In Cayman, there are SO many fun, adventurous or relaxing things to do in the great outdoors that kids will be spoiled for choice. We have put together the most comprehensive, up-to-date list you will find detailing outdoor facilities and activities for children in Cayman.
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Kids love to play outside in Cayman where they can explore, play games and mingle with their friends, whether it be at the beach, a park or just a grassy field! If you are struggling to find outdoor activities for your children to take part in, look no further.
Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment
Learn from Cousteau-trained naturalists about Grand Cayman’s natural wonders with eco-adventure activities offered to adults, children and business groups through Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment programme at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. Activities include everything from shipwreck snorkelling and mangrove kayak explorations to photography, arts and crafts and science experiments. The activities are fun for all and also offered as after-school activities, along with summer and fall camps. For more information, contact (345) 815 6120 or email: caymanambassadors@ritzcarlton.com.
Cayman Parrot Sanctuary
Located on Austin Conolly Drive, East End, The Cayman Parrot Sanctuary offers a friendly, interactive and educational experience. It features a variety of Cayman’s native animals including Cayman Parrots, parakeets, agoutis, guinea pigs, rabbits, hermit crabs, hickatees, a Cayman racer snake and a Cayman dwarf boa. The sanctuary is closed on Monday and Tuesday, but open Wednesday-Sunday from 9am-4pm. Admission for adults is CI$16 and for children 15 years and under is CI$10, with free admission for seniors over 65 and children under two years. Tel: (345) 936 4400 or visit their Facebook page for more information.
Cayman Turtle Centre
Located in West Bay, Cayman Turtle Centre offers guests a variety of unique experiences. Learn about and observe sea turtles up close, swim or snorkel with yearling green sea turtles and other colourful marine life, experience hand-feeding birds in the Caribbean Aviary or watch the predator reef feeding frenzy. Eat lunch at the restaurant overlooking the lagoon where the resident peacock family hang out and then swim in the Island’s largest pool with its two waterfalls, underwater viewing panel and Turtle Twister water slide. Open Monday to Sunday 8am-5pm (with last admission at 4.30pm). The resident rate for adults is CI$15 and CI$10 for children 12 years and under with free admission for children two years and under. For more information, call (345) 949 3894, email: info@turtle.ky or visit their website.
Camana Bay
Camana Bay’s Town Centre is a delightful place to take a stroll with your children. It offers wide shady avenues, landscaped courtyards with water features, fountains for children to play in and benches to sit on. Climb the Observation Tower, one of the tallest buildings on Grand Cayman at 75 ft (lifts are also available), for panoramic views of the Island. The book store, Next Chapter, also has a great kids section filled with plenty of books and toys to choose from.
Cayman Crystal Caves
Situated in a lush tropical forest in North Side, the Cayman Crystal Caves offer an underground adventure into a fascinating world. When you visit Cayman Crystal Caves, you will be escorted by a knowledgeable tour guide and join them on an adventure of “Cayman Down Under”. You will venture into amazing caves where you will see stalactite and stalagmite crystal structures and otherworldly formations formed by single drops of water and the slow passage of time. Tour the unique tropical forest under which the caves formed. Amongst the forest and caves are captivating tropical plant and animal life, including strangler balsam trees, air plants, parrots and bats. Tours are approximately one-and-a-half hours and take you through the surrounding tropical forest area and three spectacular caves.
Guests must be able to walk up the stairs unaided for this tour. Please bring comfortable attire for warm weather and walking shoes. On-site facilities include a snack and gift store as well as the Tree House Restaurant & Bar which is also open to guests who are not on the tour. Pre-booking is required for all tours. Book online at www.caymancrystalcaves.com. Open seven days a week, with tours running from 9am-4pm. Adults US$45, children 12 and under US$35 (does not include transportation to or from the Caves). Tel: (345) 949 2283 or email: info@caymancrystalcaves.com.
