Top Things to do in George Town
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Top 10 Free Things to do in George Town, Grand Cayman
Georgetown is the capital of the Cayman Islands and one of the most popular cruise ship destinations in the Caribbean, thanks to its year-round tropical weather, white sand beaches and clear blue waters. Don't miss Stingray City and diving and snorkeling near the coral reef. Georgetown offers plenty of duty-free shopping, restaurants and cafes. If you can pull yourself away from the beach, try an excursion to one of the West Indies' few remaining tropical rain forests.
Restaurants in George Town
1. 19-81 Brewing Co.
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Named after the coordinates of the Cayman Islands, 19-81 Brewing Co. has deep ties to the maritime heritage of its Caribbean location, and is devoted to creating premium quality craft beer for island living.
2. The Penny Black
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Best stamp shop in Cayman Islands! Excellent for souvenirs and gifts. Great for collectors and stamp enthusiasts. Pop in and say 'Hi'... we'd love to see you.(up on the 2nd floor... look for 'The Penny Black' signs!)
3. 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.
4. Guy Harvey Gallery and Shoppe
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5.0 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By LuvScuba
If you enjoy beautiful, colorful artwork that really captures the true essence of sea life and supporting ocean and reef conservation efforts, this is a must-stop for you. Everything is priced in USD, and they keep it ice cold in the shoppe. It is full of high-quality clothing and accessories, along with beautiful limited edition jewelry. Upstairs features Guy Harvey’s art gallery with amazing paintings and bronzes. There are so many things to look at. My girlfriend’s husband and I bought cool coffee mugs. Hubby bought me one of the beautiful necklaces, “The Heart of the Sea,” and my girlfriend treated herself to another one of the necklaces, a Nautilus. They are both made with vitreous enamel in sterling silver. They came with a certificate of authenticity, drawstring gift pouch, polishing cloth and lifetime warranty. Pick up the Responsible Seafood Guide by the cash registers, it will be very eye-opening, and helps us all do our part in ensuring we are consuming sustainable fish.
5. Rocky's Diamonds
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5.0 based on 425 reviews
At Rockys's we not only sell Jewelry, we create memories. Honesty backed with Customer Service is our Motto.
Reviewed By Berant_Louth - Drogheda, Ireland
In early January 2020 we were booked to go on a Cruise, stopping into Grand Cayman. As a 50th Birthday treat, I was looking for an Opal ring and pendant in particular, and in browsing websites found some great reviews for Rocky's Diamonds. They have a really comprehensive and easy to navigate website, so I emailed them directly and corresponded with Rakesh who could not have been more helpful. They replied promptly, and even text me images of the items they had in stock. They then uploaded better images with full information to their website on these pieces and sent me the link saying that they would guarantee an in-shop discount for me should I end up calling in and being interested in any of the pieces. I was very impressed. They sent me directions to get to the shop for when we arrived at the port. Honestly, the whole experience was so easy and effortless. On the Royal Carribbean Boat, they do not recommend any shops with which they do not have an agreement - Diamonds International and a couple of others seem to be the 'shops of choice' for the Shopping Reps to bring/direct their passengers to as they are being paid big royalties and fees by the shops for the service, and in return the Reps and Cruise companies get their percentage of all sales. We also called into these shops during our time in port, and they are quite hard sell and a little bit pushy and full of sales chatter, which I found a bit off putting. Rockys Diamonds are not on the list of shops you will hear about, but I would highly recommend everyone looking to purchase a piece of jewellry to make sure they visit Rockys if you are in Grand Cayman. You will not be disappointed. On the day we arrived, we walked in to Rocky's and asked for Rakesh, who immediately came out to us with a big welcome and instantly remembered we were there to view their opal collection and offered us seats and drinks for my husband and myself and our two children (we kindly accepted a cold beer for my husband, chilled water for myself and chilled sodas for our two sons). At no time did we feel under pressure to purchase anything, and in the end we ended up buying a beautiful gold and australian opal ring, matching pendant, and my husband also bought a beautiful gold and tantalum wedding band (a little upgrade!). As it happened the sizes in store fit us perfectly, but sizing would have been arranged and completed within an hour or two had we required it. We absolutely love our pieces and will always remember where we bought them in Grand Cayman. What a great memory of our 2020 vacation. I've enjoyed wearing them practically every day since! We were also provided with printed out valuations for all pieces for insurance purposes. Even when our credit card wouldn't go through the first couple of times, Rakesh offered us their phone and a quiet place to ring our bank who just needed confirmation that it was indeed us trying to place a purchase in a Grand Cayman shop. Just to note that in the end, we couldn't get through from the shop's phone, but when we rang from our own personal mobiles, using our roaming plan, as if it were a local call back home, the call went straight through. The purchase was then able to go straight through while we were still on the phone with the bank. We were able to barter a little bit with Rakesh, but in fairness, all the prices are genuine, and upon returning home and getting our items valued, they were all worth 50% more than what we paid for them. So we were more than happy! Thank you Rocky's Diamonds.
6. Old Havana Cigars
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
The Place for Cigar Lovers. Great selection of well kept Havana Cigars, come visit us and we will do our best to make you feel at home while selecting your cigars.
Reviewed By FatherOfPugs - Dallas, United States
Made a stop in while in port at Grand Cayman. Juan is fantastic! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Old Havana Cigars is a must stop if you are in Grand Cayman! Very, very happy with my cigars, they smell and look fantastic! Also got some coffee while there. Definitely stop by, you will be happy you did!
7. Hot Tropics
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
As a small, local business we take great pride in offering a unique range of products which, like Cayman itself, involve locally crafted items mixed together with some interesting brands which fit with our local, laid back atmosphere. There is always something new to discover at Hot Tropics with seasonal designs and one of a kind pieces. Affordable Gifts, Accessories and Local Arts & Crafts
Reviewed By coastboutique - Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, United States
I am thrilled to have found this hidden little gem of a store while on a cruise! What a lovely refreshing change from the ordinary. Beautiful jewelry, interesting and unique products, kind friendly staff. A real "must see" when visiting Grand Cayman!
8. Backroom
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Tucked away on seven mile beach lies the backroom. An intimate setting renowned for its award winning cocktails and vast selection of spitits. The backroom offers an air of sophistication reminiscent of the prohibition years. Relax in a leather chair or peruse the well stocked humidor featuring some of cubas finest cigars. For those of you who want to unwind this bar is for you.
9. Island Jewellers
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By SavvyTraveler614
I highly recommend Island Jewelers!!! They have the best salesman named Chandan. He is extremely knowledgeable about all types of fine jewelry and luxury watches. Chandan will definitely take care of you and your family. I would give Island Jewelers a 10/10 for their quality of jewelry and for never pressuring me for the sale. Thanks again to Chandan for making it such a great experience and for taking such good care of me and my family. I really appreciate it :) Hope to see you again soon!!!
10. Cayman Gifts & Souvenirs
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
The perfect place to buy your gifts & souvenirs for friends and family. We have something for everyone. A great selection of American Brand T-Shirts, Caps, Clothings, beach apparels, Beach bags and Beach Towels. A varity of handicraft and Caymanite Jewelry made by local artists, sold for very reasonable price. Its the Cheapest and best quality souvenir store on the island. Must visit the store before you shop anywhere else. Recommend by major Hotels and Cruisers.
Reviewed By sharonp0123
Best souvenir shop with awesome items and amazing staff! Thank you! Unforgettable experience, and everyone should go!
