By Nicole Harms
Things to Do on Grand Cayman Island
The Grand Cayman Islands, three islands located just 480 miles south of
Miami, Florida, continually draw vacationers who wish to spend their free time on white sand
beaches, exploring stunning coral reefs and basking in the sun. Vacationers enjoy snorkeling and diving, exploring natural wonders and resting on the
beach in this sunny locale.
Visit Grand Cayman Turtle Farm
Learn about one of the world's heaviest reptiles at the Grand Cayman Turtle Farm. This unique attraction gives guests the chance to watch these magnificent creatures play in man-made pools. From tiny babies to huge 600 lb. adults, you will be amazed at these gentle giants. The farm actively works with conservation efforts around the globe to help protect and promote the endangered species.
Grand Cayman Turtle Farm
P.O. Box 812 West Bay
Grand Cayman, British West Indies
(345) 949-3894
Explore Rum Point
Rum Point, located 45 minutes from George Town on the northern coast of Grand Cayman, provides vacationers with the chance to escape the crowds of the more popular Seven Mile Beach area. Rum Point can be crowded on days that cruise ships arrive, but at other times the crowds are smaller. Here you can relax in a lounger or hammock, catch some sun, go wind surfing or parasailing, rent a jet ski or swim in the sparkling water. The Wreck Bar is a popular place to grab a snack or drink without straying too far from the beach.
Swim With the Stingrays
Animal lovers can swim with the stingrays at Stingray City. This hands-on adventure allows you to snorkel with live stingrays, feed them from your hand and view the stunning coral reefs they call home. You will be taken by boat to three different snorkeling areas, including Stingray City, the Barrier Reef and the Coral Gardens. The Stingray City stop works even for those who cannot swim, because the sandbar where the stingrays happily swim with humans is just 3 feet deep.
Dive in a Submarine
If you prefer not to swim, consider booking a tour with the Atlantis Submarine Adventure. You will be amazed at the sea life you can see below the crystal clear waters off the coast of the Cayman Islands. Dive to depths of 100 feet in the Atlantis XI Submarine, explore the underwater world at night with the Atlantis by Night tour or explore the shallow reefs on the Seaworld Observatory glass bottom boat.
Atlantis Adventures
P.O. Box 10249 APO
32 Goring Ave.
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
(800) 887-8571
Enjoy Snorkeling or Scuba Diving
A trip to the Grand Cayman Islands would not be complete without spending some time snorkeling or diving. In fact, trained divers prefer to dive in Grand Cayman because of the tremendous amount of underwater life and the amazing clarity of the water. Grand Cayman has more than 200 dive sites marked at sea and 40 dive operations on land. Aquarium Reef, Bonnie's Arch, Sunset Reef, Sentinel Rock and Devil's Grotto are all popular dive sites.
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About the Author:
Nicole Harms has been writing professionally since 2006, specializing in real estate, finance and travel. When she's not writing, she enjoys traveling and has visited several countries, including Israel, Spain, France and Guam. Harms received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Maranatha Baptist Bible College.
Photo Credits:
Demián Saborío
