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GOVERNMENT OFFICES AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
CAYMAN ISLANDS AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (CIAA)
PHONE: 345-943-7070 WEB: www.caymanairports.ky
CAYMAN ISLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PHONE: 345-949-8090 FAX: 345-949-0220
EMAIL: chamber@candw.ky
WEB: www.caymanchamber.ky
Call for information on shops.
CAYMAN ISLANDS FIRE SERVICES
EMERGENCY: 911
PHONE: 345-949-2276 or 345-949-2499
FAX: 345 949 0286 EMAIL: fire@candw.ky
WEB: www.cifs.gov.ky
CAYMAN ISLANDS SHIPPING REGISTRY
EMAIL: cisrky@cishipping.com WEB: www.cishipping.com
ON LAND
DRIVING… Should you be renting or driving a
vehicle, please take time to familiarise yourself
with the rules of the road and your vehicle.
Visitors need a temporary driving permit to drive
in the Cayman Islands, which can be obtained
from the Licensing Department or from any renta-car
company. Always drive on the LEFT side of
the road. Observe yellow lines on roads - they
indicate NO parking. Pedestrians should always
remember to look in both directions prior
to crossing any roadway. Always pull over for
emergency vehicles. Please remember that
driving under the influence is a very serious
offense. There is a mandatory disqualification
from driving for 12 months and the penalties
include fines or imprisonment.
LITTERING… We rely on our guests to help keep
the Cayman Islands clean and beautiful. Please
cooperate by disposing all cans, bottles, papers,
and other waste in trash baskets or recycling bins.
DRUGS… The Cayman Islands have strict rules
regarding the use of drugs, including marijuana.
Please do not ruin your stay here by possessing
these illegal substances. Penalties will include
imprisonment and heavy fines.
IN THE WATER
MARINE CONSERVATION LAWS… Damaging coral by
anchor, chains or any other means anywhere in
Cayman waters is prohibited. The wearing of gloves
while snorkeling or scuba diving in Cayman waters
is not permitted. The touching or taking of marine
CAYMAN ISLANDS TOURISM ASSOCIATION
PHONE: 345-949-8522 FAX: 345-946-8522
EMAIL: info@cita.ky WEB: www.cita.ky
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
PHONE: 345-949-8469 FAX: 345-949-4020
EMAIL: DoE@candw.ky
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (HEAD OFFICE)
PHONE: 345-949-0623 FAX: 345-949-4053 or 345-949-5746
WEB: www.caymanislands.ky or www.divecayman.ky
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (SISTER ISLANDS OFFICE)
PHONE: 345-948-1649 FAX: 345-948-1629
CELL: 345-526-1649 EMAIL: cyb@caymanislands.ky
life from Cayman waters at any time is not
permitted except that recreational line fishing
is allowed in appropriate locations.
NO MARINE LIFE ALIVE OR DEAD MAY BE TAKEN WHILE SCUBA DIVING.
NO CORAL, SPONGES, ETC. CAN BE TAKEN FROM CAYMAN WATERS AT ANY
TIME. USE OF A SPEAR GUN, HAWAIIAN SLING, POLE SPEAR, A SEINE NET,
OR FISH TRAP IS NOT ALLOWED WITHOUT AN APPROPRIATE LICENCE FROM
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT.
Fishing with gill nets, explosives, poison, or other
noxious substances is prohibited, as is the export
of live fish or other marine life. The export of
conch shells and/or black coral as a souvenir
requires a CITES permit. Contact the Department
of Environment. Dumping ANYTHING in Cayman
Waters is prohibited. Possession of turtle eggs is
prohibited. Designated Grouper Spawning Areas
are protected and no one may take Nassau
grouper from any of these designated areas.
CATCH LIMITS…
LOBSTER – Closed Season: March 1st - November
30th. Catch Limits: 3 per person or 6 per boat per
day, whichever is less during open season;
Only Spiny Lobster (P.Argus) may be taken and
must be a tail length minimum of 6 inches.
CONCH – Closed Season: May 1st - October 31st.
Catch Limit per day: 5 per person or 10 per boat,
which ever is less during open season.
WHELKS – Closed Season: May 1st - Oct. 31st.
Catch Limits: 2 1/2 gallons in shell or 2 1/2lbs
processed per day, whichever is less.
Conch and lobster may not be taken from any
Marine Park areas.
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION
PHONE: 345-948-2222 FAX: 345-948-2506
EMAIL: info@itsyourstoexplore.com
WEB: www.itsyourstoexplore.com
GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
PHONE: 345-949-7900 WEB: www.gov.ky
PIRATES WEEK OFFICE
PHONE: 345-949-5078 or 345-949-5859
FAX: 345-949-5449 EMAIL: pirates@candw.ky
WEB: www.piratesweekfestival.com
SISTER ISLANDS TOURISM ASSOCIATION
EMAIL: sita@candw.ky WEB: www.sisterislands.com
Please observe all of our Marine Park regulations.
MARINE PARKS & ZONES… Regulations for
Designated Marine Park Zones, Replenishment
Zones, Environmental Zones, and No Diving
Zones, are strictly enforced.
DIVERS, SNORKELLERS… Must use a flag attached
to a buoy at all times when you are in the water.
When diving from a boat, a dive flag must be used,
and one person should remain on board at all
times. Please observe Marine Parks regulations.
WATER SKIERS… Water skiing should take place
a good distance from areas in which people are
swimming and only in designated areas off Seven
Mile Beach. There must be a minimum of two
people in the boat at any time, one to keep watch
for dangerous situations. No person under 14
years of age may drive a mechanically propelled
boat unless accompanied by an adult.
There are a number of activities available in the
Cayman Islands that require specific skills or
training. For your safety, and the safety of others,
please do not participate in activities that you
are not fully qualified to participate in or to
perform. We want your vacation in the Cayman
Islands to be both memorable and safe.
INFORMATION
For more information on any of our
Environmental Protection Legislations or other
environmental issues, please do not hesitate
to contact the Department of Environment.
CHOOSE CAYMAN SEA SENSE ITEMS FOR THE LOVE OF SEAFOOD AND THE OCEANS!
The Cayman Sea Sense project is a sustainable seafood education programme dedicated to helping restaurants and their
customers make informed and environmentally positive seafood choices. Look for the Cayman Sea Sense icon on menus
throughout the Cayman Islands, it will allow you to choose sustainable seafood options as certified by the
Cayman Sea Sense Team. For more information and a list of participating restaurants visit www.nationaltrust.org.ky/seasense.html
All information included in the Cayman Islands Travel Planner is as accurate and inclusive as possible at the time of printing.
Please visit www.caymanislands.ky for the most up-to-date vacation information when making your plans to travel to the Cayman Islands this year.