Enough time to shop & go to the beach in Grand Cayman?

kntwait2cruz · #1 (**permalink**) April 21st, 2010, 03:34 PM

First--thanks to all that have replied to my many questions.

In the Grand Cayman, if we do a beach excursion at 11:00-2:30 will we have enough time to shop either before the excursion or after? Is the shops close to the pier? OR is the Best of the Cayman Island Tour at 8:30-11:30 a good choice and then tak a cab to the beach?

Mike M · #2 (**permalink**) April 21st, 2010, 03:46 PM

The main shopping area is just a couple of blocks from the ship. It is only a five minute walk from the main shopping area to the ship.

Take care,
Mike

SMOM · #3 (**permalink**) April 23rd, 2010, 09:39 AM

Personally, I would do the island tour at 8:30, then go shopping and maybe a quick lunch before going to the beach. Hope you are into jewelry because there are SO many jewelry stores in Grand Cayman. A variety of other shops as well. It's a beautiful, clean little island. You will have to tender in and back to the ship. Have fun!

Snoozeman · #4 (**permalink**) April 23rd, 2010, 10:38 AM

All personal preferences.

I'll just add:
Mornings: cooler
Afternoons: hot

Moiraine · #5 (**permalink**) April 23rd, 2010, 09:39 PM

You should have time. Advice, wear sunscreen on the part in your hair. My scalp got burned at Seven Mile Beach.