Read Review of Rum Point, Grand Cayman
Make it a "pointe" to visit!
Jun 23 '03
Pros
Far away from the majority of the beach crowd
Cons
Can be a little too far for some to travel
The Bottom Line
Overall, Rum Pointe is always a highlight of my trip to Grand Cayman, it's a nice escape from the crowds of Georgetown and 7-Mile Beach, and should not be missed!
Full Review
My family has been travelling to the Cayman Islands for 16 years now, and it's still just as much fun as the first time. Actually, it gets better each time, because we seem to discover some new gem that we'd missed previously. Lucky for us, Rum Pointe has been on the agenda since our first visit!
Rum Pointe is located far away from crowded 7 Mile Beach, and the 40 minute trip provides many photo opportunities and little historical markers along the way, and is a great family destination of you're looking for a nice day-trip away from your hotel or condo. Once you get there, the only thing you need to worry about is relaxing. The water is just as crystal clear here as it is on 7-Mile Beach, but a little more scenic for those with their snorkeling gear handy.
There is a large dock that shuttles travelers over from the Hyatt Hotel, which hasn't always been there, and is just about the only con I can think of, from the point of view of someone who remembers when it was a little more "primitive". On the left side of the dock there's open swimming that goes on until you get to the reef that is very far out from shore, and separates the calm waters from the choppier open waters. This side of the dock is a wonderful place to take a raft and float along enjoying the scenery. Expect little fish to come over and check you out, and perhaps take a nibble on your leg. Not to worry though, it feels like a fluttery tickle, and is not a bite!
On the right side of the dock there's a barrier wall of coral that isn't too big to swim over, and it provides shelter to scores of beautiful fish. Clown fish are a favorite, and they aren't afraid to come over and take a look at you. On several occasions, we've taken cans of aerosol cheese into the water and sprayed the cheese underwater for the fish. The fish came flocking in what can only be described as a multi colored cloud of fish. They ate the cheese and swam right up to us to get it, which felt really neat on our skin.
The sandy beach area is a little limited, but it's not bad, and the picnic area leading up to it is very generous and shady. You can pack a cooler and bring your own lunch, or enjoy a fantastic burger from the snack bar at one of the many picnic tables. Don't be surprised if a hungry bird lands on your table looking for a handout. There's a full bar on site, which is a nice place to get some shade and maybe get the salt water taste from your lips. There are semi-private showers located in the rest rooms, so your ride home won't involve sand sticking to your car's interior. There is also a more upscale dining facility on site, but I believe that it's only open in the evening, and not for lunch. And let's not forget the extensive amount of souvenirs available in the gift shop. Whether you're looking for a T-shirt or a trinket, or you've forgotten your film and sunscreen, the gift shop has you covered. The prices are pretty much on par with the rest of the island's gift shops, which means that it can be a little pricey, but you can find some really fantastic keepsakes of your trip.
Hyatt Regency Canal the schedule, from a Cayman Isalnds website, is as follows: not sure if this is current I have emailed the Hyatt for any updates to this schedule.
Monday through Thursday
10:00am, Noon, 4:00pm
Return from Rum Point
Monday through Thursday
11:00am, 3:00pm, and 6:30pm
We'll be at Grand Cayman on Tuesday from 7:30am - 5:15pm.
I think we will still rent a jeep from
Andy's and drive there. There are some great sites on the way.
This is Mdvasquez (Dena) I am posting from my sisters house and she was automatically logged in, so I am just using her screen name.
My sister Kim booked for the same Capt Bryans excursion that you did. She told me there was someone else from 
