Little Cayman
Little Cayman is the least populous of the three Cayman Islands, known for dive walls at Bloody Bay and a red-footed booby colony.
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Little Cayman is one of the three Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean Sea. It sits about 60 miles (96 km) northeast of East End, Grand Cayman, and about five miles (8 km) west of West End, Cayman Brac. The island is roughly 10 miles (16 km) long and a mile wide. Most of it is undeveloped, and nearly all of it sits at sea level. About 160 people lived here permanently in 2021, most of them expatriate workers.
Divers come for Bloody Bay on the north side, where the reef wall drops steeply and in places is nearly vertical. The island also has the largest red-footed booby colony in the Caribbean at Booby Pond Nature Reserve, and the only substantial population of the critically endangered Lesser Caymans iguana. Services are few, so plan food, cash and transport before you arrive. Cayman Airways flies daily from Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Winter, from late November to mid-March, is the coolest season, and the deeper south-side dive sites are usually dived then.
Little Cayman in five
- Book a Cayman Airways flight from Grand Cayman or Cayman BracCayman Airways runs daily inter-island flights to Edward Bodden Airfield on the south-west tip. Little Cayman is not an entry point, so you land on one of the other two islands first.Getting around
- Clear immigration on Grand Cayman or Cayman Brac firstBoats must clear immigration and customs on the other islands before they anchor at designated moorings. Many moorings are for dive boats only, with a four-hour maximum.Visas and entry
- Carry Cayman dollars for the bank's two open daysThe bank opens only on Mondays and Thursdays. The 24-hour ATM dispenses both Cayman Islands dollars and US dollars, so withdraw there when you can.Money and costs
- Check the wind before choosing a dive siteThe north side at Bloody Bay and Jackson's Bight can be too rough on winter days, when the deeper south-side sites are dived. Ask your operator which side they will dive that day.Tours and tickets
- Drive slowly and watch for iguanas on the roadsIguanas often sun on the roads, and the speed limit is 25 mph (40 km/h). Parts of the north-east side have no mobile reception, so download offline maps before you go.Phones and eSIM
Need to know
- Currency
- Cayman Islands dollar (KYD); the ATM also dispenses US dollars
- Entry
- Enter via Grand Cayman or Cayman Brac; check visa rules before you fly
- Emergency
- 911 for police, fire or ambulance
- Tipping
- Check the bill for a service charge before adding a tip
- Time
- UTC-5, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryCool, cold fronts
- FebruaryCool, cold fronts
- MarchCool, dry
- AprilCool, dry
- MayLight showers
- JuneLight showers
- JulyHot, dry
- AugustHottest, driest
- SeptemberHottest, driest
- OctoberRains returning
- NovemberRainy season
- DecemberCooler, drier
Right now in Little Cayman
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 33°
- Humidity
- 75%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 51%
Little Cayman
03:41 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today29°26°51%Monday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 51%.
- Tue28°26°63%Tuesday: Rain. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 63%.
- Wed27°24°61%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 27°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 61%.
- Thu28°26°48%Thursday: Drizzle. High 28°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 48%.
- Fri29°27°24%Friday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 27°. Chance of rain 24%.
- Sat29°28°35%Saturday: Partly cloudy. High 29°, Low 28°. Chance of rain 35%.
- Sun29°26°44%Sunday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 44%.
Updated 01:21 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 0.8333 KYD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Owen IslandA short boat ride across South Hole SoundA small uninhabited islet with a shallow white sand bar for swimming and snorkelling.Read the guide
- Cayman BracDaily flights; check times with Cayman AirwaysThe nearest of the other two islands, about 5 miles (8 km) from Point of Sand.Read the guide
- Grand CaymanDaily flights; check times with Cayman AirwaysOwen Roberts International is the main airport for the trip; boats must also clear immigration on Grand Cayman or Cayman Brac.Read the guide
Before you go to Little Cayman
Rules for Little Cayman, checked
- Little Cayman is not an entry point: fly in through Grand Cayman or Cayman Brac, and boats must clear immigration and customs there first.
- The speed limit is 25 mph (40 km/h), and iguanas often sun on the roads, so drive slowly and watch for warning signs.
- Many dive-boat moorings have a four-hour maximum and are for dive boats only, so a private boat should not stay on one.
- Booby Pond is a Ramsar wetland of international importance, so use the viewing decks and leave the birds undisturbed.
Plan around Little Cayman
The three islands, how to enter through Grand Cayman, and where Little Cayman fits
Read the guideGetting around the islandCayman Airways flights, minibus taxis, car rental, scooters and bicycles
Read the guideVisas and entryEntry rules and how boats clear customs on the other islands
Read the guideMoney and costsCayman dollars, US dollars and the bank's two open days
Read the guideWhere to stayResort options and where to base yourself on the island
Read the guideTours and ticketsDive operators, boat trips to Owen Island and guided visits
Read the guideLittle Cayman FAQ
How do you get to Little Cayman?
Take a Cayman Airways flight from Grand Cayman or Cayman Brac to Edward Bodden Airfield, since the island is not an entry point. Schedules change, so check Cayman Airways before you book.
Is Little Cayman good for diving?
Yes, it is best known for diving, with Bloody Bay and Jackson's Bight on the north side and deeper sites on the south side. The walls at Bloody Bay drop steeply, and the reefs have seahorses, sharks, sea turtles and rays.
Is Little Cayman worth visiting if you do not dive?
Yes for birds, iguanas and beaches such as Point of Sand, though services are limited. Booby Pond has the largest red-footed booby population in the Caribbean, and a boardwalk overlooks an iguana nesting area.
When is the best time to visit Little Cayman?
Late November to mid-March is the coolest period, with cold fronts from the north. The hottest and driest months run from mid-June to mid-September, and rain falls mid-April to June and mid-September to mid-October.
Is the tap water safe on Little Cayman?
At the resorts, yes, because they use reverse osmosis desalination. Other buildings use cistern or spring water, so ask your host before you drink from the tap.
How many days do you need on Little Cayman?
Booby Pond opens only a couple of hours on weekday afternoons, so plan that visit around it. Count your dive days and any Owen Island trip when you set your dates.