karen327 Posted February 4, 2012 #1 Share Posted February 4, 2012 We will be doing a snorkel tour through Nativerways in early march that will drop us off at 7 mile beach afterwards. We plan to take the bus back to the tender dock. Is there anything of interest to see before going back to the ship in that area besides shopping? We decided not to do a bus land tour because I am not that interested in going to "hell" or seeing a turtle farm. I would like to see what some of the island looks like though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew sailbum Posted February 4, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 4, 2012 The Cayman Islands National Museum is right on the waterfront across from the South Terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Library Posted February 4, 2012 #3 Share Posted February 4, 2012 We liked the museum and also walk around the back streets to see more than just shopping. The library looks art deco and there is an interesting statue/installation in the park right in front of the library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen327 Posted February 4, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I like both of these suggestions. any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachsands Posted February 6, 2012 #5 Share Posted February 6, 2012 I would be interested in seeing more of the sightseeing things that are less touristy too. ~~Joel~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorbackBelle08 Posted February 7, 2012 #6 Share Posted February 7, 2012 There's a shipwreck that's good to snorkel at right by there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hart10 Posted February 12, 2012 #7 Share Posted February 12, 2012 How where do you go to do the snorkel on the shipwreck?;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazorbackBelle08 Posted February 16, 2012 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Google is your friend; google Cayman Snorkel Map. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted February 16, 2012 #9 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Last visit there was a newer jewelry store selling gorgeous mens and womens rings, etc with black coral insets. Black coral is common there but this was exquisite jewelry that was very nice. One store (more like a dealer) and this may have been one artists line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Nebraska Posted February 19, 2012 #10 Share Posted February 19, 2012 We like stopping at Hammerheads, an open air pub & grill just a couple hundred feet from the Royal Watler pier where the tenders dock (Carnival). It's a friendly place with a great view of the tender pier, cruise ship/s, beach & water. The prices aren't bad for George Town ($3US for a Caybrew), and much less expensive than inside the pier terminal. It's a good place to relax before heading back to the ship. If you want to be closer, there is a little open air bar inside the pier terminal, but it is quite expensive, loud, and you have to look through the high chain link fence to see the ship & water. I like both of these suggestions. any others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted February 19, 2012 #11 Share Posted February 19, 2012 We enjoy stopping at the Reef Grill at Royal Palms which is a short taxi ride (2 miles) from GT. Great burger or fish sandwich and view of the boat amd water. Web cam - Royalpalmscayman.com/royal-palms-webcams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted February 23, 2012 #12 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Another thumbs up on the museum, it is very interactive. A nice enjoyable fom about the islands history. There is also the remnant of a fort (not big) at the dock itself. I too am researching things to do without booking a major excursion, so thanks everyone for the feed back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbank is bestbank Posted February 26, 2012 #13 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I was also looking to do something after I do the snorkel & beach thing and I found this on a message board. Have never been but looking forward to it in April Boggy Sand Road - This scenic coastal road contains some of the most traditional historic Cayman houses and churches. this route is well worth exploring. Vibrant tropical plants surround many of the old gingerbread-style fisherman's cottages, which date from the first 2 decades of the 20th century. You can stop at Grandma Julia's Beach if you'd like to go for a swim. The beach is raked by hand every morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew sailbum Posted February 26, 2012 #14 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Boggy Sand Road - This scenic coastal road contains ... Boggy Sand Road is a purely residential street in West Bay. It is not close to the tender docks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbank is bestbank Posted March 2, 2012 #15 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Boggy Sand Road is a purely residential street in West Bay. It is not close to the tender docks. It may not be by the dock but obviously people go to see this beautiful scenic residential street for a reason if it was listed as "things to do in montego bay" :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted March 2, 2012 #16 Share Posted March 2, 2012 It may not be by the dock but obviously people go to see this beautiful scenic residential street for a reason if it was listed as "things to do in montego bay" :cool: If it's listed as something to do in Montego Bay, it's going to be a long swim from the port area in the Cayman Islands... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurtleTagger Posted March 2, 2012 #17 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Fodors has a that blurb as part of a suggested sightseeing tour in their guidebooks for Grand Cayman. Fodors also states you must pay the departure tax at the airport when leaving Cayman: "At the airport, each adult passenger leaving Grand Cayman must pay a departure tax of $25 (CI$20), payable in either Caymanian or U.S. currency. It may be included in cruise packages as a component of port charges; it isn't usually added to airfare—check with your carrier—and must be paid in cash by each traveler prior to entering the secure area of the airport." http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/cayman-islands/travel-tip_2304597.html Moral, don't believe everything you read on the interwebs as gospel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbank is bestbank Posted March 2, 2012 #18 Share Posted March 2, 2012 If it's listed as something to do in Montego Bay, it's going to be a long swim from the port area in the Cayman Islands... :D Oops, that's what I meant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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