Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

When Columbus made his landfall in the Caymans in 1503, he found tortoises and sea turtles in such profusion that he promptly named the islands Las Tortugas. But the name that stuck for the islands was the Carib word "Caimanas." Fitting, since the caiman is a New World crocodilian and the islands were long the lair of pirates, buccaneers, and assorted freebooters. Despite their past, the Caymans are a Caribbean demi-paradise of white-sand beaches, coral gardens, and offshore waters harboring spectacular shipwrecks. Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman also boast the highest standard of living in the entire Caribbean. This union of natural beauty and cosmopolitan style makes Grand Cayman a spectacular port of call for today's adventurers. Note: Grand Cayman is an anchorage port. Passengers transfer to shore via ship's tender. In certain sea conditions, an alternate pier is used to transfer passengers ashore. This may cause tour durations to vary.

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Points of Interest

  • Georgetown
  • Cayman Turtle Center
  • Hell
  • Stingray City & Sandbar
  • Snorkeling & Diving
  • Seven Mile Beach
  • Atlantis Submarine
  • Wreck of the Ten Sails

More about Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Points of Interest

  • Georgetown

    As the capital of the Cayman Islands, Georgetown is the center to government, banking and insurance sectors, and the site of many restaurants, activities and shops.

  • Cayman Turtle Center

    The world-famous Cayman Turtle Center is a one-of-a-kind, 23-acre adventure marine park with green sea turtles ranging from hand-size newborns to 600-plus-pound adults.

  • Hell

    This popular tourist attraction is a group of short, black limestone formations in the northwest town of West Bay, host to one of the most colorfully named post offices in the world.

  • Stingray City & Sandbar

    These two stingray sites in the Cayman Islands, both located in the tranquil North Sound, offer exquisite beauty and an opportunity to interact with friendly rays.

  • Snorkeling & Diving

    A must-do for experienced divers and novice snorkelers alike. The memories of swimming among graceful stingrays on the sandy seafloor in the North Sound will stay with you long after you surface.

  • Seven Mile Beach

    Pure white sand, tranquil turquoise waters dotted with resorts, condos, shops, boutiques, bars, restaurants and every conceivable water sport, make this one of the top beaches in the world.

  • Atlantis Submarine

    Atlantis Submarines plunge into the depths of the ocean, their portholes revealing stunning canyons of coral teeming with colorful Cayman Island marine life, including snappers, stingrays and turtles.

  • Wreck of the Ten Sails

    During a storm in 1794, ten vessels quickly became shipwrecks in Grand Cayman's dangerous East End reef. A memorial honors both the rescuers and the eight fallen crew.

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Local Connections: Highlights, Hell & Seven Fathoms Rum Distillery with Master Distiller

2 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 1 1 0
  • Georgetown
  • Hell

Discover Grand Cayman's colorful attractions on a tour that begins with a stop in the fascinating town of Hell, continues with a tasty slice of Tortuga Rum Cake and then a rum tasting at the world-renown Seven Fathoms Rum Distillery.

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Cayman Highlights, Hell & Heritage Beach

4 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 2 7 5
  • Georgetown
  • Hell
  • Seven Mile Beach

The colorful Grand Cayman comes alive as you tour the top sights of the island by motorcoach, stopping for photos and iconic experiences. Travel through downtown Georgetown, visit the Rum Cake Factory, and make a stop in Hell! Then, enjoy the sun and sand of a premier beach.

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Sensational Stingray Swim

2.5 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 8 4 5
  • Stingray City & Sandbar

Meet and greet white southern stingrays at Stingray City Express, the Cayman Islands' #1 attraction! Fun for the whole family, this sensational experience offers the chance to get an up-close and personal meeting with these exquisite creatures. Feeding and swimming with them will truly be an unforgettable experience!

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Reef and Shipwreck Snorkel & Scenic Cruise

2 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 8 5 5
  • Snorkeling & Diving

Dive into Grand Cayman's cerulean waters for a snorkeling adventure that takes you to a duo of fascinating dive sights. First, witness the abundant and diverse marine life that lives under the Coral Reef. Then, explore the Wreck of the Cali, a freighter that sank off shore in the 1940s.

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Stingray Sandbar & Cayman Highlights

4.5 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 8 2 0
  • Seven Mile Beach
  • Hell
  • Stingray City & Sandbar
  • Snorkeling & Diving

This comprehensive adventure offers a little bit of everything you're looking for while on vacation-colorful sights, exciting sea life, tasty local cuisine, picturesque photo stops and the opportunity to interact and feed dozens of friendly southern stingrays.

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Best of Grand Cayman: Cayman Turtle Centre, Hell, Tortuga Rum Cake & Scenic Drive

2.5 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 1 0 5
  • Georgetown
  • Hell
  • Seven Mile Beach

Prove to family and friends that you've been to "Hell" with a postmarked letter from the Hell, Grand Cayman post office. Along the way, soak up the sights of paradise with visits to the Cayman Turtle Centre at Boatswain Beach and the Tortuga Rum Cake Center.

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Land & Sea Combination

3.5 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 6 0 0
  • Seven Mile Beach
  • Hell

Discover the wonders under Grand Cayman's cerulean waters aboard a semi-submarine. Behold the colorful coral formations and tropical fish as you cruise over ghostly shipwrecks.

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Stingray Encounter, Reef, Snorkel & Scenic Cruise

3 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 8 5 0
  • Stingray City & Sandbar
  • Snorkeling & Diving

Jump into Grand Cayman's famed splash zones for an afternoon of snorkeling and sunning. Head to the Stingray City Sandbar for a swimming safari with stingrays, then cruise to a nearby reef for even more snorkeling among Technicolored fish, sea fan corals and soft corals.

