The Cayman Islands are definitely three of the world's most captivating islands known for their wonderful resources and beautiful coral reefs. The Cayman Islands is comprised of three islands: Little Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Grand Cayman—all of these different islands promise to offer the relaxation that you need without having to travel across the world. Being only 1.5 hours away from Miami and 4 hours of flight away from New York, there's a reason why this place is a favorite amongst the tourists.
But is it expensive? Perhaps not as much as you think.
With the right travel and activity guide, you will be able to enjoy your stay without spending lots of money with your every move. Real life enjoyment doesn't necessarily have to come with a hefty price tag, that's why in this article, we will be showing you three things that you can do in the Caymans at the lowest price possible.
Strolling along the shores of Seven Mile Beach
Cost: FREE
Seven Mile Beach should be one of the wonders of the world with its powdery white sand and sparkling blue waters that seem to stretch endlessly. Though Seven Mile Beach might be the place where you'll find some of the most expensive hotels on the island, real enjoyment, and fun recreational activities can come for free!
● Spend the day by taking your dog out for a walk. You can even join some of the other tourists playing beach volleyball match and in return, you'll gain new friends!
● You can also just choose to lay down on its warm sand and just enjoy being sunbaked under the tropical Caribbean sun. The Seven Mile Beach is also perfect for those long walks full of positive contemplation, you can let it nurture you inside and out.
● If you have snorkeling gear in handy, you might as well try snorkeling by this beach. You’ll be able to see all the lovely fish and magnificent coral up close, all made possible by the crystal-clear waters.
Have an educational tour at Cayman Turtle Centre: Island Wildlife Encounter
COST: $18
One of the best ways to travel is to get to know a place's natural resources and wildlife beyond their beauty, and learn more about the important roles they play in the ecological system. This Turtle Farm is one of Cayman's gems, garnering over 200,000 visitors annually to serve as a cultural, educational, and entertaining activity for those who want to learn more about the Cayman Islands. Focusing on the conservation of their sea turtles, the center wants every visitor to enjoy their stay by the fascination of the wonderful works of nature and leave with enough education about the preservation of wildlife animals and fauna.
● They also boast their own restaurant called Breaker's Snack Shack where you can enjoy some of their delicious meals to fuel you on your trip all throughout the day. You can also expect to get a taste of Caymanian cuisine with scattered via different outlets all throughout the park.
● And when you're fueled enough, you can swim and snorkel with the fish in their 1.3-million-gallon saltwater lagoon where you can also dive in with the eels and sharks. The children will surely enjoy in getting to know about the crabs, sea urchins, and starfishes. As for you, it would be a nice opportunity for a photo op!
Scuba diving inside the Kittiwake Shipwreck
COST: $10
There is no better way of exploring the wonderful history of an island aside from actually venturing into its deep blue see where a shipwreck solemnly rests along with the beautiful marine culture. The Kittiwake Shipwreck was an ex-USA Navy Vessel that was purposely sunk into the bottom of the Seven Mile Beach to become an artificial reef for the marine culture. In its heyday, the Kittiwake vessel was used as a submarine rescue vessel by helping it during trials, assisting it when there are repairs to be done, providing supplies and manpower, as well as to helping them recover practice torpedoes.
● For 51 years, the Kittiwake ship served its purpose for the US Navy in assisting it to do its duty.
● By 1994, it was purchased by the government of The Cayman Islands to become an artificial reef and in preparation, they head to cleanse the vessel of all traces of oils, chemicals, and other toxins that may harm the marine environment as the purpose of it was to provide new life.
● Some of its interior fixtures have also been removed for it to be safe to explore as well.
Since then, the shipwreck of Kittiwake has served as a new home for fishes and coral reefs where they can flourish freely. It has also become a popular spot for recreational divers to roam around due to its magnificent and naturally-embedded history of over a quarter of a century. For only $5, recreational snorkelers can explore its premises freely and it only costs $10 for divers with proper gear. All the proceeds go the maintenance of the historic ship and its preservation, to ensure it will last for generations to come.
So there you have it, three cheap activities that you can do without whipping out your credit card and while still having loads of fun because enjoying nature or travel doesn't necessarily have to be expensive.
George was born in the Cayman Islands, and has a passion for writing about the best things and cheap activities to do in the Cayman Islands and elsewhere. He travels a lot, and blogs to his audience about his journeys.
