r/CaymanIslands Mar 04 '21

Official Subreddit Announcement Welcome to /r/CaymanIslands

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Welcome to the best Caribbean subreddit!

  • Before posting please read our rules. We have two. They're in the sidebar somewhere.
  • Make use of our post flairs and user flairs (simplified as of 03/21) if you want.
  • Read our wiki, it has great resources for expats, for locals and especially for tourists!
  • Try to be chill and Cayman kind, reddit points don't matter friend!

Enjoy your visit! Be nice to the turtles, don't litter and enjoy the sun!


r/CaymanIslands Jul 17 '23

Official Subreddit MEGATHREAD Activities Weekly Megathread - Suggest or find activities to do this week!

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Please provide links when possible.


r/CaymanIslands 19m ago

Weird Stuff Looking for new girl friends

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I’m a Caymanian East Ender yappy lady. I’ve been going through a hard time for a few years, and maybe it’s time for me to get out of my shell. I recently returned to work, but I’ve realize maybe having coworkers as friends may not be the brightest idea lol. I just want a friend to hang out with time to time, someone to talk to when things are good and when things are bad. Having someone to call a friend is a privilege I haven’t had in a long time. So ladies, if you are open to getting to know a yappy and fun friend, please send a DM


r/CaymanIslands 4h ago

Visiting Cayman Sargassum

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Hi there, we'll be staying at Plantana condos next April and I was wondering if sargassum is an issue in that location at that time of year? I know some areas are more protected from it than others. Thanks!


r/CaymanIslands 1d ago

Visiting Cayman Rum Point let us down. The Botanic Park saved the whole day.

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r/CaymanIslands 10h ago

Visiting Cayman Dive operator for kids (11 & 14) OW Scuba checkout dives

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Anyone have a recommendation for OW certification checkout dives for two kids, 11 & 14? I plan to do the confined water and classroom stuff at home then we have a week in GC staying at the Westin to do their checkout dives and a day of family diving.

Thanks!


r/CaymanIslands 1d ago

Moving to Cayman Job Opportunities for Civil Engineering

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Planning to move to cayman, Im 25yrs old civil engineering graduate, and have a relative there to back me up so are they any job opportunity for civil engineering


r/CaymanIslands 3d ago

Visiting Cayman Beware of these scam Facebook groups about Cayman

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Please beware of these Facebook groups by Val Kegal.

Here are some comments from some people who had to figure it out the hard way.

"This woman is very shady. She’s blocked me. I’ve spoken up on her “I ❤️Cayman”. Unless you pay her she will not advertise your business. And will give the said business bad reviews. A Delta Flight Attendant who is soliciting illegally, may I add, monies from local businesses to promote them. And discounted meals and hotel accommodations at Villas of the Galleon, since she promotes them on a daily basis. She does not have a valid Trade and Business License to operate any business in the Cayman Islands. 🇰🇾 I have reported her to the relevant Authorities. Please spread the word."

"Honestly i believe she benefits from every business she promotes is why, she charges fees to be a passenger pick as well and no matter how many great reviews a company gets, if you dont pay - you dont get passenger pick then she will make sure the business doesnt get recognition on her pages"

"I concur with what is being shared. I have experienced negative push back from Val each time I've shared our recurring, consistent positive experience with one particular restaurant on the island that we adore and frequent every time we visit. As our experience with the place has consistently been positive, I didn't understand the push back and negative responses to my posts from her though I had my suspicions. I think i understand why now. Oh well."

Here are her pages. She hurts other businesses and has no right doing business here!


r/CaymanIslands 4d ago

Visiting Cayman Doctor's Express

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I understand medical marijuana in illegal in the Cayman Islands without a prescription. I am traveling with a person who uses medical marijuana here in Arizona and needs it for pain management. He doesn't like to use pain pills. Can you give me an approximate cost for a doctor visit along with a marijuana vape pen? Thank you.


r/CaymanIslands 4d ago

Visiting Cayman Condos

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Hi there! I'm planning a vacation to Grand Cayman for 3 adults and two elementary kids in April. My budget is capped around $6,000 for 7 nights. I've been looking at some of the condo communities on the side of 7 mile beach that isn't eroded. Looking for calm shallow water, shaded loungers, non-crowded beach front (or uncrowded enough that I don't need to claim a spot at 7am). Would like to snorkle.

