Are you visiting Grand Cayman for the first time? Here are a few insider tips on where to stay, where to shop, and where to snorkel and scuba dive from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits, the leading retailer of premium wines, beers and spirits in the Cayman Islands.
Where to Stay
If you’re not arriving on a cruise ship, you’ll need a place to stay. Grand Cayman offers a fantastic range of accommodations to fit every budget and lifestyle, from luxury resorts on the beach, to stunning, fully equipped condos and villas, to affordable guest houses and bed and breakfasts.
Where to Find Your Favorite Beverages
When you’re ready to stock up on beverages, consider Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits. We are the leading retailer of premium wines, beers and spirits in the Cayman Islands and the exclusive distributor for many fine beer and liquor products, such as Coors Light, Heineken, Dos Equis, Amstel Light, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff. You’ll also find a huge selection of award-winning wines and champagnes from around the world.
Visit our convenient liquor stores in George Town, West Bay, Seven Mile Beach, Savannah and East End, or order everything you need online, including mixers and soft drinks, and have us deliver them FREE OF CHARGE to your home, office, vacation villa, resort hotel, or anywhere else in Grand Cayman.
Where to Swim and Sunbathe
Often voted “The Caribbean’s Best Beach”, Seven Mile Beach is actually only 5.5 miles long, but it’s packed with most of Grand Cayman’s best hotels and condos and some of the best cuisine in the Caribbean. Try kayaking, kite surfing, jet-skiing, parasailing or paddle boarding, or simply relax under a Casuarina tree on the glorious white sandy beach.
Where to Scuba Dive and Snorkel
The Cayman Islands’ crystal clear warm water, unbelievable visibility of 60 to 100 feet or more, pristine coral reefs, and marine life make it a world-class destination for snorkelers and divers.
If you love to snorkel or scuba dive (or are eager to learn), the Cayman Islands have an abundance of unique ship wrecks that have become world-famous snorkel and dive sights. Due to strong currents and boat and jet ski traffic, consider booking your trip with a licensed operator.
- The USS Kittiwake, previously a US Naval ship with five decks and endless rooms to explore, is located near the shore of Seven Mile Beach. It can be enjoyed by all skill levels of snorkelers and scuba divers.
- The Oro Verde, an 84-foot steel cargo vessel, also rests in pieces in shallow water just offshore of Seven Mile Beach. See the spectacular marine life that inhabits the wreck, such as a massive jewfish named George, a moray eel known as Kermit, and a barracuda named Puff.
- The wreck of the Cali, a 220-foot steel schooner, lies in pieces just 40 yards offshore of Central George Town. It’s an easy dive for beginners and a great snorkeling site since the wreck is only 20-30 feet deep.
If this is your first time to Grand Cayman, you’ll find many spectacular beaches and exotic adventures to keep you busy. When you’re ready to buy beer, wine or liquor, visit Jacques Scott Wine & Spirits where you’ll enjoy an incomparable selection, expert customer service and FREE DELIVERY.
