The Cayman islands are a popular destination for adventure lovers. Their picturesque beauty filled with exotic nature bestows us with activities like sea adventures, underwater diving, hiking, golfing and relaxing at the spa.
Tourists who have a fervid taste for land, sea and historic adventures must visit this place. The Grand Cayman is the largest of the trio and is about 20 miles long and 7 miles wide. It is filled with lush green tropical forests, vegetation and variety of land and marine creatures. Here are some of its major tourist attractions.
STINGRAY CITY
The Grand Cayman is the major attraction for travelers who wish to explore the Stingray City. The expedition to stingray city is arranged by their crew who are very informative, alert and make your experience a memorable one. They make sure that you participate in the water activities with proper safety guidelines and gain maximum knowledge. If your luck is good you would be able to touch, hold feed and even hug the stingray. The stingrays swim fearlessly under your feet and your legs while you are on your sandbar. It is indeed a dreamy experience that one must have in his life.
The Tours in Grand Cayman bestows young and adults with everything they desire in vacations and in their time of rejuvenation.
SEVEN MILE BEACH
The first and foremost attraction which beckons the tourists from worldwide is the seven miles beach in the Caribbean. Beautifully decorated with Casuarina trees and fresh coconut palms, this silky soft sand beach mirrors the surface of paradise with turquoise sea formation that stretches to become the island’s main road in northern direction from George Town. If you are comforting yourself in the cruise just try to soothe your feet on its shorelines and build as many sand castles as you want. The beach is clean and hassle-free from vendors and shopkeepers, so you can roam your heart out during day and night time. It is well maintained by people and is open to the general public.
All the Fun things to do in Cayman Islands has an additional list of journey through the sea water by submarines and a chance to witness the exotic marine life lying underneath.
DOLPHIN DISCOVERY GRAND CAYMAN
Dolphins are the darlings of children. Do visit this Dolphin discovery program on the Grand Cayman that offers to live your dream of swimming and cuddling with dolphins.
Your Activities in Cayman include interaction with dolphins, hugs, kiss and even talk in your cute language to this wise creature. Dolphins are sensitive and are sharp to understand human language and interactions. Come with your family and friends and participate in various activities like fast belly rides, cool foot push, hugging, cuddling, kissing the dolphins and many more. You can choose from any activity listed in the program. It would become a promise of your best holidaying time ever.
Queen Elizabeth ii Botanic Theme Park
The Botanic park named Queen Elizabeth II is a huge conservatory of the island’s flora and fauna and it also has protected the endangered blue iguana species. Come with your family and friends and take a walk around the serene paths of the garden midst the ponds filled with lilies, palm gardens, orchids, woodland habitats and various sweet-smelling flowers. The trees and plants are named appropriately and there are benches in the shade where you can sit and relax while enjoying the surround. You would love to see the birds, snakes, turtles, lizards and other rare species in this park. Planning to watch the blue iguana ? Then book your tickets at the entrance to the park for the guided tour at 11 am. There is a mastic trail about 5 minutes ahead and adventure freaks and solitude lovers would love to try that out.
EXPLORING THE UNDERWATER
Exploring the underwater world with Atlantes submarine is a must feel experience for the avid travelers. The enticing and exciting Grand Cayman family activities gives you a golden opportunity of exploring the aquatic world without drenching your clothes. It can accommodate 48 passengers and dives up-to 30 meters. You can peek through the glass-windows with changeable panorama and enjoy the azure beauty of the sea.
Witness the flawless swimmers like tropical fish, underwater canyons, coral and shallow reefs and if luck beckons, than a sighting of a ship wreck would awaken your memories of pirate adventures. These are some of the mesmerizing sights to enjoy with family and friends. The company also bestows night submarine tours and walking through knee-deep waters in their Sea-world Observatory.
Couples wanting to take a submarine for two passengers can take a boat from the George Town. It would take you to a deep-diving research submarine to experience your personal heaven under the seawater to the Wall of Grand Cayman. It reaches up to the depth of 800 feet. Sounds exciting? It is an exotic experience a man can ever have. It would take about ten minutes to the submarine through the boat ride. Children above 4 years and at least 3 feet tall are allowed at the premises. You can ask the instructors about the safety rules. However, the Sea world observatory welcomes everyone without age restrictions.
