Cayman Islands
Crystal-clear water, legendary dive sites like Stingray City, and Georgetown, a bustling port of entry. In this category, you'll find our reviews, anchorages, provisioning options, costs, formalities, and practical tips for sailors in the western Caribbean.
Caribbean – Diary III – Last Days on Grand Cayman
Page 16 - Farewell and new beginnings... March 14.03 - March 19.032026 We're anchored off Georgetown again, and our time in the Cayman Islands is drawing to a close. We've decided against visiting the other two islands in the group: Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, as they would mean a detour and don't promise any new experiences. So we're checking again whether we...
A magical night in the Caribbean: Experience the bioluminescent plankton on Grand Cayman
Bioluminescence... March 11.03th2026 Anyone paddling across a dark lagoon at night and suddenly witnessing thousands of glowing sparks explode in the water might initially think it's magic. But this fascinating natural spectacle has a scientific explanation: bioluminescent plankton. On the Caribbean island of Grand Cayman lies one of the few places in the world where you can experience this phenomenon up close – the mysterious Bioluminescent Bay. Bioluminescent Bay on...
Caribbean – Diary – Friday the 13th between hell and alcohol
Page 15 - Grand Cayman between the North Coast and George Town... March 09.03th - March 13.03th2026 After yesterday's intensive dinghy tour, we plan to explore the area by land today using our e-scooters. A convenient dinghy dock is available at the opposite marina, Kabo. There, after a friendly inquiry, we can leave our dinghy during our tour...
Grand Cayman – Visit to Stingray City
Under stingrays... 08.03.2026 What is Stingray City? Stingray City is a shallow sandbar in the ocean off Grand Cayman. The water is shallow enough for people to stand about waist-deep. The resident stingrays are attracted by feeding them octopus and can be observed up close by visitors. People can even interact with them...
Caribbean – Diary – III – Stingray City, Starfish Beach and Rum Point
Page 14 - Encounter with not-so-"wild" animals... March 08.03th 2026 We're anchored at the northern end of Grand Cayman, right in front of Starfish Beach, and watching the bustling activity of visitors coming and going all day long on boat shuttles. We're not used to such a crowd anymore. On Sunday, after the cruise ship...
Caribbean – Diary – III – The Art of Getting Close to Nature
Page 13 - Traveling along the coast of Grand Cayman... March 02.03nd - March 07.03th2026 With our onboard first-aid kit and targeted exercises, Bernd is slowly getting back on his feet after his back spasm on Saturday. We'll spend the next few days on board so Bernd can properly heal his back. By Thursday, he feels fit again for new adventures. We'll set off with...