advice on beach excursion.

[masechase]

hi,

my husband and I decided for the day at the caymans we would just relax on the beach. here are my questions

 

what beach? I have heard good things about royal palms...

 

should we book the beach day with rccl? its 35 per person. offers ride and chairs. but i am thinking its proably cheaper to just take a bus or taxi and buy our own chairs, right?

 

what about the money, can you pay with a credit card in the cab and at the beach? if not do you need to convert the money over??

 

lastly, how much a jet skis to rent?

 

thanks everyone!! we leave in may and I am so excited! never been to the Caymans before. any tips are much appericated!

[bookbabe]

Royal Palms and Sea Grape are two great sections of Seven Mile Beach that make for an awesome DIY beach day. Taxi is about $4-6 per person each way. (Have exact change for your group's fare and they'll love you!) Chair rentals are about $7 each, umbrellas are about $10...and you can avoid those costs if you don't need the shade or are happy just throwing a towel down on the sand. Restrooms, showers, changing areas are free. Watersports rentals are available and prices vary...jetskis are usually around $65 US for a half hour (single) or $85 US for a half hour (double).

 

If the ship excursion only offers transportation and chairs, you're paying way more.

 

Cayman is one of the few places I would say you're better off not going with a ship excursion. It's a very safe island and the DIY excursions are much cheaper.

 

US currency is widely accepted, although if you use a large bill you will likely get Cayman dollars back as your change. There is a fixed exchange rate, $1.25 US for $1 CI. Prices may be in US or CI, so check first. Stores and restaurants will take credit cards, taxis likely won't.

[masechase]

thank you so much! thanks for all the details! cant wait to go!

also, love your groucho marx comment! those are my favorite movies of all time!