Let the cruise ship crowds head for Stingray City, while you follow these tips from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits for sightseeing in the Cayman Islands at some of Grand Cayman’s lesser-known, but equally interesting, hidden gems.
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.
Order all the beverages you need online, including mixers and soft drinks, and have your purchases delivered free of charge to your home, office, vacation villa, resort hotel, or anywhere else in Grand Cayman.
Grand Cayman’s Hidden Gems
- USS Kittiwake: The Kittiwake is Grand Cayman’s biggest shipwreck and a haven for 50 species of coral and more than 500 species of fish.
Dive or snorkel on the wreck, a 251-foot-long former submarine support ship. After nearly 50 years of active service in the US Navy, she was sunk to serve as an artificial reef and an ocean tribute to seafarers worldwide. The water is clear enough to see the wreck from the surface and is ideal for snorkelers and people diving for the first time. - Cayman Crystal Caves: A geologic wonder, this attraction is situated in a lush tropical forest in North Side, Grand Cayman. The caves took millions of years to form as seawater erosion created caverns filled with stalagmites, stalactites, crystal-like mineral deposits, and a gorgeous interior lake. Once a hideout for pirates, you can now tour three of them daily (except Good Friday and Christmas Day).
- Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park – If you’re drawn to native flora and fauna, this beautiful 65-acre botanic park is paradise. Vibrant, colorful gardens will treat you to all kinds of rare, beautiful flowers, such as the rare Ghost Orchid, the Banana Orchid (Cayman’s national flower) as well as endemic animal species, such as the Cayman Blue Iguana, which is found nowhere else on earth, the West Indian Whistling Duck, and the majestic Cayman Parrot, the national bird of the Cayman Islands. The Park is also home to the endangered Blue Iguana Recovery Project.
- Mastic Reserve Trail – Love to hike? Grand Cayman’s highest point is only 79 feet above sea level, so you won’t find mountains to climb. But that doesn’t mean our tropical paradise lacks mellow walks where you can enjoy the stunning scenery and local birds and wildlife. This historic trail is a lesser-known but worthwhile attraction on the north side of the Island that will lead you through mangroves and old-growth forest on a satisfying four-mile round-trip hike. Self-guided leaflets are available from the National Trust’s visitor center.
- Seven Mile Beach: 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 while away the day under a Casuarina tree on the glorious white sandy beach.
The Cayman Islands offer some of the best sightseeing in the world for residents and visitors alike. Stop in at one of our Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits liquor stores for more tips!
