Grand Cayman Island is famous for many things, the beautiful stretch of Seven Mile beach, great scuba diving, snorkeling at Stingray City, swimming with dolphins at Dolphin Discovery (of course!), rum cakes and Boatswain’s Turtle Farm. The history of the Cayman Islands is closely tied to turtles, the turtle appears on the flag, seal and currency of the islands. The relationship with the Caymans and turtles goes back to the 1600’s when Caribbean ships would stop at the island for provisions and to stock up on the abundance of turtle meat. The 17th century saw the beginnings of settlements in the Cayman Islands and turtling became a a main source of income and food for the new islanders. By the 1800’s, the population of turtles was in serious jeopardy and by the 1960’s they were all but extinct. In 1968 the Cayman Turtle Farm was established to raise turtles commercially and to research and preserve the sea turtles of the wild. While many of the turtles are still raised for food, thousands of sea turtles born at Boatswain’s are released to the sea, replenishing the wild population of these beautiful creatures.
Boatswain’s Turtle Farm
Dolphin Discovery Grand Cayman is pleased to have such a wonderful neighbours in West Bay and we invite you to visit them before or after you swim with dolphins. The entrance fee to Boatswain’s Turtle Farm have a $25 USD cost allowing you to enjoy the turtle enclosures, the education center, the breeding pond, the touch tanks and all animal exhibits including the predator tank with sharks! If you wish to snorkel or enjoy the pools, these “wet” activities are available at a small extra charge. Boutiques and restaurants will satisfy your shopping and dining needs, purchase souvenirs for loved ones back home or simply sip an ice cold rum drink in paradise while nibbbling a Caribbean delicacy. Dolphin Discovery and Boatswain’s Turtle Farm are the ideal combination for a perfect day on Grand Cayman, a unique shore excursion for Caribbean cruisers, book now and make it an unforgettable part of your Caribbean vacation!