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- Destinations
- Caribbean
- Cayman Islands
- Grand Cayman
- Boatswain's Beach
Boatswain's Beach
Boatswain's Beach is Cayman's premier attraction. It features
the famous Cayman Turtle Farm as well as a one of a kind marine
park, with 23 acres of reef lagoon in which guests can snorkel, and
an Education Centre. When Christopher Columbus first discovered the
islands in 1503, he named them 'Las Tortugas,' meaning The Turtles.
According to legend, there were so many turtles that the islands
looked like they were covered with rocks. They are now a protected
species and the Cayman Islands Turtle Farm is home to thousands of
turtles ranging in size from six ounces (170g) to 575 pounds
(261kg) each. The priority of the farm is to maintain an ideal
breeding environment. Breeding season runs from May to October,
during which time the turtles dig their nests on the beach and
produce their eggs. The eggs are immediately taken to the hatchery,
where staff monitor the hatching process.
Guests at Boatswain's Beach can tour the Turtle Farm, and enjoy
other attractions, including Cayman Street, which showcases a bit
of the Cayman Islands' culture and history; a nature trail with
colourful flowers and butteflies; a free-flight bird aviary;
Boatswain's Reef, with a viewing panel into the Predator Reef; the
Breaker's Lagoon swimming pool; and up-close-and-personal animal
encounters at the touch tanks. Boatswain's Beach also has gift
shops and restaurants to relax in.
Information & Facts
Address
825 Northwest Point Road, West Bay
Admission
Park : US$45 (adults), US$25 (children); Turtle Farm
Tour: US$30 (adults), US$20 (children 4-12).
Language
English is the official language.
Money
The Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) is the official currency, which
is divided into 100 cents. It is fixed to the US dollar at US$1.20.
Currency can be exchanged at the banks, bureaux de change and many
hotels. Banks are open Monday to Saturday. US Dollars are accepted
as payment in most establishments and are the preferred currency
for exchange as both cash and as travellers cheques. ATMs are
widely available and major credit and debit cards are accepted.
Opening Times
Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm, Friday to Sunday
8:30am to 10pm
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