On the northern tip of Grand Cayman Island is a charming place whose name comes from the legend of a shipwreck, its cargo of rum and the happy locals who quickly cracked opened the barrels that washed ashore and got wrecked themselves. And that’s how these picturesque beaches ringed with shady Casuarina Pines became known as Rum Point. Because the same barrier reef that broke up the cargo ship protects an inner coral reef system in warm, shallow, crystal clear blue water, Rum Point offers more than a laid-back Caribbean vibe. It features some of the very best snorkeling on the island.
