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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

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman,

Everybody wants to be a pirate these days...

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman,

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman,

The slide on Miracle

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman,

Lots of people seem to be asking about Margaritaville these days.

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman, Margaritaville

Breezes Restaurant. I haven't eaten there, but the view is great

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman, Breezes

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman,

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman,

Bus station is only a few blocks from the tenders, but I took the long way..

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman,

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman,

Only $2.50 pp to the Turtle Farm - SOLD!

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman,

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman,

We have arrived.

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman,

I spy one of Captain Marvin's busses

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman,

 

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman,

Across the street is a Rum Cake outlet and sorta bakery, but not the big one. This one is more like a pizzeria..

Carnival Valor, Grand Cayman, Rum Cake

But the real reason I'm here is to try some snorkeling..

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