Grand cayman last minute questions

[Larry Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Larry]

I am leaving on Wednesday for Grand Cayman and will stay 4 days at seven mile beach at the Marriott Courtyard and then will be picking up my wife at the airport on Sunday and heading to Morritts Grand. Sorry to hear the dock isn't completed. How was the snorkling at the resort and the general condition of the beach and resort. Is it noisy there with all of the construction going on and did the construction at the resort effect your vacation at all? Is there entertainment at night and what is the best night to see the barefoot man at the reef. Besides Portofino and the light house what other restaurants are recommened near Morrits? What is the best day ( least crowded) to go to stingray city and does anyone have a recommendation on which tour to use to go to stingray city? Is rum point still a great place to spend a day at the beach? Any other recommendations for activities would be appreciated.

I am soooo ready to go !!!!!!!!

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Larry,

Whenever we go to a caribbean island I check the port calendar to get an idea of crowds for the shopping and must-do activities such as Stingray City.
Less ships = less people.

Here is the link for Grand Cayman:
http://www.caymanport.com/schedule.htm

Seems Friday 12/1 thru Monday 12/4 and Friday 12/8 will have the least amount of ships docked in port so schedule anything in and around 7mile beach, Georgtown and Stingray City for then.

We went to Stingray from Rumpoint. It is the shortest boatride and we stopped to snorkle on the way back. Very close up view of a moray eel that the crew knew about. It's been a while but I think we got coupons at Morritts to use RedSail out of Rumpoint...

There are shops and restaurant and water sports there so definately worth a visit.

We saw Barefoot Man on a Thursday at the Reef. Not sure if he does other days of the week.

Have a great trip and report back upon your return.

We are counting the months until we go in March 2008.

[michaelsmalley Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close michaelsmalley]

Scooters

Does anyone know if they have scooters or mini bikes for rent on Grand Cayman? Thanks.

Mike S.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Does anyone know if they have scooters or mini bikes for rent on Grand Cayman? Thanks.

Mike S.

Yes, I believe there is a link in another thread for the scooter rental.

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

Mopeds and scooters are also available on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Riders are required by law to wear a helmet at all times and urged to be extremely careful. Remember to stay on the left. Average daily rate is US$25 which includes helmet and the mandatory Visitors Driving Permit.

Rental Companies:

Motorscooter Rentals
NAME PHONE FAX
Cayman Cycle Rentals 945-4021 949-8596
Scooter Rentals (Hyatt Regency) 949-1234 949-8528
Treasure Island Resort 949-7777 949-8489

http://www.ecayman.com/tour/motorscooter.html

[shaggy Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close shaggy]

While staying at 7 mile beach go to stingray city with Capt Marvin!! He is the very, very best!! Don't forget to go get some conch at the Cracked Conch. Yhere is also very good snorkeling right behind there. shaggy

[somerville Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close somerville]

Shaggy, The Cracked Conch has gone upscale. It was closed for about 18 months and is under new ownership. It reopened in the last couple of months. I looked at the menu online, and they don't even have cracked conch as an entre or coconut shrimp, which was my wife's favorite entre. I am not sure we will even eat dinner there this Christmas when we will be on the island.

[jgirvine Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jgirvine]

You might want to reconsider scooter rental. The traffic in Geogetown is crazy even without them driving on the other side of the road that we are used to.

[jtridle Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jtridle]

scooters

Does anyone know if they have scooters or mini bikes for rent on Grand Cayman? Thanks.

Mike S.

We were at Morritt's Thanksgiving week and I believe I recall seeing scooters for rent across the street and down the road (across from Reef resort) at the new Morritt's shopping center. I know I saw them somewhere around there and I think that was the place. Also, of course there is now the Foster's grocery store in the shopping center which is very handy.

The ferry no longer runs out of Rum Point. When we were there it was so terribly windy and overcast that nobody was snorkeling or getting in the pools, anywhere!! As soon as we left the sun came out!!

Jackie

[Larry Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Larry]

Just wanted to let everyone know that I did rent the scooter for two days from scooters and wheels in Goergetown and I survived. It was actually a lot of fun and gave me the opportunity to scout out the island before going to Morritts. I also checked out all of the timeshares in Grand Cayman, while I had the scooter. Here is a quick review of each.

1) Morrits Grand- Best unit we ever stayed in including Marriott Grand Vista. Huge 2BR 2bath unit with fantastic balcony facing the ocean. Unit was 1500 square feet and was in great condition.

2) Morrits Tortuga- Older units but refurbished due to Hurricane damage. One building currently with Ocean views and the rest with pool views. Nice resort and I would consider an exchange there.

3) Royal reef. I didn't see the units but walked by from beach and they did look very nice. Very well maintained resort but too quiet for me. Nothing going on at night except for beach bar. Barefoot man was off during the week we were there.

3) Grand Caymanian. Oustanding units comparable in quality to Morrits Grand but I didn't care for location with non swimable beach. Very Rocky beach but nice pools. Hard to find just follow signs to golf course and you eventually get there.

4) Plantation Village. Great location on seven mile beach and all units have been refurbished. I would accept trade for this older property just for the location.

5) Seven Mile beach resort. Older property didn't see any units and you need to go through public path to get to beach. spoke to some owners who love the property and go back every year. I didn't care for the beach location since you needed to go in front of condo unit to get to beach and it appeared that most beach chairs were for exclusive use of condo owners. This would probably be my last choice but I would still accept an exchange here.

In my opinion I liked the Morrits Grand the best and there was plenty to do at the resort or nearby to keep us busy all week. we went to beach every day except for the saturday the day before check out since it was the only day it was way too windy.

1)spent 1 day at turtle farm and then seven mile beach and georgetown.
2)Went to Rum point twice which was our favorite spot.
3)went to stingray city one afternoon after spending morning at rum point.
rest of the time just relaxed, went swimmong and snorkling right at the Morritts beach.
4) Went to Morritts barbQ's 3 nights and had a great time during entertainment by premier pool.
5) Went to Big Kahoonay comedy show right across the street from the Reef in the new shopping center and laughed so hard we almost cried. Great show!!!!

Had a great time and will write a detailed report as soon as I get the chance.

[shaggy Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close shaggy]

I can't believe the Cracked Conch went upscale!! Did you go there anyway? Please try to tell us some tales on Travel Tales, it's a great place to write down your thoughts, or even a journal. shaggy

[qlaval Member Find all posts View Profile Close qlaval]

Hi,

I'm also going to the Grand Caymen Renaissance next March.
How was it?
I know the beach is on the other side of the road still is it nice?
How was the food at the Renaissance?
Was it expensive?
Any good place we should be looking near that hotel?

Thank you!

Pierre

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

Larry I am sure I will be calling you next year for advice since I will be going there on Feb 08.

[Larry Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Larry]

Larry I am sure I will be calling you next year for advice since I will be going there on Feb 08.

You can call me anytime Frank. Always like talking to you and comparing our timeshare vacations.

[Ryne08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ryne08]

When you go snorkling on the island. Try this new trick/idea that we picked up from my Canadian friend. Take some frozen green peas into the water and watch the number of fish that are attracted to the peas.