Cayman Islands Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Cayman Islands
911
General Emergency
911
Police
911
Ambulance / Medical
911
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
George Town
Currency
KYD ($) / USD ($)
Official Language
English
Country Code
+1 345
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Cayman Islands
Urban / City
—
Rural
65 km/h (40 mph)
Highway
80 km/h (50 mph)
Alcohol Limit
0,7 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No toll information
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5–10% customary
- DO Always drive on the left side of the road.
- DO Support marine conservation at the Cayman Turtle Centre.
- DO Use US Dollars easily alongside Cayman Dollars (fixed peg 1 KYD = 1.20 USD).
- DON'T Do not lift stingrays out of the water at Stingray City.
- DON'T Do not collect live corals, shells, or marine life.
- DON'T Do not drink alcohol in public areas outside licensed venues.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type A & B (120V / 60Hz) – US standard, adapter required for European plugs.
Tap Water: Excellent tap water quality provided by modern reverse osmosis desalination.
Insider Tip: Visit Stingray City to swim with gentle Southern stingrays in waist-deep water.
