Top Things to do in Grand Cayman
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Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
The farther you go from Grand Cayman's busy docks, the more peace and quiet you'll find. At Stingray City (actually a sandbar), stingrays swim alongside you in the tranquil waters. Closer to town, travelers report finding some of the best massage and spa services anywhere in the Caribbean.
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1. Stingray City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7,072 reviews
Reviewed By GonzFamilyVaca - Wanaque, United States
I booked this excursion through a cruise line. This was an amazing experience! The boat was clean, not crowded at all. The crew were informative and friendly. They made it possible for us to have enough playtime with the stingrays – fed, pet, and kissed (according to the locals, “it’ll bring 7 years of good luck”), so we made sure of that, lol! They were stingrays swimming around us as we stood at the sandbar, which was about 4 feet deep. Water was crystal clear. Make sure to bring underwater digital camera to capture those memorable photos to share, we sure did! Never felt we were rushed. We had a blast!
2. St Ignatius Catholic Church
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5.0 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By GordonW318 - Gloucester, United Kingdom
A beautiful church with stain glass windows. Open all hours just to sit for 5 minutes and meditate. A little gem. Worth spending time to visit.
3. Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery
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5.0 based on 1,363 reviews
Reviewed By aprilhW3242AC - Burbank, United States
We had a blast, learned a lot and tasted some great Rum! Big shout out to Jesse, she was very knowledgeable and great fun. Highly recommended!
4. Pedro St. James National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 576 reviews
First built in 1780, the Great House at Pedro St. James (PSJ) is the oldest surviving stone structure in the Cayman Islands. A national historic site, its administration serves to preserve the physical building and to tell the story of the historical happenings occurring within the Great House’s walls. The PSJ attraction is located along the rocky cliffs of the area known as Pedro’s Point on Grand Cayman — in the country’s first capital of Bodden Town. Once a jailhouse, a courthouse, and house of parliament, the building, and the district of Bodden Town were dubbed “The Birthplace of Democracy in the Cayman Islands” - a title still worthy of national pride 240 years later.
Reviewed By WanderNav - Dayton, United States
My husband and I stopped at Pedro St James for a couple hours one morning to learn about the history of the island. We opted for the self-guided tour, which did not leave us wanting for information as there are signs throughout the main house talking about the history of the plantation and the structure, as well as panel after panel of island history in another building on the grounds. The whole area is gorgeous, from the patio of the visitor center, to the gazebo on the grounds, to the brilliant ocean views from the top floor of the main house, and there is a cute swing hanging from a tree that we stopped to enjoy as well. When we had wandered through to our hearts' content, we went into the theater for the show. It is a multimedia presentation of the plantation's history with immersive special effects. The room was cool, which was a change from the warm outside air. I wish we had known ahead of time that there was a special community dinner and rum tasting happening that evening, as we had other plans already and would have been interested in coming back for it!
5. Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
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4.5 based on 1,373 reviews
Home to orchids (in bloom late May through June) and elusive Blue Iguanas as well as parrots and other birds.
Reviewed By W2719NEjasons - Raleigh, United States
Can't dive? Go here. The lush gardens will feel like exploring a reef. It's the perfect place to discover all kinds of vibrant plants, exotic birds, and all kinds of other creatures (some favorites: the silver thatch palm, green parrot, and blue iguana).
6. Smith Cove
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4.5 based on 859 reviews
Located on the southwest part of Grand Cayman, this is a good bathing spot.
Reviewed By Iya2009 - Lafayette, United States
My husband and I snorkeled around the Cove and saw beautiful fish and sea urchins. There were so many different types of fish we could not keep count.
7. Devil's Grotto
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
Virtual playground of mazes and grottoes.
Reviewed By Doclove417
I love Eden Rock/Devils Grotto. This is one of if not the best, shore dives on the island. The swim throughs are amazing and depending on time of year you will see loads of tarpon, silver sides and always a surprise or two. Bring a torch and head out for a spectacular dive.
8. Mastic Trail
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4.5 based on 352 reviews
No trip to Grand Cayman would be complete without exploring some of the last remaining untouched old-growth forests of the Caribbean. Located in the interior Mastic Reserve, The Mastic Trail is one of several natural heritage sites managed by the National Trust for the Cayman Islands. The trail is 2.3 miles long and the guided walk takes approximately two and a half to three hours. Along the trail, walkers will learn about rare trees including an exceptionally fine specimen of a Mastic tree, from which the Reserve and Trail take their name. Cayman's native Parrot is at home in the Reserve, as is the West Indian Woodpecker, Caribbean Dove, and a number of other bird species. Butterflies, snakes (not poisonous), frogs, crabs and lizards are a few of the animals walkers may encounter. Guided Tours are scheduled Tuesday and Thursday mornings by reservation only. Please see The National Trust’s website or call the main office to book your space on one of Cayman's best kept secret tours!
Reviewed By seegarjm - Franklin, United States
The four of us 70-somethings very much enjoyed hiking this somewhat challenging trail, led by Stuart Mailer, host extraordinaire of the last bit of old-growth forest on the island. Stuart has the sharpest of eyes for the flora and fauna of the region, and an encyclopedic knowledge and enthusiasm for it. He stopped frequently to share his observations and invite ours, and to provide a bit of a breather, much appreciated. The younger folks on the hike were expert birders, and Stuart, though a geologist, steered us to many sightings, including a rare one, plus several local snakes and lizards. His geological and cultural observations gave us a good base of appreciation for this magical island. We highly recommend this tour — Seegars (WV) & Kossacks (MA)
9. Cemetery Beach and Reef
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4.5 based on 807 reviews
Reviewed By TravelingSoccerLoon - Saint Paul, United States
Great place to enjoy some relaxing time on the beach and get in some good snorkeling at a reef that is easily accessible from the beach. We were visiting Grand Caymen on a cruise ship and while most passengers gravitated to Calico Jacks or Royal Palms, we headed further away along Seven Mile Beach and had a very different and enjoyable experience away from the crowds. As pointed out by others, there are no facilities at the beach. However there are a number of trees available and plenty of shade if that is preferred. There was a couple picnic tables available as well. We put our beach towels down and enjoyed a beautiful relaxing day at a not too crowded beach. Bring your own drinks and food and snorkel gear. I snorkeled for about an hour with plenty of fish to see all around the reef which is located about 100 yards from the beach. Beach access is along a foot path just to the north of the cemetery. Getting back to our ship was easy on the public bus with a bus stop right across the main road from the cemetery. $2.50 per person for the 15-20 min ride back to Georgetown. This was much quicker than the "taxi" we were loaded into at the port which made several stops to drop off the other 20 passengers before arriving at Cemetery Beach.
10. The Cayman Islands Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 345 reviews
The secret of Caybrew, CayLight and Ironshore Bock (ISB) involves some of the most ancient brewing and manufacturing arts known to man; combine this with the most current state of the art brewing technology to date and this is The Cayman Islands Brewery.Caybrew has already won a prestigious Monde Gold award and quickly becoming the fastest growing beer in the Cayman Islands, Caybrew, Caylight and Ironshore Bock are brewed to the highest international standards.Brewery tours are available every Monday trough to Friday on the hour from 9 am to 4 pm. Ring ahead for bottling days for the main experience. The Gift store is also open during these times selling exclusive Caybrew, CayLight and Ironshore Bock items.
Reviewed By krizannegarcia
super friendly employees plus a great package for the tour. thank you to our tour guide, angelica, for all the knowledge she shared about cayman beer.
