George Town

Christopher Columbus discovered the Cayman Islands in 1503 and named them Las Tortugas, because the only inhabitants found were turtles. By 1530, they were known as the Caymanas, meaning "crocodile" in Carib. Although Sir Francis Drake visited the islands in 1568, they did not come under British rule until 1670. The Caymanians are descendants of the English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh seamen who settled the islands and later intermarried with Jamaican immigrants.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Cayman Wetlands Kayak Safari
Tour Code: GRA-3927
Duration: 3 hours
Retail Value: $109.00
Price: Free

Explore the tranquil beauty of Grand Cayman's ecologically-sensitive coastal environments during this scenic kayaking safari.

Depart the pier for the transfer to the kayak-staging area, which is located on the shore of a calm lagoon and protected from the open sea by a coral reef. Upon arrival, you will meet your guide, and receive your safety and kayaking instructions. After embarking your kayak, you will set off exploring the mangrove-fringed shoreline.

Along the way, your guide will inform you about the island's ecology and history, point out areas of interest, and reveal interesting facts about the plants and animals that you encounter. As you head offshore, shallow sea grass beds will give way to the white sandy bottom. Here, you can relax aboard our private snorkeling platform, and have an opportunity to sunbathe or snorkel in the crystal-clear water. A complimentary mask and snorkel will be provided. Your tour will then continue out to the reef, where you will follow a fascinating trail among the colorful corals and sea fans in the shallow waters behind the reef crest.

Following your tour, you will return to the kayak-staging area and be transferred back to the pier.

Please note: This tour is only recommended for active guests that are good swimmers, and weigh less than 250 pounds. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear a swimsuit under a cover-up, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses, and bring a towel from the ship. Snorkeling equipment will be provided. Children must be at least eight years old and accompanied by a parent in order to participate on this tour.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.