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Grand Cayman

When you close your eyes and imagine a beautiful tropical island, chances are you're envisioning Grand Cayman.

Grand Cayman is the largest of the three British territories that comprise the Cayman Islands. The capital city of George Town is located here with fabulous shops and restaurants to enjoy.

Seven Mile Beach, rated one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, is the perfect spot to soak up the sun. There are incredible coral reefs and shipwrecks for snorkelers and divers to explore.

Among the many things to tour is the Cayman Turtle Farm, Stingray City, Rum Point, Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Gardens, National Museum, Butterfly Farm and Pedro St. James Historic Site. You can even visit "Hell" for a fun photo op.

Grand Cayman is more of an upscale destination. Unlike other ports, their prices tend to be on the high side. Keep this in mind if you stop for food/drinks.


Grand Cayman Shore Excursions

2-Tank Dive Tour (4 hours)
Certifiable fun. Certified divers first take a deep dive to a maximum depth of 80 feet on the famous Cayman Wall, where guests will have a chance to swim among a variety of exotic tropical fish and corals. Then, guests will take a shallow dive of 50 feet or less at a reef or wreck. Included in the cost of the excursion is tanks, BCD, weight belts, mask, fins, snorkel, and regulator. Wet suits can be rented on the dive boat. Restrooms are available on the boat. Divers are required to have their certification card with them and are to have completed at least 1 dive within the last two years.
Price: $94.00 (12 yrs & older) No one under age 12.

Stingray City Reef Sail and Snorkel (3 hours)
Set sail on a 7-mile adventure. Board a 65 foot catamaran for a 7-mile seafaring adventure, including a chance to explore beneath the surface as you snorkel among the tropical corals and fish. All snorkeling equipment, as well as complimentary water and soft drinks are provided. Guests will have approximately 1 hour to snorkel. Restrooms are available on the boat. (Formerly named the 7-Mile Sail and Snorkel Tour.)
Price: $45.00 (10 yrs & up) Child: $32.00 (5-9) No one under age 5.

Atlantis Deep Explorer (1-1.5 hours)
Dive in a real submarine made for just two passengers. Both of you will take a boat from the George Town dock to a sophisticated deep-diving research submarine for your personal voyage under the sea to the Grand Cayman Wall - reaching depths of up to 800 feet! Guests will see fantastic underwater creatures that live far below the surface -it's an unforgettable adventure! The boat ride to the submarine is approximately 10 minutes.
Price: $395 (8 yrs & up)

Atlantis Submarine Expedition (1.5 hours)
Depart from the Atlantis Dock in George Town for an unparalleled underwater adventure. Guests will board the Atlantis XI submarine and witness a panorama of breathtaking underwater vistas. A knowledgeable guide will provide informative narration about the barrel sponges, star corals and other reef creatures while colorful fish and the occasional stingray and turtle swim by the large viewing ports.
Price: $89.00 (10 yrs & up) Child: $57.00 (4-9, must be at least 36" tall)

Grand Cayman Island Tour (2 hours)
Venture beyond the beach to discover the hidden charms of the island. Guests will travel via air-conditioned bus through the quaint streets of George Town to the storybook-perfect Gingerbread House, the diabolical rock formations of the town dubbed "Hell" and the world's only turtle nursery, Cayman Turtle Farm.
Price: $29.00 (10 yrs & up) Child: $24.00 (3-9)

Seven Mile Beach Break (4.5 hours)
Enjoy the day in the warmth of the Caribbean sun. The beautiful white sand beaches of Grand Cayman combined with the crystal clear waters create a day in paradise.
Price: $36.00 (10 yrs & up) Child: $26.00 (3-9) Children under age 3 are free

Island Tour & Butterfly Farm (3.5 - 4 hours)
Stroll midst the verdant gardens of the Grand Cayman's Butterfly Farm where the air is filled with colorful butterflies. Along the way to this unique destination you'll visit the Governor's House, "Hell", and the world's only green sea turtle farm.
Price: $51.00 (10 yrs & up) Child: $37.00 (3-9) Children under age 3 are free

Thriller Sand & Sea Adventure (3 hours)
If you have a need for speed, then get onboard the Grand Cayman Thriller Boat. You'll zip along the shoreline, past the turle farm to Sea Grape Beach. Here you can lounge in the provided beach chairs and sip your complimentary beverage.
Price: $69.00 (10 yrs & up) Child: $49.00 (5-9) No one under the age of 5

Island Tour and Snorkeling with Stingrays (3.5 hours)
Enjoy a heavenly day of island exploration. First, after a short ride from the pier, guests will have a chance to visit the Cayman Islands' own slice of paradise, the world-famous Seven Mile Beach. A short drive away is the "Old Homestead," whose historic architecture is characteristic of these islands. The next stop is the Cayman Turtle Farm, the only one of its kind in the world. Then it's time to go to a town named "Hell," a remarkable prehistoric rock formation like no other in the world. The final stop is a visit to the Stingray Sandbar, where guests can hold, pet and feed these unusual sea creatures. Snorkeling equipment is provided. Start times for this excursion: 7:20am, 10:45am and 11:45am
Price: $63.00 (10 yrs & older) Child: $52.00 (5-9) No one under age 5.

