Sandy Beach with Snorkeling

[Dlynn]

Can someone please recommend a beach. We are looking for a beautiful sandy beach with walk in snorkeling that isn't overly crowded. We bring our own snorkels so we don't need to rent. We really wanted to go to Rum Point but an hour drive each way is too long. Any suggestions would be great!

 

Thanks!

[vijmas]

I dont think they go together. There is good snorkeling just off the cruise terminal.

[Dlynn]

Thanks! Maybe we will just stick with a snorkel tour.

[drew sailbum]

I dont think they go together. There is good snorkeling just off the cruise terminal.

 

Correct. Sand gets moved around by waves, and would smother coral in shallow water near shore. Only if there is an offshore reef or lagoon does coral stand a chance in shallow water. But without a sand beach, coral can more easilt thrive in shallow water.

 

That said, Rum Point offers the best combination of the two in Grand Cayman. The reef for snorkelling is in shallow water, but 250 yards or so from shore.

[ColleenThomas]

I have been told Cemetery Beach offers both.....am I right???

[nolaAlive]

Cemetery does offer both, but no facilities. In addition to a snorkel, you would also have to bring a mask, fins and any food/beverages you desired.

[vijmas]

There are lot of good spots just off the cruise terminal. u can actuallt walk to it.

[karena1]

There are lot of good spots just off the cruise terminal. u can actuallt walk to it.

 

We have been to the snorkel place by the dive shop by the terminal. We walked down the steps into the water and swam about 100ft out.

 

This time we were considering go to Cemetary.

 

Which do you think is better?