If you’ve taken several cruise trips to Grand Cayman, you may think there’s nothing left to do on Island but swim and sunbathe. Nothing could be further from the truth! Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits has some suggestions for off-the-beaten-path activities just waiting for you to discover them.
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is the leading retailer of premium wines, beers and spirits in the Cayman Islands and the exclusive distributor for Coors Light, Heineken, Dos Equis, Amstel Light, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, and other brands. We also stock a huge selection of award-winning wines and champagnes from around the globe.
Visitors can stock up on their favorite beverages from any of our five stores on Grand Cayman. Cruise passengers may also pre-order duty-free liquor before arriving in Grand Cayman, and have it delivered free of charge to their ship.
Beach Attractions
Seven Mile Beach is one of the Caribbean’s most spectacular beaches, and you’ll find it just north of George Town. A bit further north is West Bay, home to the town of Hell (named for its geologically mysterious black limestone formations), Stingray City, where visitors can snorkel, swim with and feed majestic Caymans Southern stingrays, and Cayman Turtle Farm, where you can swim with turtles in a lagoon full of colorful marine life.
Art, Culture and History
Cayman Islands National Museum – If you would like to know more about the history and culture of the Cayman Islands, this George Town museum, located in the oldest public building in the Cayman Islands dating back to the 1800s, is a great place to start and has exhibits of interest to children.
National Gallery of the Cayman Islands – Also in George Town, enjoy high-quality Caymanian art that captures life in the Cayman Islands over the last 40 years or spend some time in their series of sculpture gardens. There are also scheduled and drop-in art classes as well as workshops for adults and children.
Pedro St. James National Historic Site – The “Castle” is an elaborate three-story great house built in 1780 by a wealthy English slave owner. Today, the historic building, located about 20 minutes by car from George Town, is best known as the birthplace of democracy in the islands. Take an interactive tour and enjoy the beautiful setting with a fantastic view of the Caribbean Sea.
Kittiwake Shipwreck and Underwater Museum – In West Bay, discover the historic USS Kittiwake, a submarine rescue vessel that was in service from 1945 to 1994 and later sunk in the Cayman Islands to create an artificial reef. Many of her missions are still classified, but in 1986 she recovered the black box from the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster in the Atlantic. The Kittiwake is 251 feet long with 5 decks and can be enjoyed by all skill levels of snorkelers and scuba divers. To dive or snorkel the Kittiwake, you must take a licensed vessel.
On your cruise trips to Grand Cayman, leave yourself plenty of time for these and other activities by pre-ordering your duty-free liquor from Jacques Scott Cruise Duty Free which includes free delivery to your cruise ship.
