Seven Mile Beach

[Jim Schwartz]

We are sailing on Grand Princess Jan. 28, 2006 and would like a little beach time in Grand Cayman. Any tips for going to the beach at one of the resorts?

 

Thanks.

[MichTraveler]

When I was in Grand Cayman, I focused on StingRay city, not Seven Mile beach.. Check out Ports of Call -- Cayman Island, there are plenty of posts. Try the search feature. Below is one of the threads:

 

http://boards1.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=271474

 

Have an excellent cruise!

[spocruiser]

Jim;

 

Go to the "Cayman Islands" board under "Ports of Call" and you will find all sorts of information in response to your question.

 

Last April, I was on Grand Cayman with my wife, and two sons, ages 10 and 12. We found a cab and asked for "Seven Mile Beach" and we were taken to the Marriott, which was not open due to hurricane damage. However, they were set up for beach use (bathrooms available, loungers for rent, grill and bar open).

 

It was great! THe prettiest beach we visited on our western Caribbean trip. What was particularily great was an artifical reef that had been created just off shore. It appeared to me that some time ago, the Marriott had dropped these cement cylinders in the water and over time nature had taken its course so it was teaming with sealife. It was an easy swim offshore and my sons and I flet like we had just been given a part in "Finding Nemo".

 

I don't know if the Marriott is open now, but if it available for day use, I would recommend it.

 

Good luck and have fun.

[jennew]

Courtyard Mariot and Seagrape beach are both nice- right next to each other. We go there every time we are in GC. (3 times so far)

[julieh]

We have just been to Grand Cayman and took a taxi ($20 for 4 of us) to 7 mile beach. It wa very busy as there were 5 ships in but there were plenty of watersports and you could rent beds ($5) and umberella's ($5 small $10 large). The sea was very clear and warm.

 

Julie

[kroth]

We have travelled to GC both by cruise ship & the resort vacation at the Hyatt. Coming off a cruise ship you will enjoy Sea Grape beach...beautiful stretch of beach, food, drinks, water sports & you can find a spot away from the thousands of ship passengers. Enjoy!

[houstoncruisers2001]

We have just been to Grand Cayman and took a taxi ($20 for 4 of us) to 7 mile beach. It wa very busy as there were 5 ships in but there were plenty of watersports and you could rent beds ($5) and umberella's ($5 small $10 large). The sea was very clear and warm.

 

Julie

 

Another option is....catch a bus(really a van) from next to the public library in George Town for $3pp have them drop you at the public access(next to Sea Grape Beach), then hit the water.