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If you always like to seek out some local history when traveling, take a visit to Pedro St. James “Castle.” It’s famous for being called the birthplace of democracy in the Cayman Islands since it’s where the residents of the Cayman Islands gathered in 1831 to elect the Caymans’ first legislative assembly. Though it’s called a castle, it’s really more of a mansion that dates back to 1780, making it Grand Cayman’s oldest stone structure. You can visit it during a Grand Cayman cruise and tour the inside as well as take a stroll around its manicured gardens and get a view of Great Pedro Bluff. We think the artistic angle of it also makes it worth visiting, since the architecture is not what you’d likely expect from a Caribbean mansion that dates back hundreds of years. The shore excursions we offer to Pedro St. James have a knowledgeable guide who can tell you more about the design story of the house and the history of the artwork and furnishings found in it since it is still decorated as it would have been during colonial times.
Take a Detour to Hell
Hell is a town in Grand Cayman that is pretty touristy, but still fun to visit, both because of its name and its interesting geographical makeup since most of the town’s land is covered in a jagged limestone rock that might make you think of the surface of that other hell. Once you arrive in Hell, there isn’t much to do besides take some pictures and hit up the local post office; the latter is especially popular here since you can send a card that is postmarked from Hell. Because of that we recommend choosing to visit Hell on one of the shore excursions we offer that do a brief stop there and then takes you onto some of Grand Cayman’s other wonders.
We love a good beach, which is why so many of our shore excursions will take you to Seven Mile Beach during your cruise to George Town. It is located on the western edge of Grand Cayman, making it ideal for all your beach-going dreams, whether that’s lounging in the noonday sun or watching the sky change colors as the sun sets. Seven Mile Beach is located on a coral sand strip of land that actually is five and a half miles long, but who’s counting when you can instead be counting the number of pineapples in your pina colada or the number of fish you see while snorkeling in the stunningly clear water off its shore?
Watch Where You Step at Starfish Point
Grand Cayman is home to many stars – and we don’t mean the rich and famous that have made the offshore banking headquarters of the island famous. The stars you’ll want to see during cruises to Grand Cayman are located in a tranquil bay called Starfish Point. Wade into the water and look down so you’re careful where you step – there might be a starfish underfoot. You’ll likely see not just one starfish, but dozens all fanning out around the sandy bottom of the sea like an underwater constellation.
Breathtaking Crystal Caves
Get off the beaten path and let us take you to Crystal Caves, a fascinating part of Cayman Islands that is located underground. You’ll enter the caves with an expert guide who will tell you all about the geological history of the caves and how its main attractions – the stalactite and stalagmite crystal formations – are formed. In addition to the rock walls you’d expect in a cave, you’ll also see tropical vegetation in the forest surrounding the entrance to the cave.
Amble Through Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
Go for a walk along a manicured pathway through a tropical wonderland that has peaceful fountains, footbridges, and foliage-made tunnels. As much fun as flowers and plants are, the highlight for many visitors is seeing the large blue iguanas that roam throughout the park.
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