Cayman Islands
Caribbean · CYM
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands are for travelers who want a high-comfort Caribbean stay with excellent water access and very little friction once they arrive. Most trips are strongest as a Grand Cayman beach-and-snorkeling base, with Cayman Brac or Little Cayman added only if the trip is explicitly being shaped around diving.
Popular For
Things To See
- Grand Cayman
- Seven Mile Beach
- Stingray City
- George Town
- Cayman Brac
- Little Cayman
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- December through April is the easiest broad season for first visits.
- Grand Cayman covers most travelers well, while the sister islands make more sense for repeat trips or dive-focused plans.
- The trip lands best if you decide early whether this is a beach stay with a few water excursions or a more dedicated dive itinerary.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Cayman Islands.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- George Town
- Population
- 84,738
- Area
- 264 km²
- Region
- Caribbean
Languages
- English
Currency
Cayman Islands dollar ($)
KYD
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
112.1
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 124.0
- Restaurants
- 101.5
- Rent
- 76.1
Safety & Peace
higher score = safer everyday environment · derived from World Bank homicide data
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for George Town (19.30°N, 81.38°W).
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 8.8%
- Forest cover
- 52.5%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 1
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 1
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
38/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
58/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in the Cayman Islands. Advisory summary The Cayman Islands is generally a safe destination for travelers. Accessibility of medical services for routine and emergency procedures may be limited. Review the Health Section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information. Review our Travel Guidance for the Cayman Islands to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. If you decide to travel to the Cayman Islands: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for the Cayman Islands. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for the Cayman Islands. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage. It is illegal to carry firearms or ammunition when arriving, departing, or traveling through the Cayman Islands. People have been arrested, charged with a crime, and fined for having even one bullet, a previously discharged bullet casing, or spent ammunition used in items such as jewelry or keychains in their pockets or luggage at the airport. You must follow local laws abroad. If you break laws in the Cayman Islands – even by mistake or unwillingly – you could face deportation, fines, or imprisonment. Accessibility of emergency medical services may be limited in popular tourist locations such as Stingray City (sandbar), West Bay, and other snorkeling areas. This also applies to boat parties, where there is an increased risk of drowning. Little Cayman has no hospital. The clinic there is only open during business hours, Monday through Friday, but not on weekends.
Read full advisory →Data current as of June 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data