Rum Point from the Grand Cayman cruise port

Beach45-60 minutes by taxi2-3 hours on site, plus about 2 hours round-trip travelFits a typical call

A sheltered beach with a bar, picnic tables and reef 30 m offshore on the north coast, beside the Stingray City area.

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
45-60 minutes by taxi
Allow 45 minutes to tender ashore first. Grand Cayman taxi fares.
Cost
Free beach; bus CI$8 (about US$10) each way from George Town (2026); taxis are much more (see Getting around).
Time to allow
2-3 hours on site, plus about 2 hours round-trip travel

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 7:00 am–3:30 pm Grand Cayman call you have up to 4 h 15 min at Rum Point, enough for a visit (allow 2-3 hours on site), 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
    8:45 am · At Rum Point
    45-60 minutes by taxi from Royal Watler Cruise Terminal.
  3. 3
    1:00 pm · Leave Rum Point 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

Only worth it on a long port day. Taxis do not wait, and bus returns are unreliable, so arrange a pickup time or book a tour that includes transport.

Grand Cayman cruise port: Rum Point FAQ

How far is Rum Point from the Grand Cayman cruise port?

From Royal Watler Cruise Terminal it is 45-60 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 Rum Point?

Free beach; bus CI$8 (about US$10) each way from George Town (2026); taxis are much more (see Getting around).

How much time do you need at Rum Point?

Allow 2-3 hours on site, plus about 2 hours round-trip travel. Yes. On a typical 7:00 am–3:30 pm Grand Cayman call you have up to 4 h 15 min at Rum Point, enough for a visit (allow 2-3 hours on site), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Rum Point on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 45-60 minutes by taxi from Royal Watler Cruise Terminal. Only worth it on a long port day. Taxis do not wait, and bus returns are unreliable, so arrange a pickup time or book a tour that includes transport.

More things to do near Rum Point

All 11 places
  • Starfish Point · Nature · 50-60 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.0 km from Rum Point
  • Stingray City · Adventure · 10-15 minutes to the marina, then 15-30 by boat from the pier · 3.5 km from Rum Point
  • Pedro St. James National Historic Site · Ruins & history · 20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 12 km from Rum Point
  • Seven Mile Beach · Beach · 10-15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 12 km from Rum Point