
Cayman Islands
Territory of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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About Cayman Islands.
Three Islands, One Extraordinary World
Strung across the western Caribbean like jewels on a blue velvet sea, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman form one of the most captivating destinations in the region. Grand Cayman draws the crowds with the legendary Seven Mile Beach and a dining scene that punches far above its weight, while the two sister islands reward those willing to venture further with dramatic bluffs, untouched ironshore and a pace of life that has barely changed in generations.
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Dive Into Something Remarkable
Few places on earth match the Cayman Islands for underwater spectacle. Crystal-clear waters plunge into dramatic walls draped in soft corals, barracuda patrol the shallows and hawksbill turtles glide serenely overhead. The world-famous Stingray City sandbar lets you wade in chest-deep water surrounded by dozens of friendly southern stingrays, an encounter that never loses its wonder no matter how many times you have done it before.
A Capital Full of Character
George Town balances its role as a global offshore finance hub with a genuinely relaxed island energy. The colourful harbour fills daily with cruise ships whose passengers spill into duty-free jewellery shops and rum cake bakeries, while locals and expats settle in for long lunches at waterfront restaurants serving everything from freshly caught mahi-mahi to inventive Caribbean fusion. Evening brings sundowner cocktails on the docks and a warm breeze that makes every night feel like an occasion.
Official name
- Cayman Islands (English)
Region
- Caribbean
Continent
- North America
Total population
88,833
2024 data
Capital
- George Town
Currency
- Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD · CI$)
Driving side
- left side of the road
Electricity
Language
English
Official in practice · ISO 639-3: eng
Current time and time zone
Eastern Standard TimeEST
America/Cayman
Largest cities
- George TownGCM · 34,912
2021 data
- West Bay · 15,359
2021 data
- Bodden Town · 14,861
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Busiest airport
- Owen Roberts International AirportGCM · 1,200,000 annual passenger movements
2023 data