Grand Cayman: Seven Mile Beach & Cruise Port Tour

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  • čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
  • Grand Cayman is a beautiful island in the middle of the Caribbean, south of Cuba and west of Jamaica. Each year Grand Cayman sees millions of cruise passengers visit the island looking for sun, sand and shopping. This video will help you navigate the port area of Grand Cayman and show you how to get to Seven Mile Beach.
    Seven Mile Beach is known as one of the best beaches in the Caribbean and even one of the top beaches in the world. You'll find it on the west side of Grand Cayman, and it's a magnet for travellers from all corners of the globe.
    Seven Mile Beach is famous for its crystal-clear waters and soft, white sand. This video will show you the beach, water and activities along Seven Mile Beach. As you stroll the beach, you'll come across restaurants and beach bars. There's something for everyone here, whether you want to relax in the sun or try something adventurous like parasailing or jet-skis.
    In this video we also tour Tillie’s Restaurant at the Palm Heights Resort. Tillie’s is one of Grand Cayman’s hidden gems as it is nestled right on Seven Mile Beach and offers some of the best views, food, drinks and service on the island.

Komentáře • 50

  • @amytherese519
    @amytherese519 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hello! My husband and I just wanted to say thank you! We watched your video and decided to spend our shore day at Tillie's. Before our vacation we made reservations for 11:00 the day we would be in port. We got there around 9:00. The staff at Tillie's was amazing and because it was a slower they allowed us to sit on their cozy furniture for the morning until our lunch and enjoy the breath taking view. We actually ended up eating both breakfast and lunch there 😂
    If it wasn't for your video we would have never found this gem!

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 2 měsíci +1

      That is fantastic! We are really glad that you got to experience Tillie's and had a great time. It truly is a beautiful place and the service is great!

  • @Tanyaarmstrong
    @Tanyaarmstrong Před 3 měsíci +1

    As a Caymanian (Native of Grand Cayman) - THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT VIDEO🥳🥳🥳🥳

  • @pearlhorse2652
    @pearlhorse2652 Před měsícem +1

    Thks guys for this video and the recommendation, we already make reservations at Tillies, wish me luck 🙏🙏🙏

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před měsícem +1

      We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

    • @pearlhorse2652
      @pearlhorse2652 Před měsícem

      Omg yes yes we very enoyed and have good time, we love the food at Tillies peoples so nice and friendly, also our servers helping us call the cab back to the port, once again thks and now we already home back to the reality🫣😳😀

  • @kimkirksey562
    @kimkirksey562 Před 3 měsíci +1

    We have to taxi to 7 mile beach....beautiful

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 3 měsíci

      You can walk - but it is quite a hike to get there! Enjoy the beach!

  • @dannypereira8671
    @dannypereira8671 Před 18 dny +1

    Thanks for the video. I’ll be going to GC for the first time ever in less than two months. We’re thinking about taking a bus to the seven mile beach as well. It seems pretty easy but what about on the way back? You guys hitched a ride with friends but is it as easy to catch a bus ride back to the port? Thanks!!

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 18 dny +1

      Taxis are usually readily available in the public beach areas, but we have also asked the hotel or restaurant to call us a taxi. We have never used the bus so we can’t offer any advice on that. We hope you enjoy Grand Cayman as much as we do!

    • @dannypereira8671
      @dannypereira8671 Před 17 dny +1

      @@DocksideTravel Thank you for replying! I’m sure we’ll have a great time.

  • @kaylajenai7
    @kaylajenai7 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you for this! We will check out Tillie’s during our cruise in March, looks awesome. I see that you all got a ride with your friends back to the cruise port. Was that because you had trouble getting a taxi? Or just bc you have great friends? 😂 I am worried that we will get a ride to Tillie’s and not be able to get a ride back!

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 4 měsíci +1

      We have great friends! If they had not been available we would ask the front desk to call a taxi for us and it should be no problem at all. We always leave extra time at the end of our day to make sure we get back to the port well in advance of the all aboard times. Sometimes we chat with the taxi driver on the way to our destination to see if they can pick us up for the return trip later in the day. They can tell you the how to make return arrangements if you are unsure. You also have the option of walking up Seven Mile Beach to the public beach area where there are plenty of taxis running all day. Hope this helps!

  • @JulioCruz-dm1he
    @JulioCruz-dm1he Před 6 dny +1

    Thank you for the video.
    We can spend the day at the Palm hotel beach ? How $$$ to use the beach and umbrellas there ?

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 3 dny +1

      We went there for lunch only - we spent the morning further up the beach near the Governor’s House.

    • @JulioCruz-dm1he
      @JulioCruz-dm1he Před 3 dny

      @@DocksideTravel thank you.

  • @karenray5603
    @karenray5603 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the video. Is there a place within walking distance to Palm Heights/Tillies to rent beach chairs & umbrella for the day?

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 7 měsíci +1

      We used to frequent a place called Royal Palms but that closed during the pandemic. We checked with our friends who live on Grand Cayman and they said that you can rent chairs at the public beach which is a little further up from Palm Heights. Taxis can take you there as well. They also said there are some food options in that area such as Coccoloba at the Kimptom Hotel. Hope this helps!

