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Grand Cayman Cruise Port - Free Beaches, Shopping, and more!

Katie and Spencer
Katie and Spencer
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👁️ 408 views📅 2 weeks ago⏱️ 25:12
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Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog✨Casual Creator
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Creator's Key Takeaways

The water was gorgeous, so if your goal is beach, this is a great stop, and definitely plan out ahead of time.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Use the Virgin Voyages app to book tenders.
✓Walk up the stairs once through the tender building to find the 'I Heart Cayman' sign for a good photo op.
✓Use public buses to get to 7 Mile Beach; they are easy to use and cost about $2.50 USD per person.
✓Check Google Maps street view to find public beach access points.
✓Bring US cash for public transportation.
✓Watch out for automatic gratuities on restaurant receipts to avoid double tipping.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Finding public beach access — Look for signs on the street or use Google Maps street view to find inlets/signs.
Navigating the port without an excursion — Walk straight through the gates into town; it is very walkable and public transport is available.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do you get to 7 Mile Beach from Grand Cayman cruise port?
QIs it easy to find public beaches in Grand Cayman?
QAre there vegan food options in Grand Cayman?
QHow much does public transportation cost in Grand Cayman?
QWhat is the exchange rate in the Cayman Islands?

Topics Covered

Port Destination½ Happy BaconExcursions1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

George Town, Grand Cayman½ Happy Bacon
Top: Independent exploration (7 Mile Beach, Camana Bay, Grocery shopping)
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YouTube Video Description↓

George Town, Grand Cayman has the main cruise port for the Cayman Islands and is where most cruises to the area will stop for a port day! This is a tender port, meaning you will anchor off the shore and take a small boat over to the land, but this was honestly the closest tender port ever! We did not book any excursions today, only took public transportation and checked out the local scene and FREE beaches. While not one of our favorite cruise ports ever, the crystal clear blue water was absolutely stunning and we understand why people love the beaches here! #grandcayman #caymanislands #cruise #cruiseship #virginvoyages