Swim with dolphins
Getting up close with nature is a huge experience for kids and dolphins are among some of the friendliest and most intelligent creatures known to man. Luckily, Grand Cayman has two dolphin parks – Dolphin Discovery and Dolphin Cove, each with the dolphins’ welfare at the heart of what they do. Swimming with dolphins is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will stay with you and your family forever. Each dolphin experience is extremely well supervised and there are lots of photo opportunities to ensure you keep those special memories of your dolphin adventure forever.
Visitors can choose from four exciting activities. There’s no need to be a great swimmer or have any special skills; everyone can enjoy swimming with dolphins.
Both dolphinariums are certified by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums for exceeding the international standards of animal welfare. Interactive programmes with dolphins emphasise environmental education, thereby developing the ecological education of our guests by means of interaction with marine mammals.
Inflatable playground & obstacle course
One of Cayman’s newest fun activities is Oasis Aqua Park. This inflatable park has created huge excitement among Cayman’s younger generation and is a big draw for our visitors as well. This brilliantly designed activity will keep youngsters (and mums and dads!) amused for ages. Compete against each other to see who can complete the entire course in the quickest time!
I scream for ice cream!
Grand Cayman has a plentiful supply of ice cream shops selling sweet treats for all the family, some that will be household names and some that may be unique to Cayman that you really should try! Gelato & Co is one such café that your kids will ask to come back to, time and time again, because their delicious gelatos and sorbets are so tempting. Made from fresh, natural ingredients that are often sourced on island, their frozen treats are packed with flavour. Find Gelato & Co in Camana Bay and also in the heart of George Town on Cardinall Avenue among the fantastic shops downtown. Bacio is this writer’s favourite.
Starfish Point
Starfish Point sits at Water Cay just a little further on from the excellent Kaibo resort in North Side. This is quite a magical place where people often spot an abundance of starfish nestled in shallow waters that are clear enough for great viewing and photos, but please don’t take the starfish out of the water.
Dart Family Park
The Dart Family Park in South Sound is the perfect stop for youngsters who want to let off a bit of steam outdoors under a canopy of cool trees, with swings and climbing frames and all the usual apparatus necessary to have fun! As the park is located next to the headquarters of the National Trust, it gives visitors the chance to also explore the National Trust’s fun gift shop. Families can find out about the great work the National Trust does for the Islands.