Seven Mile Beach from the Grand Cayman cruise port

Beach10-15 minutes by taxi2-4 hoursFits a typical call

A strip of public sand about 6 miles long lined with resorts, bars and restaurants, and the easiest big-beach option from the tender terminals.

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
10-15 minutes by taxi · 4.5 km
Allow 45 minutes to tender ashore first. Grand Cayman taxi fares.
Cost
Free (public property). Beach club extras cost extra; see Royal Palms.
Time to allow
2-4 hours

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 45 min at Seven Mile Beach, enough for a visit (allow 2-4 hours), 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
    8:00 am · At Seven Mile Beach
    10-15 minutes by taxi from Royal Watler Cruise Terminal.
  3. 3
    1:45 pm · Leave Seven Mile Beach 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

The whole beach is public, so you can use any access point. Take the port taxi to the Public Beach for the lowest published fare, and tell the driver where to collect you.

Grand Cayman cruise port: Seven Mile Beach FAQ

How far is Seven Mile Beach from the Grand Cayman cruise port?

From Royal Watler Cruise Terminal it is 10-15 minutes by taxi, about 4.5 km. Grand Cayman is a tender port, so add 30 to 45 minutes to get ashore first.

How much does it cost to visit Seven Mile Beach?

Free (public property). Beach club extras cost extra; see Royal Palms.

How much time do you need at Seven Mile Beach?

Allow 2-4 hours. Yes. On a typical 7:00 am–3:30 pm Grand Cayman call you have up to 5 h 45 min at Seven Mile Beach, enough for a visit (allow 2-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Seven Mile Beach on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 10-15 minutes by taxi from Royal Watler Cruise Terminal. The whole beach is public, so you can use any access point. Take the port taxi to the Public Beach for the lowest published fare, and tell the driver where to collect you.

Tours that go to Seven Mile Beach

Checked against a typical 7:00 am–3:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

All tours

More things to do near Seven Mile Beach

All 11 places
  • Royal Palms Beach Club · Beach · 10 minutes by taxi from the pier · 4.1 km from Seven Mile Beach
  • Hell · Attraction · 20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 4.2 km from Seven Mile Beach
  • Cayman Turtle Centre · Attraction · 20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 4.9 km from Seven Mile Beach
  • Cheeseburger Reef · Snorkeling · 3-5 minutes by taxi (short walk north) from the pier · 5.6 km from Seven Mile Beach