golf43 Posted June 9, 2005 #1 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Just wondering about eating or drinking anything in Grand Cayman. This will be our first time at Grand Cayman. I have heard so much about "don't drink the water or make sure you drink canned beverages only. Whats the scoop about this part of Mexico? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblahars Posted June 9, 2005 #2 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Grand Cayman is not in Mexico.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golf43 Posted June 9, 2005 Author #3 Share Posted June 9, 2005 OOps, I guess its too early for me to be posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjunea Posted June 9, 2005 #4 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Grand Cayman is a Crown Colony of Great Britain. Very British. Everything there is a-ok, food, water, etc. It is one of the most wealthiest islands in the Caribbean. It is on line with Bermuda in its outlook, etc. Nothing like Mexico or even Jamaica. There is a lot of construction going on right now due to the horrible damage from Ivan last summer. People usually take great pride in their houses, etc. and they are having a very difficult time getting back on their feet! June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWog Posted June 9, 2005 #5 Share Posted June 9, 2005 You can drink the water and eat the food with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted June 9, 2005 #6 Share Posted June 9, 2005 The only hazard may be to your wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjunea Posted June 9, 2005 #7 Share Posted June 9, 2005 The only hazard may be to your wallet. Aint that the truth! I've traveled all over the world and that has to be one of the most expensive places. My brother paid $20 for a chicken dinner similar to Kentucky Fried chicken on 7 mile beach! 3 pieces of chicken, potatoes, slaw and soda! Love the place, hate the prices! June Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkletoes4445 Posted June 26, 2005 #8 Share Posted June 26, 2005 The only hazard may be to your wallet. LOL...That's what I was going to say. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaj2870 Posted June 28, 2005 #9 Share Posted June 28, 2005 Aint that the truth! I've traveled all over the world and that has to be one of the most expensive places. My brother paid $20 for a chicken dinner similar to Kentucky Fried chicken on 7 mile beach! 3 pieces of chicken, potatoes, slaw and soda! Love the place, hate the prices! June My goodness! I can't imagine and I love chicken!!!! If you want to eat, you pay the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acwillie Posted July 1, 2005 #10 Share Posted July 1, 2005 WOW didn't realize it was that expensive there. I knew you had nothing to worry about eating but I will have to budget. I heard theres no bargains on shopping:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosemail Posted July 1, 2005 #11 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Cayman is comparatively expensive but not as bad as is being suggested. I just checked the actual cost of a 3 piece combo (chicken, fries, soda) at the KFC near the cruise terminal. It is CI$7.59. Add $1.19 for a small coleslaw and the total is CI$8.78, or US$10.71 at the normal exchange rate 0f 0.82. If you paid US cash, the rate would likely be 0.8, so the total would equate to $10.98, with no sales tax. Not cheap, but a far cry from $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkletoes4445 Posted July 2, 2005 #12 Share Posted July 2, 2005 Cayman is comparatively expensive but not as bad as is being suggested. I just checked the actual cost of a 3 piece combo (chicken, fries, soda) at the KFC near the cruise terminal. It is CI$7.59. Add $1.19 for a small coleslaw and the total is CI$8.78, or US$10.71 at the normal exchange rate 0f 0.82. If you paid US cash, the rate would likely be 0.8, so the total would equate to $10.98, with no sales tax. Not cheap, but a far cry from $20. Honestly, whatever it costs, it's worth the money. Grand Cayman is such a nice place...the people were friendly, and we felt completely safe wandering around. You certainly can't do that on many of the islands. We were in Vail not long ago, and paid $5 for a hotdog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auntienance Posted July 2, 2005 #13 Share Posted July 2, 2005 I paid $11 US for a Cayman Colada at Rum Point. It was quite "safe" to drink and worth every penny! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin Kay D Posted July 4, 2005 #14 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Best not to eat at Cayman -- not because food isn't good, it's just so expensive -- so fill up on breakfast & save eating til you get back to ship!!! In the past We have a small folding cooler & took it along to beach with ice from cabin & some beers we brought on cruise with us!! Don't know what we'll do when we're therer in Nov. However, last Dec. on our cruise stop we did eat lunch up by Courtyard by Marriott, because we wanted to help contribute to local economy since IVAN left so much damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted July 4, 2005 #15 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Honestly, whatever it costs, it's worth the money. Grand Cayman is such a nice place...the people were friendly, and we felt completely safe wandering around. You certainly can't do that on many of the islands. We were in Vail not long ago, and paid $5 for a hotdog! Heck, that isn't any worse than airport prices. $10 for a hamburger or chicken or whatever is more my experience 9and the hamubgers looked big and delicious at Courtyard). Not even close to Tokyo prices and not any worse than NYC or many other places. They don't give it away, but location, location, location! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkletoes4445 Posted July 4, 2005 #16 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Heck, that isn't any worse than airport prices. $10 for a hamburger or chicken or whatever is more my experience 9and the hamubgers looked big and delicious at Courtyard). Not even close to Tokyo prices and not any worse than NYC or many other places. They don't give it away, but location, location, location! LOL...location, location, location...is so right! Haven't been to Tokyo, but having two engineers in my family, they both really want to see the airport there. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted July 4, 2005 #17 Share Posted July 4, 2005 $10 for a hamburger or chicken or whatever is more my experience 9and the hamubgers looked big and delicious at Courtyard). Hmmm. Need to keep an eye on this keyboard. It seems to be developing a mind of its own... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zydecocruiser Posted July 4, 2005 #18 Share Posted July 4, 2005 LOL...location, location, location...is so right! Haven't been to Tokyo, but having two engineers in my family, they both really want to see the airport there. :) Sometimes flying into Hong Kong has been known to cause some people to have religious experiences (scary :eek:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knavekid Posted July 10, 2005 #19 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Just wondering about eating or drinking anything in Grand Cayman. This will be our first time at Grand Cayman. I have heard so much about "don't drink the water or make sure you drink canned beverages only. Whats the scoop about this part of Mexico?Thanks I vacationed in Grand Cayman about 10 years ago and came home with Salmonella poisoning. Of all the things I ate while there including conch, BBQ chicken at the beach, and meals at several local establishments, the thing that got me was French Toast from a beach hotel breakfast buffet. It wasn't fully cooked and the raw eggs were contaminated. I would not hesitate to eat the food there, but I would refrain from eating food that is not fully cooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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