Explore on your own rating
Getting around is easy, but tendering adds waiting time, and tenders can be canceled in rough seas.
Where ships dock
- Tender port, no ship pier. Tenders land at the North Terminal, South Terminal, or Royal Watler Terminal in George Town (all within a short walk of each other).
Getting to town
The tender ride takes about 5 minutes, and you step off in downtown George Town. Seven Mile Beach starts about 2–3 miles north, roughly 10–15 minutes by taxi.
Licensed taxis wait at the tender dock. A reported taxi fare to Seven Mile Beach is about $20–$25 one way. Public minibuses (WB1/WB2) run along Seven Mile Beach for CI$2 but don't stop at the port; walk 5–10 minutes into George Town.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Top sights nearby
- George Town waterfront and shops
- Cayman Islands National Museum (check hours)
Beaches
- Seven Mile Beach (public; taxi or bus)
Safety & tips
- Get your tender ticket early if you're not on a ship excursion.
- Ship tours often get tender priority.
- Cayman uses the CI dollar, but U.S. dollars are widely accepted.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Tender lines get long in the afternoon. Plan to be at the tender dock at least 60 minutes before the last tender time listed in your ship's daily planner.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.