What to See on Grand Cayman



3 mins readOct 21, 2017

In addition to spectacular beaches and shopping opportunities, Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits offers some tips on what to see on Grand Cayman for residents and visitors alike.

Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is the leading retailer of premium wines, beers and spirits in the Cayman Islands and stocks one of the widest selections in the Caribbean.

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 them delivered FREE to your home, office, yacht, vacation villa, resort hotel, or anywhere else on Grand Cayman.

Unique Grand Cayman Attractions

West Bay and the magnificent Seven Mile Beach may be the best-known areas of Grand Cayman. They are home to home to the popular town of Hell (named for its black limestone formations), Stingray City (where visitors can snorkel, swim with and feed majestic Caymans Southern stingrays), and the Cayman Turtle Farm (where you can swim with turtles in a lagoon full of colorful marine life). But there is much more to see on Grand Cayman!

Wreck Diving & Snorkeling

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.
  • More experienced divers enjoy the wreck of the Carrie Lee, a 100-foot freighter, in deeper waters off Grand Cayman’s southwest coast. It is almost completely intact and teeming with marine life.

Mastic Trail

There are no mountains to climb on Grand Cayman, but you can still walk and enjoy the stunning scenery and local birds and wildlife. The historic Mastic Reserve Trail is a lesser-known but worthwhile attraction on the north side of the Island that leads you through mangroves and old-growth forest on a satisfying (and easy) four-mile round-trip hike.

Crystal Caves

This geologic wonder, situated in a lush tropical forest in North Side, took millions of years to form with seawater erosion creating caverns filled with stalagmites, stalactites, crystal-like mineral deposits, and a gorgeous interior lake. Rumored to have once been a pirate hideout, several of the Cayman Crystal Caves are now available for daily tours (except Good Friday and Christmas Day).

Consider what beverages you may want after your adventure and have them delivered free of charge by Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits before you set off to explore the many unique things to see on Grand Cayman.