Taking the Bus for Shore Snorkeling 7 Mile Beach

[650cs]

We were there on Nov 14th and there were 5 other ships in port that day. We walked out to the main road and waited for a public bus. They are mini vans with blue license plates. The ones to the beach have a yellow circle with #1 or #2 WB on the windshield. The fare was $5 for the 2 of us. We asked to be dropped off at Cementary Beach which is further out than Sea Grape or the Public beach. You will see them as the bus passes them. There is a cementary (surprise!) that has a public beach access path.

 

Our plan was to get dropped off at the far end and walk along the beach back towards the ship. We stopped to snorkel at various spots along the way. We came across some of the places that had public restrooms which was convenient. We ended up walking about 3 miles. It was fun and the beaches were beautiful. I was surprised at how empty the beaches were. The only time we saw any people at all was at the Public Beach and Sea Grape Beach. They weren't crowded at all. We stopped several times and sat on some of the beach chairs in front of hotels for about 15 minutes or so. No one said anything, in fact most of the places appeared deserted.

 

The shore snorkeling was good but you really have to go out far, about 100-200 feet. The better spots are marked with bouys so it is easy to know where to go in. I saw lots of fish, some quite large. Uncomfortably large.:D After seeing a 4 foot barracuda I decided that was enough for the day. We got back on the main road at the next public beach access and caught another bus for $5 for the 2 of us that dropped us off near the tender port. Buses run every 15 minutes (or less) all along the main beach road. You can catch them at the marked bus stops or just wave at one as it approaches you. It was no problem at all.

 

Since we hadn't eaten for almost 4 hours, :eek: a record for us since we started this cruise and the weather looked threatening, we went back to the ship. We had a great time, saw a lot of fish, relaxed, got some much needed exercise and didn't spend a fortune.

[9th toy]

Does Cemetery Beach have facilities:

Restrooms & freshwater showers? (clean?)

Restaurant or snacks?

Chairs?

[Choozin Croozin]

650cs - Thanks for your post. That gives me another option as I am still unsure what to do in GC.

 

9th toy - From what I have read from other posts, there are no facilities at all available, and doesn't seem to be any nearby either.

[WarmWaters]

650cs -

 

Thanks so much for your post, very informative indeed. What you guys did, its exactly what we plan on doing in 2 weeks in GC ! I really appreciate you taking the time to share with great info with us.

[familycruzer]

If we dont do the stingrays, thats our plan too. We want to take a bus to a beach and slowly walk our way back for lunch and shopping.