The Wharf Restaurant
Where fine food and wine is matched by beautiful scenery. The Wharf’s international team of chefs has created an exciting menu of the finest international and local Caribbean cuisine, complimented by a fine selection of wines from around the world. 
Guy Harvey Gallery & Shoppe
Visit the new 4,000 square foot retail gallery and shoppe, conveniently located next to Guy Harvey's Island Grill in the heart of George Town. The largest collection of Guy Harvey merchandise ever assembled under one roof.
Fast Facts About the Cayman Islands
Geography
The Cayman Islands are a British dependent territory consisting of three main islands with a total area of approximately 100 square miles and located about 500 miles west of Jamaica.
Emergency Numbers
The local emergency telephone number in the Cayman Islands is 9-1-1. (The same as in the USA.)
Driving
If renting a car in the Cayman Islands, please note that as in Great Britain and its other colonies, vehicles in the Cayman Islands drive on the left-hand side of the road (the opposite side compared with driving in the United States).
Severe Weather
Rarely do hurricanes affect Cayman, however the islands are in the hurricane zone. The season runs from June 1 to November 30 each year. (However, you can book your travel with confidence with Cayman Airways' Hurricane Protection Policy. Please visit caymanairways.com for full details.)
Diving - Health
Visitors can practice safe snorkeling and SCUBA diving in Cayman by using reputable dive operators, monitoring acceptable sea and weather conditions, by having and following the appropriate dive training and by being in good physical condition. However, should the need arrise, the Cayman Islands are one of the world's top dive locations and are fully prepared to handle dive emergencies. For example, Hyperbaric chambers are available in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac for treatment of decompression illness (decompression sickness, commonly referred to as "the bends". For signs and symptoms, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decompression_sickness). For information, please contact: diveraid@candw.ky
Cayman Hyperbaric Services Grand Cayman
Tel: (345) 949-2989 or 916-1198 24 hrs.
Georgetown Hospital
Tel: (345) 949-8600
Faith Hospital Cayman Hyperbaric Services Cayman Brac
Tel: (345) 949 8600 or 926-4295
Cayman Island Cruise Ship Schedules
Cruise ship schedules available from the Cayman Port Authority are searchable by cruise ship name and by date here.
Visiting by cruise ship
The cruise ship pier in George Town, Grand Cayman is not accessible for cruise ships to dock alongside, so the port requires all cruise ships to tender their passengers from ship to shore (using smaller boats or ferries referred to as "tenders"). Passengers disembark from their tender on Harbour Drive across the street from where the main shopping district is located. Visitors should be aware that driving in the Cayman Islands is on the "left" (or opposite the direction in the USA). Be alert and look in the direction of oncoming traffic before crossing the street!
Currency
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.
Tipping
Check your bill to see if the tip is included. If not, 15-20% is the norm for good service for restaurant wait staff and bartenders. You may also consider tipping $10-$25 for a great day on the water. Charter, dive and sportfishing boat crews appreciate tips and split them among the crew.
Cayman Island Airport Codes
Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) is near George Town on Grand Cayman and is the main airport. It is about a 65-minute flight from Miami, Florida and 90 miles south of Cuba.
Gerrard-Smith International Airport (CYB) is located at the western end of Cayman Brac.
Edward Bodden Airfield (LYB) is a small grass strip located on the southwestern coast of Little Cayman.
Car Rentals
You must be 21 years old to rent a car in the Cayman Islands. If renting a moped or scooter, a helmet and permit is required.
Language
English is the official language of the Cayman Islands.
Liquor
The legal drinking age in the Cayman Islands is 18. Liquor stores close at 7PM, and are closed on Sundays.
Departure Tax From Cayman Islands
There is a departure tax for travelers age 12 and older, which is regularly included in airfare. For further information travelers may contact Cayman Islands Department of Tourism offices in Miami at (305) 599-9033, New York (212) 889-9009, Houston (713) 461-1317 and Chicago (630) 705-0650. http://www.caymanislands.ky/
Cayman Islands Economy
Tourism accounts for 70% of the Cayman Island's GDP. Banking is also big business in Cayman with just under 300 banks registered to do business here with the vast majority of those banks mainly restricted to offshore transactions with non-residents.
Cayman Islands Local Taxes
There are no direct taxes in the Cayman Islands; no income tax, company or corporation tax, inheritance tax, capital gains, gift tax, no property taxes or rates, and no controls on the foreign ownership of property and land. Rather an import duty of 20% is levied against goods imported into the islands. (Duty on automobiles is charged on a sliding scale with the duty reaching 40% for expensive models.) There is a flat licensing fee charged to financial institutions that operate in the islands and a 10% accommodations tax included in visitor's hotel bills.
Cayman Islands Real Estate Tax
The government charges stamp duty of 6 - 7.5% on the value of real estate at sale, with reduced rates available for Caymanians. There is a 1% fee payable on mortgages of less than CI$300,000, and 1.5% on mortgages of CI$300,000 or higher.