Cayman Beach Day

Hi All,

My husband and I will be traveling to the Cayman Islands for our second time and were thinking we would just do a beach day. What are the recommendations for specific beach locations? We'd prefer something with a bar or food nearby. Obviously there is 7 mile beach and I've read about Calico Jack's but I'm wondering if there is anything else that might be off the beaten path.

Thanks!

None of 7 Mile Beach is "off the beaten path"....but it is the easiest to get to...and everything you want is there. Sea Grape has all amenities...food/drink, chair/umbrella rentals, watersport rentals, restrooms...and the bus is easy...$2.50 pp...when you want to go back to the ship, walk up to the road (which isn't far!) and a bus will stop, if it's not already there!

With 20000 people would sea grape or cemetery be crowded?

With 20000 people would sea grape or cemetery be crowded?

All of Seven Mile beach will be somewhat crowded.

Would a private resort, like the Westin Grand Cayman be overly crowded? I don't mind spending a little extra to avoid the crowds. I like peace, quiet, and a shady tree to relax and read a book while watching the waves.

Would a private resort, like the Westin Grand Cayman be overly crowded? I don't mind spending a little extra to avoid the crowds. I like peace, quiet, and a shady tree to relax and read a book while watching the waves.

It would likely be crowded. Beaches on Cayman are public. The Westin is located near a lot of hotels and condos. The less crowded beaches on Seven Mile Beach are at the far end away from the hotels.

Would a private resort, like the Westin Grand Cayman be overly crowded? I don't mind spending a little extra to avoid the crowds. I like peace, quiet, and a shady tree to relax and read a book while watching the waves.

The Westin likely won't be that much quieter than the beach clubs, just with lots of stayover guests instead of other cruisers. Depending on time of year, you might get lucky though.

For true quiet, head to one of the sections of beach without facilities. Fewer/no facilities generally equals fewer people. See the recent "which beach?" thread in this forum for more info on the different options.

We went to Calico and had fun and good food.

We went to Royal Palms it was really nice.

We did Cemetary Beach a few years ago (part of 7 mile beach) and it was quiet and enjoyable. No services however. Just took the bus for a couple dollars each way and told the driver to let us off there. Walk thru the cemetary for a couple hundred yards and you are on the beach. Thinking of trying Smith's Cove this year (the opposite direction of 7 Mile beach)

We went to Royal Palms it was really nice.

Did you do a cabana?

What did you like best about RP?

We did a cabana at Royal Palm last year and will probably do the same this year. Good food (try the coconut Shrimp, it's awesome) and good service. Wasn't very crowded when we were there but not sure how many ships were in port.

We went to Royal Palms it was really nice.

Please advise how you booked your day pass at Royal Palms. We're on a Caribbean cruise in April and I cannot get access to the hotel's website. Thanks.

Please advise how you booked your day pass at Royal Palms. We're on a Caribbean cruise in April and I cannot get access to the hotel's website. Thanks.

It's not a hotel, and there's no day pass. You pay the ($2?) entry fee as you enter.

https://royalpalmscayman.com

We just returned from a Celebrity Equinox cruise. We had a beach day in Grand Cayman. We used the Royal Palms. It was well worth it to book one of the beach cabanas ($100 US) - it included a cabana, 4 chairs, and chaises plus a private bit of beach. It was very peaceful while the rest of the beach was crowded. Food and drink service came quickly, the rest rooms were clean and we had a great day. I recommend it. Cab fare from town was $4 each.

Other thing I should point out was it was windy when we were there and the ships could not anchor where they usually did. There is another anchorage but it only holds three ships - there were to be seven in port but only 3 could anchor. Ships supplied shuttles to get you to Georgetown (about 15 min)

We have been to Royal Palms twice, once 11/2016 and 02/2017. Both times we rented beach cabanas. We had 6 in our party. The cabanas are very nice. They have good food and service. You also have access to pool, changing rooms and shower. The beach has not been crowed and the kids loved 1st time snorkeling there. I highly recommend. Very easy to get to from port and back.

There are only two of us. We don't need a cabana, but would like shade. Does Royal Palms rent umbrellas, or have lots of palm trees to sit under?

There are only two of us. We don't need a cabana, but would like shade. Does Royal Palms rent umbrellas, or have lots of palm trees to sit under?

They rent chairs and umbrellas.

They rent chairs and umbrellas.

Thanks

Thanks

I should add that I really liked Royal Palms. Been to different parts of Seven Mile Beach on Cayman over the years but last December was the first time I went to Royal Palms. It will be the beach I go to in the future.

Yes they rent chairs and umbrellas.

Yes they rent chairs and umbrellas.

Do you remember how much the chairs and umbrellas were?

Do you remember how much the chairs and umbrellas were?

Took this pic in July

Is the food/drink expensive? Anyone have a copy of the menu by chance?