Two of Grand Cayman's most popular activities, visiting the Turtle Farm and literally going to Hell, are included on this cruise tour. Sit back, relax and enjoy the highlights of Grand Cayman.

Your tour begins in George Town - this prosperous capital ranks as the fifth-largest financial center in the world - with a guided drive along Seven Mile Beach, briefly stopping along the way to capture once-in-a-lifetime snapshots. Continue on to quaint local neighborhoods on your way to the Gingerbread House, followed by a stop at Hell, a small tourist village known for its unusual inferno rock formations.

After a 'hell' of an experience, you'll visit the Turtle Farm, home of the world-famous green sea turtle. On the way back to the pier, you’ll make a brief stop at one of Cayman's rum cake outlets.

OVERVIEW

Ride a bicycle around the beautiful West Bay district, stopping along the way at attractions that best characterize Grand Cayman. You will begin at Morgan’s Harbor and before long pedal down country lanes and through lovely residential neighborhoods. The winding route will become a bit more rugged as you approach Boatswain’s Bay, where phosphate mining once flourished. Other points of interest include the Cobalt Coast, which was named for the sea’s brilliant blue color, and Hell, an infernal-looking expanse of jagged black limestone that lies inland. You will also stop to sample a selection of cakes infused with locally distilled rum before traveling on to Seven Mile Beach, a crescent-shaped stretch of sand on the island’s west coast. You might lie back in a lounge chair and bask in the sun, stroll along the lengthy shoreline and take a refreshing swim in the sea.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Pedal a bicycle along a spectacularly scenic route in the island’s West Bay district.
• Follow the shoreline through beautiful areas such as Boatswain’s Bay and the Cobalt Coast.
• Stop in Hell, an ungodly looking spot named for its jagged black limestone formations.
• Spend free time relaxing on Seven Mile Beach.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Settle in for a panoramic drive around eastern Grand Cayman with stops at iconic attractions before dining at a characteristic waterfront restaurant. The island is known for its rum cakes, and you will enjoy a tasting that will confirm why they are so popular. The blowholes along the rocky shore are among the more outstanding natural features. It will be quite the sight to watch the incoming waves force ocean water up through vertical shafts along the coast and create epic geysers up to 20 feet high. That same shoreline was once extremely treacherous as you will discover at the Wreck of the Ten Sail memorial. It commemorates the convoy 10 British ships that wrecked on the reefs just offshore in 1794 in a massive maritime disaster. Amazingly, only six people lost their lives. Later, at the beachfront Eastern Star Bar & Fish Fry, you will dine on traditional Cayman cuisine.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the attractions in eastern Grand Cayman on a relaxing panoramic drive.
• View coastal geysers that spray spectacularly high into the air.
• Pause at a memorial to an 18th-century maritime disaster where 10 ships wrecked on the reefs.
• Dine on authentic Cayman cuisine at a beachfront restaurant.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Cruise to Starfish Point for a relaxing beach break and continue on to a nearby natural reserve where you may see wildlife in the mangroves that line the shore. While cruising across the typically calm waters of the North Sound, you can toast the upcoming adventure with a glass of champagne while enjoying the spectacular tropical views. Although Starfish Point features a gorgeous beach – which you will be free to enjoy at your leisure – it may be even more well-known for the countless starfish that live in the shallows just offshore. They will be easy to spot if you wade out in the crystal-clear water. Other marine life and wildlife is also abundant in the nearby mangroves. As you cruise through this environmentally protected area, the guide may describe how the mangroves filter sediments, stabilize the shorelines and provide a nesting and breeding habitat for water birds and fish.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise across the typically calm waters of the North Sound to Starfish Point.
• Wade into the shallows off the beach and see starfish in the crystal-clear water.
• Spend free time relaxing on the beach before cruising into a mangrove-lined nature reserve.
• Learn about the environmental benefits of mangroves while looking for wildlife.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Become wholly immersed in the world of green sea turtles at a one-of-a-kind facility that holds literally thousands of these marine creatures in various stages of maturity. At the aptly named Cayman Turtle Centre, you will see more green sea turtles – the largest of the hard-shelled sea turtles – than you ever thought possible. You can watch massive turtles weighing up to 500 pounds in the breeding pond. You might also learn about the conservation efforts that have successfully released more than 34,000 turtles bred at the facility into the ocean. As a bonus, you may observe sharks and barracudas in the Predator Reef habitat and a 300-pound Cayman crocodile named Smiley leap into the air to grab a chunk of raw meat for lunch. Tropical birds such as peafowl and Cayman parrots are also plentiful.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit a unique facility that breeds and releases green sea turtles into the Caribbean Sea.
• See thousands of green sea turtles.
• Hear about conservation efforts that have helped replenish the sea turtle population.
• Observe sharks, crocodiles and tropical birds in other habitats.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Relax however you please on Kaibo Beach, a gorgeous stretch of sugar-white sand where it will be easy to find your own slice of paradise. A short but spectacularly scenic cruise across the sheltered waters of the North Sound will bring you to the private beach, which is known for its idyllic setting and extraordinary restaurants within easy walking distance. Once you settle in, you will be free to do most anything you wish. You might lie back on a lounge chair or upgrade to a VIP day bed, stroll along the shore and take a refreshing swim in the sea. Although there is no obligation to do anything other than relax, you could rent a kayak or paddleboard if you are feeling more adventurous. Similarly, you can take advantage of the abundant restaurants nearby and dine on your own. Fresh seafood is on all the menus and the ice-cold drinks include tropical favorites.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise across the typically calm waters of the North Sound to lovely Kaibo Beach.
• Spend free time relaxing as you see fit on a gorgeous stretch of sand.
• Dine on your own at one of the restaurants just steps away.
• Rent a kayak or paddleboard to explore the waters just off shore, if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

