Explore Cayman Islands’ Caves – Locations, Guides & Tour Operators
Take a break from the sun for a while and journey underground for a unique look at a Cayman Islands Cave. Visit a natural subterranean world of beauty that few venture into. Cayman Islands limestone caves are filled where eerie crystal stalagmites and stalactites as well as calcium rich pillars. Some of the caves even have resident bats. Formerly used as pirate hide-outs and mined by local farmers for it’s rich minerals (think bat fertilizer), there are over a hundred caves in the Cayman Islands, a number of which are now open to the public. There’s also some incredible rock climbing available on Cayman Brac. Be safe and sure when visiting Cayman Islands – Have a local guide show you the best caves and cliffs on the islands. Local Guides and Tour Operators are listed below.
The best Grand Cayman caves include:
The newly opened Cayman Crystal Caves are located beneath a tropical forest on the north side of Grand Cayman Island at Old Man Bay. The secluded Cayman Crystal Caves are actually three caves; the open-ceiling cave; the roots cave; and the lake cave.
On the south/west side of the island near Bodden Town is the Pirates Cave, a touristy, kid friendly underground attraction.
For a subterranean adventure in a Grand Cayman cave, these local Tour Operators will take good care of you (Click on a Tour Operator name below for more details):
- 90 Minute Guided Nature Walk & Tour of Three Caves
- A Viewing Deck and Snack / Gift shop
- Self Guided Tour of The Cave
- Courtyard with Animals, a Restaurant and Gift Shop
- Cayman Crystal Caves & Nature Sightseeing Tour
- Crystal Caves and Botanical Gardens Tour
- Cayman Crystal Caves Tour
- Cayman Crystal Caves, Pedro St James & Mission House Tour
- North Side Panoramic Tour Plus Crystal Caves Visit
- Crystal Cave and Sightseeing Tour
- Crystal Caves and Nature Park (plus other stops)
The best Cayman Brac caves include:
The Brac is known for it’s amazing caves! There are a number of accessible and impressive caves on the island including Bat Cave, Peter’s Cave, Rebecca’s Cave, Skull Cave and Halfway Ground Cave.
Contact Cayman Brac Tourism for more information and to arrange for a free cave tour.
Alternatively, contact Active Pursuit to take their ‘Great Cave Cycling Tour’.
Outside of the caves, there’s cliffs at the eastern end of Cayman Brac that are ideal for Cayman Island rock climbing. There are dozens of routes for expert climbers to explore. With names like Dixon Wall, Neptune’s Lair, North Wall, Love Shack Wall and Tsunami Wall, its a must do for avid rock climbers!
For Cayman Brac Rock Climbing, these local Tour Operators will take good care of you (Click on a Tour Operator name below for more details):
- Discover Cayman Brac
- Epic Full Day Adventure (rappelling, rock climbing, and caving)
- Half Day Rock Climbing
- Bluff Summit Expedition (rock climbing, scenic hiking, caves, and rappelling)
- Big Bluff Rappel Tour
- Ocean Cave Rappel
- Cave Rappel Tour
- Climb the Point (Course)
- Climb ’N’ Yoga weekend packages
- Beginner Climbing Course
- Intermediate Course – Lead Climbing
- Advanced Climbing Course
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