Attractions in Cayman

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Cayman Islands is much more than just sun, warm turquoise waters and powder-soft white sand usually associated with a Caribbean Island, it offers an incredible range of activities for almost every interest and taste. There are numerous heritage attractions, including the Cayman Turtle Farm, the worlds only commercial Green Sea Turtle Farm, and Pedro St. James Historic Site with its restored 19th Century plantation great house.

If you can’t get enough of sightseeing and enjoying the great outdoors, immerse yourself in Cayman’s rich culture firsthand at the Cayman Craft Market, located by the sea in a festive, park-like setting just a short stroll from the cruise ship dock in George Town. The vendors offer locally made items of leather, thatch, wood, and shell. There are also many impressive galleries in which you can appreciate the visual arts, all while enjoying our greatest attraction – the warm, welcoming Caymanian people.

You can also learn about Cayman’s unique history at our National Museum and take time out to admire the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and Gardens. The National Trust also offers many opportunities to learn about historic buildings, bird sanctuaries, wetland reserves and nature trails on all three islands.

Its pleasant climate and beautiful landscape make the Cayman Islands the ideal spot for an active vacation according to many sports aficionados. Here you can engage in activities from skateboarding to cricket. Enjoy your favourite activity either as a participant or spectator all year round. Compete in a 10K run or triathlon, go bicycling, horseback riding or play a round of golf in one of our beautiful and challenging courses that promise to fulfil every golfer’s fantasy. If your objective is to unwind, just relax and enjoy the warm breezes of the Caribbean while sipping a cold refreshing drink.

Black Pearl Skate and Surf Park

Black Pearl is a skate and surf park with a skate shop, located in Grand Harbour shopping centre. It contains the world’s largest outdoor skateboard park, and the biggest Waveloch surf machine. Skateboard camps, and lessons on how to surf the wave are available for all ages.

Brac Museum

Located in Stake Bay on Cayman Brac, visitors are given an opportunity to examine the way life used to be with ship building tools, preserved documents, photographs, and utensils.

Butterfly Farm

Located off Seven Mile Beach, there are 34 varieties of butterflies on exhibition. Open 7 days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Boatsoatswain’s Beach: Cayman Turtle Farm

Boatswain’s Beach is the new home to the Cayman Turtle Farm and serves as a modern-day reminder of the turtle’s role in the history of the Cayman Islands. The farm boasts over 7,000 sea turtles, ranging in size from six ounces to six hundred pounds. Guests can experience the thrill of holding a green sea turtle; swimming with thousands of colourful marine life; being nose-to-nose with a shark, and experiencing the serenity of a free-flight bird aviary. Boatswain’s Beach is open 7 days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Georgetown

Home to the Cayman Islands Government, this capital of the Cayman Islands has several places of interest to choose from including its public library, clock tower, post office and harbour.

Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park

These 65-acres of land are ideal for outings and picnics. Its facilities consist of a traditional Cayman sand garden, floral colour garden, palm garden, native iguanas, the Cayman parrot, 45-acres of natural woodland with brackish and freshwater swamps.

Hell

This exposed iron-shore, quarter acre of land is said to be devoid of life. It got its name from its ‘netherworld appearance’ and is regarded as a spot for a rare photographic opportunity.

Hiking

While the Cayman Islands might be renowned for sugar sand beaches and crystal clear waters, its interiors are just as fascinating. There may be no better way to experience all that Cayman has to offer than on foot. Hikers on our three islands are afforded a glimpse of diverse flora and fauna. Whether with a nature tour or on a self-guided stroll, time spent walking on one of the many hiking trails is sure to add another dimension to your Cayman Islands visit.

Pedro St. James "Castle"

This national historic site dates back to 1780 and was built by slaves when only 400 people were living on the island in thatch houses. The three-story stone building was so imposing they called it “castle”.

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