom. After a while, it swam right up to me...about 3 feet from my face...amazing! My daughter saw a sting ray. Lots of amazing fish. It was nice to be able to swim back to the beach and sit in the shade.
Written January 26, 2020
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3NFam
79 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
The beach was peaceful and not crowded at all. Across the street, there is a parking lot with bathrooms and a wash. If that lot fills up, you can park on the side of the street. When we went, we didn't get to see much sea life while snorkeling, but still enjoyed the beautiful beach.
There are no beach bars or food within walking distance, so make sure to bring snacks with you if you plan on being there the whole day
There are no beach bars or food within walking distance, so make sure to bring snacks with you if you plan on being there the whole day
Written June 26, 2023
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duf0urrealty
Aiken, SC61 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Cemetery Beach and Reef is one our favorite snorkeling spot out of ten that we visited in Grand Cayman. Park across the street for access to restrooms and public showers. Easy to cross the street at the crosswalk. Nice short walk to a beautiful beach with gorgeous shade trees. The snorkeling is exciting with sighting of a sea turtle, queen parrotfish, queen angelfish, banded butterfly fish, colorful friendly chubbs, sergeant majors, other colorful parrotfish and angelfish.
Written August 23, 2024
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FarAway27315876759
13 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
We were in for a cruise ship port. We decided to take the local bus for $2.50. We were dropped off at the cemetery & walked the path to the beach. It was quiet here with nobody else around us. It was a cool day so we just chose to walk the beach. We walked quite a ways to the public beach before taking the bus back to port. Next time we will just go to 7 mile beach as Cemetery beach was nice to see once.
Written January 11, 2024
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Gabriel B
Boston, MA118 contributions
Jan 2020
Incredible snorkeling, and for a beginner snorkeler like me, the perfect place to start the trip. Huge and varied area. Limited side of the road parking, No bathrooms/shower was a definite downside. Limited shade trees along the fence. Lovely sand with no washed up trash or seaweed. View of seven mile beach and wreck dive-site. Moderate amount of jellyfish, they hardly sting, you just wipe them off/away. Although this is my shortest review, this was the best snorkeling of the island.
Written February 11, 2020
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Patti N
10 contributions
Dec 2022
We stayed next door to Cemetery Beach. Since Hurricane Ian uncovered many large rocks at our shoreline, we swam at Cemetery. The water was calm and clean and the beach was never crowded. It is a popular snorkel spot, but we did not snorkel. It's a very pleasant beach.
Written January 2, 2023
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matt_FFX
Centreville, VA271 contributions
Jul 2022
We had a house near Rum Poing and drove to this beach 5 times during our trip. Very few people go here. There is free parking, bathrooms, and a shower near the road. The water is usually calm and clear, and if you swim out 200 yards, you will see cool stuff like large turtles and barracuda.
Written July 25, 2022
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MarySN85
Houston, TX13 contributions
Oct 2022
My wife and I have been visiting Grand Cayman for over 20 years. We love to snorkel and have always had great luck at cemetery reef.. But this last visit, 10/22, was a great disappointment. The lack of Marine life was seriously notable. So much so that we went out only one time. I have accumulated thousands of spectacular pics and video over the years, often filling up a 16gig san disc. But not this time.
Anyone experience this conundrum? Anyone have any info on what might be going on?
This beach and reef are still one of our favorites for our visit to GCI. Will do so many more times.
Anyone experience this conundrum? Anyone have any info on what might be going on?
This beach and reef are still one of our favorites for our visit to GCI. Will do so many more times.
Written November 13, 2022
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natster6
Peru, IL75 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Not crowded, shade available. View of cruise ship harbor. Shore snorkeling is good. There's a ship wreck straight out, several dive boats were there. I thought about swimming out to snorkel there, but it was a little far and I figured I probably wouldn't see a lot from the surface. There is parking across the street and a restroom. This is on the way to Hell... Was wishing I had remembered my address stickers for the postcards I wanted to send to combine the trip. We will likely go back to this beach before the end of our trip.
Written February 15, 2024
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Hi! Where do you enter the beach area to swim out to reef? How far is the swim to the reef? Thanks! :)
Written April 7, 2024
joel
Tucker, Georgia
60 yards, you can rent a paddleboard from George’s water sports to paddle out on
Written September 8, 2024
How far from the cruise port is this beach?
Written March 17, 2023
It's about 6 miles, 15 minutes by car. 100% worth the cab ride. You will be away from the masses and there is good snorkeling there, approximately 100 yards off the beach, just straight out. Enjoy!
Written March 21, 2023
Is there a bathroom near Cemetary beach and is the beach accessible? My father uses a cane and I want to make sure he is comfortable getting to and from the beacht.
Written May 22, 2020
Cemetery Beach - are there free public beach areas with restrooms,possibly outdoor showers? If not, could you please recommend one in the area? Thank you!
Written January 20, 2019
There were no bathrooms or showers at cemetery beach. The only beach area that we went to that had public showers and restrooms was up at Rum Point. But I think I remember reading Smiths Cove has restrooms but we did not personally go there.
Written January 20, 2019
A Tripadvisor member
Grand Prairie, Texas
How much is the local bus? Will it take US currency?
Written February 10, 2018
Bus is cheap, a few dollars..best to convert some cash to CI money. US dollar x.80= 80 cents per dollar.
Written February 13, 2018
Can you walk the beach from Calico Jacks bar and the public beach area to Cemetery beach?? About how long of a walk would it be?? Coming on a cuisse November 2017 and looking for some snorkeling area close to where the taxi would drop us. Will be a family of 4 in 40's and mid 60's being by food and bathrooms would be ideal which is why we are getting dropped at the public beach. Thanks !!!
Written August 10, 2017
The walk would take approximately 30 min. A taxi would take four min. Snorkeling was great, no bathrooms that I recall, and shade from the trees was plentiful enough. However, have a plan for the way home. Cemetery beach is pretty isolated and our family took a taxi out (off of a Disney cruise ship, not sure if they all port in the same place) assuming we could wave one down on the way back. Our family of five walked for at least ten minutes before a taxi stopped for us. Blazing heat, seemingly wild chickens, miles of pavement, and some of our family's funniest memories occurred during that ten minute walk with all thumbs pointed skyward. Enjoy and good luck.
Written August 10, 2017
Is there parking at this beach? If so, how easy is it to park?
Written July 20, 2017
Yes. There is some parking along side the cemetery on the road and more across the road from it.
Written July 22, 2017
Yes, in the daytime. I would pack snacks and water, as there are no facilities there. It is a very peaceful and relaxing spot to swim and snorkel. Do not stay past dusk.
Written January 10, 2017
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