Cayman Tour Companies

Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac offer cultural, historical and outdoor experiences that are second to none. One of the best ways to truly soak in your surroundings is through the many tour companies on the islands. These include exciting submarine, boat, kayak, dive and walking excursions.

 

 

Atlantis Submarines

 

The islands are renowned around the world for their fantastic scuba diving, and Atlantis Submarines offers an array of tours that allow visitors to experience life beneath the water. Guests aboard the Atlantis, which is fully air conditioned and seats up to 48, enjoy an authentic submarine dive, venturing down 100 feet beneath the surface of the islands' National Marine Park. Atlantis Submarines offers submarine day and night dives, which are 1.5 hours long and depart from the company's George Town dock. The Seaworld day tour is held aboard the Seaworld Observatory and explores Grand Cayman's shallow reefs, including the wrecks of the Cali and the Balboa and Cheeseburger Reef.

 

 

Cayman in a Nutshell

 

Cayman in a Nutshell is a local tour and condominium rental company that has been in business for over 3 decades. They offer many exciting excursions, the most popular being the Cayman in a Nutshell Tour. This 5.5-hour tour includes stops at Stingray City, the Turtle Farm, Hell and Seven Mile Beach, where a Cayman-style lunch is enjoyed. The Chill on the Beach option involves spending 3 hours at the northern end of Seven Mile Beach, enjoying lunch, swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling at a leisurely pace. They also offer a Cayman on the Half-Shell Tour, which is a 2-hour journey to Grand Cayman's Turtle Farm, Hell and Governor House, and the Go East Express, a 3-hour adventure through areas such as South Sound, the Lower Valley, Bodden Town, Breakers and Rum Point, where there's a stop for lunch and relaxation.

 

 

Pedro St. James

 

Pedro St. James is the Cayman Islands' National Historic Site. Located a mere 20 minutes away from George Town, it is a living heritage museum that was created by an Englishman prior to the abolishment of slavery. Restored by the islands' government in the 1990s, Pedro St. James is the perfect destination for history buffs.While many tour companies offer a visit here as part of a package, taking an afternoon to explore is ideal for those who enjoy self-guided tours. This historic site is home to the restored Great House, a Hurricane Ivan memorial, a multi-sensory 3-D theatre and a gift shop.

 

 

The Cayman Islands Brewery

 

Founded in 2007, the Cayman Islands Brewery is where popular island beers like Caybrew and CayLight are professionally brewed and bottled. Located in Grand Cayman's Prospect, the 12,000 square-foot property occupies 3 acres of land. The brewery offers tours every hour between 9am and 4pm, Monday through Friday, and private evening tours are available for groups of 10 and more. A great outing for beer aficionados, these tours are conducted by brewery staff and include delicious product samples.



Cayman Islands National Museum

 

The Cayman Islands National Museum has a little something for everyone, from natural and cultural history collections to art exhibits. In addition to offering a variety of workshops, lectures and kids' activities, the museum also provides year-round guided tours. These tours are designed for all ages to explore and learn about the building's galleries, garden and archaeological site. The Cayman Islands National Museum also offers a guided walking tour of George Town's historic sites, such as Fort George and Heroes' Square, and a driving tour of the Maritime Heritage Trail, which features 20 exciting maritime sites, such as the anchorage of West Bay.



Cayman Safari Adventures

 

Cayman Safari Adventures offers land-based tours designed to provide authentic island experiences. Each and every guide is Caymanian and licensed by the Public Transport Licensing Board and a maximum of 8 guests are permitted per excursion. Tourists ride in Land Rovers to the central, Western and Eastern areas of Grand Cayman. The 5.5-hour East Safari Tour includes stops at Pedro St. James, Botanic Park, the Wreck of the Ten Sails and more. The West Safari Tour is 4 hours long and features stops at Hell, the Tortuga Rum Shop and the Cayman Turtle Farm, and there is a 6-hour Rum Point Adventure tour that covers Grand Cayman's North Side. Customized half and full-day tours are also available.



