Place · Seven Mile Beach (south)
Cemetery Beach snorkelling
The easy shore snorkel on the north end of Seven Mile Beach: a public access, a shallow reef a short swim out, and no boat needed. Go early on a calm morning; skip it when the sea is rough or the flags say so.
- Free shore snorkel
- Calm mornings
- No lifeguard
- Go 08:00–10:00, calm sea
- Free entry
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- Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
- Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
- Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
- Cayman Islands ↗The Cayman Islands set their own entry rules as a British Overseas Territory; check official Cayman Islands government sources for your passport.
- Cayman Islands ↗Marine parks are enforced: do not take coral, shells or fish, and follow the rules at Stingray City.
- Cayman Islands ↗Drug laws are strict, including for cannabis; do not carry any.
- Seven Mile Beach and George Town ↗June to November is hurricane season with the peak in August to October: buy flexible fares and cover storm cancellations.
- George Town, Grand Cayman ↗On cruise-ship days the George Town waterfront fills from about 09:00: do the waterfront early or on a day without ships (ask your hotel for the ship calendar).
- George Town, Grand Cayman ↗Traffic drives on the left and roundabouts are common: allow extra time if you rent a car, and do not drive after drinking.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Open 24 hours
- Crowds
Go 08:00–10:00, calm sea
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Fri · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: free
- Time to spend
- 75–105 min · up to 150 min if you linger
Best time to go
Quiet early; busier at weekends and from mid-morning.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Fri, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Note
- Open public beach; no admission time. Conditions, not hours, decide whether it is worth going.
- Hours note
- Public beach; no gate. Snorkel in daylight only.
Which month is quietest
- Janheavy
- Febheavy
- Marheavy
- Aprbusy
- Maylight
- Junlight
- Jullight
- Auglight
- Sepquiet
- Octquiet
- Novlight
- Decheavy
Quietest Sep–Oct · busiest Dec–Mar.
Estimate: desk reasoning from weekend and high-season patterns; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Taxi or rental car north on West Bay Road to the public access (confirm the exact stop)
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- none of note
- Shoes
- Sandals or beach shoes; reef shoes if you walk on rock.
Accessibility
- PartialStep-free entrance · none of note
- Check firstAccessible toilet
- PartialWheelchair
- PartialStroller · caution
Sensory load
- Sensory load2/5 Low
Exposure: high
What to bring and the rules
- Footwear that suits the rule · Sandals or beach shoes; reef shoes if you walk on rock.
- Water, a hat and sun or rain cover · Rated high exposure: little shelter while you walk.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: Shade and a cold drink on West Bay Road
- rain: Wait out the shower in the car or a café
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Public beach access and shade (field-verify)
Problem
Red lines
- No lifeguard: swim with a buddy and stay within reach of shore.
- Do not stand on or touch coral; do not chase turtles or fish.
- Lock valuables out of sight: cars at beach accesses are a theft target.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Nearby places
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More detail
Everything else we know about this place
Tickets, prices and entry
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- What's closed
- Rough seas or a passing stormcheckSwell from the north closes the reef to snorkellers; ask a dive shop or your hotel.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Beach access | free | Public access; no charge to enter. |
| Snorkel mask, snorkel and fins rental | about CI$10–20 a day (2026 estimate) | From dive shops and hotels on West Bay Road; a deposit may apply. |
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
45min
Worthwhile
75min
Typical
105min
p95
150min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (105 min).
With the other 15 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Seven Mile Public BeachA short car ride south, not a walk.0 min on foot · 15 min spare
- Camana BayAbout ten minutes by car.0 min on foot · 15 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlynone of note
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: partly · partly
- Stroller: partly · partlycaution
Level access from the road to the sand; soft sand and a wade into the water are hard on wheels.
Rules on site
- marine
- Cayman law protects coral, turtles and conch. Do not take or touch marine life.
- sun
- Use reef-safe sunscreen and a rash vest; the sun is strong all year.
- fishing
- No spearfishing near the swimming area.
With kids
- with kids
- Children who swim well, with a life vest, in calm water only. There is no lifeguard.
- child price
- free
Combine with
Combine with
- 0 minSeven Mile Public Beach — A short car ride south, not a walk.
- 0 minCamana Bay — About ten minutes by car.
Walk the Seven Mile Beach (south) area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Do I need a boat?
No. The reef is a short swim from the sand; bring or rent a mask and fins and check the sea with a dive shop first.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Why is it called Cemetery Beach?
A cemetery sits across the road from the access. Behave as you would beside any burial ground: no music, and cover up when you walk from the road.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Photos
Deep dive
Sources
- officialCayman Islands Department of Tourism
- secondaryWikivoyage — Grand Cayman
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Source: Price
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Prices are 2026 estimates. The official site has the current price.
Source: Opening hours
Source: Best hour
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The quietest window written into this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.
Source: Bag rating
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Rated for the whole walking cluster, from desk research, not for this entrance.