First Ever Public Transport System for
Grand Cayman
In October 1998, Grand Cayman launched its first ever-official public bus
transportation system. The new bus terminal is located adjacent the Public
Library on Edward St. in downtown George Town and serves as the dispatch point
for buses to all districts. There are 38 mini-buses operated by 24 licensed
operators, serving eight routes. Daily service starts at 6 a.m. from the depot
and the schedule is as follows from George Town to:
West Bay - every 15 minutes, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday - Thursday; 6 a.m.
- midnight, Fri. & Sat. Fare is CI$1.50 each way.
Bodden Town - Every 30 minutes, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday- Thurs.; 6 a.m.
- midnight, Fri. & Sat. Fare is CI$1.50 each way.
East End and North Side - Every hour, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday - Thurs.
and Saturday. On Friday, buses will operate until after Midnight. Fare: CI$2
each way.
The new system uses colour - coded logos located on the front and rear of buses
to identify routes as follows: Route 1 (yellow) and Route 2 (lime green) cover
George Town to West Bay; Route 3 (blue) provides service between the depot in
George Town and Bodden Town. Route 4 (purple) operates between the depot and
East End. Route 5 (red) goes from the depot to East End and North Side. Route 6
(dark green) operates from North Side to West Bay. Route 7 (dark green with
white numbers) is an inter-district service for George Town. Route 8 (orange)
runs from the depot to Hutland in North Side. Licensed buses are identified by
blue licence plates. To maintain consistency in fares, each bus must display a
fare table outlining standard government-authorized fares. The hotline number
for public comment and feedback is 945-5100.
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The preceding is note to self. The plan is to try out the Platinum priority tender boarding, locate the bus station, hopefully get on the right bus to go to Boatswain's Beach/ DiveTech/ Turtle Farm area and try shore snorkeling DiveTech's backyard (http://www.divetech.com/) and check out the area a little. Then try to get on the right bus headed back to town. Maybe lunch, maybe not. And maybe try to really explore Eden Rock area. I know there is much there that I haven't seen.
I was thinking of trying Cracked Conch restaurant for lunch, but understand it would reopen until mid-September, under new management and a year of restoration.
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Of course we have to tender
Everybody wants to be a pirate these days...
The slide on Miracle
Lots of people seem to be asking about Margaritaville these days.
Breezes Restaurant. I haven't eaten there, but the view is great
Bus station is only a few blocks from the tenders, but I took the long way..
Only $2.50 pp to the Turtle Farm - SOLD!
We have arrived.
I spy one of Captain Marvin's busses
Across the street is a Rum Cake outlet and sorta bakery, but not the big one. This one is more like a pizzeria..
But the real reason I'm here is to try some snorkeling..
