70054609 Posted August 25, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Any ideas ?? Don't do snorkelling looking for a few hours on a beach and some shops :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted August 25, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Spend a few hrs at seven mile beach. When you return from the beach, the shopping is right across from the tenders. Edited August 25, 2014 by mrpayroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70054609 Posted August 25, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Can you just get on the beach or do you have to pay via some of the hotels?? Heard different stories of what is available?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted August 25, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Check out Stingray city! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 25, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Another vote for seven mile beach. Not that far, and you can come back a couple of hours early to do some shopping near the tender pier. Edited August 25, 2014 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted August 25, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Can you just get on the beach or do you have to pay via some of the hotels?? Heard different stories of what is available?? Just get on the beach ( if you want to use beach chairs, then you pay ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happychappie Posted August 25, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Another vote for seven mile beach. Not that far, and you can come back a couple of hours early to do some shopping near the tender pier. We are on the same cruise next week and cant wait (provided the Icelandic ash cloud doesn't strike again)!!! Re Seven Mile Beach can you advise how much we should expect to pay for a taxi to and from this beach and if its easy getting a taxi back from there with no stress? Also what should we budget for sun loungers for the day? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety63 Posted August 25, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 25, 2014 We were there on the Freedom a few years ago...took a local "bus" (read van) to Cemetery Beach, yes, you walk past a cemetery to get there. Public beach, no facilities, but the most beautiful blue water and NO crowds. We were there with maybe a dozen people. Just bring a towel from the ship and enjoy! When you're done just stand on the side of the road going back to the port and the local "bus" will stop to pick you up and will drop you downtown for shopping:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlFrank Posted August 25, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 25, 2014 We are on the same cruise next week and cant wait (provided the Icelandic ash cloud doesn't strike again)!!! Re Seven Mile Beach can you advise how much we should expect to pay for a taxi to and from this beach and if its easy getting a taxi back from there with no stress? Also what should we budget for sun loungers for the day? Thanks We just did this in July. "Taxi" is really a school bus and they pack every inch. We paid $10 pp/. You just tell them what time you want them to come back and get you. We didn't have to pay for the beach but I think we paid $15.00 for the 2 lounges. They had a DJ playing music and having contests. The is a bar and a restaurant. The beach they take you to is very rocky bring water shoes. It also has a drop. I believe there are nicer beaches down the road further that do charge but not sure what it is. I would check the port of call section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted August 26, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Any ideas ?? Don't do snorkelling looking for a few hours on a beach and some shops :) Grand Cayman is wonderful...agree with others regarding Seven Mile beach..BUT, you want to make sure there are facilities there, so here's a place we've used 3 times: http://royalpalmscayman.com/ It's just a few $$ to get in and they have a bar, food, lounge chairs, restrooms,etc...also walk around Georgetown, it's very nice and locals don't harass you like in other ports..you can eat in town and sit over looking the harbor with all the ships in it- try & sit somewhere upstairs with a view.. and try the Tortuga RUM CAKE..there's a store & free samples...yummy! Big Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickymjw1 Posted August 26, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Any restaurant suggestions for Fresh seafood at a decent price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beccaewert Posted August 26, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I'm gonna be on that cruise too!!! What's the Icelandic ash cloud? Should I be worried??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksimonusa Posted August 26, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I'm gonna be on that cruise too!!! What's the Icelandic ash cloud? Should I be worried??? Where are you flying from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted August 26, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Take the public bus instead of the "taxi" bus. They leave from the library and it's $2.00 per person. The yellow (route 1) and green (route 2) buses will take you anywhere along 7 Mile Beach. The beaches are all open to the public beyond the high tide line and there are marked public access paths. Royal Palms charges a couple of bucks for the use of their facilities (restrooms, showers, changing rooms, etc), but there are other beaches such as the Public Beach that offer those facilities for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted August 26, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 26, 2014 If you are church goers it's always fun to send a postcard to the church from Hell, Grand Cayman. The place is mostly a post office and small store, but the joke is always funny. As others have said, Stingray City is an experience. You don't have to get off the boat if you don't want to, but they are not as scary as you might think. The turtle farm is fun especially if you get to hold babies. You might want to check out a "tour" thing that goes to multiple places. It's not very big so it doesn't take much time to get around so you can do a lot in one day. