Cayman Islands People & Culture

About 99% of all visitors to Cayman Brac come for one reason and one reason only; the excellent scuba diving. The Cayman Islands are well known for the murky off-shore banking and for the wonderful coral reefs. Cayman Brac has no shady bank offices, but it has coral reefs to suit most people. For the unlucky non-diving partner, Cayman Brac in all honesty does not have a whole lot to offer by way of sights. There is a small hill called “The Bluff” with a few birds and there is a small “swamp”. Instead, non-diving partners will most probably end up in one of the spas that now seem to be a standard outfit in all hotels on the island. However, for the hard-core diver I would recommend the even smaller sister island Little Cayman, even further away from Grand Cayman . There is even less to do on Little Cayman , but the diving is also a whole lot better. The dive centres on Cayman Brac have tried to spice up the diving by adding artificial reefs (wrecks). The first bigger one was a Soviet-built warship bought from Cuba . The sinking included a member of the Costeau-family staying onboard while the ship sank. Unfortunately, the ship did not end up exactly where planned. In addition, the ship was built from aluminium and the combination salt water, sand and aluminium caused galvanization. The ship was later broken in a storm.

Do not take a taxi in Grand Caymen. The local buses, which are actually medium sized vans, cost only $2.50 to ride as long as you want. The taxis will cost you up to $50! You will be on the bus with the locals, but we found many friendly people by riding the bus. The bus depot is to the right of the main library in the square one block north of the dock. You will see a sign proclaiming the $2.50 price.

If you are traveling to the Grand Caymans there is a lot to do. One of the must see things is Stingray City. They take you out on a boat and give you snorkel gear and then you jump in the shallow sand bar and hang out with the sting rays. There are tons of them. You can pet them, swim with them, and even get your picture with them. Oh and don't worry they are used to people.

Great scuba diving, high-end shopping, and more. A lot of famous, wealthy people have houses on the island, which tells you that this is not your average Caribbean island. There are plently of nice restaurants and some nightlife, but the main appeal has to be the simple beauty of its beaches and turquoise waters.

Watch out for the "street callers" they get paid to stand outside and convince people to go in the shots. It was really annoying

go to stingray city. by far the best snorkeling! the stingrays are in the wild, and there's toms of them! the experience is way better than swimming with them in an aquarium.

You've got to go Sea Trekking!!! It's beautiful w/ loads of colorful fish sea creatures. Water is warm the perfect turquoise! Also, if u have time, rent a scooter to see more of the island.

If you are traveling to the Grand Caymans there is a lot to do. One of the must see things is Stingray City. They take you out on a boat and give you snorkel gear and then you jump in the shallow sand bar and hang out with the sting rays. There are tons of them. You can pet them, swim with them, and even get your picture with them. Oh and don't worry they are used to people.

Snorkel then Party, in that order!

Definitely a beautiful location in the Caribbean! Georgetown is full of shops and restaurants, you can snorkel or swim with stingrays, and even visit a turtle farm. The best place to go is Hell. Although it's very small and very busy, you can stop by the Post Office and send everyone something from Hell.

go to stingray city. by far the best snorkeling! the stingrays are in the wild, and there's toms of them! the experience is way better than swimming with them in an aquarium.

seven mile beach is nice. at one end of it theres a shipwreck sticking out of the water close to shore.

Off the ship, you could take a cab to the nearest beach. It's worth to go to the beach. The sand is very whaite and water is not that salty.

Rum cake fills the streets, Caribbean rythmes fill the air, and offshore is one of the many "stingray cities" where rays fill the water, and you can pet them freely, so long as you're not Steve Irwin.

Definately take a boat out to Stingray City; you'll get to swim with THOUSANDS of stingray in 3ft water about 2 miles off the coast. Truly Fascinating. 7 Mile Beach is the "nice beach" but also by far the most expensive to stay at. If you can afford it, the Hyatt Regency and Ritz Carlton are two great places to stay. If your on a budget, thats fine too, but you won't be right on the beach.