Botanical Gardens & Pedro St James in Grand Cayman
Back at the ship by about 12:05 pm, 2 h 55 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 1 h 55 min to spare.
- 7:00 amShip anchors in Grand Cayman45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
- 7:45 amLeave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
- 7:55 amEarliest tour startTour runs 4 h. Latest sensible start: 9:50 am.
- 11:55 amTour ends10 min back to the pier
- 12:05 pmBack at the tender pier2 h 55 min before the last tender
- 3:30 pmAll aboardLast tender usually leaves about 3:00 pm
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
Our verdict
This tour fits a typical Grand Cayman call (7:00 am–3:30 pm). It runs 4 h; ashore by 7:45 am, you can start by 7:55 am and be back at the gangway around 12:05 pm — 1 h 55 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.
Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:35 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.
The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Royal Watler Cruise Terminal.
Among the 218 Grand Cayman shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 3 h 30 min); 90% of them fit a typical call. Grand Cayman is a tender port: we add 45 minutes to get ashore and keep you back 30 minutes before all aboard for the last tender.
Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Grand Cayman call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.
About this tour
Enjoy a relaxed tour exploring Grand Cayman’s nature and history. Visit the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park to see vibrant tropical gardens, native wildlife, and the endangered Blue Iguana. Then step back in time at Pedro St. James Castle, the oldest stone building in the Cayman Islands, featuring restored rooms, ocean views, and an informative multimedia presentation.
A perfect blend of culture, heritage, and natural beauty.
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Soda/Pop
- Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary
- 1Queen Elizabeth II Botanic ParkEnjoy a leisurely walk through colorful gardens, botanic, lake and nature displays. Stroll through Heritage Garden, enjoy the Tea House with its panoramic views, and the lake area which forms a natural habitat for the Cayman Blue Iguana and breeding ground for a variety of rare aquatic birds and animals native to the Caribbean. When Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II opened Grand Cayman’s Botanic Park in 1994, only the Woodland Trail was complete.In the ensuing years, the grounds have grown and developed into the full fledged world-class facility that is operating today. THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II BOTANIC PARK IS A UNIQUE BLEND OF NATURAL BEAUTY, CULTURE AND HISTORY. Enjoy the simple elegance of a traditional Caymanian garden with the startling beauty of an exotic floral display. Spend an hour or two… or a full day! One thing is certain, each of our visitors will leave with a greater appreciation for the delicate balance of nature and the dedicated care in it’s preservation.
- 2Pedro St. James National Historic SiteDiscover the unique heritage and culture of Cayman via this lovingly restored window into the 18th century that’s only a 20-minute drive from George Town. At a time in the Cayman Islands when most people lived in tiny, thatch-covered houses, a wealthy Englishman, using slave labour from Jamaica, created an astonishing 3-storey building called Pedro St. James. In the 1990s, the Government of the Cayman Islands purchased Pedro St. James and painstakingly restored the Great House to the splendor of its 18th century heritage. Today, visitors can stroll through the imposing edifice with its period furniture and authentic artifacts to experience what life was like so long ago in Cayman’s history.
Meeting point and getting there
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infant seats are available on advance request at extra cost. Please inform us at the time of booking if you require an infant seat.
Traveler reviews
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