HELL
The northern coast of Grand Cayman has a place called Hell. Its mysteriously shaped lime rock formations give an eerie feeling to the visitors, and send you a tinge of horror and excitement. In the year 1962 Hell disclosed its district post office for the enthusiasts who wanted to send a postcard back home from the Hell office. Printed in bright red a devil resident distributes humor along with mementos. The shape and the atmosphere around this place is enough to give you chills and horror beyond all your regular excitements. There is a strong pathway where you can easily walk and stare at the mesmerizing hell rocks.
TRAIL ON THE MASTIC RESERVE
Mastic trail is a popular tourist place that extends to 2.3 miles. An experienced guide can take you for a walk for about two or two and a half hours. The walk enthusiasts can get an opportunity to feel the enthralling exploration deep inside the wild interiors of Cayman. It is an area where the woody land has developed without any human inference since the last two million years. Schools arrange picnics to this place and also other native organizations come here for a hike through prior bookings. This place has bagged the first place in the annual Ecotourism Award competition.
On a important note, this trail is not suitable for children under six years for old people, people suffering from heart disease and pregnant ladies. You have to go on your own risk because the Trust or company would not take any responsibility of sudden injuries.
PEDRO ST. JAMES NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Driving east to the George town for about 20 minutes would lead you to Pedro st James National Historic Site which is the abode to a restored plantation house of 18th century called the Pedro castle. It is one of the most ancient buildings on the island with a 3 storey structure built with stone and is the “Birthplace of Democracy in the Cayman Islands.” This place witnessed the decision to build the nation’s first elected parliament in 1831. At present it is the restored house where you can travel and gain knowledge about its past while watching a 3D multimedia presentation in the theater.
CAMANA BAY
The Bay of Camana promises you a Stress free family holiday and allows you to visually relish the waterfront lawns, taste local delicacies and buy your favorite goods to your heart’s content. It is a real paradise for people who want to walk around, shop, play and relax after a long day’s hike. Broadened over 685 acres, it makes you hear the sound of sea waves along with modernist music mix using connectivity. Walking pathways, property and diversification through its alluring designs are quite an eye-catcher. If you are on the seven mile beach just walk along the footpath signs kept across the West Bay road. It would help you to reach faster. There is a pedestrian pathway that would take you to The Passe in the Town Centre.
CAYMAN TURTLE CENTRE
Yet another major attraction for all age groups is the Cayman turtle centre. It is a research and breeding farm keeping two major species of sea-turtles and ample number of endangered Kemp’s Idler sea turtles. It is the sweet abode of turtles where they are nurtured and raised for local consumption to eradicate the illegal poaching activities in local sea waters. It is also a safety centre for sending turtles back to the wild. You will see them floating gently in the wading pools and touch tanks and if possible you would be able to take a snap while holding a baby turtle in your hands and kissing them to show your love. Apart from these gentle species, the Smiley’s saltwater lake Lagoon is a residence to a gigantic nine-feet saltwater crocodile. It is the rarest of the rare species that was first found in island waters in mid 1950s.
BUTTERFLY GARDEN AT CAYMAN TURTLE CENTRE
Touring with butterflies is also an exotic idea for people. The butterfly garden at Cayman’s turtle centre beckons the oncoming butterfly breeding season and also hails many migrant butterflies. It is a place of educational visits as kids can learn a lot more important stuff about this beautiful creatures.
Best time to visit this place is late mornings as the sun brightens up and to see the cold blooded insects you come at early afternoons when the temperature descends.
Massage and Spa Centers
Want to relax after a long day’s exploration? Then visit the massage and spa centers near the town where some of the most exquisite parlors offering various seaweed massage and natural treatments to exfoliate your body mind and senses. You can have a massage or do meditation with other deluxe treatments that are available in entire Caribbean.
BON VOYAGE EVERYONE.
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