Grand Cayman Attractions

Pirates Week National Festival

– For two weeks in early November Cayman posts a wonderfully vibrant festival which starts with spectacular fireworks and then continues with a parade through George Town. The festival also includes heritage days, costume contests, music, street dances, sporting events, and food festivals.

Batabano Carnival

– Another much-awaited event in the Cayman Islands is the Batabano Carnival, which started originally as a community event marking the closing ceremony for the tourism season. The Batabano Carnival has evolved into one of the most popular national tourist attractions, drawing crowds out to the streets to join the music and dances of the Masquerades or Mas. Cayman’s version of the carnival tradition is held during the first week of May each year.

Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park

– A 65-acre reserve filled with a wide variety of flora and fauna, this park has a mile-long nature trail that makes a lovely stroll any time of day. Tourists visit for the short walk through swaths of bromeliads, orchids, mahogany trees, dry thicket, swamp and wetland. Around 300 native species of birds and reptiles inhabit palms and button wood swamps inside the park. The park is also home to the Blue Iguana Recovery Program - don't miss the opportunity to see the world's most endangered and beautiful iguana.

Turtle Farm

– Located at Boatswain's Beach, more than 16,000 sea turtles at the Turtle Farm have been attracting tourists since 1968. It is the only commercial sea turtle farm in the world. The turtles stay in different sizes of pools according to their age and are released into the wild for the future preservation of the species. Ask you tour guide about sponsoring the release of a turtle into the wild.

Seven Mile Beach 

– Seven Mile Beach is rarely crowded, even on weekends, so it's the perfect place to swim and enjoy the sun while relaxing. Seven Mile Beach has been popular with visitors from all over the world even before Caribbean Travel and Life Magazine named it as "The Caribbean's Best Beach". It is indeed the best beach in the Caribbean and among the most sought-after in the world because of its clear waters and white sand that stretches 5.5 miles, inviting tourists to snorkel, dive, watch the sunset on a cruise or just get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Rum Point

– If you want a more stimulating experience try Rum Point, where the music, busy bar and grill, and visitors arriving on the ferry make for a lively atmosphere. A white sand beach 390 meters in length, Rum Point offers two main activities: snorkeling for those who want some action, and lying on hammocks for those who want to relax. There is a full watersports concession, a volleyball net and other activities. To reach this popular and shady spot, catch the public bus from Seven Mile Beach, or rent a car to drive to the area. Some tourists prefer renting a car since the views on the drive to Rum Point are breathtaking.

 

Grand Cayman Historical Attractions

 

Pirates' Caves

 – Located in Bodden Town, the Pirates’ Caves feature natural limestone caves that have numerous openings leading to the sea. Caymanians believe that these mysterious caves hide treasure troves.  According to legend, pirates used to keep their loot safe inside the caves, but the entrances have been blocked through time because of the storms that ravaged the area. Children will have a great time at the Pirates' Caves enjoying the petting zoo, gift shop, replica dinosaurs, fake bones and a talking parrot.
 

 

Grand Cayman Snorkeling Sites

  

Eden Rock

  – Divers shouldn't miss Eden Rock which features two must-see reefs: Devil’s Grotto and Eden Rock. Eden Rock is a favorite among snorkellers who find their way to this waterfront site on the south side of George Town to see the fascinating reefs. At Eden Rock, snorkelers play in the water filled with parrotfish, sea fans, sergeant majors, sponges and a wide array of colorful fish. You will also see numerous miniwalls, grottos and caves, some rising to within just a few feet of the surface from the 50ft sandy bottom below.
 

Sunset House

 – Located in a residential area in Grand Cayman, Sunset House has a rocky shoreline where the remains of the wreck of the Nicholson lie just a couple of hundred meters offshore. A  nine-foot tall bronze mermaid, named Amphitrite, located in about 50 feet of water, is a major attraction at the site, along with eels, turtles and colorful fish that entice tourists to snorkel in the area.
   

Smith Cove

– Smith Cove is perfect for first-time divers and snorkellers. It is a small, secluded beach area for tourists who want to rekindle their relationship with nature. Located on South Sound Road, Smith Cove has a reef that starts a couple of feet from the surface. From Smith Cove, thrill-seeking divers explore a drop-off point called the West Wall.

Macabuca / Cracked Conch

– The Cracked Conch and its outdoor bar, Macabuca, not only offer a taste of the freshest seafood on the island, they are also situated on one of Grand Cayman's favorite dive sites. Exploring the walls and corals just a few meters offshore from this popular restaurant and bar is an activity you shouldn't miss. Try snorkeling at night for a different and equally unforgettable experience.

Grand Cayman is truly the place to visit if you want a fun-filled, memorable adventure during your vacation. Visit Grand Cayman now to see for yourself why this place is praised by tourists all around the world.