What sets the Cayman Islands apart goes beyond its beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters. Only here can you watch dawn rise with the stingrays, explore the world’s most intricate coral reefs, relax in a hammock underneath a casuarina tree, and eat at a five-star restaurant—all in one day. With sweeping beaches and tranquil cerulean seas, the Cayman Islands promises an idyllic island escape, just one hour from Miami. The three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, are steeped in a deep cultural history that celebrates their unique seafaring heritage. Cosmopolitan Grand Cayman offers a wealth of activities, accommodations, and attractions, and is the largest. The capital, George Town, offers some of the finest shopping in the entire Caribbean.Visitors can sample culinary delicacies from the Caribbean and beyond, dive Guardian of the Reef and other underwater treasures, and discover the rare indigenous Blue Iguanas at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park. Few other sun-kissed islands in the Caribbean can offer the diversity of experiences in one place like the Cayman Islands.
From gourmet restaurants to bustling parades, you won’t have to go far to find your Caymankind in the Cayman Islands and when you do, you’ll be met with a welcoming warmth that doesn’t just come from the sun. Caymankind is the heart and hospitality of the Caymanian people that turns first-time guests into lifetime visitors. It’s found in the local fisherman who recommends a stretch of beach nobody knows about, or the bellhop who leads you to his favorite jerk chicken stand just down the road. Most importantly, it’s a promise that wherever you find your smile in the Cayman Islands, you’ll find ours. That’s Caymankind.
Cayman provides an unlimited amount of activities that everyone in your family will love. Gear up to go diving or make a splash as you snorkel through crystal-clear waters. Take the children to Stingray City, where they’ll brush up against a friendly group of stingrays or stop by the Cayman Turtle Centre to come face-to-face with some of the world’s most amazing sea creatures. Other favourites include skating at Black Pearl Skate Park, plunging into the ocean aboard the Atlantis Deep Dive Submarine tours or taking a hike along the Mastic Trail. Cayman offers so much more than sand and sea as every activity here is an opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones.
If you and your family are on the hunt for an adventure, you won’t find a better starting point than the Cayman Turtle Centre. This exciting attraction should be at the top of everyone’s things to do in Grand Cayman list. This outdoor exhibit immerses you in the island ecosystem and allows you to get up-close encounters with the species in this region. In a single afternoon, you and your children can splash around with green sea turtles, witness shark feeding frenzies, and stroll the Blue Hole Nature Trail to seek out animals in their natural habitat. And, you can sleep easy knowing this educational centre is working to protect turtle populations in the local waters. The turtles you interact with are bred as part of a conservation effort, so they are released into the ocean once they are big enough to survive.
Stingray City is among the Cayman Islands’ most popular attractions. Aquatic lovers mingle with marine life by wading among friendly stingrays that congregate near the sandy shore. This once-in-a-lifetime experience lets you get up close to these magnificent animals. Experience the majestic southern Atlantic stingrays in only three feet of water as you brush up against these creatures. Stingray City is a group of sandbars located 25 miles off the shore of Grand Cayman, and offers tours ranging from 3 to 5 hours. During the tours, you can swim with, feed, and take memorable photos with these friendly rays.
Travel off the beaten track and tour Grand Cayman’s breathtaking Crystal Caves. Expert guides will accompany you as they share interesting facts about the remarkable formation process that is responsible for creating spectacular stalactite and stalagmite crystal structures, as well as otherworldly formations. The crystal caverns are situated within lush tropical vegetation overflowing with a wide variety of captivating plant and wildlife species, including strangler balsam trees, air plants, parrots, and bats. The Crystal Caves offer an unforgettable experience for the whole family.