Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands
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The Tea
Grand Cayman is the Caribbean port that actually lives up to the brochure — crystal-clear water, Seven Mile Beach, and a level of safety that makes it feel like a gated community (which, in some ways, it is). The Cayman Islands are a Level 1 travel advisory with essentially zero crime concerns for tourists.
The catch? Grand Cayman is a tender port, meaning you're taking a small boat from your anchored ship to Georgetown's harbor. This adds 30-60 minutes to your port time and can be cancelled entirely if seas are rough. On busy days, multiple ships anchor offshore, creating a tender bottleneck that eats into your precious island time.
Here's what they don't mention: everything in Grand Cayman is expensive. Like, Bermuda-level expensive. A taxi to Seven Mile Beach is $6-8 per person each way, lunch at a beachside restaurant will run $25-40, and excursions start at $50+. Budget-conscious cruisers beware — this is not a cheap port day.
Weather by Month
| Month | Avg Temp | Rain Days | Good Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°F | 8 | 74% |
| Feb | 78°F | 3 | 90% |
| Mar | 81°F | 9 | 71% |
| Apr | 82°F | 7 | 77% |
| May | 85°F | 4 | 87% |
| Jun | 83°F | 20 | 33% |
| Jul | 85°F | 7 | 77% |
| Aug | 86°F | 6 | 81% |
| Sep | 85°F | 13 | 57% |
| Oct | 83°F | 11 | 65% |
| Nov | 80°F | 18 | 40% |
| Dec | 79°F | 5 | 84% |
Day-in-Port Budget
| Item | Budget | Mid-Range | Splurge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch | $— | $— | $— |
| Drinks (2) | $— | $— | $— |
| Taxi to 7 Mile Beach | $— | $— | $— |
| Excursion | $— | $— | $— |
| Souvenirs | $— | $— | $— |
Grand Cayman on the Cruise Schedule
Two ships we track are scheduled to stop at Grand Cayman on at least 17 sailings over the next 12 months. Ports of call are only recorded for some itineraries, so the real number is likely higher. Those ships sail for Celebrity. The busiest months on the schedule are September 2026 and October 2026.
Ships Scheduled to Stop at Grand Cayman
Dates are when the sailing departs its home port, not the day it reaches Grand Cayman.
| Ship | Cruise Line | Sailings Stopping Here | Next Sailing | Latest CDC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaritaville At Sea Islander | — | 9 | Sep 19, 2026 | 100 |
| Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity | 8 | Sep 20, 2026 | 100 |
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