Hell from the Grand Cayman cruise port

Attraction20 minutes by taxi15-45 minutesFits a typical call

A patch of jagged black limestone seen from a viewing platform, with a novelty post office for postcards stamped Hell.

Getting there from the ship

From
Royal Watler Cruise Terminal
Grand Cayman has 4 cruise piers; your line confirms which one the evening before. Pier guide.
Travel time
20 minutes by taxi
Allow 45 minutes to tender ashore first. Grand Cayman taxi fares.
Cost
Free to look around. Port taxi fare about US$8.
Time to allow
15-45 minutes

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 7:00 am–3:30 pm Grand Cayman call you have up to 5 h 35 min at Hell, enough for a visit (allow 15-45 minutes), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    7:00 am · Ship anchors
    Tenders usually start running within the first hour; tour groups go first.
  2. 2
    8:05 am · At Hell
    20 minutes by taxi from Royal Watler Cruise Terminal.
  3. 3
    1:40 pm · Leave Hell by
    That gets you back to the tender dock an hour before all aboard, with time for the tender queue.
  4. 4
    3:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Grand Cayman; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Pair it with the Turtle Centre, which is nearby. The novelty post office is open weekdays only (closing around 3 pm); on weekends the neighbouring gift shops sell stamps and cards.

Grand Cayman cruise port: Hell FAQ

How far is Hell from the Grand Cayman cruise port?

From Royal Watler Cruise Terminal it is 20 minutes by taxi. Grand Cayman is a tender port, so add 30 to 45 minutes to get ashore first.

How much does it cost to visit Hell?

Free to look around. Port taxi fare about US$8.

How much time do you need at Hell?

Allow 15-45 minutes. Yes. On a typical 7:00 am–3:30 pm Grand Cayman call you have up to 5 h 35 min at Hell, enough for a visit (allow 15-45 minutes), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Hell on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 20 minutes by taxi from Royal Watler Cruise Terminal. Pair it with the Turtle Centre, which is nearby. The novelty post office is open weekdays only (closing around 3 pm); on weekends the neighbouring gift shops sell stamps and cards.

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