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanFromFL Posted August 26, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) Stingray City is a 1-of-a-kind experience. Highly recommended. Hell is basically a tourist trap. Turtle farm is ok, except that once you realize where the little guys are headed, it's not so cool. Edited August 26, 2014 by AlanFromFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderousBlue Posted October 15, 2014 #17 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Any ideas ?? Don't do snorkelling looking for a few hours on a beach and some shops :) I was just looking through old posts and our family is going to be on cruise late November and one of our ports is in caymans... what did you guys end up doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted October 15, 2014 #18 Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) There are a lot of fun things to do on Grand Cayman. We've done the stingrays, fun and interesting. We've gone to the turtle farm, fun and so cute. We've done circle island tours. And there's Hard Rock and Margaritaville. This last time we did a bus tour to lots of places and ended up having coconut shrimp at Margaritaville. You'll have a blast matter what you do. Tom I was just looking through old posts and our family is going to be on cruise late November and one of our ports is in caymans... what did you guys end up doing? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited October 15, 2014 by tserface Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderousBlue Posted October 15, 2014 #19 Share Posted October 15, 2014 There are a lot of fun things to do on Grand Cayman. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Would you care to share all the fun things :)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted October 15, 2014 #20 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Sorry, hit send too quickly. I edited 😃 Would you care to share all the fun things :)? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WonderousBlue Posted October 15, 2014 #21 Share Posted October 15, 2014 There are a lot of fun things to do on Grand Cayman. We've done the stingrays, fun and interesting. We've gone to the turtle farm, fun and so cute. We've done circle island tours. And there's Hard Rock and Margaritaville. This last time we did a bus tour to lots of places and ended up having coconut shrimp at Margaritaville. You'll have a blast matter what you do. Tom Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks Tom.... did you ever just take off and explore on your own from ship? There are 6 of us this trip wondering cheapest way to get to where ever ? Hard rock cafe and Margaritaville are they located near shopping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted October 15, 2014 #22 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Yes, the town is really near where tenders dock and there are tons of restaurants, shops, etc. you can also hire a cab to go anywhere. Sending postcards from Hell is always fun and cheap. Also, there are really nice beaches... Like 7 miles of them! Tom Thanks Tom.... did you ever just take off and explore on your own from ship? There are 6 of us this trip wondering cheapest way to get to where ever ? Hard rock cafe and Margaritaville are they located near shopping? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechcc Posted October 15, 2014 #23 Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) Hell has been made into a tourist stop but if you go to the back parking lot and to the back of that lot you can overlook the rock formations that give that bend in the road the name of Hell. Forget the gift shop & lame pictures. If going to 7 mile beach, research where you want to be let off by a "taxi" or the overcrowded van. And give plenty of time to get back to the pier as they wait until the "taxi" is full & that includes the isle seats. And traffic can be very slow getting back to the port. Shopping is friendly but no barging. Great Britain alcohol is a bargain. Rest not so much. Walk a few blocks inland & you may find more reasonable souvenirs. Watch for cross traffic - they drive the other way. If wanting to do an island tour or Stingray City, check out local tours on internet & the reviews. Food prices are very high. Eat a big breakfast on board, carry factory packaged snacks, & eat lunch once back onboard. Grand Cayman is my favorite port. Edited October 15, 2014 by mechcc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted October 15, 2014 #24 Share Posted October 15, 2014 If going to 7 mile beach, research where you want to be let off by a "taxi" or the overcrowded van. And give plenty of time to get back to the pier as they wait until the "taxi" is full & that includes the isle seats. And traffic can be very slow getting back to the port. As I recommend earlier, take the public bus vans instead of a taxi. It's cheaper ($2.50 US), and they are on a schedule so they don't wait forever for a full load. From the port, cross the street and take Fort Street two short blocks inland to the Public Library. Get on the Route 1 (Yellow) or the Route 2 (Lime Green) bus and tell your driver that you are going to the Westin. When they drop you off, make sure they show you where to catch the bus back to the port.*The buses come by every 15 minutes. http://thebusschedule.com/EN/ky/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairtexan Posted October 15, 2014 #25 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I'm big on food/walking/cultural tours. http://www.caymanfoodtours.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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