Attractions

Tipping

Many of the hotels and restaurants automatically add a 10% to 15% gratuity on to the bill, others do not. Be sure to examine your bill.

Restaurants

At the 200 plus restaurants in Grand Cayman, you will find every type of setting and cuisine imaginable. Fish and seafood menus are obviously in abundance because of our locale. Our West Indian heritage provides the local flavor whether you are dining casual, elegant or at one of the many jerk stands around the islands.

The American restaurant chains are noticeable all up and down Seven Mile Beach and George Town. Pizza, subs, chicken and hamburgers are familiar to our North American visitors. Ethnic foods are becoming more and more popular with Austrian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Italian, English and French restaurants to name but a few.

Shopping

Grand Cayman is the place to shop for brand-name jeweler, watches, perfumes, cigars, clothing, china,and souvenirs. All purchases on the island are duty and tax-free, making this one of the best-priced destinations in the world for shopping.

Grand Cayman basically has two commercial shopping areas. The harbor district in George Town and the tourist zone in Seven Mile Beach are where most of the shops are located.

George Town Shops

The stores and malls in George Town are geared to the cruise ship market obviously because of their location. The ships arrive daily, except usually for Sundays and holidays. Thousands of cruise ship passengers arrive weekly. Because of the large trade they provide, the hours of operation are based on their schedules, generally from 8am to 5pm.

You can find brand names like; Rolex, Movado, Omega, ESQ., Coach, Swiss Army, Christian Dior, Chanel, Calvin Klein and many more.

Grand Cayman retailers of Tanzanite have one of the largest selections of jewelry worldwide. Keep an eye open for Black Coral outlets. If you are looking for a special design that is personal to your taste, there are “by appointment only” jewelers that will custom fit your order.

If you will be staying in Grand Cayman and not on a cruise ship, it may be a good idea to reserve your shopping days in this region on the slower cruise ship days, like Friday or Saturday.

Seven Mile Beach Shops

The shops along Seven Mile Beach are more geared to tourists staying on the island. The hours in the malls are usually 10am to 8pm or later.

The shops in the malls on SMB carry the same products as George Town; however they have expanded area such as restaurants, pharmacies, liquor stores and food stores.

Food Stores

The food stores are very well stocked with all brand names. Pretty much anything you can buy at home you will find here. The three major grocery stores are Foster’s Food Fair, Kirk’s Supermarket and Hurley’s Marketplace. Take note the stores are closed on Sundays and holidays.

Drinking Age

The legal age for alcohol consumption is a minimum of 18 years old. It is a serious offense to drink and drive. The legal limit is under .01.

Sports and Attractions

Grand Cayman has all the attractions you will find in most vacation destinations. We are well known for our world-class water activities including diving, snorkeling, fishing, parasailing, wave runners, submarines, wind surfing, kayaking and of course Stingray City, our most well-known tourist attraction. Besides playing in the water all day you may want to explore the island’s land attractions. The Turtle Farm, Pedro’s Castle, Mastic hiking trail, island tours, Botanical Park, The Wreck of The Ten Sail, horseback riding along the beach, golf, tennis and handball, are just a few activities you may have an interest in exploring.

Arts and Museums

For those visitors who want to scratch more than just the surface when it comes to Grand Cayman’s history, a visit to the National Museum is a must while in Grand Cayman. The museum is a blend of artifacts from yesteryear and the communication advances of today. In the natural history exhibit you will find three-dimensional maps and rock displays and surrounding water formations that make up these islands.

Live international and local theatrical performances are held throughout the year at The Harquail Theatre and Prospect Playhouse. When you are in Grand Cayman, please check the local papers for upcoming productions.