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Grand Cayman

Island

Popular tourism destination, with beaches, reefs, shipwrecks, watersports & many hotels & resorts. People often mention Cayman, beautiful, beaches, island, restaurants, water, time, great, Grand, beach,


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Cayman Islands

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4.70
(631.6K reviews)

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  • 4/5 Joseph E. 5 years ago on Google • 82 reviews
    Incredible place to stay for a week! I felt sorry for the cruisers who only had 6 hours to see paradise. The reefs are loaded with beautiful fish. Plenty of delicious food. The beaches are amazing. The water is warm and crystal clear. See the bio bay, stingray city, starfish point. Spend an evening at rum point. Hold the baby sea turtles. Just get in the water! Whatever you do, don't think you are going to do it cheap. The price for paradise is a bit steep.
    13 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Virginia N. 2 years ago on Google
    Spectacular! Beach lovers dream, wonderful people. Seven Mile Beach. The food was above and beyond . Georgetown, the capital was filling with small cafes, art shops and on days cruise ships came in a lot of tourists. That’s not everyday and the hotels post days ships will dock so you’ll know when to expect a crowd. If you scuba dive this is the place to go, best under visit ever! Absolutely will go back if I’m able to, time & money at the same time is not an everyday thing. After COVID-19 I’m hoping everything and and everyone didn’t change too much. Loved that trip, great memories.
    14 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S P. 2 years ago on Google
    A beautiful island. Worth the visit with world class beaches to restaurants to hospitality. I cannot say enough for the experience that the grand Cayman provided me. I was able to travel and eat gluten free without issue! Which is the opposite to some of the places that I have visited in my own area. Check it out!
    13 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Randolph V. 1 year ago on Google • 97 reviews
    One of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. Safer than most, beautiful and friendly people, rich culture, gorgeous beaches, and many more.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michele D. 1 year ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Love grand cayman islands! Felt like home! everyone was friendly and I felt safe the whole time! They have the most beautiful water!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dana L. 5 months ago on Google • 197 reviews
    So, for years now we have heard a lot of people talk about the Caribbean Islands and how they are a must see. Paradise on Earth, as they say. Well, I am here to tell you don't waste your money on Grand Cayman! We used Cayman Airways, which not only pushed back our departure time by an hour then left a half hour after that, they damaged our bag and then arrived and took off late on our return only to be turned around at Tampa Airport and rerouted to Miami. We finally got to Tampa 4 hours late. Don't get me started on their free Rum Punch on the flight, which is poured from a gallon jug with no fruit in it at all. My wife and I spent a week here and while I can say the Ocean Cabanas Dive Resort, we found on Airbnb was excellent, the rest of the island left much to be desired. Our Hertz rental car was severely lacking in upkeep, as there was a nail in one of the tires, the sun visor could not be used on the driver's side, as the mirror would fall out and the other side had no visor at all. Let's not forget the tank was not filled up and the vehicle was dirty inside and out. Even though the Hertz site stated they were open until 10, they actually closed at 6 and left the vehicle outside, in the previously stated condition, unlocked and with the keys on the visor. We visited two beaches, cemetery and 7 mile, both of which were underwhelming with hardly any sea life around the reefs and no shells. We did the touristy thing and did the Cayman Crystal Caves and Botanic Gardens, which were very overpriced and not worth the sweat. We ate at a few restaurants and only found one that was worth the price and the time, which was the Kitchen Steakhouse. The island shops and restaurants charge a premium for their souvenirs and food and don't get me started on the exchange rate, which is an extra 25 cents to every Cayman dollar, along with the mandatory 15% tip at most restaurants. As with most places, their restaurants are owned by foreigners that don't hire the local natives. There are a lot of abandoned houses, but plenty of new condos being built. Our only saving grace was their grocery store, Fosters, which saved us a bunch on their hot food. We did not encounter any VAT tax while there, but they made up for it with their overpriced everything. Finally, we found out they don’t have any help is hit by hurricane and you could be there for weeks, if not months, without any water, or assistance to return to the U.S. In summary, don't bother!

