Cayman Islands Travel Information – Adventures & Things to Do
A British Territory in the Western Caribbean, the Cayman Islands are the peaks of the huge underwater Cayman Ridge. The three islands are located south of Cuba, between Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and Jamaica. The largest of the three, Grand Cayman is about 22 miles (35km) long by four miles (7km) wide. The ‘sister islands’ of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are about 85 miles (135km) to the east/north-east. Regular island hopper flights connect Grand Cayman to Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, and private boats run between Cayman Brac and Little Cayman on a fairly regular basis as well.
While Grand Cayman may be best known for it’s ‘offshore’ banking and tax haven, it is also home to Stingray City and great snorkeling, while some of the best ‘wall diving’ in the Caribbean (and the world) can be found off the shores of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman islands. A Cayman Islands vacation has plenty to offer travelers seeking action in the sea and on land. Check out the activities below, and follow their links for more specifics, including Tour Operators who can help you get the most out of your day:
Active adventurous ‘things to do’ in the Cayman Islands:
(click on the highlighted links below for more information on each activity)
- Cayman Islands Snorkeling is some of the best in the Caribbean!
- Plenty of coral reefs, protected areas and even shallow wrecks to see
- Enjoy Cayman Islands Diving for some of, if not the best Dive spots in the Caribbean
- Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman all have amazing deep plunging walls, tons of caverns and swim-throughs as well as plenty of wrecks to explore…
- Grand Cayman Golf can be enjoyed at a couple of great courses on the island
- Thanks to plenty of reefs and the deep Cayman Trench, Cayman Islands Fishing is some of the best Caribbean fishing to be found
- Cayman Islands Water Sports The island is made for Stand-Up Paddle Boarding and Kayaking. There’s even kitesurfing, wake boarding and even parasailing.
- Enjoy the Grand Cayman’s mangrove forest and unique bio-luminescence bay!
- With all that brilliant blue… you know there’s great Sailing in the Cayman Islands
- Cayman Islands Cycling offers a marvelous way to take in the coastal beauty of the islands
- Cayman Islands Hiking trails are worth exploring. There are a few nature-rich hiking trails on the islands
- Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac are home to some spectacular Cayman Island Caving. There’s also phenomenal Rock Climbing on Cayman Brac.
For our “Best of” overview of adventurous things to do in the Cayman Islands click on Grand Cayman Adventures as well as the Adventures of Cayman Brac & Little Cayman
Other activities and ‘things to do’ in the Cayman Islands
There are tour operators who will take you bird watching, on a cave tour and horseback riding. There’s also a botanical garden as well as a turtle farm to visit. Check out “Other things to do in the Cayman Islands” for more info as well as local tour operators.
In the mood for a party?
The island hosts a number of Festivals throughout the year… Check out the Cayman Islands Festivals and Events calendar for dates, locations and more information.
Looking for good rum in Grand Cayman?
No visit to a Caribbean island would be complete without sampling their local rums. A company on Grand Cayman recently started producing its own rum. Click here to find more information on the Cayman Spirits Company Distillery, their rums and tours available.
Make your stay more enjoyable
Check out our local Cayman Islands Travel Info (language, power, currency, weather etc…) that will help you plan your trip.
The Cayman Islands care about the environment
Like you, we’re interested in supporting sustainable eco-tourism, and it’s good to know that the Cayman Islands have initiated a number of clean energy initiatives on the island, and offer a number of “green” hotels and tour operators. Check out our Cayman Islands Sustainability page for more info.
With direct flights from the USA and Canada, Grand Cayman is easily within reach, so pack your snorkel gear and get active in the Caribbean!
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