When the Cayman Islands reopen to global tourism after the COVID-19 restrictions, they will welcome visitors back with open arms. Travelers can once again enjoy what makes the Caymans a top destination: pristine beaches, breathtaking scenery, remarkable wildlife and a distinctive local warmth often called “Caymankind.”
Caymankind captures the beauty, culture and spirit of the islands. From friendly hospitality and a relaxed pace of life to dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife, the Caymans offer an authentic slice of Caribbean paradise.
With more than 1.7 million visitors in 2019, the islands are well prepared to host guests. For a true island experience, visit Grand Cayman, where iguanas sun themselves, gentle waves lap the white sandy shores, and friendly locals proudly share the place they call home.
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In 2016, Troy Leacock, a 10th-generation Caymanian, founded Crazy Crab to provide premium, small-group tours that turn strangers into friends. This family-run company operates chartered boat tours where guests choose destinations and tour lengths, reflecting the relaxed, flexible island lifestyle.
The island’s most popular attraction is Stingray City, a waist-deep sandbar in the North Sound that hosts a friendly population of southern stingrays. These gentle rays swim up to swimmers and will even take squid from your hand. Guides from Crazy Crab help guests navigate the experience safely and comfortably, ensuring everyone enjoys the encounter. Many visitors leave with a memory of a stingray “kiss,” a playful reminder that warmth and friendliness extend to the island’s wildlife as well.
Crazy Crab also introduces visitors to the Cayman Islands’ diverse food culture, featuring locally grown produce and freshly caught seafood. A seaside meal at sunset is an ideal prelude to an evening swim in Bioluminescent Bay. One of only a few places in the world where this phenomenon is visible, the bay contains tiny plankton that light up in vivid iridescent blue when stirred by movement in the water.
An intimate tour of Grand Cayman invites every visitor into the islands’ heart. With its natural beauty, welcoming people and the spirit of Caymankind, the Cayman Islands continue to draw travelers who return year after year, often saying it feels like coming home.