Cheeseburger Reef from the Grand Cayman cruise port

Snorkeling3-5 minutes by taxi (short walk north)1-2 hoursFits a typical call

Shallow (about 0.5-4.5 m) harbour-side reef a short swim from a small beach access beside the Burger King on the waterfront; also the snorkel stop on several cruise-line tours.

Getting there from the ship

From
Royal Watler Cruise Terminal
Grand Cayman has 4 cruise piers; your line confirms which one the evening before. Pier guide.
Travel time
3-5 minutes by taxi (short walk north)
Allow 45 minutes to tender ashore first. Grand Cayman taxi fares.
Cost
Not confirmed.
Time to allow
1-2 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 7:00 am–3:30 pm Grand Cayman call you have up to 6 h 5 min at Cheeseburger Reef, enough for a visit (allow 1-2 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    7:00 am · Ship anchors
    Tenders usually start running within the first hour; tour groups go first.
  2. 2
    7:50 am · At Cheeseburger Reef
    3-5 minutes by taxi (short walk north) from Royal Watler Cruise Terminal.
  3. 3
    1:55 pm · Leave Cheeseburger Reef by
    That gets you back to the tender dock an hour before all aboard, with time for the tender queue.
  4. 4
    3:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Grand Cayman; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Boat traffic from the harbour is the main hazard, so wear a bright vest or tow a marker buoy. Entry is between Burger King and Lobster Pot Dive Center.

Grand Cayman cruise port: Cheeseburger Reef FAQ

How far is Cheeseburger Reef from the Grand Cayman cruise port?

From Royal Watler Cruise Terminal it is 3-5 minutes by taxi (short walk north). Grand Cayman is a tender port, so add 30 to 45 minutes to get ashore first.

How much does it cost to visit Cheeseburger Reef?

Not confirmed.

How much time do you need at Cheeseburger Reef?

Allow 1-2 hours. Yes. On a typical 7:00 am–3:30 pm Grand Cayman call you have up to 6 h 5 min at Cheeseburger Reef, enough for a visit (allow 1-2 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Cheeseburger Reef on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 3-5 minutes by taxi (short walk north) from Royal Watler Cruise Terminal. Boat traffic from the harbour is the main hazard, so wear a bright vest or tow a marker buoy. Entry is between Burger King and Lobster Pot Dive Center.

Snorkeling tours in Grand Cayman

Checked against a typical 7:00 am–3:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

All tours

More things to do near Cheeseburger Reef

All 11 places
  • Eden Rock · Snorkeling · 3-5 minutes by taxi (walkable) from the pier
  • Royal Palms Beach Club · Beach · 10 minutes by taxi from the pier · 1.6 km from Cheeseburger Reef
  • Smith Barcadere · Beach · 5 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.5 km from Cheeseburger Reef
  • Seven Mile Beach · Beach · 10-15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 5.6 km from Cheeseburger Reef