Town in Grand Cayman

[mvjcruise]

What is area near the port like? Is there a town with shops? Would it be a good idea to have some free time in this port?

 

Thanks,

Marybeth

[OCruisers]

The tender docks are all in town. No need for a taxi to shop! :)

[jerseyaxn]

Yes very close unless the weather makes you tender on the other side

 

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[Mountain Time]

Georgetown is filled with shops! Take a bus to the public beach on Seven Mile Beach...beautiful clear warm water! Just got back fro 10 days on that beach.

[Capt_BJ]

GT IS filled with shops a short walk from the tender landings

 

but be warned this is not 'bargain city' ... it is high end jewelry etc. You MIGHT find a deal on a Rolex IF you know your prices and haggle well.

 

Cayman has a very high standard of living and being a small island EVERYTHING is imported so expect prices to be high for just about everything. AND there's the exchange rate....

 

Prices you see will typically be in Cayman dollars. And $1 US is only 80 cents CI.

 

so that $8ci hamburger is $10 US ....

 

the $4 draft beer .... is $5 US

 

a mudslide .... $10 US (plus tip of course)

 

just a warning ..... I love CI, visit regularly, but recall the shock on my first visit when I bought two drinks and got the change from my $20 !!!! NOT MUCH change!!!

 

US $10 is CI $8

US $20 is CI $16 .....

 

US currency is freely accepted but you'll probably get your change in CI

 

there are some t-shirt shops and the like but don't expect a straw market or street vendors. A popular item is the Tortuga rum cake .... but they sell these in my local liquor store here in Florida too ....

 

with the brand new rule change you'll probably find some nice Cuban cigars ..... if you are into that sort of thing.

[cb at sea]

Grand Cayman is the Banking Capital of the Caribbean...it's expensive, so you won't find shopping bargains, that's for sure! But, it is safe, beautiful and clean! Enjoy!

[drew sailbum]

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with the brand new rule change you'll probably find some nice Cuban cigars ..... if you are into that sort of thing.

 

We've had real Cuban cigars all along. The difference is that now apparently you will be able to freely and openly bring your Cohibas back into the United States.

 

 

And a general note... there is relatively little haggling in Cayman. If you are buying a car or house, sure... but not for every t-shirt, rum cake, and tourist trinket.

[Capt_BJ]

no one pays posted price for a Rolex!

[maldenmusic]

The rule about Cuban cigars must be fairly new but my husband will be glad.

[mvjcruise]

Thanks for all the information. Very helpful.

Marybeth