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Rum Cake Center, Panoramic Views & Local Bites

3.75 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 2 5 0
  • Wreck of the Ten Sails

The flavors and fun of Grand Cayman come alive when you savor the best the island has to offer. Sample cakes and rum at the famous Tortuga Rum Cake Center, take in the panoramic views from Wreck of the Ten Sails and enjoy tasty bites at a local ocean side restaurant.

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Allura Catamaran Sail to Stingray Sandbar

3.5 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 8 1 5
  • Stingray City & Sandbar

Interact with graceful creatures of the sea in the world famous waters of Grand Cayman's stingray sandbar. From the Cayman Island Yacht Club, sail on the spacious Allura catamaran to the North Sound. Here, you'll feed and interact with dozens of southern stingrays that will literally eat out of your hand.

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USS Kittiwake Sunken Ship & Reef Snorkel

3 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 8 6 0
  • Snorkeling & Diving

Experience two of Grand Cayman's most exceptional snorkeling destinations. Cruise to the USS Kittiwake, an intentionally sunken U.S. Navy vessel, to explore its decks and smokestacks. Then, head to beautiful Cheeseburger Reef to gaze upon the exquisite coral and tropical fish that inhabit it.

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Flavors of the Cayman Islands

3 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 2 5 5
  • Georgetown

Savor the flavors of the Caymans while indulging in island history and culture. During this celebration of food and spirits, you'll sample rum at the Cayman Spirits Company, enjoy rum cake at the Rum Cake Center, have lunch at a Caymanian restaurant and browse for souvenirs at Cayman Craft Market.

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Coast-to-Coast Scenic Island Drive, Hell & Beach

5 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 1 2 0
  • Hell
  • Wreck of the Ten Sails

Go to "hell" and back during a sightseeing tour around Grand Cayman. Journey from coast-to-coast and take in the sights with plenty of stops along the way. Taste rum cakes, witness a shipwreck, AND stroll along the beach-you have a lot to look forward to.

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Dolphin Encounter & Turtle Centre

3.5 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 7 0 5
  • Georgetown

Don't miss this unforgettable opportunity to swim with dolphins at Dolphin Discovery. Enjoy touching. dancing, and playing with these gentle mammals before traveling to the Cayman Turtle Centre. Here, you'll view turtles in every state of development and learn their important role in Cayman's history and culture.

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Local Connections: An Intimate VIP Visit of Grand Cayman Local Chef

3.75 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 2 6 0
  • Georgetown

Enhance your visit with an exclusive VIP island sightseeing tour. Designed for small groups, this is a great way to avoid large crowds and experience the authentic side of Grand Cayman. Photo opportunities, stops at Blow Holes or Lover's Wall and lunch add to the excitement.

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Crystal Cave Adventure

3 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 3 7 0
  • Georgetown

This exciting eco-attraction takes you to a tropical forest and underground into the spectacular Crystal Caves, an outer worldly environment where stalactite and stalagmite crystal structures greet you. Explore with your guide these dramatic formations, peer into the reflective lake and delight in the tropical flora and fauna surrounding the area.

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Dolphin Swim & Stingray Encounter

4.5 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 7 1 0
  • Georgetown
  • Stingray City & Sandbar

Get up close and personal with dolphins and stingrays! Fun and educational, this hands-on excursion introduces you to these two popular marine creatures. Pet, kiss and swim with a dolphin at Dolphin Cove. Then, cruise to the famous Stingray City Sandbar and interact with dozens of friendly stingrays.

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Sea Trek Coral Canyon Helmet Dive

1 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 9 0 0
  • Snorkeling & Diving

Take a walk on the bottom of the Caribbean Sea courtesy of a specially designed Sea Trek diving helmet. Breathe comfortably without the use of a regulator or mouthpiece as you follow your guide through an undersea garden pathway while observing a variety of tropical marine life.

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Certified Scuba Diving USS Kittiwake & Reef (Two Site)

3 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 9 4 0
  • Snorkeling & Diving

Dive the newest shipwreck in the Cayman Islands, the USS Kittiwake a 251-ft. wreck that used to be an ex-US navy submarine rescue vessel and now, an artificial reef. Divers can explore its five decks, all of which have easy access.

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Certified Scuba 2-Tank Diving of West Wall

4 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 9 3 0
  • Snorkeling & Diving

Take a dive into the crystal clear Caribbean waters on a certified 2-tank exploration of the West Wall-a coral wall boasting crevices and overhands teeming with marine life. A second dive takes you 40 to 60 feet deep to a reef or a shipwreck.

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Exclusive Stingray Sandbar Helicopter Adventure

0.75 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 1 9 0
  • Georgetown
  • Stingray City & Sandbar
  • Seven Mile Beach

Take a helicopter flight over the turquoise waters of the North Sound. Enjoy the flight as you circle the sandbar at Stingray City where you will get an incredible bird's eye view from above as the stingrays feed and swim among boats and people.

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Exclusive East Island Exploration

3 hours | Grand Cayman | G C M - 2 6 5
  • Wreck of the Ten Sails

An exclusive sightseeing adventure in a select small group (4 guest maximum), with a private host and driver, showcases the best of Grand Cayman and concentrates on the unspoiled eastern districts for an authentic local experience. Enjoy photo stops and a visit to a local art gallery and gift shop for handmade items along the way.

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