Cayman Islands – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Advisory Issued May 21, 2026

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.

Exercise normal precautions in the Cayman Islands.

Advisory summary

The Cayman Islands is generally a safe destination for travelers.

Accessibility of medical services for routine and emergency procedures may be limited.  Review the Health Section of the Travel Guidance on this page for more information.

Review our Travel Guidance for the Cayman Islands to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

If you decide to travel to the Cayman Islands:

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate.  Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
• Review the Country Security Report for the Cayman Islands.
• Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for the Cayman Islands.
• Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist.
• We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel.  Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
• It is illegal to carry firearms or ammunition when arriving, departing, or traveling through the Cayman Islands. People have been arrested, charged with a crime, and fined for having even one bullet, a previously discharged bullet casing, or spent ammunition used in items such as jewelry or keychains in their pockets or luggage at the airport.
• You must follow local laws abroad.  If you break laws in the Cayman Islands – even by mistake or unwillingly – you could face deportation, fines, or imprisonment.
• Accessibility of emergency medical services may be limited in popular tourist locations such as Stingray City (sandbar), West Bay, and other snorkeling areas. This also applies to boat parties, where there is an increased risk of drowning.
• Little Cayman has no hospital. The clinic there is only open during business hours, Monday through Friday, but not on weekends.

Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/cayman-islands-travel-advisory.html
Originally Published: May 21, 2026