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A feast of fun and adventure will begin the minute your cruise ship docks in the sun-soaked island of Grand Cayman. The Cayman Islands are located in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba, and Grand Cayman is the largest – the other two are Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. This British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, is home to pristine sandy beaches, swaying palms, emerald waters and enchanting reefs. You’ll also discover captivating old forts, superb duty-free shops, wonderful hospitality and pulsating nightlife. The capital city George Town is steeped in history and culture, with an array of superb attractions including the Cayman Islands National Museum, George Fort, Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and Stingray City where you can swim with wild rays.
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Couples, families and groups of friends will enjoy an unforgettable cruise holiday experience in the magical Caribbean destination of Grand Cayman, the largest of the Cayman Islands. This spellbinding getaway is home to award-winning palm-fringed beaches, crystal-clear waters, year-round sunshine and beautiful coral reefs teeming with marine life. You’ll also discover delicious local cuisine, fabulous markets and duty-free shops, waters sports galore and unrivalled hospitality.
Swim with dolphins at Dolphin Discovery Grand Cayman, sample the flavoursome rum on a tour of Cayman Spirits Co. and marvel at the enchanting underground caverns in the Cayman Crystal Caves. Tuck into a hearty bowl of traditional conch chowder, sip the local signature cocktail ‘Cayman Mama’ or savour a delicious ice cream from Cayman Ice Dream on the beach. George Town, the capital and main port on the island, is home to Fort George, an imposing fortress dating back to the 1700s, superb art galleries, fine dining restaurants and plenty of party fun in beachfront bars and nightclubs.
Other key attractions on the island include the pristine Seven Mile Beach, Starfish Point, Cayman Turtle Centre, Barker’s National Park and Hell, an epic formation of black jagged limestone rocks. There’s never a dull moment in blissful Grand Cayman, where a plethora of invigorating outdoor activities include jet skiing, cycling, scuba diving, glass-bottomed boat tours, parasailing, island hopping, hiking and horseriding on the beach.
Grand Cayman is a foodies paradise, with a myriad of dining places across the island, from jerk chicken stands to plush gourmet restaurants. More than 100 nationalities live in the Cayman Islands so there is a diverse choice of tasty cuisine. Conch stew is a traditional favourite with conch (giant sea snail), tomato, herbs and Cayman peppers, while fish rundown is another hearty seafood dish, made with fish fillets, coconut milk, plantains and lots of aromatic herbs.
Cayman-style beef is truly flavoursome and consists of slow-cooked shreds of meat which are tossed with hot spices and allowed to soak in the delicious juices. Another traditional delight is fish fritter, made with mahi mahi, snapper or grouper, which is marinated in limes, salt and pepper, and fried with onions, butter and spices. Johnny cakes, which are unleavened dough that’s fried in coconut oil, are eaten alongside many local dishes.
A popular dessert on the island is Cassava cake (heavy cake) which is made with the root vegetable cassava, coconut milk, sugar and various spices. Popular drinks in Grand Cayman include Caybrew beers, Cayman Mudslide cocktail and rum punch, made with rum, sour oranges, limes and brown sugar.
Grand Cayman has a tropical climate, with plenty of sun all-year-round. The high season from mid-December to mid-April is a great time to visit Grand Cayman, when it is dry and warm, with cool trade winds helping to keep conditions pleasant. The rainy season runs from May to October when showers are heavy but short-lived, and maximum temperature are around 32 °C. The location of the Cayman Islands in the Western Caribbean protects them from the worst of the annual hurricane season, which lasts from June to November.
Winter temperatures are lower than the summer, but still good for swimming, sunbathing and water sports. Rainfall is around 55 inches per year, with the rainiest months being September and October. Sea temperatures rarely fall below 27 °C throughout the year, making conditions ideal for swimming all-year-round.
Grand Cayman is bursting with a multitude of fabulous things to see and do, to ensure families, couples and groups of friends have an amazing time. From thrilling activities in the sea to awe-inspiring historical and cultural attractions in the capital city George Town, this enthralling island is a haven of adventure waiting to be discovered. Swim with majestic rays in Stingray City, visit off-road natural attractions on a thrilling buggy safari or explore Petro St James Castle, the oldest building in Grand Cayman. A must-see natural phenomenon on the island is Hell, a jawdropping formation consisting of black spiky limestone rocks in the West Bay area.
Other major attractions on the island include Davinoff Concrete Sculpture Garden, The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, Starfish Point, Heroes Square Walk, Kittiwake Shipwreck & Artificial Reef and the Cayman Crystal Caves, an enchanting underground world, with huge stalagmites and stalactites. Key attractions in George Town include George Fort, the Cayman Islands National Museum, Peace Memorial and Clock Tower, LCM David Nicholson Shipwreck and St. Ignatius Catholic Church. The island is blessed with a myriad of magnificent sandy expanses, including Seven Mile Beach, a wonderful crescent-shaped area boasting restaurants, bars, picnic areas and beach games. Other great options are Governor’s Beach, Heritage Beach, Smith Barcadere, Spotts Beach and West Bay Beach.
