For Cayman residents looking for a change of scenery without the cost of a plane ticket, a range of experiences, day passes and resident discounts are making it easier to play tourist for a day this summer.
From resort day passes and beach clubs to discounted watersports, spa experiences and beachfront cabanas, a growing number of businesses are targeting locals with offers that provide a taste of the Islands’ tourism product at a fraction of the cost of an overseas getaway.
For residents who want to enjoy hotel amenities without booking an overnight stay, ResortPass offers access to a range of properties across the island. Day passes at the Hampton by Hilton start at US$30 and include access to the pool, fitness centre, complimentary Wi-Fi, parking and a welcome drink. Day rooms, which include use of a guest room start at US$117.
The Grand Caymanian Resort is offering day passes through ResortPass from US$70 for adults and US$45 for children. The package includes access to the pool, beach loungers, cabanas, towel service and food-and-beverage credits worth up to US$35 per adult.
At The Reef Beach Resort in East End, day passes through ResortPass start at US$75 for adults and include access to three pools, a hot tub, beach facilities and US$50 food-and-beverage vouchers. The resort also offers specialty packages, including a US$150 spa day pass featuring a US$125 spa credit. For residents looking for a more active day out, a pickleball day pass costs US$130 and includes access for two people, a one-hour court rental with equipment provided, and US$40 in food-and-beverage credit per person.
A separate platform, Resort for a Day, which is primarily marketed to cruise passengers but is also open to non-cruise guests, offers day access to Holiday Inn Resort Grand Cayman and VIDA Cayman.
Holiday Inn’s US$70 package includes pool and beach access, lounge chairs and US$35 in food-and-beverage credits, while VIDA offers a US$200 adults-only experience with access to its beach, pool, gym, stillness deck and wellness-focused facilities.
Several of Cayman’s luxury properties are also offering experiences that can be enjoyed without booking a room.
At Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, local residents can access the resort’s Forbes Five-Star spa through a dedicated ‘345 Residents Menu‘ that offers preferred pricing on a curated selection of treatments designed specifically for Cayman residents.
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is promoting a range of resident-focused day experiences. The property is offering a Summer Spa Retreat programme that includes access to spa facilities, complimentary valet parking and a welcome beverage with treatments. Residents can also participate in activities such as glow-in-the-dark pickleball, junior tennis programmes, mangrove kayaking and family-focused environmental experiences through the resort’s Ambassadors of the Environment programme.
Residents looking for a luxury beach day can also take advantage of cabana and day-bed experiences.
The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach & Spa and Sunshine Suites offer full-day beachside cabana rentals that include pool towels, bottled water and beach service, with options ranging from premium beach cabanas to luxury cabanas equipped with day beds, electrical outlets and mini fridges.
At Bonny Moon Beach Club, all-day beach chair packages start at CI$100 and include two chairs, an umbrella and towels, while day-bed packages start at CI$250. The venue also offers premium packages that include food and beverage credits, champagne and seafood platters, as well as a twilight package available for CI$100.
For residents looking to spend time on the water, several operators are offering discounts this summer.
SeaLand Adventure Tours is providing 20% discounts on multiple excursions, including its Starfish and Mangrove Eco Tour, Glass Bottom Boat Shipwreck Tour and private Stingray City and snorkelling experiences. The company says advance booking is required to access the offers.
Captain Marvin’s Watersports is offering 20% off selected tours booked directly, while Crazy Crab Ltd. is promoting a 15% discount on private charters between September and November. Cayman eFoil is meanwhile offering 15% off multi-session lesson packages for those interested in learning the increasingly popular electric hydrofoil sport.
Residents interested in exploring parts of Cayman they may rarely visit can also take advantage of a 20% discount being offered by Wander Cayman on selected naturalist-guided adventures.
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