CPR
Cayman

For a Thriving Cayman:
Smart Growth, Strong Future

CPR Cayman is committed to advocating for responsible tourism development that balances economic growth with environmental stewardship. We empower Caymanians with data-driven insights to make informed decisions about our shared future.

We have three main areas of concern for Cayman: the social, economic and environmental well-being of the country and its people.

Social

Tourism expansion should benefit all Caymanians. The proposed cruise port would disrupt local businesses, infrastructure, and the character of our islands.

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Economic

Sustainable, high-value tourism drives Cayman’s tourism success. A shift toward mass cruise tourism could undermine our financial future.

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Environmental

Cayman’s marine ecosystem is a foundation of our tourism identity. The scale of dredging needed for the port would cause long-term, irreversible harm.

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April 30th: A Critical Moment for Cayman

The cruise port referendum on April 30th is a critical moment—your vote can help protect Cayman’s natural beauty, local businesses, and long-term prosperity.

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What You Need to Know

Special Interests

Cruise Tour Operators & Retailers

Tour buses, water sports operators, taxi drivers, downtown shops and other such businesses that derive most of their earnings from cruise passengers have been told by the Government that a berthing facility will bring bigger ships and more tourists. How well have those tour operators and retailers benefited from the cruise lines over the past decade? Has it been a fair environment? What happens if the cruise lines have a greater control of our port and open their own onshore tours or better yet, roll off their own tour equipment from their mega cities?

Harbour Watersports Operators

Caymanian businesses that benefit from the cruise and stay-over visitors through selling shore dives, snorkelling, and other water-based activities, will lose their livelihood.

7 Mile Beach & Stay-Over Tourism

Many businesses and property owners who depend on our world-famous “Seven Mile Beach (SMB)” are concerned about a decline in stay over tourism as well as overcrowding of key attractions like Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City. SMB has experienced devastating erosion recently, exacerbating pressure and overcrowding there. World-famous dive sites such as Eden Rock and Cheeseburger Reef will also be severely affected – harming our tourism even further.

George Town Infrastructure

We have seen the ravaging effects of storms like Hurricane Dorian. With the construction of the port and the loss of God’s created protection, we know that a destructive storm surge will affect the buildings and residents of downtown George Town in a magnitude not yet seen in Cayman. Protection from natural disasters should be a crucial priority in the discussion of building the port.

The Government

The current minority Government says Cayman’s cruise arrivals will continue to decline without a pier as cruise lines switch to mega ships that won’t tender. However, cruise lines are continuing to build smaller ships that will tender. With over 1 million cruise arrivals and at 6th in the region for cruise arrivals, Cayman is in a strong position to enhance its facilities and attractions and nurture a thriving boutique cruise sector.

Cayman has the opportunity to be a leader in responsible tourism, ensuring thoughtful, community-centered development that protects our economy, environment, and quality of life for generations to come. By working together, we can create a future where local cruise operators continue to thrive, tourism flourishes, and growth and preservation go hand in hand.

The Environmental Interest

An environmental Impact Assessment commissioned by the Government in 2015 indicated that the levels of silt during the construction and operational phases of the CBF would have deadly consequences for the surrounding marine ecology. The death of George Town harbour’s coral reefs is irreversible.

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