Latest travel advice for cayman islands including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health cayman islands british overseas territory travel advice gov. Apr 25, 2020 current travel advisories for cayman islands in north america caribbean. This is a onceayear event that totally by chance was happening when we were in town. Only 22 miles long, there are many adventures to be had on this small cayman island paradise. The crime threat in the cayman islands is generally considered low, although you should. Im planning a trip to stingray beach off grand cayman island and was hoping that i could get some information about the potential dangers of the stingrays themselves. This is the most popular tourist attraction in the cayman islands. Why i spent three years living in the cayman islands the. Reading the cayman compass, almost daily there are reports of robberies, stabbings, shootings, in the last few days women were robbed at knife point on 7. It is one of the safest destinations in the caribbean. Safety considerations when visiting the cayman islands explore. Georges main market square and the grand anse area known as wall street have reduced their crime rate, thanks to increased security. The cayman islands are a safe place with little criminal activity affecting tourists.
Seven mile beach being destroyed by vendors cayman. All are rare or very rare and one species is nowhere else in the world other than grand cayman. Every place has its hidden dangers visitors know nothing about and tourism officials dont bother to warn. Grand cayman is the largest of the three cayman islands, located in the caribbean sea due south of cuba and to the west of the mexican yucatan.
Dont walk on mudflats, pet a moose or touch the cutest toxic caterpillars megalopyge opercularis. The best and most comprehensive health care facilities can be found on grand cayman. Cayman adults will not go near this dangerous tree. Cayman islands british overseas territory travel advice. Tips on grand cayman warnings and dangers stay safe. No matter what kind of budget you have and what facilities youre looking for, youre sure to find something to your taste in grand cayman. This report looks at issues uk businesses may face when operating in the cayman islands including the economic and political environment. There is a huge choice of things to do and activities on the island, amongst them tours, excursions and private charters to snorkel sites and the world famous stingray. Is stingray city dangerous cayman sea private charter. I have just learned that undercurrents by spotts took many lives. The most dangerous caribbean islands and countries you can visit.
There is a huge choice of things to do and activities on the island, amongst them tours, excursions and private charters to snorkel sites and the world famous stingray city. Ensure that the recreational activities you choose are covered by your travel insurance and that sporting and aquatic equipment is safe and in good condition. Children were told to stay away from it and animals are killed by eating it. Oct 20, 2015 overseas business risk cayman islands. Because grand cayman is such a foodie destination, chefs from all around the world frequently visit to experience the local cuisine. Grand cayman is world famous for its miles of coralsand beaches, luxury resorts, diving opportunities and dutyfree shopping. Enroll in the smart traveler enrollment program step to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the department of state on facebook and twitter. Ive read how dangerous are the stingrays at stingray beach.
We provide you with the latest breaking news from the cayman islands, as well as other parts of the caribbean. Running a boat charter company as i do, its pretty common for people to ask about stingray city accidents and how dangerous it is to swim with wild stingrays in grand cayman. Since that time, however, there have been an additional six tremors in the vicinity of grand cayman, four of which have. None of these things are of particular concern here in the cayman islands, where the prevailing trade winds swoop any air pollution away from the small islands and out to sea. Although it was widely felt on grand cayman, it caused only minor damage. Specifically, is grand cayman a safe destination for families to visit. Stingray city boat charters are the stingrays dangerous. The thought of air pollution conjures images of smog, smoke and thick, low clouds of car exhaust. Petty theft does occur occasionally, but cayman is one of the safest places in the caribbean. Police in the cayman islands enforce laws against illegal drugs, guns and ammunition. Cayman is safer than many of its caribbean neighbors, but the islands grand cayman, in particular have high rates of petty crime such as theft and vandalism. From natalie holloways tragic disappearance in aruba to the murder of a honeymooning couple in antigua to the oftrepeated advice of dont leave the resort in jamaica, crime has colored.
The dangers of storms hurricanes in cayman islands. You can get typhoid through contaminated food or water in the cayman islands. Iguanas have right of way on the roads in little cayman. I also spoke with several grand cayman tour companies that operate tours to stingray city, one of the most popular stingray gathering grounds in the caribbean. Grand cayman is flat as a pancake and only 22 miles long, much of it still covered in mangroves. But heres something the majority of its 2 million annual travelers.
