Whether you’re headed for Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, or Little Cayman, we’re here to help you plan your island vacation. There’s a lot to do there. Here for your consideration, are the 15 best things to do in the Cayman Islands.

The Kittiwake Shipwreck & The Artificial Reef

Go to the popular West Bay and you will discover another sunken treasure. Head to the marine park located just off popular Seven Mile Beach. Approximately 60 feet down you’ll find the intentionally sunken ship Kittiwake. Go snorkeling and explore the historic 251-foot US Navy ship famous for locating the black box from the infamous 1986 Challenger disaster.

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Healthy Eco Rides

If you’re interested in exercise when visiting Grand Cayman, this is for you. Take one of the well-known insider’s bike tours. Visitors are offered several different options. One of the more popular choices is the pragmatic “two-to-three-hour ride” that begins at sunrise. It’s the best time to see the bird sanctuary, the blowholes, the blue iguana reserve, hidden caves, and more.

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The Crystal Caves

The mysterious Crystal Caves of Grand Cayman’s Old Man Bay mysterious Crystal Caves of Grand Cayman’s well-known Old Man Bay are reported to be a somewhat newer option for your typical tourist, but the rain forest-ensconced caves have been explored by a variety of visitors since man first found them. Go exploring and see the stalactites, stalagmites, and the crystal-clear rainwater lake too.

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The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park

Another favorite of frequent flyers is the famous Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park. This noteworthy natural attraction was officially inaugurated by the queen in 1994. Its many highlights include the great gardens, the peaceful teahouse, and the famous blue iguana habitat. Check out the crimson-flecked, emerald green Grand Cayman parrots and other assorted aquatic birds around the flower-garden-adjacent lake.

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Hell’s Post Office

If you’re in West Bay and ask the locals about tourist spots, don’t be offended if they tell you to go to Hell . . . or at least Hell’s Post Office. Here in this little Caymanian town, you’ll be able to see the underworld-like field of blackened, jagged, limestone formations. Pick up a suitable souvenir in Hell’s Gift Shop. (Veteran visitors suggest a “Having a Hell of a day!” t-shirt.)

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The Cayman Islands National Museum and More

In the 1700s the local harbor was the isle’s top commercial anchorage. Stroll through historic George Town. Visit the popular national museum. See the “longest-standing Caymanian public building” which contains the island’s first official courthouse, jail, and post office. There’s also the 1919 Peace Memorial, the Bayshore Mall, and the rest of Heroes Square too.

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Stingray City

You begin this maritime adventure out of Seven Mile Beach Royal Watler Cruise Ship Terminal in George Town.  Swimming with real stingrays might seem like a gimmick, but at the popular But the sandbars of Stingray City found on Grand Cayman, veteran visitors say it’s “a transcendent outing.” Under the supervision of a local guide, you’ll find yourself surrounded by friendly, docile stingrays.

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Rum Point

There’s a huge group of vacationers who come here to kick back here on the beach in a lounger or hammock. The pier here is perfect for photos, too. According to local legend, the place’s popular namesake booze used to wash ashore in barrels. So don’t forget to drop by the Wreck Bar and have a mudslide before you head home.

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Pedro Saint James

Located on Pedro Castle Road, in Savannah, close to George Town, is Pedro St. James. It is an incredibly restored, beautifully landscaped property and home from the 1700s. It includes period furniture and a number of other period-apropos artifacts. There’s also a multimedia and multisensory theatre to help you experience two centuries of local history in only 20 minutes.

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The Bloody Bay Wall

The Bloody Bay Wall is perhaps one of the top site choices for diving devotees around the globe. The underwater wall runs parallel to lovely Little Cayman’s shoreline. It begins somewhere between 15 and 20 feet under the sea. Experts say it is between 3000 and 6000+ feet deep. The wall is highlighted by colorful fan coral.

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Riding Scooten Scooters

You can get one of these scooters in Blossom Village across from the airport. When you remember that Little Cayman is only 1 mile wide and 10 miles long, a scooter is perfect for any attraction you cannot reach via feet or swim fins. Check out the popular Booby Pond Nature Reserve, Salt Rock Nature Trail, and Salt Rock Dock.

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Popular Nani’s Cave

Stunning Cayman Brac features many natural wonders including lots of caves. Spelunkers can keep very busy on this island. You can crawl through Nani’s Cave’s entrance and check out the fantastic formations found deep inside. You can also explore the well-known Bat Cave complete with intricately naturally-draped vines and the local fruit bats napping as they hang from the ceiling by their feet.

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The Lighthouse Footpath

Local experts confirm that Cayman Brac is “the most topographically-endowed” of the three Cayman Islands. That’s due to the 140-foot-high limestone cliff known as the Bluff. The favored Lighthouse Footpath stretches for 2.5 miles one way along the edge of the Bluff and offers hikers beautiful sea views and encounters with brown boobies too.

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Hit Seven Mile Beach

Hit sunny Seven Mile Beach. It’s a beautiful stretch of shoreline and considered by those who have been there to be one of the Cayman Islands’ best beaches. The awesome blue-green clear water and brightly-colored sea life are only part of why this spot often makes the list of best beaches in the world.

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Awesome Owen Island

Last but not least is Owen Island. This is a tranquil little spot just a short rental kayak ride away from the previously-mentioned Blossom Village. It’s a great place for fishing, picnicking, or snorkeling. It features pink sand flats, white sand beaches, and rocky mangroves. It’s largely a deserted, unspoiled spot off the radar of typical tourists.

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