mvjcruise Posted October 15, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 15, 2016 What is area near the port like? Is there a town with shops? Would it be a good idea to have some free time in this port? Thanks, Marybeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 15, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 15, 2016 The tender docks are all in town. No need for a taxi to shop! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyaxn Posted October 15, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Yes very close unless the weather makes you tender on the other side Sent from my SM-G928T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Time Posted October 15, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Georgetown is filled with shops! Take a bus to the public beach on Seven Mile Beach...beautiful clear warm water! Just got back fro 10 days on that beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted October 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 15, 2016 GT IS filled with shops a short walk from the tender landings but be warned this is not 'bargain city' ... it is high end jewelry etc. You MIGHT find a deal on a Rolex IF you know your prices and haggle well. Cayman has a very high standard of living and being a small island EVERYTHING is imported so expect prices to be high for just about everything. AND there's the exchange rate.... Prices you see will typically be in Cayman dollars. And $1 US is only 80 cents CI. so that $8ci hamburger is $10 US .... the $4 draft beer .... is $5 US a mudslide .... $10 US (plus tip of course) just a warning ..... I love CI, visit regularly, but recall the shock on my first visit when I bought two drinks and got the change from my $20 !!!! NOT MUCH change!!! US $10 is CI $8 US $20 is CI $16 ..... US currency is freely accepted but you'll probably get your change in CI there are some t-shirt shops and the like but don't expect a straw market or street vendors. A popular item is the Tortuga rum cake .... but they sell these in my local liquor store here in Florida too .... with the brand new rule change you'll probably find some nice Cuban cigars ..... if you are into that sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 15, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Grand Cayman is the Banking Capital of the Caribbean...it's expensive, so you won't find shopping bargains, that's for sure! But, it is safe, beautiful and clean! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew sailbum Posted October 16, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 16, 2016 ...with the brand new rule change you'll probably find some nice Cuban cigars ..... if you are into that sort of thing. We've had real Cuban cigars all along. The difference is that now apparently you will be able to freely and openly bring your Cohibas back into the United States. And a general note... there is relatively little haggling in Cayman. If you are buying a car or house, sure... but not for every t-shirt, rum cake, and tourist trinket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted October 16, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 16, 2016 no one pays posted price for a Rolex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maldenmusic Posted October 16, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 16, 2016 The rule about Cuban cigars must be fairly new but my husband will be glad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvjcruise Posted October 17, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Thanks for all the information. Very helpful. Marybeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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