Ensure helmets and life jackets are available, if applicable. Current travel advisories for cayman islands in north america caribbean. The crime threat in the cayman islands is generally considered low, although you should always take normal precautions. If youre planning to go there, you want to make sure you avoid any dangers or tourist traps so it. Stay aware of current health issues in the cayman islands in order to advise your patients on additional steps they may need to take to protect themselves. Nine species of bats have been found in the cayman islands. See the department of state and the fbi pages for information on scams. Despite its small size, it has a huge variety of accommodations to fit all types of travelers. There are no particular health concerns for travelers to the cayman islands. Which caribbean islands are the safest and most dangerous. A guide to the safest and most dangerous caribbean islands.
Cayman compass is the cayman islands most trusted news website. Latest news from the cayman islands, featuring local headlines, sport, business and living, and analysis of issues affecting the cayman community. Caymans silent killer in the backyard cayman compass. The grand cayman is the biggest and most populated of the cayman islands. Visitors from america are warned to never carry ammunition or firearms in their luggage when travelling to cayman. Fun in the sun will be pretty limited if you get sunburn or heatstroke. Certain caribbean islands, such as jamaica, can be more dangerous. This british territory in the leeward islands is considered to be one of the. Read the safety and security section on the country information page.
General availability of health care no shots are required prior to travel to the. While much of the caribbean is perfectly safe for cruise ship daytrippers and resortbound honeymooners, there are some areas where increased caution is warranted. From cayman islands department of environment animals there are not many dangerous animals in the cayman islands. They are vital in maintaining a balanced ecology and harmless to humans.
The cayman islands is another british overseas territory widely known as a financial haven for wealthy individuals, and thus, is very safe for travelers. My family and i have vacationed in the caribbean before puerto rico, we stayed in an allinclusive resort and realized we are not that type. Earthquake rattles grand cayman residents posted amateur video shows cayman residents reacting to a powerful magnitude 7. Bats are the only mammals native to the cayman islands. Earthquake rattles grand cayman residents reuters video. This foldout map also includes good maps of little cayman and cayman brac if youre planning to visit these satellite islands. There are not many dangerous animals in the cayman islands. Stingray city is a shallow sandbar 2 to 4 feet deep located in grand cayman cayman islands. Caribbean, cayman islands, george town, westbay and cypress. Grand cayman safe to walk aroundstayexplore with a family. You are able to hold and feed wild southern stingrays, under the supervision of a professional guide. What to do in grand cayman travel guide the healthy maven. Cayman islands dangerous plants and animals ieyenews.
Grass snakes are very rare and harmless, and the odd spider is really nothing to fear, but if. If youre planning to go there, you want to make sure you avoid any dangers or tourist traps so it doesnt put. There are no dangerous animals in cayman and we are rabies free. The depth of the ocean around the islands tends to lessen the height of storm surges. The good news is that there are no dangerous snakes native to the cayman islands. Grand cayman, cayman brac and little cayman experience little crime, but you should lock your valuables in the hotel safe for the duration of your trip. Jan 31, 2019 grand cayman is world famous for its miles of coralsand beaches, luxury resorts, diving opportunities and dutyfree shopping. In the early days, i received several whispered warnings about the cayman curse. Because the cayman islands are lowlying particularly grand cayman and little cayman, small and narrow, they are vulnerable to storm surge and to dangerous wave action. Safest and most dangerous caribbean islands tripsavvy. Apply plenty of high factor sunscreen regardless of your skin. Ask your doctor what vaccines and medicines you need based on where.
Cdc recommends this vaccine for most travelers, especially if you are staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or if you are an adventurous eater. Safety considerations when visiting the cayman islands. Caribbean vacations often include the cayman islands, the best of which is grand cayman. Unlicensed businesses, carelessly discarded trash and dangerous watercraft operations are adding to a lawless mentality on grand. Crime of opportunity such as pickpocketing and purse snatchings occasionally occur. The most dangerous caribbean islands and countries you can. The local animals of the cayman islands explore cayman. Avoid excursions that are not recommended by tour operators.
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