CRUISES TO GEORGETOWN, GRAND CAYMAN

Information for Cruise Visitors to the Cayman Islands

Georgetown, Grand Cayman, has long been one of the most popular ports of call in the Caribbean. Cruise Lines with ships visiting Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, include Carnival Cruises, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, Crown Commodore Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard Cruise Line, Dolphin Cruises, Holland America Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Premier Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Regal and Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line.

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There is no cruise ship dock in the Cayman Islands and all ships calling at George Town, Grand Cayman have to anchor offshore and ferry their passengers ashore by shuttle boats to either of two dock terminals. Passengers disembark in Georgetown, right in the center of the Grand Cayman shopping district. Georgetown is the capital of the Cayman Islands and offers the very best Duty free and souvenir shopping with a vast selection of items to choose from. Many duty free stores are also now located within walking distance of the cruise terminal for your shopping pleasure. Several restaurants and cafes are also nearby, so there is no need to worry if you need a bite before returning to the cruise ship. As you walk around Georgetown taking in the sights and shops, please be sensitive towards our motorists as you cross the streets in search of duty free shopping deals. Occassionally, the Royal Cayman Islands Police have officers on patrol in the Georgetown harbor to direct traffic and also for the benefit of frequent cruise ship visitors who venture to look the wrong way. Next to the northern cruise terminal in Georgetown is a telecommunication center with internet access and pay phones if you want to let your family know that you're arrived, as well as the Georgetown Post Office where you can send postcards back home.

Taxis and tour buses are easily accessible and the average cost of a taxi per hour is approximately US$40.00 for four persons for island tours. Many tour buses and short island tours at reasonable prices can be found just outside the cruise terminal. Tours can also be pre-booked on the ship but may actually cost more than if purchased once you arrive. This is because the cruise lines factor in a markup for themselves on the price of the tour.

Beware of the 'Cruise Line Recommended' slogan when considering where to shop. 'Cruise Line Recommended' simply means that the merchant has paid the cruise line a fee for advertizing his business on board the ship, and the products purchased at these stores are usually no better than in any other store. In fact, you may pay more at a 'Cruise Line Recommended' store to cover the cost of that advertising.