About Caymanians

After spending only a few hours on our beloved island, visitors are bound to fall in love with its natural beauty and the character of its enchanting people.    

Visitors are welcomed with warm smiles and the sweet sound of local music playing at various places all over the islands.  You will notice that the sister islands; Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are particularly peaceful and relaxing.  You can enjoy your stay with us by simply meeting Caymanians and learning about our Caymanian culture, tasting our rum cake and soaking up our beautiful warm sunshine.

Caymanians are renowned for their friendliness and are devout, church-going people. They are proud of their multiracial and multicultural origins. Approximately one in four is European, mainly descended from British settlers. A further quarter is of African descent, and the rest claim mixed ancestry. The official language is English.

The People of the Cayman Islands are polite and not shy to greet all guests! Caymanians are people who know their history very well and could easily tell a visitor all the must-see spots. The Islands are also hassle-free with no street vendors, allowing a peaceful and pleasant visit as well as the freedom to wander and enjoy our capital: George Town, which possesses some of the best cooking and shopping in the Caribbean. Our island is one of the safest in the Caribbean boasting a low crime rate.

While taking measures to preserve their past, Caymanians are also proud of the progress their country has made. The stability of the country politically -- a factor of great value in the finance and tourism industries -- is due in large measure to Caymanians having assumed leading positions in commerce, the civil service, the professions and skilled trades.

Most Caymanians are churchgoers and abhor violent behaviour, impoliteness, drunkenness, gambling and drug-taking.

Socially, there are many things to do, from community, church and service club involvement to a wide range of sports on land and water, and participation in a variety of special interest organizations.

Generally, dress is informal. Office attire normally is shirt and tie for men, with jackets being worn for official functions, and suits and dresses for women. A business suit for men is appropriate for many official social functions, with short or long cocktail dresses or dressy pants outfits for women. Bathing suits are worn at the beach or pool, work-out clothes at the gym. Residents won't wear these kinds of clothes while shopping at the grocery store or walking around downtown George Town.

The Islands become particularly alive in the winter months -- "the tourist season" -- from November through April, when many part-time residents and when the greater number of tourists arrive. The Christmas season is a highlight, with many parties, celebrations and special activities.