Cayman Island House

Cayman Kai w Rum Point w Grand Cayman

To contact us:

Phone: 717-763-1848

E-mail: ancientgenes@comcast.net

Reservations

 

Cayman Info

Visitors are required to present a valid passport, except nationals of the UK and Canada who have proof of identity (photo id/birth certificate), subject to length of stay and possession of an onward/return ticket. US Citizens must have a passport to re-enter the United States. Nationals of the US, UK or Commonwealth countries, European Union countries, Japan and certain other countries do not require visas. A US visa is normally required for travel via the US, although special in-transit arrangements can be made in Miami. It is always wise to double check entry requirements with your travel agent.

Entry Requirements

The Cayman Islands dollar has a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar, generally CI$1.00=US$1.25, or CI$0.80=US$1.00. Exchange rate will vary locally, from 0.8 to 0.84, depending on where you exchange.

Typically, best rates are obtained exchanging travelers' checks at a local bank. US currency is accepted and used with local currency, but your change will always be in Cayman Islands currency.

Currency

Many establishments will add a 15% gratuity to your bill. Not all places do though, so you may want to ask.

Tipping

Import duties are levied on most items at rates of 5-20%. Visitors over 18 may bring in one litre of spirits, four litres of wine or one case (not exceeding eight litres) of beer, 200 cigarettes, 100 cigarillos, 50 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco duty free.

Customs & Duties

Winter - November to April 72°F to 86°F during the day. 64°F to 72°F at night Water temperature ranges between 78°F & 82°F

Summer - May to October 85°F to 90°F during the day. 73°F to 85°F at night Water temperature ranges between 82°F to 86°F Relative humidity varies from 68% to 92%.

 

Weather

By far the most convenient and easy method of land transportation is car rental. Some visitors hesitate at the thought, as we drive on the left in the Caymans, but the ease of conversion is much less difficult than most imagine. Many car rental agencies are located right at the airport, and most have pick up and drop off service to any hotel on the island. The cost can be quite economical in comparison to daily taxi fare, and what could be more fun than driving a Jeep with the top down on a beautiful Caribbean day?

Transportation