Visiting Grand Cayman by yacht
When to come, where yachts moor, the marine parks and how to get to Grand Cayman. February to April are the driest months.
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When to come
The driest months are February to April. Atlantic hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November.
| Month | Daily high | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| December | 29.0 C | 62.1 mm |
| January | 28.4 C | 54.9 mm |
| February | 28.7 C | 30.2 mm |
| March | 29.2 C | 29.5 mm |
| April | 30.3 C | 34.0 mm |
Owen Roberts International Airport, WMO climate normals 1991 to 2020. Annual rain is 1,424 mm.
Where yachts moor
George Town Harbour
Eight visiting yacht moorings. They are 24 inch orange buoys. A 24 inch buoy takes vessels up to 100 ft.
Spotts Port Terminal
Five visiting yacht moorings, also 24 inch orange buoys.
Cayman Brac
One visiting yacht mooring.
North Sound
The Barcadere Marina is on the south western shore. It recommends a maximum draft of eight feet at high tide for the entry.
The Department of Environment gives a maximum stay of 3 hours on public moorings. Overnight stays need its permission, except on designated visiting yacht moorings. Do not use moorings at 25 knots of wind or more. Department of Environment moorings page, updated January 2023.
Ashore and getting here
About 50% of coastal waters
The Department of Environment says the marine park network, first set up in 1986 and enhanced in 2021, covers around 50% of coastal waters.
Owen Roberts International Airport
The airport is next to the Barcadere Marina. The marina says it has direct flights to the USA, Canada, England, the Bahamas, Jamaica and Cuba.
Drugs and entry rules
The Cayman Islands has a zero tolerance policy for illegal drugs, including THC and CBD products. Visitors need a passport valid beyond their return ticket date and a paid return or onward ticket. Check the rules for your passport.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- WMO climate normals 1991 to 2020, Owen Roberts International Airport (78384)
- NOAA National Hurricane Center
- Barcadere Marina: about
- Barcadere Marina: rates and amenities
- Barcadere Marina: services
- Barcadere Marina: visitors
- Dockwalk: The Barcadere Marina
- George Town Yacht Club: Barcadere Marina
- Scotts Marine: service
- Cayman Islands Yacht Club: marina
- Cayman Islands Yacht Club: slip rates
- Cayman Islands Yacht Club: useful information
- Customs and Border Control: ocean vessels
- Customs and Border Control: entry requirements
- Cayman Islands Shipping Registry: yachts
- Cayman Islands Shipping Registry: ports of registry
- Dockwalk: Cayman crew contract requirement, 2024
- Department of Environment: public moorings
- Department of Environment: marine parks
- UKSA salary guide 2025
- OpenStreetMap: Owen Roberts International Airport terminal (place coordinates)
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