Stingray City Observatory & Island Tour (3-3.5 hours)
Hit the island's highlights. First, guests will travel in an air-conditioned bus to the harbor where they will board a catamaran for the trip to Stingray City. From there, they will board a moored semi-submarine that will take them five feet below the surface. Large windows provide a fish-eye's view of underwater life where countless rays reside. A narrator will provide insight into these fascinating creatures. The tour concludes with a journey to a place on the island named "Hell" and a visit to the Cayman Turtle Farm, the only commercial sea turtle nursery in the world. And don't miss the sights along the way - Government House, the colonial-style mansion where His Excellency, the Governor, resides; and all the major landmarks in George Town, Cayman's capital.
Price: $58.00 (10 yrs & yp) Child: $47.00 (3-9)

Nautilus Undersea Tour (1-1.5 hours)
It's the best of both worlds -- the Nautilus glides like a boat and gives a glorious underwater view like a sub, but never completely submerges. The largest, most luxurious semi-submarine in the world, the Nautilus lets guests see the ocean from a brand-new perspective. After a short bus transfer (approx. 5 minutes), guests will board the Nautilus and relax in its spacious, air conditioned underwater observatory. The experienced marine expert and narrator on board will regale guests with tales of the history and mystery of two ill-fated shipwrecks, the Callie and the Balboa. At Cheeseburger Reef, living coral forms a colorful backdrop while divers hand-feed the fish as guests watch.
Price: $42.00 (10 yrs & up) Child: $31.00 (3-9)

Nautilus Undersea Tour and Reef Snorkel (1.5-2 hours)
If just seeing the amazing aquatic life in the Caymans isn't enough, try this adventure. Guests will begin with the amazing Nautilus Undersea Tour that takes them over fascinating shipwrecks and Cheeseburger Reef, and then guests will moor over a wreck or reef while they snorkel with friendly schools of colorful fish. Snorkel gear provided.
Price: $49.00 (10 yrs & up) Child: $43.00 (5-9) No one under age 5.

Rum Point Beach Adventure (5 hours)
Here's a ticket to a day of fun in the sun! Travel via bus and ferry to Rum Point, where guests will receive a ticket booklet and information on the day's events. Enjoy a leisurely beach day swimming, sunning or snoozing in a shaded hammock as Casuarina trees rustle overhead. Select from a variety of sandwich and beverage choices for lunch, which is included in your beach adventure. For those seeking a more active day, a variety of water sports are available for an additional cost. After a blissful day amid the whispering waves and sugar-white sands, you return via ferry and bus to the pier.
Price: $46.00 (10 yrs & up) Child: $36.00 (3-9)

Rum Point Beach Adventure & Stingray City (5 hours)
A delightful day of sun and sea. Travel via bus and ferry to Rum Point, then hit the beach to enjoy as you please. Select from a variety of sandwich and beverage choices for lunch, which is included in your beach adventure. A variety of water sports are available for an additional cost. Next, board a glassbottom boat to Stingray City and watch these fascinating sea creatures frolic underwater while you stay high and dry.
Price: $70.00 (10 yrs & up) Child: $61.00 (5-9) No one under age 5.

Seaworld Explorer Semi-Submarine (1 hour)
Want to explore the sea without getting wet? Then climb aboard the Seaworld Explorer, a semi-submarine that will take guests under the sea to get a glimpse of the ocean's treasures. From the dock in downtown George Town, guests will depart for a trip to the Callie, a shipwrecked steel schooner. Then it's off to Cheeseburger Reef, home to a teeming variety of sealife. A knowledgeable marine expert on board will provide a fascinating narration and answer questions on this underwater world. Next, there's another shipwreck to discover: the Balboa. Much of the ship's cargo of wood was salvaged, and was used to construct many of the buildings you see in George Town today.
Price: $43.00 (10 yrs & up) Child: $31.00 (age 3-9)

Shipwreck and Reef Snorkeling (2-2.5 hours)
C'mon - -take the plunge. First, guests will head to one of the Caymans' most famous wrecks, the Callie. Experienced divemasters will provide a history of the ship and snorkeling instruction. After exploring the Callie, guests will visit another site to view coral reef formations, tropical fish and they may even spot a turtle. Snorkeling equipment, ice water and lemonade provided.
Price: $37.00 (10 yrs & up) Child: $31.00 (5-9) No one under age 5.

Stingray City Snorkel Tour (3-3.5 hours)
Catch some rays while swimming among rays. Board a custom double-deck catamaran for the voyage across the North Sound to the world-famous Stingray City. Countless rays reside in 3 to 6 feet of water on a natural sandbar fringed by a colorful reef. Snorkel amid the rays and even touch them. Picture-perfect conditions provide fabulous photo opportunities as the rays come to the surface to feed. All snorkeling equipment provided. Enjoy ice water and lemonade after snorkeling.
Price: $47.00 (10 yrs & up) Child: $36.00 (5-9) No one under age 5.

Aquaboat & Snorkel Adventure (3 hours)
Get your motor running and head out to the high seas. On this exciting excursion, you'll learn how to operate a two-person inflatable motorboat, which you'll then pilot along Grand Cayman's scenic shores. First, you'll visit Sandy Cay, just of the Cayman coast. After exploring this uninhabitated desert island, it's off to Smith's cove. This picturesque bay and secluded beach is the perfect spot to swim, snorkel or simply sun on the beach. And the fun's not done: back on the boat, you'll stop at the Cali, a submerged shipwreck, before returning to the dock and heading to Rackams Bar for a complimentary fruit or rum punch. Must be 13 or older to drive an be accompanied by a parent or guardian older than 18. Two persons per boat, you will be paired up.
Price: $84.00 (10 yrs and up) No one under age 10


Please note: except where noted, shore excursions are operated by independent contractors. All excursions are subject to cancellation due to weather, itinerary changes and attendance. Excursions are booked on a first come, first served basis and are subject to availability. All prices are subject to change without notice. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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