Are 5 ships in port at Grand Cayman a lot?

[MuffyKismet]

Lucky us , I just checked out the schedule and there are only 2 (including our ship) that is in port on Oct 2! so we should have the run of the island LOL :) and the same for our next stop in Calica on Wed. :) still we are only in port from 7a-2p, not a long stay!

[cool change]

We will be there with 7 ships total in Nov. Does anyone know if any of the shore excursions pick you up at the ship? Sounds unreal, but we once had a snorkel trip pick up/drop off in St. Thomas. at the ship.

[texancruzer]

Occasionally you will find an excursion that will pick up at the ship - but most will be on the pier waiting with a little sign...

 

We have decided to do an RCI excursion (the only one we booked on this cruise) as once again their will be 5 big ones in port the day we are there. However - the excursion we booked is the Aquaboats and Snorkle which only has room for 6 couples (2 in a boat) so no crowds here.... Plan to shop early and then excursion at noon (3 hrs) then back to ship. Must be back on at 4:30 as we leave at 5:00. 3 of the other ships are in at 7 and out by 4 so pier should be somewhat cleared by then.

 

Last time we were there RCI used their own tenders - do they still ?

[suzy1212]

Had 8 ships in GC last December. Only three yesterday. Yesterday was much better. :p

 

Last December was crowded, but still worth doing.