Dolphin Encounter Attractions
Dolphin Discovery is located adjacent to the Cayman Turtle Centre in West Bay. They offer three different programmes starting at US$129 for adults and US$109 for kids under 12 years old. Resident rates are also available, and with proof of identification, residents can receive 50% off their packages. If a resident brings a visitor, the visitor will also receive a discount of 25%. (Tel: (345) 327 4742)
Submarine Tours
Enjoy a tour of the beautiful underwater world with Nautilus: The Undersea Tour and Allura Catamaran. This semi-submerged air-conditioned observatory offers an exciting and educational experience with a marine expert sharing the history of the shipwrecks, the Cali and the Balboa. At Cheeseburger Reef, enjoy the colourful coral while their divers feed the fish outside your window. To book a tour, call (345) 945 1355 or WhatsApp (345) 926 3662 and for more information visit their Facebook page or email miranda@nautilus.ky.
DownUnder Submarines has a 64ft Subcat which features 14 glass view ports and takes passengers down to 100ft. For more information visit their website or email admin@downundersubmarines.com.
The Humane Society
The Cayman Islands Humane Society is located at 153 North Sound Road, next to A. L. Thompson’s at the Butterfield roundabout. Volunteers are also always needed for dog walking, pet grooming, and dog and cat socialising. They operate an excellent second-hand bookstore (Book Loft) and a thrift shop. Local families are encouraged to consider adopting a dog from them as an alternative to shipping in a dog from overseas or buying from a breeder. Call (345) 949 1461 or visit www.caymanislandshumanesociety.com for more information on how you and your children can help.
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Mastic Reserve & Trail and the Blue Iguana Safari are good educational activities that are great for older kids and teens.
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A beginner friendly and fun activity, paddleboarding is the perfect activity for both young kids and teens to get outdoors and enjoy the ocean and sunshine. Paddleboards can be rented from Cayman Stand Up Paddle Co. Ltd. (Tel: (345) 938 4787), Paradise Paddle (Tel: (345) 526 1111) or White Sand Water Sports (Tel: (345) 926 7263).
Pedro St. James Castle
Step into the 18th century at Pedro St. James, affectionately known as ‘Pedro Castle’ by the locals. This historic Great House in Savannah offers an immersive experience for visitors of all ages, making it an ideal destination for learning about the early history of the Cayman Islands. With a multi-sensory movie theatre, a variety of 18th-century artefacts and a rich history to learn about, this experience truly is a “step back in time” that will stimulate any child’s imagination. Ask for the ‘Nature and History Trail Hunt’ or the history quiz if you want to challenge your little ones or test your knowledge with a fun and educational quiz. With lots of green space, activities and the Thatch & Barrel restaurant serving tasty bites, your children are guaranteed to have a fun time at Pedro St. James. It is also a great place to hold kids’ parties. Located in Savannah, Pedro St. James is just a 20-minute drive from George Town and is open daily from 8.30am-5pm. Resident rates are CI$10 for adults and admission is free for seniors 65+ and children three and under. A valid ID is required for resident rates. For more information, Tel: (345) 947 3329 or email: events@pedrostjames.ky.
Fountain Play
Camana Bay has two wonderful fountains that children love, one for toddlers that is shaded, quite gentle and can be found next to the Camana Bay Cinema, and the other on the Crescent with powerful and exciting jets that come to life in a big way every few minutes.
The Cayman Turtle Centre offers two waterfalls, a large pool and the exciting Turtle Twister waterslide, which is 15ft high and 100ft long. It is great fun and loved by children and adults alike! Tel: (345) 949 3894 or visit www.turtle.ky.
Starfish Cay Water Park, located at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, is home to waterslides, fountains and a giant water bucket. All children under ten years of age must be accompanied by an adult and supervised at all times. Starfish Cay is open to residents with the purchase of a day pass from Ambassadors of the Environment located at the resort. Private birthday party bookings are also available. For more information, call (345) 815 6120 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/grandcayman.
Located adjacent to the Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa, the SPLASH at Seafire is a 14,000sq ft splash park designed for use by children 12 and under with adult supervision. The park is open from 10am-4pm daily for guests of the hotel and also for residents if there is availability. Visit their website where you can check for an opening and book a day pass at a cost of CI$25 per person, kids under two are complimentary.
Kids will also love the CNB Splash Pad located in the Children’s Garden at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park. They will also discover climbing frames, a discovery tower, larger-than-life animal sculptures, a maze, tunnels, grow zone, sensory garden and so much more! For more information, call (345) 947 9462 or visit www.botanic-park.ky.
