West Bay
West Bay At the northern end of Grand Cayman’s popular Seven Mile Beach, West Bay is a laid-back residential area of the island that offers a great escape from the upscale hustle of George Town. The town is home to Barker’s National Park, the first national park established in the Cayman Islands,
Kittiwake Shipwreck & Artificial Reef
Kittiwake Shipwreck & Artificial Reef See a shipwreck that isn’t technically a wreck in the Cayman Islands thanks to the Kittiwake Shipwreck, which is a submarine rescue ship that was sunk on purpose. The Kittiwake submarine was at one point part of the U.S. Navy’s fleet and served as a navy ship
Grand Cayman Seaworld Observatory
Grand Cayman Seaworld Observatory Explore the incredible underwater world of Grand Cayman without ever getting wet aboard the Seaworld Observatory. This specially designed boat was built for Atlantis Submarines to offer passengers an up-close look at the reefs and shipwrecks around the island.&nbs
Cayman National Museum
Cayman National Museum To learn about the history and culture of the Cayman Island, make a stop at the Cayman Islands National Museum. The museum is housed in a historic building—the oldest public building in the islands—made from traditional wattle and daub architecture and that has been used as
Cayman Motor Museum
Cayman Motor Museum If you’re a car enthusiast, don’t miss the chance to peruse the collection at the Cayman Motor Museum in West Bay. Built by Norwegian businessman Andreas Ugland, the museum is an incredible collection of about 80 rare and classic cars and motorcycles. Some of the most notable v
Cayman Brac Island
Cayman Brac Island Craggy Cayman Brac is known for its limestone bluff running along its length. Once a haunt of pirates, these days the island attracts wreck divers, hikers and wildlife-watchers. While you’re here there are caves to explore, world-class diving spots to snorkel, and hiking trails
Barker’s National Park
Barker’s National Park The Cayman Islands first-ever national park was created around the northern end of West Bay, in an area called Barker’s National Park. Here you can find a long stretch of undeveloped beach alongside mangrove forests, where you can go for a hike or join a horseback-riding exc
Boatswains Beach & Cayman Turtle Farm
Boatswains Beach & Cayman Turtle Farm Boatswain’s Beach is a combined marine fun park, turtle farm and living museum, complete with hammocks swinging on the porch of candy-colored cottages. From the laid-back islander lifestyle of Cayman Street to snorkeling at Boatswain’s Lagoon, swimming at Brea
Starfish Point
Starfish Point Take a drive to the northeastern tip of the bay on Grand Cayman to find an idyllic spot where a spit of sand stretches into the blue Caribbean, with shallow water all around that is a popular gathering place for pillow cushion sea stars. These plump starfish look like stuffed animal
Rum Point
Rum Point A tranquil alternative to the resorts of Seven Mile Beach, Rum Point is a lovely getaway on Grand Cayman’s north shore. The lifestyle here is laid-back, focusing on swimming in the calm blue sea, swinging gently in a hammock and sampling the fine island food. The water lapping the white-
Grand Cayman Island Cruise Port
Grand Cayman Island Cruise Port One look at Grand Cayman Island and you can see why it’s among the most popular cruise ports in the Caribbean. Its pristine white sand beaches, picturesque ocean side villages, and plethora of sports and activities, Grand Cayman may well be the archetype of what all
Cheeseburger Reef
Cheeseburger Reef A popular spot for snorkelers and scuba divers in the reef-rich, near-shore waters of Grand Cayman is Cheeseburger Reef, which got its name not from anything under the waves, but rather for its proximity to a topside fast food restaurant. The coral reef here starts about 20 yards
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park was opened by Her Majesty the Queen in 1994. Since its opening, the park’s central woodland trail has been joined by a lake and wetlands, tropical flower gardens and an iguana habitat. The Heritage Garden is pretty enough to live
Seven Mile Beach
Seven Mile Beach Grand Cayman’s resort central is Seven Mile Beach, dubbed one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful beaches. The Caymans’ most developed stretch of sand is lined with luxury resorts and up-market condominiums, white coral sand and palm trees. There are artificial reefs offshore for sn
Tortuga Rum Cake Factory
Tortuga Rum Cake Factory A must-try for all visitors to the Cayman Islands is the local Tortuga rum cake, which was first made in 1987 by the founders of the Tortuga Rum Company from a local family recipe. The cakes became such a hit with locals and visitors alike that they kept increasing product
Pedro St James Historic Site
Pedro St James Historic Site Pedro St. James Historic Site is a living heritage museum, re-creating life on Grand Cayman in the 18th century. An impressive three-story building of stone and wood, Pedro St. James was built by an English plantation farmer in the late 18th century. Known locally as ‘
Hell
Hell Once you arrive in the paradise of the Cayman Islands, you can take a side trip to Hell, literally. There’s a swath of land in the West Bay area about the size of a football field that is stark, and sharp, limestone formations eroded from ironshore. As the story goes, locals thought the lands
Atlantis Submarine Center
Atlantis Submarine Center Even a seasoned sailor will tell you that subs are a special experience. Watching the depth sounder as it slowly ticks higher, gazing out a porthole at the ocean floor, and the weird realization there are fish above your head—even though your hair isn’t wet. It’s all part
George Town
George Town The Caymans’ major town is charming George Town on the main island, Grand Cayman. It’s a major offshore banking hub and popular port for cruise ships, thanks to its laid-back and colorful Caribbean vibe and glorious beaches. Resorts line Seven Mile Beach, attracting families, honeymoon
Stingray City
Stingray City No, its not a theme park; Stingray City is a world-famous natural wonder offering intrepid wildlife-lovers the chance to dive with stingrays. Touching and feeding stingrays underwater is a unique experience, combined with diving and snorkeling coral reefs surrounded by tropical fish.
