subject: My Internet Guidebook Of Getting My Most Expensive Sightseeing Tours Of The Grand Cayman [print this page] Points of Interest on Grand Cayman Cruises
The George Town port of Grand Cayman is a popular stopover for cruises on the Caribbean route. Going on the port of call excursions is like being on a Grand Cayman vacation in itself with all the interesting activities that are lined up. For the water buffs, they almost always include swimming or snorkeling with the stingrays at the Stingray City Sandbar, swimming at the Seven Mile Beach or Rum Point Beach and several water sports like parasailing, scuba diving and kayaking. For the less adventurous though, sitting on a glass bottom boat allows you a feast for the eyes of the islands rich marine life. Or you can choose to visit the Cayman Turtle Farm that is into the protection and preservation of the sea turtles. There are many more shore excursion activities like duty free shopping in George Town or a visit to the parks and gardens such as the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park. Caribbean cruise liners numbering about 20 in a week stop at this port of call. Experience the Grand Cayman and hop on a cruise now.
Best Snorkeling in the Grand Cayman
One of the activities that will create unforgettable memories of your Grand Cayman vacation is snorkeling in its crystal clear waters and seeing the colorful marine life. The most recommended snorkeling place is the Stingray City Sandbar. It is located in the North Sound and is considered as the worlds best 12 foot dive that ends on a sandy sea bottom. Have that once in a lifetime experience of being surrounded by a great number of the graceful Southern Stingrays and Yellowtail Snappers. Your snorkel guide might probably bring squid morsels that you can feed these sea creatures with. Other spectacular snorkeling sites are Coconut Harbor, Eden Rock, Sunset House, Paradise Reef, Smith Cove and Cemetery Reef. Snorkeling packages are available that include boat and snorkeling equipment rental, snorkel guide and complimentary drinks. There are several water sports centers that also teach you the basics of snorkeling. Make sure you include snorkeling in your itinerary and you will take home tons of memories.
Bird Watching in the Grand Cayman
The beauty of the Grand Caymans is that they have committed themselves to environmental protection and conservation not only to protect their marine life but also their flora and fauna. The chance to go and bird watch on their Grand Cayman vacations have enticed many bird lovers and watchers alike. You can see a multitude of bird species, rare and colorful numbering to about 200 different species during the peak season when migratory birds make this their home away from home. There are five colonies of the native brown booby, red-footed booby, least tern, and white-tailed tropic bird together with the beautiful West Indian woodpecker and stripe-headed tanager. The Grand Cayman has seven bird sanctuaries including the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, Colliers Pond, Salina Reserve, and the Majestic Reserve. Two other bird reserves, the 180-acre parrot reserve and the Booby Pond Reserve are located in the Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Avid bird watchers now have more reason to go to the Grand Caymans.
Teeing Off in the Grand Cayman
Avid golfers need not fret about stopping their favorite sports activity when they go on their Grand Cayman vacations. One of the few golf courses on the island is the Britannia which was designed by Jack Nicklaus. It is part of the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman on the Seven Mile Beach and was configured to come up to an 18-hole play even if it is only 9 holes. The 120-acre Blue Tip at the Ritz-Carlton is also a 9-hole course and was designed with a tough terrain by Greg Norman. The Sunrise Family Golf Center is likewise a 9-hole golf course that is also considered as tough by golfers who have played there. There is one 18-hole golf course on the Island called the North Sound Club that was formerly named the Links at Safehaven and it was designed according to USGA standards. Dont miss out on that game by booking early on weekends which is a busy time with locals coming out to play or opt to play on weekdays instead.
