Colin & Angela
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Grand Cayman: Sunsets, Catamarans and Kayaking on Seven Mile Beach's Island

A week on Grand Cayman: turquoise water along the ironshore, sunsets from the pier near George Town, a catamaran sail, kayaking, and lazy beach days under the palms.

Cayman Islands · Dec 2 – 9, 2025 · by Angela

A catamaran under a big white sail on turquoise water off Grand Cayman

In early December 2025 we spent a week on Grand Cayman. It was warm, slow and very blue: sunsets from the pier, a catamaran sail, kayaking, and beach days under the palms.

Where
Grand Cayman, around George Town and Seven Mile Beach
How long
1 week
Who came
Colin and me
Best for
An easy, relaxing Caribbean week

Sunsets and the ironshore

Grand Cayman’s coastline mixes white-sand beaches with rocky ironshore, and the water along it is incredibly clear. Every evening we found a spot for the sunset: a small pier, a beach, a frozen drink in hand.

A person stands on a small pier at sunset over the sea
Sunset on the pier

Catamaran sailing and kayaking

The best day was out on the water on a catamaran under a big white sail, with turquoise water everywhere. We also went kayaking in life vests along the coast.

A white sail billows over a catamaran deck on turquoise water
Under sail

Grand Cayman tips

  • Book a catamaran day. Many tours stop at Stingray City and the sandbar.
  • December is lovely. It’s warm and dry, before the holiday rush.
  • Rent a car if you want to explore beyond Seven Mile Beach. They drive on the left.

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