🇰🇾 Cayman Kai, Cayman Islands

North Sound Marina

North Sound Marina sits on Cayman Kai, Cayman Islands — part of the Greater Antilles cruising network.

Cayman Kai, Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands (UK)

18 ft

Approx. depth

87/100

AI docking

52

Hurricane (island)

Cayman Kai

Harbor

Amenities & utilities

  • Transient
Fuel dock
Restaurant
Pet friendly
30 AMP
50 AMP
100 AMP
Fresh water
Pump-out
Hurricane-rated

Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights

North Sound Marina Docking Difficulty & Safety Insights

Live docking-condition assessment for North Sound Marina in Cayman Kai, Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands (UK) — compiled from NOAA tidal stations and NWS marine broadcasts.

37
/100
Easy

Safe approach conditions

EasyModerateChallengingExpert

Navigating into a tropical wet slip at North Sound Marina in Cayman Islands, Caribbean requires careful piloting through changing coastal cuts. Our real-time data engine shows wind speeds at 10 mph from the ESE alongside a slack low tide. Because this region features localized approach depths, our proprietary algorithms have factored in a localized coral and sandbar hazard to calculate the current AI Docking Difficulty Score at 37/100.

For captains navigating vessels over 40 feet or drafts deeper than 5 feet, approaching during an incoming high tide is highly recommended to ensure maximum hull clearance. Note that North Sound Marina is designated as an Official Port of Entry, so plan your clearance paperwork accordingly. Utilize local visual piloting markers and maintain a strict watch on your depth sounder while transitioning past the channel markers.

This Caribbean marine assessment is dynamically compiled by WetSlipFinder by cross-referencing live local satellite data, regional wind alerts, and historical tidal baselines. We provide cruising captains with absolute clarity before making landfall.

Always confirm conditions with the North Sound Marina dockmaster on VHF 16 / 68 before final approach. AI assessments supplement — never replace — local knowledge.

Marine weather at the slip

Wind, tidal current, tide, visibility, and a one-glance boating safety score.

Live Marine Weather, Tide & Docking Conditions for North Sound Marina, Cayman Kai, Cayman Islands

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Plan your visit to North Sound Marina

Cross-reference docking risk, weather, fuel, hazards, fishing, and navigation — purpose-built tools for Cayman Kai, Cayman Islands boaters.

WalkableDockside dining within walking distance of North Sound Marina.

Marina fuel docks near North Sound Marina

No marina fuel docks found within 5 miles of North Sound Marina.

Restaurants within walking distance of North Sound Marina

No restaurants found within walking distance of North Sound Marina.

Other marinas on Cayman Islands

Cruising to North Sound Marina, Cayman Islands

North Sound Marina is one of the working marinas serving Cayman Kai on Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands (UK). As part of the Greater Antilles cruising network, it's a practical stop for boaters crossing between George Town and the wider Caribbean basin.

Boaters arriving by sea should plan their approach to Cayman Kai around prevailing trade winds and tide stage. The basin offers transient. For real-time wind, tide, swell, and harbor entry guidance, use the live marine weather panel above and the AI docking score to gauge difficulty before you commit to the channel.

Looking for fuel, provisioning, or a backup slip? Check the nearby fuel docks and other Cayman Islands marinas in the sidebar, or browse the full Cayman Islands marina directory.

North Sound Marina — frequently asked questions

Where is North Sound Marina located?
North Sound Marina is in Cayman Kai on Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands (UK), in the Greater Antilles region of the Caribbean.
Does North Sound Marina have a fuel dock?
No — there is no on-site fuel dock at North Sound Marina. The nearest fuel options on Cayman Islands are listed in the "Nearby fuel docks" panel above.
How do I contact the dockmaster at North Sound Marina?
Hail on VHF 16 on approach and switch to the marina's working channel for slip assignment.
What is the AI docking score for North Sound Marina?
North Sound Marina currently scores 87/100 on our AI docking conditions model, which blends approach geometry, prevailing trade winds, basin surge, channel currents, and traffic density at Cayman Kai.
Is North Sound Marina hurricane protected?
North Sound Marina is not specifically rated as a hurricane hole. Cayman Islands's overall hurricane preparedness score is 52/100 — review your storm plan before the season.