Grand Cayman
Home to the famous Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City, Grand Cayman offers world-class diving, snorkeling, and a taste of Caribbean luxury.
Cruise Port Intelligence
Tender Port
Ships anchor offshore and passengers tender to the Georgetown waterfront. The tender ride is 10-15 minutes. Rough seas can occasionally cause delays or cancellations.
Moderately Walkable
Downtown Georgetown is walkable and has duty-free shopping. Seven Mile Beach is a short taxi ride ($5-8). Public minibuses run along the coast. Stingray City trips depart from various marinas.
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Port Hours
Typical 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Currency & Language
Safety
Grand Cayman is extremely safe with very low crime rates.
Insider Tips for Grand Cayman
- Stingray City is the #1 excursion — book early as sandbar spots fill up
- Seven Mile Beach is one of the Caribbean's best — public access is free
- Grand Cayman uses CI dollars but USD is accepted everywhere at a fair rate
- Tender ports mean weather can affect your port day — have a backup plan
Cruise Itineraries Visiting Grand Cayman
7-Day Western Caribbean
Carnival Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
6-Day Western Caribbean
Carnival Cruise Line • 6 Days • from Miami, FL
7-Day Western Caribbean
Carnival Cruise Line • 7 Days • from New Orleans, LA
7-Day Western Caribbean
Carnival Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
7-Day Western Caribbean
Carnival Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
7-Night Western Caribbean
Royal Caribbean • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
7-Night Western Caribbean
Royal Caribbean • 7 Days • from Fort Lauderdale, FL
7-Night Western Caribbean
Royal Caribbean • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
7-Night Western Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
7-Night Western Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
7-Night Western Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
7-Night Western Caribbean & Jamaica
MSC Cruises • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
7-Night Western Caribbean & Cayman
MSC Cruises • 7 Days • from Miami, FL
7-Day Western Caribbean
Holland America Line • 7 Days • from Fort Lauderdale, FL
7-Day Western Caribbean
Princess Cruises • 7 Days • from Fort Lauderdale, FL
Shore Day Guide: Grand Cayman
Quick Stats
Excursions in Grand Cayman
83 excursions available
Port Reports from Cruisers
Real field reports from travelers who've visited Grand Cayman