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Cemetery Beach and Reef

Grand Cayman
Ranked #14 of 115 attractions in Grand Cayman
4.5 of 5 stars 90 Reviews
Type: Reefs, Beaches
Activities: Snorkelling
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Tucson, AZ
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This is the second time I've snorkeled Cemetery Reef and there are less fish than in 2007. Most of the coral is dead or dying, it's too bad as I am sure at one time it was amazing. The beach sand is soft, a few shells at the waterline. It would be nice if there were picinic tables. More

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Wisconsin
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I haven't been there in a while, but I do love this place. I recall seeing so many types of fish snorkeling. It was cool to see so many in one snorkel trip. Great spot for snorkelers. More

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Waukesha, Wisconsin
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Great beach with very few people. White sand stretching forever, and the clarity of the water was to be enjoyed in my memory forever. Snorkeling there is a treat. Vast arrays of coral, fish, and of course, sting rays. Because this is off the beaten path a little, there were few others to interupt the tranquilty of my underwater adventure.... More

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Grand Cayman
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Park alongside the cemetery by the road and use the beach access pathway to a world of great snorkelling a clean quiet public beach. More

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Burlington, Vermont
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

After a few underwhelming swims off Rum Point and some beach on the south, we tried cemetery reef. A short swim from the shore there are several coral heads teeming with fish and corals. Great with kids new to snorkeling. More

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Brentwood, Tennessee
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

This is a great place to snorkeling from the shore. It's on the northern end of Seven Mile Beach. You have to swim out about 200 yards to see the good stuff. Saw tons of fish, rays, and a shark too! One of the best off the shore snorkel sites I've been too. More

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Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

You must make Cemetery Beach and the Governor's Beach must stops on your snorkel adventures! More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Cemetary Reef is a well-known location for beach-based snorkling on Grand Cayman. Access is easy, as described in other reviews follow main road along Seven Mile Beach, then at the northern end look for the cemetery to partk alongside, and walk up to the beach (access to the north). The beach has a row of trees separating it from the... More

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Rochester, New York
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Calm, shallow water and friendly, colorful fish. What more can you ask-for!? More

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Bethesda, Maryland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

While it gets crowded with cruise ship passengers mid-day, once they return to the ships, it is one of the most peaceful places with excellent snorkeling and generally you can count on seeing lots of fish. . More

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