    • @ricoe3288
      @ricoe3288 Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for the video...do you recommend doing the 200.00 a couple excursion from the ship which includes lunch and a chair or just wing it to Tillies?

  • @jereicahhess6864
    @jereicahhess6864 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Omgggg thank you for this!! How much did u guys pay for taxi per person. Also is Tillies expensive? We live in US

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 7 měsíci +1

      If memory serves correctly we paid $6 pp for the taxi. Here is a link to the Tillie’s menu so you can get an idea of current prices! Hope this helps.

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 7 měsíci

      www.tillies.ky/menus

  • @ritameija6446
    @ritameija6446 Před 6 měsíci +1

    We are group of family and looking for a beach restaurant. Can you recommend one that rent beach chairs maybe?

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 6 měsíci

      Perhaps try the Kimpton or Cocolobo for food - and you can rent chairs at the “public beach area” which is nearby. Taxis can take you there from the cruise port. Hope this helps!

  • @stephwulff1352
    @stephwulff1352 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hello, Can you rent chairs and umbrella at Palms Height? We will be arriving by cruise ship and taking the local bus to get to the beach. We haven't been to Grand Cayman in a few years. Thank you

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 7 měsíci

      We had chairs on the beach as part of our lunch reservation. However, our friends who live there arranged it for us. You should check with the hotel directly to see exactly what they offer. Here is their website: palmheights.com/

    • @stephwulff1352
      @stephwulff1352 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you. My husband and I will check with Palm Heights. Thanks for the link.

  • @MS-iw4kg
    @MS-iw4kg Před 5 měsíci

    Can you rent beach chairs at Palm Heights? Are you allowed to use the beach there or do you need to be a guest?

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Seven Mile Beach is public and people were walking back and forth all day. The rental beach chairs were further up the beach at the “public beach” area where taxis can drop you off. For us we had a lunch reservation at Tillie’s so we had comfy chairs but not beach chairs per se.

  • @cookiecrook37
    @cookiecrook37 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Can anyone just walk through the resort to get to the beach ? What was the name of the resort it’s beautiful so is the water . My family and I are going in March .

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 3 měsíci

      The name of the resort was Palm Heights and yes, it is beautiful! There are a number of public beach access points to Seven Mile Beach - we think this one was more for resort or restaurant guests. Tillie's was the name of the restaurant - here are some reviews from Trip Advisor: www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g147365-d16710171-Reviews-Tillie_s-Grand_Cayman_Cayman_Islands.html

  • @lilmsboston04
    @lilmsboston04 Před 2 měsíci

    thank you for sharing. how do you reserve? is their a price to pay to enter?

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před měsícem

      You should check out their website www.tillies.ky/

  • @debbiebryan1
    @debbiebryan1 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Are the beaches still pretty in this area.

  • @Mlimmablogspot
    @Mlimmablogspot Před 7 měsíci +1

    What are food prices like?

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 7 měsíci

      Here is a link to the menu at Tillie’s so you can see current prices - hope this helps! www.tillies.ky/menus

  • @Thelifelately
    @Thelifelately Před 2 měsíci

    can you hangout at tillies beach after you eat or no?

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před měsícem

      That probably would depend on how busy they are. We were able to as was another viewer who commented that they hung out there. But if it's busy they likely will need the table for other guests. You could always reach out to them to check - contact details are on their website.

  • @user-us2yx1ir3i
    @user-us2yx1ir3i Před měsícem

    Hello, is there places on the beach to rent snorkel equipment?,,

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před měsícem

      Further up the beach from Tillies - in the area known as the "Public Beach" - would be the bets place to look for that. We brought our own gear so we didn't notice any specific rental locations.

  • @alliepettola3808
    @alliepettola3808 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Is anyone able to go to Palm Heights or do you have to pay for a day pass?

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 7 měsíci

      Anyone can book a reservation at one of their restaurants, and they often have special events/retreats scheduled throughout the year. Here is the link to their website just in case there is something that aligns with your next trip to Grand Cayman! Enjoy!

    • @alliepettola3808
      @alliepettola3808 Před 7 měsíci

      No I mean can we just take a taxi there from the port and go on the beach for a few hours? Not interested in the restaurants

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 7 měsíci +2

      Yes, Seven Mile Beach is public. You can walk the full length of it - we went to the governors residence area before we stopped for lunch at Palm Heights.

  • @genx_jen
    @genx_jen Před 7 měsíci +1

    Is it safe for a single woman to take a taxi to the beach?

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 7 měsíci +1

      In our experience Grand Cayman has always been a relatively safe place. But you should do your own checking to see if it’s safe for you - we all have different perspectives. For us, we took a taxi with 6-8 other people from the cruise port so you likely wouldn’t be alone - at least for the taxi ride. We hope this helps - but definitely do some more research to see if it’s safe for your standards and circumstances.

  • @cornelioushammonds6454
    @cornelioushammonds6454 Před 7 měsíci

    I have a question

    • @DocksideTravel
      @DocksideTravel  Před 7 měsíci

      Ok, what’s your question? We may be able to answer.