Rum Point Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Rum Point. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Boat Tours: Customize Your Grand Cayman Adventure!

• 3HR Full Island Life Jetski Tour

• Ocean Blue Charters Private Boat Charters in the Cayman Islands

• Private Half-Day Boat Tour, 3 locations of your choice

• Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Spots Private Boat

It’s free to visit Rum Point on your own, but there are plenty of guided tours available that take you to reach the north side beach in Grand Cayman by boat. Jet ski tours on the island’s North Sound cost from US$375, scenic driving tours that include time on the beach start at US$75, while private boat charters cost from US$499.

Yes, Rum Point is worth visiting—it's one of Grand Cayman's best beaches with calm, shallow turquoise water and powder-soft sand. The nearby reef is a snorkeler's paradise and is easily accessible from the beach. The beach is also the site of the renowned Rum Point Club, famed for its mudslide cocktails. Guided tours by land or by boat often include other top spots along the way—like Stingray Cay, Starfish Point, and Bioluminescent Bay—offering expert commentary, round-trip transportation, and numerous experiences in a single outing.

Per one customer who booked the Private Boat Tours: Customize Your Grand Cayman Adventure!, "Our family had the best time! Captain James was awesome. He certainly made everything run smooth and made sure we experienced everything. He went above and beyond to make sure it was the perfect adventure and helped us capture the memories that we will cherish forever. Having a private boat to avoid the crowds is definitely worth it."

Most Rum Point activities involve the water. You can sunbathe on the white sand beach, relax on a hammock or sun lounger, and go swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, and jet skiing. Land-lubbers can play beach volleyball, enjoy a rum-soaked mudslide or cocktail, grab a meal, and watch the sunset.

Rum Point is around a 45-minute drive from George Town. You can take a taxi from George Town, and some sightseeing tours include a stop. You can also get to Rum Point from George Town by boat. A ferry runs between Camana Bay, north of George Town, and Rum Point.

Yes, Rum Point is family-friendly. Its water is clear and shallow—it doesn’t get deep for around a mile (1.6 kilometers)—making it ideal for kids to splash in. For older kids, there are also water activities like snorkeling, paddleboarding, kayaking, and jet skiing.

The best time to visit Rum Point to avoid crowds is between 10am and 4pm on weekdays. Rum Point gets crowded on weekends, and Sundays can be especially popular when many boats anchor offshore. Expect crowds on school vacations and national holidays.

No, as with all beaches on the Cayman Islands, there is no fee to access Rum Point Beach, and there is also no fee to park at the beach. However, you'll pay to rent a paddleboard, kayak, or Jet Ski at the beach.

No, you can’t usually see bioluminescence at Rum Point. One of the best places to see bioluminescence on Grand Cayman is Bioluminescent Bay, about a 10- to 15-minute kayak trip away from Rum Point. You can rent a kayak from Rum Point or join a Bioluminescent Bay tour.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Rum Point. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in the Cayman Islands:

• Stingray City

• Starfish Point

• George Town

• Hell

• Barker's National Park

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in the Cayman Islands.