See the natural wonders of Grand Cayman that lie below the water’s surface, along the coast and inland and come away with an understanding of the island’s many charms. For a look at the teeming marine life that inhabits the coral reefs, you will glide through the sea in an air-conditioned Nautilus semi-submersible submarine. Expect to see an ever-changing parade of brightly colored fish, an old shipwreck and perhaps a sea turtle or two. Back on shore, you will pause for photos at gorgeous Seven Mile Beach and then go straight to Hell, a sinister-looking patch of jagged black limestone that lives up to its name. There is even post office there, if you wish to send a card from Hell. Grand Cayman is also known for its outstanding rum cakes, several of which you can sample along with a variety of premium rums that may be flavored with coconut or banana.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Drop by three attractions that best represent the unique character of Grand Cayman, an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. In the island’s northwestern interior, you will get a good look at an eerie expanse of jagged black limestone that was named for its appearance – Hell. There is even a Hades-themed post office where you can send a card from Hell. A slice of heaven awaits you at a nearby rum cake factory, where you will sample delicious Tortuga-brand cakes infused with rum. A tour will reveal the array of products made there, including rum liqueur coffees and red-hot pepper sauces. You will enjoy another tasting at Seven Fathoms, a distillery that ages its spirits on the ocean floor at a depth of 42 feet or seven fathoms. The ocean keeps the casks at a constant temperature and the currents gently rock the spirits inside to extract the optimal flavors from the oak barrels.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Stop in Hell, an ungodly looking spot named for its jagged black limestone formations.
• Sample a selection of moist cakes made with flavored rums at the Tortuga rum cake factory.
• Taste a selection of spirits aged on the ocean floor, which imparts them with unique flavors.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Sample some of Grand Cayman’s most characteristic rum, beer and cuisine and discover how they are produced using locally sourced ingredients. Rum has long been associated with the Caribbean as it is typically made with sugar or molasses, two products prevalent in the islands. Grand Cayman is no exception as you will discover while touring a rum distillery, after which you will be offered a tasting of the spirit. The island may be even more well-known for its cakes made with barrel-aged spiced rum, which you will enjoy during another sampling. An enlightening tour and tasting at a local brewery will reveal some of the tropical flavors such as mango that are used in the production of beer. Although jerk-style cooking may have originated in Jamaica, it has long been long popular on Grand Cayman. However, the spices can be somewhat different, which you will likely notice at yet another sampling.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour a rum distillery, a rum cake factory and a brewery on Grand Cayman.
• Sample a variety of spirits, beers and the island’s signature rum cake.
• Enjoy a tasting of jerk-style cuisine that is characteristic of the Cayman Islands.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Cruise to a collection of sandbars in the North Sound to swim with stingrays and enjoy a tropical lunch onboard while overlooking a secluded beach at another idyllic location. As you cruise through the sheltered waters off George Town, you will feel a cool sea breeze on your skin and a genuine sense of adventure. Your first destination will be the aptly named Stingray City, which is typically teeming with native southern stingrays. While standing in the shallows of the sandbars, you can interact with the stingrays however you are most comfortable. Stingrays are quite shy and docile, although people often mistakenly think otherwise. Continuing on, the captain will drop anchor at Starfish Point, whose shallows attract countless numbers of starfish. They should be easy to spot in the crystal-clear sea. In keeping with the theme, the menu for lunch will feature fresh seafood prepared according to traditional Caymanian recipes.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise into the sheltered turquoise waters of North Sound.
• Visit a series of shallow sandbars with so many stingrays that it is called Stingray City.
• Feed and touch the stingrays or simply observe them from a distance.
• Enjoy a seafood lunch and open bar while anchored off secluded Starfish Point.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a bathing suit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Become immersed in the pleasures of local life through a remarkable variety of authentic experiences. You will see the artistic side of the islands while browsing the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, whose collection ranges from modernist paintings to traditional crafts made with natural materials. George Town’s vision of the future will be on display from atop the observation tower that rises 75 feet above Camana Bay, a cutting-edge New Urbanist town designed around the principles of sustainability. The views will be especially panoramic as the topography of Grand Cayman is flat. The distilling of rum on the island is also a relatively new enterprise as you will discover by tasting a variety of premium spirits made from local ingredients. Still, it is the cuisine that may be the most revealing. The menu for your meal at the 1908-built Grand Old House will include courses that are classics and others that are highly inventive.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Browse the extraordinary works at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands.
• Take in the sweeping views from atop the observation tower at Camana Bay.
• Sample a selection of tasty rums distilled on the island.
• Savor a multi-course meal of Caymanian cuisine at a restaurant in a historical house.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Paddle a kayak along beautiful mangrove-lined Camana Bay and spend free time in the waterfront town of the same name. After a briefing to ensure that you maximize the experience, you will ease into a two-seat kayak and follow the guide into the bay. The mangroves are protected because of their environmental benefits. You will notice that the exposed intertwined roots of the mangroves form a protective cage of sorts above the water, which provides an ideal breeding area for fish and other marine life. Mangroves also stabilize the coastline and filter the water, keeping it crystal-clear. It makes for a wonderfully serene setting. Be sure to look for wildlife, especially birds that find shelter in the thick mangroves. Upon arriving in the town of Camana Bay in the heart of Seven Mile Beach, you will be free to explore on your own. The shopping is excellent in this delightful setting with a New Urbanism design.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Kayak through environmentally protected Camana Bay, which is lined with mangrove forests.
• Enjoy the serenity of the setting while looking for wildlife that thrives in the mangroves.
• Explore the town of Camana Bay, which features an appealing New Urbanism design.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.