The Pirates Caves and Nature Trail

 

The Pirates Cave and Nature Trail is a Bodden Town attraction that offers self-guided tours of the Pirate's Caves, stunning underground formations in Grand Cayman that once offered hiding places to pirates. Caymanian legend dictates that treasure remains hidden somewhere, making this an ideal excursion for families with children. No special equipment is required. Visitors can also take a self-guided petting zoo tour along a beautiful trail. Children are offered a free souvenir and there is a picnic area available for use and snacks for purchase.

 

 

Webster's Tours

 

One of the most popular tour companies in Cayman, Webster's offers a variety of comprehensive tours for those seeking to immerse themselves in the island lifestyle. The Best of Cayman Tour explores Grand Cayman's west side, including Seven Mile Beach, the Turtle Farm, the Rum Cake Centre and Hell, one of the island's most talked-about attractions. The Heart of Cayman Tour explores the East End, including George Town and South Sound Road. Attractions include Pedro St. James, Bodden Town, the Queen Elizabeth Botanic Park and Cayman's own brewery. The Full Island Tour encompasses both Western and Eastern sites and attractions and includes a sampling of local dishes at a Cayman restaurant for lunch. Webster's also offers a tour of Rum Point, the Taste of Cayman Tour, which includes visits to the Rum Cake Centre, a local restaurant and the island brewery, and customized private tours. Transportation services are available.

 

 

Tropicana Tours

 

Founded in 1981, Tropicana Tours is one of the oldest tour companies in the Cayman Islands. They offer an extensive selection of tours, including the 6.5-hour Island Sightseeing excursion, which encompasses many Cayman highlights, such as George Town, Seven Mile Beach, the Conch Shell House and more. The West Bay Highlights Tour explores everything the area has to offer and the 7-hour North Sound Tour includes lunch on the beach, a Coral Garden tour and a visit to the Stingray Sandbar. If you enjoy the water, Tropicana Tours has a number of excursions you're guaranteed to enjoy, including Kayak Adventure, Stingray Sand-Bar Snorkel and Reef Runner Jungle tours.



Sea Elements

 

Sea Elements offers eco-tours and marine programs that allow locals and tourists to experience nature up close in the islands. The Mangrove Kayak Tour takes visitors through Cayman's beautiful mangrove forests by kayak. Guided by an experienced instructor, this tour lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours. The Mangrove Snorkel Tour takes tourists snorkeling through the seagrass meadow, which is next to the mangrove forests, enjoying the company of many underwater creatures. The Mangrove Boat Tour explores the same fascinating eco-system aboard a comfortable boat; this is an intimate option ideal for families. The Bio Bay Boat Tour explores Cayman's bioluminescent bay aboard a pontoon boat during the darker nights of the year, and the Full Moon Kayak Adventure is an excursion through the mangrove forest by the light of the moon.

 

 

Nature Cayman

 

Nature Cayman is located in Cayman Brac, one of Grand Cayman's lesser-traveled sister islands. At 14 square miles, this island is known for its beautiful natural landscapes and wildlife. Nature Cayman offers free guided tours of Cayman Brac to tourists. Popular tour stops include Spot Bay, Peter's Cave, the National Trust Nature Trail, Bats Cave, Walton's Mango Manor and the Cayman Brac National Museum.

 

 

MarineLand Tours

 

Cayman's MarineLand Tours offers a number of water-based outings to island visitors. Their Private Luxury Charter service allows groups to book a 52-foot luxury motor yacht for a minimum of 3 hours. A build-your-own tour, guests can choose which island attractions they would like to visit aboard the yacht, such as Starfish Point and Seven Mile Beach, and a professional crew, snacks, drinks, snorkeling gear and much more are included. The Deluxe Stingray City Sandbar Tour takes visitors aboard the Cayman Explorer, which features a fully-licensed bar, to snorkel at Stingray City, a top Grand Cayman attraction. The Amphibious Bus and Snorkel Tour is a fully-narrated 2-hour adventure through George Town aboard MarineLand Tour's Hydra-Terra Amphibious Bus. A combination tour on land and underwater, guests will view historical shipwrecks and sites, and fish feeding at a marine park.