Question: I've looked at Plantana and Silver Sands. Any feedback on those (especially Plantana). Other suggestions? Where to get the cheapest bookings?

I've been reading all your posts and I'm so excited!


r/CaymanIslands 4d ago

Visiting Cayman NFL preseason games

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Here until Saturday and we’re hoping we can watch the commanders vs ravens pre season nfl game. Any recommendations of where we could go watch? Thanks!


r/CaymanIslands 4d ago

Visiting Cayman 7 mile beach status

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We are looking for a condo on 7 mile beach for this December for a week. I have seen a few mention that due to previous storms, they have no beach. Which part of SMB does have a good beach right now and what should we avoid? Open to condo rental suggestions as well. Thanks!


r/CaymanIslands 5d ago

Discussion BYDs and Chinese EVs

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Looking to hear from people who have managed to bring in a BYD, or other Chinese EV. How did you go about importing? For BYD, did you use ATL in Jamaica or the official dealer in Mexico? Any tips or tricks?


r/CaymanIslands 7d ago

News Barracuda Caught

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According to the DoE the barracuda that had bitten the swimmers has been caught!


r/CaymanIslands 7d ago

News Grand Cayman Seasonal Restaurant Closures 2026

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r/CaymanIslands 7d ago

Discussion If the recent contamination and bacteria scares making headlines daily in the US have you worried about food safety on Island, do consider taking a few minutes to reach out to grocers to encourage them to diversify their supply chains.

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Most have contact forms/emails on their websites.


r/CaymanIslands 6d ago

Discussion One of my old songs, but edited, made in Cayman

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Hello again, I have been listening to one of my older songs, project X, and have recently edited it to sound better with vocals, and I have properly mixed the beat. I would love feedback on the mastering and the vocals mix especially and also the musicality if this is close to your style of music, however this is also something new i am trying with this, like my other song, but it is more influencies by reggaeton than the last one, with the dembow ryhtm. Also, do you think this style of music could be used on island? Thanks, Dylan!


r/CaymanIslands 7d ago

Moving to Cayman Traveling outside the island

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how is it traveling outside the island? For someone living here, where are short travels to make when one gets island sick? I saw people mentioned Miami. Is there local flights to other islands on the Caribbean? Any boat rides bring to other islands?


r/CaymanIslands 7d ago

Discussion CIFA

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Anyone know which way CIFA is leaning with regards to Infantino? We all know the outsize role Cayman played in previous FIFA scandals so hoping this time around they lean towards a major shakeup come election time. Anyone got any informed thoughts ?


r/CaymanIslands 8d ago

Visiting Cayman Barracuda Attack

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Careful around Governors beach and in front of Westin another lady got bitten this time it was a bad bite severed a toe ( to be confirmed ) just happened August 24. It happened right by two boats that were right by shore and in front of the Westin lounge chairs closer to Governors beach. May have been hiding under the boats.


r/CaymanIslands 7d ago

Discussion CIMA

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Anyone working at CIMA who can provide any feedback on salary benefits bonuses etc?


r/CaymanIslands 8d ago

Visiting Cayman Fun/romantic birthday experience?

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Going to grand cayman with my family and partner next year, and we’ll be there for his birthday. We want to do something fun just the two of us, he was thinking going to a hotel for the evening and us just chilling, but I think at my budget (500 usd maybe?) we won’t get anything too much more exciting than where we’re staying. Any ideas for something for the two of us to do together that would be awesome? We like adventure and nature, spa stuff, basically anything but struggling to find something good. Thanks in advance!!


r/CaymanIslands 9d ago

Fun Stuff Bruno Mars Miami 👀

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Anyone from Cayman going to the Bruno Mars concert in Miami on Sept 19? 😂 Just curious if anyone else is going!


r/CaymanIslands 10d ago

Moving to Cayman Moving to Cayman solo?

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How did you find the adjustment to solo living, was it easy to meet people or pretty isolating at first? Also curious how people found the process overall, housing, getting settled, and whether there’s anywhere in particular that’s better suited to someone moving out on their own rather than as a couple or family.

Any experiences would be really appreciated!


r/CaymanIslands 10d ago

Visiting Cayman Places to Eat

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Any recommendations for good eats?