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Passports are generally required by most foreign nationals
entering the Cayman Islands, including USA and Canadian
citizens.
Time Zone
The Cayman Islands are on Eastern Standard Time
year-round and do not observe Daylight Savings Time.
GMT-5)
Electricity
The Cayman Islands use the same electrical standards as
the USA - 110volts, 60Hz.
Currency
The Cayman Islands basic unit is the dollar. It is issued in
notes of CI$100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 and coins valued at
25 cents, 10, 5 and 1 cent.
The CI dollar has a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar
of CI$1.00 equals US$1.25 or US$1.00 dollar equals CI
$0.80. The US dollar is accepted throughout the islands
Banking
Regular banking hours are 9:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday
through Thursday and until 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Credit Cards
MasterCard, VISA and American Express cards as well as
travellers checks are widely accepted.
Automatic Teller Machines accepting VISA and MasterCard
with Cirrus affiliation are located at most banks and at the
airport.
Taxes
A mandatory Government room tax of 10% is standard and
will be added to your room charge.
A departure tax of US$25 per person is required.
Documents
Passports are generally required by most foreign nationals
entering the Cayman Islands, including USA and Canadian
citizens.
Time Zone
The Cayman Islands are on Eastern Standard Time
year-round and do not observe Daylight Savings Time.
GMT-5)
Electricity
The Cayman Islands use the same electrical standards as
the USA - 110volts, 60Hz.
Currency
The Cayman Islands basic unit is the dollar. It is issued in
notes of CI$100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 and coins valued at
25 cents, 10, 5 and 1 cent.
The CI dollar has a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar
of CI$1.00 equals US$1.25 or US$1.00 dollar equals CI
$0.80. The US dollar is accepted throughout the islands
Banking
Regular banking hours are 9:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday
through Thursday and until 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Credit Cards
MasterCard, VISA and American Express cards as well as
travellers checks are widely accepted.
Automatic Teller Machines accepting VISA and MasterCard
with Cirrus affiliation are located at most banks and at the
airport.
Taxes
A mandatory Government room tax of 10% is standard and
will be added to your room charge.
A departure tax of US$25 per person is required.
The Cayman Islands are a British overseas
territory located in the western Caribbean Sea,
comprising the islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac,
and Little Cayman. It is a major financial centre in the
Caribbean.
The Cayman Islands are the peaks of a massive
underwater ridge, known as the Cayman Trench,
standing 8,000 feet (2,400 m) from the sea floor, which
barely exceeds the surface.
The islands lie in the centre of the Caribbean south of
Cuba and west of Jamaica. They are situated about 400
miles (650 km) south of Miami, 180 miles (300 km) south
of Cuba, and 195 miles (315 km) northwest of Jamaica.
territory located in the western Caribbean Sea,
comprising the islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac,
and Little Cayman. It is a major financial centre in the
Caribbean.
The Cayman Islands are the peaks of a massive
underwater ridge, known as the Cayman Trench,
standing 8,000 feet (2,400 m) from the sea floor, which
barely exceeds the surface.
The islands lie in the centre of the Caribbean south of
Cuba and west of Jamaica. They are situated about 400
miles (650 km) south of Miami, 180 miles (300 km) south
of Cuba, and 195 miles (315 km) northwest of Jamaica.
Grand Cayman is the biggest, with an area of 76 square
miles (197 km²). The two "Sister Islands" of Cayman Brac
and Little Cayman are located about 80 miles (130 km)
east of Grand Cayman and have areas of 14 square miles
(36 km²) and 10 square miles (25.9 km²) respectively.
The Cayman Islands is regarded as one of the world's best
SCUBA diving destinations because of its crystal-clear
waters and pristine walls. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman
are also elite SCUBA dive destinations. There are several
snorkelling locations where tourists can swim with
stingrays including the popular Stingray City, Grand
Cayman.
miles (197 km²). The two "Sister Islands" of Cayman Brac
and Little Cayman are located about 80 miles (130 km)
east of Grand Cayman and have areas of 14 square miles
(36 km²) and 10 square miles (25.9 km²) respectively.
The Cayman Islands is regarded as one of the world's best
SCUBA diving destinations because of its crystal-clear
waters and pristine walls. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman
are also elite SCUBA dive destinations. There are several
snorkelling locations where tourists can swim with
stingrays including the popular Stingray City, Grand
Cayman.
Grand Cayman Beaches
Grand Cayman is known for its spectacular beaches. Grand Cayman villa rentals are frequently
found on spectacular beaches. All beaches in the Cayman Islands are public. There are no
lifeguards on duty. Some of the more notable Grand Cayman beaches include:
Seven Mile Beach:
Perhaps the most famous. It offers excellent swimming, snorkeling and is a wonderful beach to
walk and job. A variety of watersports are available on Seven Mile Beach as well.
