Seven Mile Beach
Region: Grand Cayman west coast
Nature
World-class white sand long beach. Popular for luxury resorts and sunsets
Tourism in Cayman
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Stingray City
Region: Grand Cayman north side sandbar
Nature
Snorkeling point where you can safely interact with wild southern stingrays
Cayman Turtle Centre
Region: West Bay
Nature/Education
Facility conducting sea turtle conservation and breeding research. Can swim in Turtle Lagoon
Pedro St. James National Historic Site
Region: Savannah
Cultural Heritage
18th-century great house ruins called 'birthplace of Cayman' historic park
Crystal Caves
Region: North Side
Nature
Eco-tour through limestone caves and tropical forest
National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
Region: George Town
Culture
Contemporary art hub exhibiting local artist works
Kittiwake Shipwreck
Region: Off Seven Mile Beach
Diving Spot
Popular wreck site where former US Navy rescue ship was sunk as artificial reef
Hell
Region: West Bay
Natural Wonder
Strange landscape of black limestone where 'postcards from Hell' are famous
Little Cayman Bloody Bay Wall
Region: Little Cayman Island
Nature
World-class wall dive with vertical drop-offs
Cayman Brac Parrot Reserve
Region: Cayman Brac Island
Nature Reserve
Bird watching sanctuary protecting endemic Cayman Brac Parrot
Suggested itineraries
Grand Cayman Enjoyment 3 Days
Duration (days): 3
Highlights: Seven Mile Beach, Stingray City, Pedro St. James, National Gallery
Relax on the beach and sunset on arrival day. Manta interaction and historical exploration on day 2, shopping and rum cake factory tour on final day.
3-Island Hopping Adventure 6 Days
Duration (days): 6
Highlights: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac cave exploration, Little Cayman wall dive
Island hop by domestic flights to enjoy nature and culture of each island. For divers and eco-tourists.
Travel tips
- Tap water has high limestone content, so purchasing mineral water is recommended
- Travel insurance is essential during hurricane season (June-November)
- US dollars widely circulated; convenient to have small amounts of KYD cash
- Left-hand traffic; many Japanese used cars available for rental, right-hand drive also selectable
- Use reef-safe products due to coral sunscreen regulations
- ATMs throughout island support international credit cards
- Public buses have no route names; check destination signs before boarding
- Many restaurants close around 10 PM; early dinner is safer
- 110V voltage, Type A plugs; voltage converter needed for some Japanese devices
- High humidity requires waterproof cases for electronics
- Local SIM available at airport and in town; eSIM-compatible providers increasing
- Weekends see crowded seas with local leisure boats; early morning activities more comfortable