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George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
GEORGE TOWN : Overview
OVERVIEW
George Town, located on Grand Cayman island, is the largest city and capital of the Cayman Islands. It is famous for its financial district and its duty-free shopping. A frequent port for cruise ships, George Town does not have a dock large enough to accommodate cruise ships, and must be accessed by tender or airplane.
LANGUAGE
The official language of the Cayman Islands is English.
CURRENCY
The Cayman Island dollar is the official currency of the Cayman Islands. We had no trouble using U.S. dollars on our visit.
QUICKLINKS
LOGISTICS: Air – Water – Ground
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotels – Resorts
ENTERTAINMENT: Tours – Activities – Restaurants & Nightlife
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Hospitals – Medical Equipment
ABILITYTIPS: Precautions
GEORGE TOWN : Logistics
AIR TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORT
Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) is located 1 mile from George Town.
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CRUISE PORT
George Town does not have a dock capable of serving cruise ships. All visiting ships must moor and utilize tenders to transport guests to and from the island. Consult with your concierge if you must take your electric wheelchair or scooter to the island. When we visited, I chose to use my manual chair to access the island.
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SHUTTLE/TAXI/RENTAL CAR (Wheelchair Van)
Elite Limo: Elite Limo service offers wheelchair accessible transportation. They have one accessible full size van equipped with a rear lift system. The van can seat one passenger with a wheelchair, and 7 ambulatory passengers. Elite Limo offers tours and airport/hotel transfers. Reservations are recommended, and should be made well in advance since there is only one accessible van available. For more information you can contact Elite Limo through email or call them at 345.949.5963 for more information.
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GEORGE TOWN : Accommodations
HOTELS
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LUXURY RESORTS
Plantation Village Beach Resort: “Now available November 2009, newly renovated Plantation Village Beach Resort in the heart of SEVEN MILE BEACH! Fully wheelchair friendly all over resort. Master bathroom renovated in October to accommodate disabled owner who visits the island for (6) weeks a year and rents out her lovely island villa the rest of the year. Have a look!” Pamela, 10/7/2009
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GEORGE TOWN : Entertainment
SIGHTSEEING TOURS
Elite Limo: Elite Limo service offers wheelchair accessible transportation. They have one accessible full size van equipped with a rear lift system. The van can seat one passenger with a wheelchair, and 7 ambulatory passengers. Elite Limo offers sightseeing tours and airport/hotel transfers. Reservations are recommended, and should be made well in advance since there is only one accessible van available. For more information you can contact Elite Limo through email or call them at 345.949.5963 for more information.
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ACTIVITIES
George Town is home to some great duty-free shopping, where deals can be found on everything from jewelry to alcohol. The shopping district is located directly adjacent to the dock where the tenders offload. We found the town to be very wheelchair accessible.
The Cayman Islands are also home to great beaches.
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RESTAURANTS/NIGHTLIFE
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GEORGE TOWN : Emergency Services
MEDICAL SERVICES/HOSPITAL
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS
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GEORGE TOWN : AbilityTips
PRECAUTIONS
Because cruise ship access to George Town is limited to the tender, be aware that the seas can be considerably rougher for these small boats. If you are prone to sea sickness or worried that your chair might be damaged, check the conditions before embarking.
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