Transport
Unless you're fleeing Cuba, chances are you'll be arriving in Grand Cayman by air or cruise ship.
On arrival there’s a variety of options for getting around including buses, cars and taxis.
Latest News
Feb 14, Passenger drop-off changes
The Cayman Islands Airport Authority has announced that passenger drop-offs in front of the departure area at Owen Roberts International Airport will be suspended for 2 weeks from today. The change will allow vital development work to take place. Drivers dropping off passengers are advised to use a designated lane close to the arrivals area.
Jan 30, 2007 tourism statistics released
The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism has released air and cruise arrival figures for 2007. Air passenger arrivals for 2007 stood at 291,503, up 9 percent from 2006 but 18 percent lower than the pre Hurricane Ivan and 9/11 figures recorded in 2000. 1.7 million visitors arrived by cruise ship, down on the record 1.9 million visitors recorded in 2006.
Oct 31, Taxi fares to rise
The Cayman Island’s Public Transportation Board has approved an increase in taxi fares. Effective November 1 2007, the base taxi fare will rise from CI$7 to CI$8, while mileage and hourly rates will increase by 20 percent.
Aug 21, Hurricane Dean spares Cayman
Hurricane Dean passed 100 miles south of Grand Cayman yesterday morning, bringing heavy winds and rough seas to the island but little damage. The category 4 hurricane had at one stage been on a direct path to hit Grand Cayman. The government-imposed curfew was lifted yesterday afternoon and Minister of Tourism, Charles Clifford, has announced that Owen Roberts International Airport is fully operational.
