Christmas

[chrislo]

We are supposed to be in Grand Cayman Christmas day.  Will anything be open?  We would like to just hang out at the beach but we would want to rent chairs and have access to food.

 

Thanks

[bookbabe]

Traditionally….

Most (if not all) stores will be closed, including grocery and liquor stores.  Some (but not all) restaurants in the tourist areas will be open, especially those in hotels, but they may have limited hours. Some (but not all) excursion companies will be offering tours.  In past years, the island has been pretty strict about observing Christmas and Boxing Day closures, including closing for an extra weekday afterwards if one of those holidays falls on the weekend.

 

No idea if this first post-lockdown Christmas will follow the usual pattern or if more things will stay open to cater to whatever ships are in port.  Lots of people who rely on tourist dollars are still hurting for money, so maybe?  But it’s a very Christian island and Christmas is generally a big deal.

 

My personal recommendation would be to book a ship excursion that day.  Beach day, I’d check with Coral Beach to see if they’ll be open.  Or, plan to DIY on a busier beach like Public Beach and prep for maybe having to throw a towel down on the sand if no rentals are available.

 

Edited October 13, 2022 by bookbabe