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Grand Cayman Snorkeling Highlights

By Travel Expert: Linda Samuel
  • Revive at a local bar after an afternoon of snorkeling among colorful coral and fish at Rum Point.
  • Supersize your dive: Cheeseburger Reef, a well-known snorkeling venue, was named for its proximity to Burger King. Fish will swim right to you, seeking fast-food handouts.
  • Search the sea at the Stingray City Sandbar, a must-stop for snorkelers. Two-hour excursions begin at US$35.

Grand Cayman Overview

The largest of the three islands and a real diving mecca, Grand Cayman has become one of the hottest tourist destinations in the Caribbean in recent years. With more than 500 banks, its capital, George Town, is the offshore banking center of the Caribbean (no problems finding an ATM here!). Retirees are drawn to the peace and tranquillity of this British Crown colony, site of a major condominium development. Almost all the Cayman Islands' population of 32,000 live on Grand Cayman. The civil manners of the locals reflect their British heritage.

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Hotels

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The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
P.O. Box 32348 Seven Mile Beach
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
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The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa
West Bay Road
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
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Turtle Nest Inn
166 Bodden Town Road
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
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Distance: 3.9 Miles
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Seven Mile Beach
west coast
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Distance: 8.0 Miles (from destination center)
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Cayman Turtle Farm at Boatswain's Beach
Boatswain's Beach
825 Northwest Point Road
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Distance: 10.6 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Cayman Turtle Farm is home to over 11,000 green... Read More
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Stingray City
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Distance: 4.5 Miles (from destination center)
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Grand Cayman Vacation Rentals

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Magnificent Villa
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garage, Laundry, Microwave, Patio, Phone, Swimming Pool, TV
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Immaculate Grand Cayman Oceanfront Home
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Microwave, Oceanfront, Outdoor Shower, Patio, Phone, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR
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Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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