--- title: "Grand Cayman Island Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/grand-cayman-island description: "Seven Mile Beach and stingray encounters" --- # Grand Cayman Island 🇰🇾 · Cayman Islands · Caribbean > "Seven Mile Beach and stingray encounters" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.8 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.4h - **Visiting Sailings:** 722 - **Cruise Lines:** 11 ## Photos - ![Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1694059243963-6086b1497b92?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2MzA0NDh8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Conner Baker](https://unsplash.com/@connerbaker?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1630116521535-c57e5487cb42?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2MzA1MjB8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Becky Vogel](https://unsplash.com/@beckylovesbirds?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/grand-cayman-island/grand-cayman-island-pexels-29201942.webp) © [Yoshi Tatsumi / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/luxury-beachfront-villa-at-grand-cayman-29201942/) - ![Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1675829604010-509cca710300?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2MzEzODh8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Kinø](https://unsplash.com/@shotbykino?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1694059243966-ba36b71d661c?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTUyMjN8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Conner Baker](https://unsplash.com/@connerbaker?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) - ![Grand Cayman Island, Cayman Islands](https://cruisello.com/img/ports/caribbean/grand-cayman-island/grand-cayman-island-pexels-29201916.webp) © [Yoshi Tatsumi / Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/photo/idyllic-beachfront-estate-in-grand-cayman-29201916/) ## Peak season Dec – Mar 723 sailings over the next 12 months Busiest months: Dec (131 sailings), Jan (121 sailings), Mar (115 sailings) ## About Grand Cayman Island George Town Harbour on Grand Cayman is a tender port where ships anchor offshore and small boats shuttle you to the waterfront. The town itself is compact, with duty-free shops and restaurants within walking distance of the landing. Seven Mile Beach, the island's main stretch of white sand, is a short taxi ride north. The big draw is Stingray City, a shallow sandbar in the North Sound where southern stingrays gather. Tour boats take you out to wade with them. On land, the Crystal Caves offer a walk through underground limestone formations, and Pedro St. James Castle is the island's oldest stone building, dating to 1780. Camana Bay has more upscale shops and waterfront restaurants if you want a break from the cruise port area. Conch fritters and rum cake are the local things to try. The island is small enough that a taxi can get you most places in under 20 minutes. ## Your day in Grand Cayman Island Ships anchor offshore and tenders land at the Royal Watler pier in George Town, where you walk out onto Harbour Drive. ### Map - **Tender landing**: Royal Watler tender pier (19.29740, -81.38443) Walking times from the tender landing: - Within 15 min: Cayman Islands National Museum, Fort George remains, Heroes Square Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/8286cd35-e097-47b6-b2c4-028af5dbb10f.geojson) ### What to see #### Cayman Islands National Museum 1830s courthouse building with natural history and Cayman culture galleries. 5 min walk. (19.29408, -81.38275) ![Cayman Islands National Museum](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q2686650/995fdaec9ded2c10-1440.webp) Photo: Lhb1239, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cayman_Islands_National_Museum_-_George_Town%2C_Grand_Cayman.jpg) #### Fort George remains 1790 harbour fort ruins with a National Trust mural and WWII lookout replica. 1 min walk. (19.29663, -81.38303) #### Public Beach Public access on West Bay Road to the Seven Mile Beach sand and calm water. Taxi, about 12 min. (19.34871, -81.38289) #### National Gallery of the Cayman Islands Caymanian art from the 20th century in a permanent home on the bypass road. Taxi, about 8 min. (19.31569, -81.37872) #### Heroes Square Waterfront square with a war memorial above Hog Sty Bay. 2 min walk. (19.29621, -81.38175) #### Cayman Turtle Centre West Bay marine park with green sea turtles, a snorkel lagoon and a predator tank. Taxi, about 18 min. (19.38005, -81.41558) ![Cayman Turtle Centre](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q5055382/09cda95db5b453db-1440.webp) Photo: [Ben Phillips](https://www.pexels.com/@ben-phillips-3129726), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photograph-of-a-hawksbill-sea-turtle-4781965/) ### Day trips Based on 8 h 30 in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard. - **Stingray City**: Boat tour, about 25 min each way. About 3 h round trip, 1 h at Stingray City. Tour: [Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens Snorkeling & Star Fish Point](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/477029P1?via=markdown) from €50 - **Pedro St. James Castle**: Car or tour, about 20 min each way. About 2 h 30 round trip, 1 h 15 at Pedro St. James Castle. - **Cayman Turtle Centre**: Car or tour, about 18 min each way. About 2 h 30 round trip, 1 h 30 at Cayman Turtle Centre. Starting prices per person. We may earn a commission when you book through our partner links, at no extra cost to you. ## Quick facts - **Currency:** Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) · €10 ≈ KYD 9 - **Timezone:** America/Cayman (UTC-5) - **Tipping:** 15-18% at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 19.2953, -81.3842 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Grand%20Cayman%20Island/@19.29534,-81.38415,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Grand%20Cayman%20Island&ll=19.29534,-81.38415&z=13) ## Things to do in Grand Cayman Island Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~8h port call | Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Private, luxury, custom charters to Stingray City, Snorkeling & More](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e7a3c1a3-a604-4ad6-9b62-f7ed5acae8d2?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (515) | 4h | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 11:45 AM–3:45 PM, 3:30 PM–7:30 PM, 7:00 PM–11:00 PM | Fits your port day | €555 | Viator | | [Small Group E-Bike Grand Cayman Ecological Half-Day Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/45c04c61-af32-4b7d-9f76-b1e6391dc395?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (566) | 3h | 8:00 AM–11:00 AM, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €117 | Viator | | [Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops on Grand Cayman](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8e489d56-8b7d-4747-a338-b7534ed5a651?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (1,630) | 3h | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM, 2:30 PM–5:30 PM | Fits your port day | €73 | Viator | | [Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c142f88f-4245-4a85-8d07-6984a9ede7f7?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (593) | 2h 45m | 8:30 AM–11:15 AM, 11:30 AM–2:15 PM | Fits your port day | €68 | Viator | | [Bling and Beverages Cayman Jewelry Shopping Experience](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/fcaa5a91-fd6b-4f77-9401-12f3b2e52cb9?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (35) | 1h | – | Fits your port day | €20 | Viator | | [Cayman Crystal Caves Tour in Grand Cayman](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/f48d04e4-caa7-479a-ac9b-118bbc90218a?via=markdown) | 4.5★ (469) | 3h 30m | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 12:00 PM–3:30 PM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM | Fits your port day | €130 | Viator | | [Skip the Line: Pedro St. James Castle Guided Tour Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bd1e4ca1-618b-4dea-b2b0-bdb45fbf74fa?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (67) | 1h 30m | 9:00 AM–10:30 AM, 10:00 AM–11:30 AM, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM, 12:00 PM–1:30 PM, 1:00 PM–2:30 PM, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM | Fits your port day | €23 | Viator | | [Private FullDay Stingray City, Snorkeling, Kaibo Bar & Grill and Starfish Beach](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/3eba20a7-013c-422b-bba6-4d0673073942?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (32) | 5h | 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–7:00 PM | Fits your port day | €1,086 | Viator | | [Grand Cayman Private Charter Stingray City, Snorkeling & Starfish](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bd06873b-70d6-40e1-bc6d-5de8f9c9eeb9?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (115) | 4h | 7:30 AM–11:30 AM, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM, 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM, 12:30 PM–4:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:30 PM, 2:30 PM–6:30 PM, 3:30 PM–7:30 PM | Fits your port day | €682 | Viator | | [Diamonds and Cocktails a Shopping Experience in Grand Cayman](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/8f2c5cf8-170d-4262-865a-0e1f632608f0?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (25) | 1h | – | Fits your port day | €23 | Viator | | [Grand Cayman Kitesurf Gear Rental](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6001f70a-1e5a-4adc-8646-b711cd3d70fa?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (67) | 1h | – | Fits your port day | €93 | Viator | | [Small Group 7 Mile Beach Stingray City and Coral Gardens Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5854e18f-8e14-44cf-8464-98b6433502fd?via=markdown) | 4.6★ (22) | 5h | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €59 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. 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