Things to do
World Renowned Dive Sites.
Whether you opt to go in it or just sit above it - there's something about the turquoise waters, white sand and refreshing breezes that keep visitors to the Cayman Islands coming back for more. There's no limit to the number of things you can see and do - from the thrill of going underwater without getting wet, to the fun of parasailing along the beautiful Seven Mile Beach - or simply basking in the sun. The ideas are endless when you just add water!
Watersport centres that offer a variety of ways to get wet are located in the most convenient spots in the Cayman Islands - with the main centres at major hotels. Depending on the location, these might include ocean kayaks, windsurfing boards, hobie cats, waverunners, aqua trikes, view boards, sun searcher floats, banana boat rides, paddle cats, paddleboats, parasailing, water-skiing or small sailboats.
In the Cayman Islands all fantasies of exploring the mysterious underwater world can be met -- without ever getting wet! By viewing marine life from a submarine, the Cayman Islands fish covered reefs and enthralling drop-offs can be discovered by land-lovers. Atlantis Submarines offer rides aboard the 48-passenger Atlantis TS-XI. The Seaworld Observatory takes 40 passangers just five feet below the ocean's surface. Cayman Submarines' SEAmobile Submarine Tours also offers room for two passengers to explore underwater life at depths of up to 60 feet with a 360-degree view. Nautilus offers the 80-passenger air-conditioned Nautilus semi-submarine with a protected glass hull that cruises five feet below the sea's surface.
Duty-Free Shopping Means Fantastic Savings
Cayman is a duty-free destination which means many exciting opportunities for you to save on such things as watches, china and crystal, perfumes and fine jewellery--including authentic treasure coin jewellery--on Grand Cayman and at a few stores on Cayman Brac. Prices on perfume, watches and select luxury items may be as much as 30% less expensive here.
Amazing Art & Crafts
A growing interest in developing local art and crafts has led to the opening of art and craft galleries featuring local and Caribbean art. Underwater photography services and an excellent selection of underwater photos and prints framed as art pieces are available as well. You can also arrange for custom underwater videos and photographs of your own diving and snorkelling experiences--a unique souvenir of your Cayman vacation!
Our Shopping Surprises Will Delight You
You will be surprised by our selection of interesting , unusual and local items that await your shopping experience . These include shell jewellery, thatch work, wood carvings, Caymanian-style birdhouses, crocheted items, pepper sauces, tropical fruit jams, honey, Caymanite (Cayman's semi-precious stone) jewellery and sculpture, and a unique selection of antique and treasure coin jewellery. To find such items you can visit the Cayman Craft Market which sits 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 as well as tradional Caymanian food.
The Farmer's Market Cooperative is located at Stacy Watler Agriculture Pavillion located in Lower Valley, known as Market at the Gounds it is open every Saturday from 7am -1pm. You will find fresh produce, fish, Cayman-made products like Cayman Sea Salt, jams, preserves and hot sauces. Sample the taste of Cayman with home cooked meals & baked goods. It’s also a great place to buy traditional Cayman gifts included silver thatch crafts, Caymanite jewellery and paintings. Willie's Fresh Fruits & Juices on Red Bay Road also sell delicious unusual local jams, hot sauces, fruits, fresh juices and baked goods.
The Tortuga Rum Company, for example, offers 10 blends of rums, Taste of the Caribbean sections featuring samples of the Tortuga Rum Cake, Tortuga label gourmet food products and a wide variety of Caribbean speciality foods, coffees, spices and sauces.
