Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Grand Cayman

Safety: 9.5/10

Cayman Islands

Tender PortWestern Caribbean

Hours in Port

~7 hours

Walk to Town

5 min tender ride + 5 min walk to George Town

Currency

KYD (USD accepted)

WiFi

Good

Cell Coverage

Excellent

Time Zone

EST (no DST)

Time Zone Alert

Grand Cayman does NOT observe DST. In summer it is 1 hour behind Florida/Eastern Time. Verify your ship's time zone before heading out.

Overview

Grand Cayman is one of the safest and most polished Caribbean ports. George Town is compact and walkable, with duty-free shopping and waterfront restaurants. The island is best known for Stingray City, Seven Mile Beach, and crystal-clear waters.

Top Excursions

Stingray City Sandbar

$60–$1002-3 hours

Seven Mile Beach Day

$15–$303-5 hours

Cayman Turtle Centre

$40–$602-3 hours

Crystal Caves

$50–$701.5-2 hours

Snorkeling at Eden Rock

$30–$501-2 hours

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Free Things To Do

George Town Walking Tour

Explore colorful Caribbean architecture, duty-free shops, and the waterfront promenade.

Heroes Square

Central plaza honoring Caymanian heroes, with historic buildings and shaded benches.

Fort George Ruins

Remains of an 18th-century fort with harbor views — a quick 5-minute photo stop.

Restaurants Near Terminal

Breezes by the Bay$$
Casanova by the Sea$$$
Guy's Beach Bar$

Getting Around

Public buses run along the main road for $2.50 CI. Taxis are plentiful but pricey — $20+ to Seven Mile Beach. Shared shuttle options are available for popular spots. This is a tender port, so allow extra time for the boat ride to shore.

Emergency Information

Police

911

Hospital

Health City Cayman Islands

US Consulate

No US Consulate — nearest in Jamaica. UK Governor's Office: (345) 244-2401

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