Cayman Shopping

Countless souvenirs, handicrafts, jewelry and specialty shops dot the George Town waterfront. Locally produced art can be purchased at these stores or by visiting galleries featuring native art and underwater photography and prints. In George Town, the shopping complex features the best duty-free shops in the Caribbean, running along the harborfront, between Cardinal Avenue, Harbour Drive, and South Church Street, near Hog Sty Bay. The retail center keeps the old charm of sophisticated European stores; however, there are many others with a contemporary atmosphere featuring both local merchandise and prestigious international brands.

Along Seven Mile Beach, local crafts, souvenirs and bargains are common merchandise, although many shopping centers offer everything from small native goods to luxury items.

Duty Free Shops in Grand Cayman

Luxury goods at duty free pricing are one of the cornerstones of Cayman’s tourism industry. And for good reason. You can get almost anything here. High end jewelry, watches, cosmetics, crystal, leather items, designer items and much more are in the shops waiting for you. Significant savings can be found on famous brand names.

Liquor Shops in Grand Cayman

Rum is the quintessential Caribbean alcoholic beverage and the bottle shops offer plenty of variety. All of Cayman’s bottle shops carry a full range of beer, wine and spirits. You can purchase are regular price for enjoying at your hotel or condo. Or you can arrange a duty-free purchase – the bottles will be delivered to your airline where you will pick them up to carry on board your flight. The Owen Roberts airport departure lounge has standard selections – though some are closed on Sunday

Souvenir Shops in Grand Cayman

The best trips are remembered by their souvenirs and the Cayman Islands has a selection of souvenir shops that are ideal for every occasion. Souvenirs are subjective so please vote for your favorite souvenir shop located in the Cayman Islands and we will provide the top ten list based on your votes. If you do not find your favorite souvenir shop then please let us know and we will gladly update our directory.

10 reasons why shopping in the Cayman Islands is not to be missed

Huge range of top brands available

Whatever you are shopping for, from perfume to watches to clothes, Cayman’s stores feature a remarkable selection of internationally renowned brand-name items. It all started with duty free enterprises and has expanded to include high end brand name goods. Leather, sunglasses, china, glassware, footwear, cameras, and of course all styles and cuts of luxury jewelry.

Something for everyone

If you just need a T-shirt for the kids or a tiara for that obviously special occasion, you can find it here. Small souvenirs are easy to pack and affordable enough to carry to everyone back home. Shipping services are available for luxury goods such as ceramics and glassware.

Duty-free pricing

With no sales tax and most goods duty-free, shopping in Cayman is even more attractive. Find deep savings in luxury items such as jewelry, watches, cosmetics, perfume, china, crystal, cameras, cigars and more. Prices are between 20% and 60% lower than in the U.S.

Spoiled for choice in jewelry

The world's greatest jewelry companies are represented in Cayman, including Cartier, Tiffany and Harry Winston with items sold in upmarket stores like The Mansion, Kirk Freeport, Magnum Jewelers and Diamonds International. Tanzanite markets abound, popular designers are available, and discount stores let you select a special bauble from prices as low as US$20.

Beachwear

The home of the world's best beaches wouldn't be worth a grain of sand if it didn't offer an impressive selection of beachwear and resort wear. In addition to the many shops where these are sold, most of the major hotels have stores on site for whatever you might need to wear for a perfect day at the beach.

Kirk Freeport Plaza

Located at the Bayshore Mall in central George Town, which houses an eclectic collection of shops on its own, Kirk Freeport Plaza is a world-class emporium of designer boutiques selling jewelry, watches, fragrances and leather goods among others, from such leading brands as Cartier, Rolex and Chanel.

Camana Bay

A self-contained retail, commercial, resort, entertainment, dining and residential community, Camana Bay is a shining example of New Urbanism with an emphasis on green features and catering to pedestrians. Within the interconnecting streets and courtyards can be found such retail gems as The Mansion, NKY, Sand Angels and The Cabana, a Lily Pulitzer Via Shop.

Governors Square

This two-story complex, which is located right across West Bay Road from the popular Governors Beach, offers a tantalizing mix of retail, commercial and dining options. Among the numerous retail shops are Bon Vivant, a luxury kitchen store, Funky Monkey lifestyle wear and Arteccentrix Fine Art Gallery.

Local arts and crafts

The Cayman Islands offers visitors a chance to bring home some unique and beautiful arts and crafts. Several stores offer jewelry made from caymanite, the semi-precious stone found only in the Cayman Islands. Or stop by the Cayman Craft Market right on the George Town waterfront and pick up locally made items from thatch, leather, wood or shell.

Art

For such a small place, the Cayman Islands has produced many exceptional as well as internationally recognized artists. Locally created artwork is available for both viewing and buying. Check out the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, the Kennedy Gallery, Pure Art, the Gallery at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, the Al Ebanks Studio Gallery and the Esteban Gallery, among others.