  • 5/5 Ionut S. 5 years ago on Google • 74 reviews
    The Paradise. Superb weather all year round, clear waters with easily accessible coral reefs and marine life, splendid beaches and great hotels and restaurants - this is a must check in a lifetime. The island is not so big, but offers a lot in activities - caves, bio-luminescence tours, stingray city, etc..
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Antione “Tephlon Tione Perion” K. 1 year ago on Google • 97 reviews
    Great people , good food , beautiful beaches ⛱️ can't wait to go back and stay a few days .
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bill M. 11 months ago on Google • 142 reviews
    Really enjoyed our vacation in Grand Cayman in the Rum Point area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Celem D. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic island with great hotels, bars and experiences. Highly recommend Six Senses Eco Tour for intimate tour to sting ray city. We stopped at 5 locations while on the 5 hour tour. Great value
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yudha P. 2 years ago on Google • 36 reviews
    The Grand Cayman Islands are a popular vacation destination known for their white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, and vibrant coral reefs. Visitors can enjoy a variety of water activities such as snorkeling, diving, and swimming with stingrays. The island also offers plenty of shopping and dining options, as well as a number of historical and cultural attractions. Overall, the Grand Cayman Islands are a great choice for a tropical getaway.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Radu-Iulian M. 6 years ago on Google • 115 reviews
    One of the nicest cleanest and safest islands in the Caribe. There are also a lot of things to do from nice beach and good opportunities for diving and snorkeling to swimming with different marine animals, shopping, helicopter tours and other. The clear calm seas and the big fish near the shore makes it ideal for snorkeling. If you come by ship the beach in not so close to the terminal. But the are plenty of small busses to take you there.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Audra L. 5 years ago on Google • 57 reviews
    I decided to book a trip to Grand Cayman at the last minute and I'm glad that I did. My family and I stayed in a nice condo at London House which is on the northern end of Seven Mile Beach, so it was like we had our own private beach. The visibility of the water right off of the beach was great so we did quite a bit of snorkeling right there. We also took a trip out to see the stingrays with a snorkel stop afterwards and it was a blast! I also scuba so I was able to get a few dives in and the visibility was great! I hope to go back and do more diving soon since I really want to explore the wrecks. While we cooked more of our meals at the condo, we tried a few local restaurants and the food was good. I highly recommend a visit to Grand Cayman if you love gorgeous water and lovely beaches.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon S. 6 years ago on Google • 68 reviews
    Absolutely gorgeous Island. So much fun. I'd move here tomorrow if I could. We did the Stingray City and Rum Point excursion and it was amazing. Favorite port of the trip by all. Great shopping too. Very clean and safe.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D 2 years ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Really enjoyed our cruise to the Island. The locals were very nice and helpful during our stay. We enjoyed the food, Jet skiing out on the beautiful sea and relaxing on the plush beach. I can see a return trip in my future!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chuck B. 2 months ago on Google • 111 reviews New
    Not a bad place to visit off a cruise ship. 7 mile beach is very nice, but can get very crowded if there are a lot of cruise ships that day.

  • 4/5 MARIA FLORENCIA S. 2 months ago on Google • 110 reviews New
    Hermoso destino. Ojo con los vendedores que medio te quieren tomar ventaja cuando notan que sos turista.

  • 5/5 Felix H. 7 months ago on Google • 105 reviews
    Me gustaría visitar la belleza de sus playas, bosques y su hermosa ciudad, sus gentes.

  • 5/5 David D. 5 years ago on Google • 69 reviews
    Incredible ocean views, cool breezes, warm summer sunshine and some of the friendliest people on the face of the Earth make this one travel destination you should definitely put on your map! It's very easy to see why billionaires pick this spot to come play and relax.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 B H. 4 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    7 Mile Beach- This is one of the most beautiful beaches we have ever been too! Beautiful white sand and super clean. The further you walk down, the less crowded it is with tourists. Snorkeling is pretty awesome there as well. Grand cayman has been on my mind since we left! It's just that amazing 👏 😍 We appreciate the welcome to your beautiful island. Until next time 👋

  • 5/5 Zelin P. 7 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Playas paradisíacas y gente muy amable. Lugar increíble para el descanso y relax. Días súper tranquilos durante nuestra estadía

  • 5/5 Double TMAC R. 4 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Paradise and seven mile beach !!! Wow !!!!! Amazing

  • 5/5 Jonbaho A. 1 month ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    One of the Best place i've ever visited. Came here with the Cruise Line. Sunny Day!

  • 5/5 Jennifer B. 6 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    I just spent my 50th birthday there and had the absolute best vacation ever. I highly recommend!

  • 5/5 leanne c. 9 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Lived it, loved it.

  • 5/5 Mitko M. 6 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Beautiful island!

  • 5/5 jerome D. 1 year ago on Google
    We stayed at The Cottages. Lynn Bodden Was awesome

  • 5/5 David C. 1 year ago on Google
    Been coming here for 20+ years. Great accommodation options, food, and scenery. Great customer service everyday everywhere ! We stay on the East end or Northside for the peace and quiet.

  • 3/5 Sam B. 2 years ago on Google
    What can I say. Didn't make it ashore. Appears ships now have to use island water transport companies now instead of ships launches. With three ships in they didnt have enough to be even close to efficient. We waited 2 hours after excursion groups had left.. Gave up at 12:45. Had ticket 13. Been here before so figured why waste any more time or money to go in. Stayed on boat and had great afternoon. Saw a bunch of others who did same thing.

  • 5/5 Ernest R. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice place to visit. The people there are extremely friendly. The weather is always in the 70s at night and 80s during the day. Humidity is extremely low which is surprising because every where you go you can see the ocean 😀. I think you would enjoy as we did.

  • 5/5 Varun Kumar S. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best islands. A lot of watch outlets n showrooms.excellent local beers, artifacts , n restaurants n bars to chill n hang around. Lovely weather n lots of cruising n fantastic restaurants along seaside

  • 5/5 Afrin K. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    It's nice
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leah B. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    It’s was awesome


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