Can you drink in public Cayman Islands?

Drinking Laws Alcohol is only sold at liquor stores and not in grocery stores, everyday except Sundays. It is legal to have an open container on the beach. Do not carry open containers of alcohol in your car or any public area that isn't zoned for alcohol consumption. Don't even think about driving while intoxicated.

Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kiran Kumar is reminding residents that smoking in public places is prohibited by the Tobacco Law 2008 and Regulations 2010.

The drinking and driving rules in Cayman are strict and strongly enforced. The legal blood-alcohol limit for the Cayman Islands is 0.07% (70mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood).

bottle per person is allowed, as we have many liquor stores on-island. What is the legal drinking age? The legal drinking age in the Cayman Islands is 18 years old.

YES! Since late 2018, you CAN buy alcohol in Grand Cayman on Sunday! And the best place to shop is Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits. Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is well-known in the Caribbean for our great prices and vast selection of popular international name brand and hard-to-find wines, beers and spirits.

What are the hours of operation for liquor stores in the Cayman Islands? Initially, the sale of liquor on Sunday was restricted. But due to the new amendments, the sale of liquor is permitted between 10 am to 10 pm from Monday to Saturday and 1 pm to 7 pm on Sunday.

Drinking Laws

Alcohol is only sold at liquor stores and not in grocery stores, everyday except Sundays. It is legal to have an open container on the beach. Do not carry open containers of alcohol in your car or any public area that isn't zoned for alcohol consumption. Don't even think about driving while intoxicated.

Smoking of cigarettes or cigars is not allowed in any of the condominiums, on the porches and patios, around the pool, or within 10 feet of any building. Cigarette and cigar smoking is allowed on the beach.

The tap water across all three Cayman Islands is clean, wholesome and very much safe to drink! All of the tap water we get on-Island is desalinated seawater produced using reverse osmosis.

Anyone 18 or older can legally have an open container of alcohol on the beach in the Cayman Islands, but do not carry open containers in your car or in a public area that is not zoned for alcohol consumption. If caught, expect to be fined on the spot.

In bars (including restaurant bars) as well as small clubs, expect to pay from US$4.50 to US$6.00 for domestic beers and from US$6.50 to US$8.50 for imported beers.

In the Cayman Islands shorts, T-shirts and sundresses are acceptable but only tourists wear swimwear away from the beach. Some business establishments such as supermarkets, banks and some restaurants may require patrons to wear t-shirts (or an appropriate swimsuit cover) and shoes.

All major credit cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants and local shops. The local currency is the Cayman Islands Dollar (CI$) but transactions using non domestic credit cards will be charged in US$. The US dollar is widely accepted throughout the islands.

21 Must Try Drinks in the Cayman Islands

Commerce Minister André Ebanks presented to Parliament on Monday the Music and Dancing (Control) Amendment Bill 2022, which will enable standalone bars, that are not part of a hotel or restaurant, to play music from 11am to 11:59pm on Sundays. The amendments to the legislation also apply to licensed sea-going vessels.

But the signs of Sunday trading are everywhere in Cayman. Local supermarkets Shopright and McRuss are among the first stores to open their doors on Sundays, though several other retailers, including gas station mini marts, have been doing so for some time.

Sunday, the Sabbath, is strictly observed and only hotels, restaurants and some gas stations are open, so be sure to stock up on groceries beforehand. Bars close at 1am Monday to Friday and at midnight on Saturdays and Sundays. In observance of the Sabbath, no live music or dancing is permitted on Sundays.

Beer Prices in the Cayman Islands

A case of beer priced at KYD $21.99, for example, works out to USD $26.40. Buying locally brewed beers, such as Caybrew, will save you some money. A case of 24 bottles of Caybrew is typically priced at about KYD $1.75 (USD $2.10) per bottle at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits.

Shop Local on Grand Cayman Island

Grocery stores on the island do not sell alcohol, but there are private liquor stores within a few blocks of Coral Stone Club.

bottle per person is allowed, as we have many liquor stores on-island. What is the legal drinking age? The legal drinking age in the Cayman Islands is 18 years old.

Cayman has clear calm waters, however always err on the side of caution. If you get into trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help. If you are not a confident in the water then it might be worth investing in a few private swimming lessons with local swim school Sky Blue Aquatics.

The Cayman Islands are renowned for its stunning white sandy beaches and turquoise, calm waters perfect for swimming, snorkelling and above all scuba diving. Every beach in the Cayman Island is public.

The US dollar is widely accepted throughout the islands. The CI$ is fixed to the US dollar at $1.25 US Dollars to $1.00 Cayman Islands Dollar.

Vape Use in Cayman

Although by law, tobacco products cannot be sold to under-18s in Cayman, it's a grey area as some vapes do not always contain nicotine and are, therefore, not technically tobacco. However, the good news is that vaping products are in the process of being regulated here.

Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in the Cayman Islands are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.