Jamaica, Grand Cayman ports

We will be going to Jamaica and Grand Cayman and not looking to spend a lot of money on overrated excursions. Looking for good resorts to spend the day at and maybe do some snorkeling or kayaking. Any advice?

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We will be going to Jamaica and Grand Cayman and not looking to spend a lot of money on overrated excursions. Looking for good resorts to spend the day at and maybe do some snorkeling or kayaking. Any advice?

 

 

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I can't help with Jamaica we did a Carnival excursion. Grand Cayman however, you can take a taxi or bus to the Royal Palms Resort. It's a $2 entrance fee and you can sit on the Beach for free or they rent Chairs and Umbrellas. There is also a Bar/Restaurant where you can get food. The water is absolutely stunning!

Have you been to Grand Cayman before?

This company is NOT over priced or overrated!

https://www.captainmarvins.com/

Not sure how good the snorkeling from shore is there?

I loved the snorkel and sting ray encounter.

Try resort for a day.com (take out the spaces). We've used them before, and they do seem to provide more for less than the cruise ship excursions. I don't think they do GC, though. Or shore excursioneer.com (also take out the space).

Have you been to Grand Cayman before?

This company is NOT over priced or overrated!

https://www.captainmarvins.com/

Not sure how good the snorkeling from shore is there?

I loved the snorkel and sting ray encounter.

Ditto on Captain Marvin's.. They were very reasonable, had a nice boat and a good crew.

Highly recommend.

Ditto on Captain Marvin's.. They were very reasonable, had a nice boat and a good crew.

 

Highly recommend.

Same here - everything about their operation is top notch!

Have you been to Grand Cayman before?

This company is NOT over priced or overrated!

https://www.captainmarvins.com/

Not sure how good the snorkeling from shore is there?

I loved the snorkel and sting ray encounter.

Thank you for reminding me to book Captain Marvin's for our October cruise! I have read many great reviews but never booked with them before. While reading the FAQs I found out that we can be dropped off on Seven Mile Beach instead of returning to the pier after the excursion, so I am even happier knowing that we can see the stingrays, snorkel, AND go to Calico Jack's that day.

We went to Secrets in Montego Bay on one of our cruises - adult all inclusive (including the towels). Our neighbors went to the Riu Montego Bay - he liked it, she didn't think the drinks were as good.

Grand Cayman, we usually just go walking - sometimes go to Paradise Grill? Anyway, if you walk out to the main street & take it to the right, it is a dining establishment there on the water with a great view of the ship. It's a pretty good walk - past the chain restaurants. Food is good - we had beer, so not sure what other drinks they offer. You can also rent snorkel gear - there are steps going down into the water and a very small beach area. There is also a larger place, only you walk to the left after getting off the tender. I'm not sure what the name of it was - it may have had the word White in it - if I can find it, I'll come back & post. My friend & I went there after snorkeling to wait for our hubbies to finish up their dive trip. It also sits on the water, so it's a good spot to relax.

Ok, I googled & it was actually Rackam's. Don't know where I got White unless it was some other place we passed.

I'm not sure which port in jamaica you are going to.