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    Royal Palms Update?

    in Cayman Islands

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    To be very honest I found royal palms to be busy, crowded and overpriced - with blaring loud techno pop music (until we asked the DJ nicely to change it up a bit? ) LOL. If you like being in very busy place with lots of people then this might be the place for you?

     

    I much prefer a more subdued 'vibe' and relaxing atmosphere so won't be visiting there again.....

     

    Depends on when you go. We didn't go during lunch/dinner rush hours, wasn't crowded at all.

     

    It's an island (so almost everything has to be shipped or flown in) and it's Cayman Island not some Third World island (billionaires' playground), everything is going to cost more than in the mainland US. Prices were in line with the other restaurants on the island.

     

    For subdued, I prefer the beach area in front of Seafire Kimpton. It's much more upscale and refined crowd.

    What to do after tour

    in Cayman Islands

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    Back from my cruise. Here are my observations from the Acquarius tour...

     

    1. The meeting spot wasn't very specific, it stated the general area but there were so many people trying to find their tour meeting locations we had no idea who was with who. We asked around and one person would point over there then another over there we finally asked someone to call the tour guide. He was standing OVER THERE! He was later than the confirmation said which put a damper on things since we were waiting for so long in the heat

     

    2. The group was ushered into a Public Bus which I found odd, you'd think they'd have their own bus/driver

     

    3. When we arrived we were escorted to the boat where there were others already waiting, these people were from nearby hotels.

     

    4. The snorkeling location left a lot to be desired, not many reefs with pretty fish

     

    5. Starfish point was VERY disappointing....the water there was a light brown and so were the starfish.

     

    6. Stingray City - lots of boats already there when we showed up. One of our guides, don't remember his name, was a little too egotistic for me, he kept saying his "girls" know his voice...blah blah blah - I finally questioned where his "girls" were because none were coming near us. This part of the tour was okay.

     

    I can now say I've been there, done that. And probably wouldn't do it again. But hey for $50 plus tip you get free photos and a nice day trip.

     

    Sorry to hear about your experience with Aquarius. Agree, Starfish point is like a 15 minute stop at most but they're starfish, they really don't do much. LOL

     

    We've had fun at Stingray City at all crowd levels. I rather enjoy seeing other people's reactions to stingrays as well.

     

    Try Smith's Beach for snorkeling, next time.

    Recommendation in George Town for kids?

    in Cayman Islands

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    We'll be in George Town, Grand Cayman in December 26, it's our first time there. With two kids 4 and 6, besides the turtle farm, is there anywhere else we can go or anything fun we can do?

     

    Thank you!

     

    Our kids 5 & 8 had a blast here: https://www.google.com/search?q=camana+bay+fountain

     

    They played in the fountains for a good hour or so, then we walked over to the man made island beach where they played with other local kids. During the day, you'll see a lot of nannies taking the children of rich parents to Camana Bay to hang out and get lunch.

     

    There's also Seven Mile Beach. If your kids can already swim, just bring some goggles, there's sea life just 5-10 meters from the beach. Try in front of Royal Palms, great underwater sites around that area.

    Royal Palms with Kids

    in Cayman Islands

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    It's a beach. As long as they're fine with just beach and no other activities, and less space to run around, it's fine...depending on your fellow cruisers. Nighttime is when the locals go there to party. Daytime, it's almost entirely cruise ship visitors, so YMMV depending on who else shows up.

     

    There's plenty of space to run around in front of Royal Palms. But, the water is quite calm and not too deep. Plus, you might get lucky and see the occasional stingray swimming near the shore.

     

    Royal Palms becomes more of a party scene at night and even then, it's an older crowd. Not your frat boys / sorority girl types.

    Royal Palms Beach Cabana or Calico Jacks?

    in Cayman Islands

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    Calico Jacks is right next to Public Beach, which has free picnic shelters if you get there early enough to score one. Or, get an umbrella and loungers at either location if your group is small. However, you want a guaranteed cabana, especially for a larger group, spend the extra and reserve one at Royal Palms.

     

     

    Royal Palms 110% Unfortunately, irresponsible tourists and locals somehow always manage to litter up the public sections of 7 Mile Beach, so we stay clear of those areas.

    Plus, near the Royal Palms, you can see mansions like the one being built by a Middle East Oil Prince for his sister.

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