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Boatswain's Beach Turtle Farm


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 22 attractions in George Town
Traveler Description: Boatswain's Beach BOATSWAIN'S BEACH (AKA THE TURTLE FARM ) Visitors to Grand Cayman may be excused for wondering whether there are in fact two turtle... more »
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Attraction type: Nature reserve, Farm, Specialty museum, Nature center
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: Northwest Point Road
West Bay George Town
Grand Cayman
Tel: 345-949-3894
Fax: 345-949-1387

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4 of 5 stars
bcook350 10 contributions
Raleigh, NC
Jan 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We had a stop at the Turtle Farm included in our cruise excursion that included a stop at "Hell", the Turtle Farm, and Stingray City. The facility is very new and nice, but we were very disappointed that we did not get to see the "hatchling facility". We were told a building contained the facility, but I suppose there were... more

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1 of 5 stars
daytonengineer 50 contributions
Dayton, OH
Aug 22, 2008
3/4 found this review helpful

This place smells of feces and despair, and was the low point of our honeymoon. I think the turtles would be better off dead. more

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3 of 5 stars
thickoozymud 11 contributions
San Antonio
Aug 11, 2008

First and foremost this is a great place to visit while on the island. As of August of ’08 they are in the middle of some renovation for adding a dolphin area, but it is across the road and butted up against the ocean. This is actually where the original “Turtle Farm” was located before Ivan. It is now called... more

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4 of 5 stars
roseypeach 1 contribution
Oxford, GA
Jul 31, 2008

My husband and I were delighted to see the turtle farm! We even got to hold a baby turtle while there and feed them. Be careful though, and don't drop a baby, or it's a fine of $1000! Really! They have a very old sea turtle there that I believe was over 60 years old. Very educational place to take... more

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4 of 5 stars
Argusnat 5 contributions
CT
Jun 25, 2008

Is it safe to eat turtle meat because of this Turtle Farm. Otherwise, because turtles live so long they are loaded with mercury and really should NOT be eaten if caught in the wild. Very interesting place to visit and not just for kids. more

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2 of 5 stars
ilrad 2 contributions
ohio
May 21, 2008

just want you to know $18.00 pp lets you see turtles only $55.00 lets you swim in a nice pool, see a shark tank, snorkel in manmade reef tank and see turtles. if that is your thing, it's a deal.. more

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4 of 5 stars
DWJH 48 contributions
Midlands
Apr 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Go for the blue wristband and enjoy a full day here. The turtles themselves are magnificent - see the complete life cycle from eggs to 40 stone giants, and handle the little ones - stroke them under the chin to keep them happy! The walk-in aviary is beautiful - wait till those scarlet ibises eat out of your hand! Lots... more

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1 of 5 stars
LTP_Agent 2 contributions
Raleigh, NC
Apr 11, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Ok, this is something I would have normally not cared to see. However, my 20 month old daughter is addicted to turtles right now and I thought this would be amazing for her. When you arrive all around you in the lobby and gift shop you can smell the fresh money. It's beautiful. You think, 'oh this is going to... more

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4 of 5 stars
ktdeasy 6 contributions
Alabama
Mar 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Skip the higher priced tour (unless this will be the only way to snorkel with young children). Our kids loved seeing and holding the turtles up close and feeding them. We joked everytime we saw a mansion on the Island that they must own the turtle farm. It was clean and the kids loved it. more

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4 of 5 stars
Mrs-K-albany 36 contributions
Albany, NY
Mar 16, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

THE TURTLE FARM . A new home is now open for the Boatswains Beach Turtle farm. Pop for the full tour, though pricey it can occupy the entire day. At the beginning of the tour is the turtle farm and breeding program. A well -versed guide will lead you thorough the maze of tanks housing various ages of green sea... more

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Boatswain's Beach Turtle Farm Address

Northwest Point Road | West Bay, George Town, Grand Cayman
Tel: 345-949-3894 Fax: 345-949-1387