Destination
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Grand Cayman is a safe, polished island of calm beaches, world-class diving and a serious restaurant scene, where stingrays gather on a sandbar you can stand on.
Trips to Grand Cayman from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- January: Cayman Cookout brings celebrity chefs to Seven Mile Beach in mid-January.
- November: Pirates Week festival in George Town.
August, September, October: Peak hurricane season and the wettest months of the year.
Where to stay in Grand Cayman
- Seven Mile Beach: The resort strip on a calm, white-sand beach with the Ritz-Carlton, Kimpton and most condos.
- George Town: The capital and cruise port, with shore snorkelling at Eden Rock and duty-free shopping.
- West Bay: Residential area at the north end of Seven Mile Beach, near Stingray City departures.
- Rum Point and North Side: Quiet villas on the north coast with hammocks and a famous beach bar.
- East End: Dive resorts and condos on the windward side, far from the cruise crowds.
What to do in Grand Cayman
- Stand among the rays at the Stingray City sandbar
- Dive or snorkel the USS Kittiwake wreck
- Kayak the bioluminescent bay at night
- Mudslide cocktail and hammock afternoon at Rum Point
- Walk through the Cayman Crystal Caves
- Meet blue iguanas at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
Good to know
| Airports | Grand Cayman Owen Roberts International (GCM) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | America/Cayman |
| Kind of trip | beach, island, family, adventure, food |
Questions about Grand Cayman
When is the best time to visit Grand Cayman?
November, December, January, February, March, April and May. August, September, October: Peak hurricane season and the wettest months of the year.
Do US citizens need a passport for Grand Cayman?
Yes. Grand Cayman is in Cayman Islands; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Grand Cayman on the ground?
Grand Cayman is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.