Nonstop jet service to the Cayman Islands is available from several countries including, United States, Canada, England, Honduras, Cuba and Jamaica. Cities served by regularly scheduled flights include Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Havana (Cuba), Houston, La Ceiba (Honduras), Miami, Newark, New York, Minneapolis, Tampa, London (England), Kingston & Montego Bay (Jamaica), Philadelphia, Toronto (Canada) and Washington D.C. There are approximately 100 commercial flights into the Cayman Islands each week and the most popular gateway is Miami International Airport with over 42 flights per week on the route.
Cayman Brac and Little Cayman (75 miles from Grand Cayman) are served by Cayman Airways with 737 jet and Twin Otters.
SPECIAL PACKAGE OFFER:
Packages start as low as US$659 per person, double occupancy. 3-nights’ accommodations at Comfort Suites Grand Cayman include:
- Daily Continental Breakfast
- Hotel tax and service charges
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Roundtrip airfare from Miami International Airport
Accommodations at Comfort Suites. Air prices may be restricted to specific flights, dates, days of travel. Above prices may include published airfare available at the time of booking. “Purchase by” date or “Instant Purchase” may be required. Rates are based on travel from Miami. Availability is limited, rate do not include U.S. Arrival & Departure taxes, International Airport departure tax, immigration fees, customs user fees, federal inspection fees and APHUS fees or inspection fees (CSOT#2063945-40 & Fla. Seller of Travel Ref. No ST36173).
To book your trip contact Cayman Express at 1 (800) 247-9900 or for more information visit www.piratesweekfestival.com
Arrival
When you arrive, taxis and car rental agents will be available just outside the airport arrival area, and remember, we drive on the left! When departing, allow for traffic and arrive at the airport at least 3-hours prior to your scheduled departure time.
Documents
Passports are generally required by most foreign nationals entering the Cayman Islands, including USA and Canadian citizens.
Time Zone
The Cayman Islands are on Eastern Standard Time year-round and do not observe Daylight Savings Time. We are 5 hours behind Greenwich Meantime.
Dress Code
Most restaurants require shoes and shirts, but shorts are generally acceptable. Some of the up-scale restaurants may require slacks for evening dinner. Please do not wear bathing suits or "skimpy" beach wear beyond the beach or cruise ship. Note that there are no nude beaches in the Cayman Islands and that public nudity and topless bathing are prohibited by law.
Currency
The Cayman Islands has its own currency and the basic unit is the dollar. It is issued in notes of CI$100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 and coins valued at 25 cents, 10, 5 and 1 cent. The CI dollar has a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar of CI$1.00 equals US$1.25 or US$1.00 dollar equals CI $0.80. The US dollar is accepted throughout the islands and as an example, a US$20 note converts to CI$16. The rate of exchange does not fluctuate. MasterCard, VISA and American Express cards as well as travellers checks are widely accepted. Canadian dollars and pounds sterling can be exchanged for CI dollars at local banks. Automatic Teller Machines accepting VISA and MasterCard with Cirrus affiliation are located at most banks and at the airport. Regular banking hours are 9:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Taxes
A mandatory Government room tax of 10% is standard and will be added to your room charge. A departure tax of US$25 per person is required. Although usually included in the ticket, it can be paid at the airport.
For more information please visit the official Cayman Islands Tourism website at www.caymanislands.ky
