By Charles Grover From Acorn Media

Acorn Media Launches the New Explore Cayman App — A Smarter, Richer Way to Discover Cayman

Acorn Media today announced the launch of the fully redesigned Explore Cayman app, now available for free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The new version is a complete rebuild of Cayman’s most trusted visitor guide and brings together hundreds of experiences, attractions, restaurants, events, beaches, promotions and essential local insights into one intuitive app.

Charles Grover

Her Excellency Mrs. Jane Owen, Governor of the Cayman Islands welcomed the launch. She said, “The Explore Cayman app makes it easier for visitors to discover the warmth, culture, and natural beauty that define our Islands. It also supports our excellent tourism industry, local businesses, and attractions by providing quick access to a wide range of information, helpful to visitors and residents alike, and showcasing everything the Cayman Islands offer as a globally recognised destination.”

Designed to act as a personal concierge, the world-class Explore Cayman app provides locally researched recommendations and up-to-date listings drawn from the best of what is available in Cayman. Users can quickly find tours, unique experiences and off-the-beaten-track adventures, along with a wide choice of restaurants offering full menus, photos and booking capabilities.

The hotel sector has praised the redesign for its ability to improve the guest experience from the moment visitors arrive. “It’s a wonderful tool for our guests and a natural extension of the service we strive to offer,” said Carlos Arpal, General Manager at Hampton by Hilton. “With so much information at their fingertips, travellers can explore Cayman confidently, make quick activity or dining decisions, and get more out of their stay. It supports our team in delivering a smoother and more personalised experience.”

The app also includes: a daily-updated events calendar; curated driving and walking routes to showcase remote beaches and hidden points of interest; a practical To Do List to help travellers build personalised itineraries; and 50 promotions offering savings on tours and dining.

Attractions across the Islands have also welcomed the update. “Explore Cayman makes it incredibly easy for visitors to discover memorable experiences like ours,” said Matthew Adam of Cayman Crystal Caves. “Being featured in the app helps people plan ahead, understand what we offer and see why exploring Cayman’s natural wonders is such a special part of any trip.”

This new release marks a significant chapter in the evolution of the Explore Cayman brand across print, web and mobile, ensuring visitors have a reliable and accurate resource at every stage of their journey.

“Our goal has always been to connect people with the very best of Cayman,” said Charles Grover, Managing Director at Acorn Media. “Amazingly, the original Explore Cayman app was released 14 years ago. Technology has moved on a long way since then, and after 15 months of planning and development, this new version is a much smarter, insider‑curated way to help people get the most out of their time in the Cayman Islands.”

Grover added that the full rebuild was achieved through close collaboration with long‑standing development partner Netclues. “Users can 100% trust the content on the app, make direct bookings, which tour operators and restaurants prefer, and because it’s beautiful, and lighting fast, it’s a pleasure to use!”

About the New Explore Cayman app

The 2026 Explore Cayman app includes:
• 100s of things to do, tours and attractions
• Cayman’s best restaurants with full menus and bookings
• Curated driving and walking routes
• 50 promotions
• Daily-updated events calendar
• Personalised To Do List
• “Near Me” search, maps and directions
• Access to hundreds of essential local articles

The Explore Cayman app is free to download now on iOS and Android from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. More information and download options are also available at www.explorecayman.com/app.

About Explore Cayman

Explore Cayman is the Islands’ most comprehensive visitor guide across print, web and mobile, offering trusted recommendations covering attractions, dining, events, beaches, savings and essential local information.

About Acorn Media

Acorn Media is a Caymanian publishing and digital media company producing the Islands’ leading lifestyle and tourism guides, including Cayman Good Taste, Cayman Resident, Explore Cayman, Cayman Parent and What’s On Cayman.
More information can be found at www.acorn.ky.

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