Little Cayman Island

Little Cayman Island is one of all 3 Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territory in western Caribbean). Little Cayman is approx 97 km (60 mi) northeast of Grand Cayman Island and 8 km (5 mi) west of Cayman Brac Island.

Little Cayman has length 16 km (10 mi), average width 2 km (1 mi) and population under 200. Most of the island is undeveloped, and almost at sea level (highest elevation point 12 m / 40 ft). The island is best known as scuba diving destination, unspoiled wildlife and relaxed atmosphere. Popular tourist attractions are the annual Mardi Gras festival parade (part of Pirates Week) celebrated in 3 Cayman Islands.

Due to the global Coronavirus crisis, in 2020 (March 31st) the Cayman Islands officially closed borders. The policy also affected cruise ships, which were banned from docking at its ports through January 2022.

• In July 2021, the Cayman Islands Government announced a 5-phase reopening plan, with January 27, 2022, being the date when all tourists will be allowed to visit the country (without quarantine periods or travel restrictions).
• The cruise shipping industry effectively ceased operations in the country for 21 months (in the period April 2020 through February 2022).
• According to FCCA data (Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association), in 2019, Cayman Islands were visited by 2+ million cruise tourists.