Rum Point Beach vs. Mile Beach in Grand Cayman for a 20 month old...

[Malloryb]

Hello parents! Just curious if anybody has insight on these 2 beaches? My daughter is 20 months old and loves splashing in the water. I've heard 7 Mile Beach can be rocky in spots??? We are booked on Carnival Glory in February 2012. Thanks for any help :)

[cb at sea]

We didn't find 7-mile beach to be rocky at all.....there is a bit of coral in the water, but you can clearly see it and avoid it....the water is extremely clear!

[nana of 3]

Both are beautiful beaches, Rum Point is just so neat, we stayed there for hrs. finding conch shells in the water. You can also rent jet skis there. Have a great time, Grand Cayman is my favorite island :)

[cruising grandma]

You'll find more shade at Rum Point, but Seven Mile Beach is easier to get to by taxi. Royal Palm Beach Club on 7 mi. has clean restrooms, food and drink. Rum Point has a small cafe for great burgers/fries and drinks. Both are nice beaches.

[MamaParrotHead]

Rum Point is gorgeous, one of my favorite places on earth. But it means your baby will spend a good deal of time on the road in a foreign country, which may or may not be an issue with you. Plenty of shade, nice facilities.

 

7 Mile is less picture-esque in my opinion, but fine for a beach day. Literally less than 10 minute ride (if I remember correctly, Rum Point is closer to 45 minutes), nice facilities as well. I'm sure they have umbrellas somewhere along 7 Mile for rent if you can't find shade anywhere else.

[Malloryb]

Thanks so much everyone! I love this board, wish I had found it for my other 7 cruises! I think we will try 7 Mile Beach, because I'd rather 10 minutes travel time over 45 minutes! Thanks again :)

[cruising grandma]

Thanks so much everyone! I love this board, wish I had found it for my other 7 cruises! I think we will try 7 Mile Beach, because I'd rather 10 minutes travel time over 45 minutes! Thanks again :)

You can rent loungers with unbrellas at Royal Palms. Taxis, which are actually minivans and hold a lot of passengers, charge per person, around $5-$6 each way. They are readily available right off the ship, and at RP.