Old Man Bay:
Great beach for beachcombers and shell collectors.
Rum Point:
A lovely shady beach with a great, causal restaurant and bar. The beaches in the Cayman Kai
area and Rum Point offer lovely sandy beaches. A fair amount of what is euphemistically refered
to as "turtle grass" seaweed is evident in patches of the waters in this area.
Smith Cove:
Idyllic for beach lovers and snorkelers
Spotts Beach
Located in Spotts Newlands .Great if you want to get away from the crowd. Surrounded by
ironshore cliffs with white beaches and the surrounding barrier reef that keep waters calm year
round and has huts and benches available for your use.
Cayman Kai
With huts, benches, hammocks and the New Orleans atmosphere at the Kaibo bar and grill.
Beach volleyball and a annual Mardi Gras festival.
The Grand Cayman Public Beach
Offers changing and restrooms, showers , a wonderful playground for the kids to enjoy beach
huts, a watersports operator and the Calico Jacks Beach Bar for food and drinks where you can
enjoy just another day in paradise.
West Bay Public Beach
Located after the 4-way stop in West Bay with a wide stretch of powder soft sand and an
abundance of shady sea grape trees. Perfect for families, with a dock restrooms/changing
facilities, showers, huts/benches.
East End Public Beach
This beach is secluded, with only the sound of lapping waves and calling birds to distract from
the state of tranquility and peace you will find here. Huts and restrooms are available on location.
Grand Cayman is known for its spectacular beaches. Grand Cayman villa rentals are frequently
found on spectacular beaches. All beaches in the Cayman Islands are public. There are no
lifeguards on duty. Some of the more notable Grand Cayman beaches include:
Seven Mile Beach:
Perhaps the most famous. It offers excellent swimming, snorkeling and is a wonderful beach to
walk and job. A variety of watersports are available on Seven Mile Beach as well.
Old Man Bay:
Great beach for beachcombers and shell collectors.
Rum Point:
A lovely shady beach with a great, causal restaurant and bar. The beaches in the Cayman Kai
area and Rum Point offer lovely sandy beaches. A fair amount of what is euphemistically refered
to as "turtle grass" seaweed is evident in patches of the waters in this area.
Smith Cove:
Idyllic for beach lovers and snorkelers
Spotts Beach
Located in Spotts Newlands .Great if you want to get away from the crowd. Surrounded by
ironshore cliffs with white beaches and the surrounding barrier reef that keep waters calm year
round and has huts and benches available for your use.
Cayman Kai
With huts, benches, hammocks and the New Orleans atmosphere at the Kaibo bar and grill.
Beach volleyball and a annual Mardi Gras festival.
The Grand Cayman Public Beach
Offers changing and restrooms, showers , a wonderful playground for the kids to enjoy beach
huts, a watersports operator and the Calico Jacks Beach Bar for food and drinks where you can
enjoy just another day in paradise.
West Bay Public Beach
Located after the 4-way stop in West Bay with a wide stretch of powder soft sand and an
abundance of shady sea grape trees. Perfect for families, with a dock restrooms/changing
facilities, showers, huts/benches.
East End Public Beach
This beach is secluded, with only the sound of lapping waves and calling birds to distract from
the state of tranquility and peace you will find here. Huts and restrooms are available on location.
Gratuities and Services Charges
Many restaurants will automatically add a charge of 15%
to your total food and drink bill.
Drinking Water
The piped water in the Cayman Islands is completely safe
to cook with or drink. All hotels and condos and most
restaurants and private homes are connected to the city
water supply.
Attire
Restaurants require shoes and shirts, but shorts are
generally acceptable. Up-scale restaurants may require
slacks for evening dinner.
Do not wear bathing suits or "skimpy" beach wear
beyond the beach or cruise ship.
There are no nude beaches in the Cayman Islands. Public
nudity and topless bathing are prohibited by law.
Many restaurants will automatically add a charge of 15%
to your total food and drink bill.
Drinking Water
The piped water in the Cayman Islands is completely safe
to cook with or drink. All hotels and condos and most
restaurants and private homes are connected to the city
water supply.
Attire
Restaurants require shoes and shirts, but shorts are
generally acceptable. Up-scale restaurants may require
slacks for evening dinner.
Do not wear bathing suits or "skimpy" beach wear
beyond the beach or cruise ship.
There are no nude beaches in the Cayman Islands. Public
nudity and topless bathing are prohibited by law.
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