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View Caribbean & Bahamas on the mapA popular Caribbean port with clear seas and stingrays

George Town

George Town · Cayman Islands · View on map

The capital of the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean, known for exceptionally clear waters and attractive beaches. Stingray City, where visitors can interact with stingrays, and Seven Mile Beach are famous attractions. Duty-free shopping, diving, and snorkeling make it a popular tender port.

From port to town

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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George Town · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 30,000 (metropolitan area)
Population
A tropical climate that is warm year-round. The dry season from December to April is the best time for sightseeing. Watch out for hurricanes from summer to autumn.
Climate
English
Language
Cayman Islands dollar (KYD). US dollars are also commonly used.
Currency
December to April (dry season)
Best time to visit
Local food
Conch dishesfresh seafoodjerk chickenCaribbean-style fritters
Sights
Seven Mile BeachStingray CitySea turtle conservation facilityHell (area of strange rock formations)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
29°
23°Jan
29°
22°Feb
29°
23°Mar
31°
24°Apr
31°
25°May
32°
26°Jun
32°
26°Jul
33°
26°Aug
32°
25°Sep
31°
25°Oct
30°
24°Nov
29°
23°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: ROBERTS · about 1.7 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)179 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water costs about the same; coffee, meals, beer and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

KYD 0.59
Water 500 ml
KYD 4.75
Coffee
KYD 17.98
Inexpensive meal
KYD 6.25
Local beer
KYD 16.00
Big Mac

Prices in George Town (Grand Cayman). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

GCM
Owen Roberts International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 1.9 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “George Town, Cayman Islands” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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