Grand Cayman

[Bamamom1916]

My family and I are going on the Dream in Aug to Grand Cayman. Has anyone used a taxi or public transportation to get around the island?

 

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Edited June 12, 2015 by Bamamom1916

[cls711]

Not a direct answer.....but.....you can rent a car for the day. Cheaper than any excursion. Go at your own pace. Find out of the way spots, secluded beaches, local restaurants. We do this often, makes for a relaxing day.

[TLC535]

We have never used "public transportation" here...but very easy to get a taxi/tour right @ the port.

 

You will find allot more info./ideas by looking at the ports of call boards for Grand Cayman...link below :)

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=147

Edited June 12, 2015 by TLC535

[OCruisers]

We've used taxis many times -- no problem! :)

 

LuLu

[cb at sea]

"WE use the bus...$2.50 pp...very easy and reliable.

[Nic6318]

We have used both taxis and bus with no problem, they will get you to the beaches and back no problem.

 

We also have rented a car a few times and had a great time ( check online for company choices )

You will be able to see more of the island this way.

 

Don't forget since you have tender off and on the ship, it cuts down on your time ashore, which isn't usually very long for the Grand Cayman stop to start with. You also have take into consideration the extra time you may need if their is a lot of traffic congestion (not unreasonable, but you don't want to be back 5 min. after the ship has left:))

 

Can't remember the name of the company but it is a 5min. walk from the terminal (go left). We didn't have reservations, about $100 US, that included insurance.

 

 

Have a great cruise

[mrsfuzzmo]

If you want to stay on the West side of the island (Georgetown, Seven Mile Beach, Hell, Turtle Farm) you can easily do that via Bus or Taxi.

 

If you want to "tour" the rest of the island (Rum Point, East Side, Blow Hole, etc) you will need to hire a driver for the day or rent a car.

[CrazyAdventurer]

The bus I find is the easiest and cheapest way to get around, at least the west side of the island, it passes most of the places that you would most likely want to visit, 7 mile beach, royal palms, Camana Bay, Hell, Turtle Farm, Dolphins etc.

[MrsTiz]

How far are the bus stops from the cruise ship terminal? Do you just pay as you get on the bus?

[drew sailbum]

The main bus depot is on Edward Street next to the library. That is about a two block walk from the piers.

 

You pay when you get off the bus. Drivers accept Cayman or US currency.

 

Technically the fare varies according to how far you go, so if you travel to the far end of the island if could be up to CI$4 (US$5) per person, each way. For most trips tourists take it is CI$2 (US$2.50) per person, each way.

[irak091]

Is there anything you can walk to? Or is it worth the bus trip to hit up beaches further out? First time and looking to just relax on beach.

 

 

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[bookbabe]

Is there anything you can walk to? Or is it worth the bus trip to hit up beaches further out? First time and looking to just relax on beach.

 

 

If you want actual beach, then it's a pretty long walk (1.5-2 miles) in the very hot sun to the nearest beach club (Royal Palms).