🚢 Ro/Ro & Container Shipping Options

📅 Weekly Sailings from major U.S. ports to George Town, Grand Cayman
🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured for secure transport
🧾 Complete Customs Documentation Assistance
📍 Real-Time Shipment Tracking for peace of mind
🚚 Door-to-Port Pickup available across the USA
💰 Affordable Rates with transparent pricing and no hidden fees

Whether you’re shipping to the Cayman Islands for the first time or you’re a frequent exporter, our team ensures a smooth, reliable, and stress-free experience every step of the way.

Royal Shipping Lines is:

✅ FMC Licensed & Bonded
✅ A U.S.-based company
✅ Experienced with Copart, IAAI, Adesa & Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RB Auctions)
✅ Compliant with Cayman Islands Customs regulations

Let our team guide you through each step — from pickup in the USA to customs clearance at the Port of George Town, Grand Cayman.

Whether you’re moving abroad permanently, studying, or relocating for work, Royal Shipping Lines provides secure and affordable shipping services for personal effects and household goods from the USA to the Cayman Islands. With regular sailings to the Port of George Town, Grand Cayman, we make international moving simple, efficient, and stress-free.

📦 Household Goods & Personal Effects Shipping

We handle a wide variety of items essential for your move, including:

• Furniture (beds, sofas, tables, cabinets)

• Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)

• Electronics (TVs, computers, sound systems)

• Kitchenware & everyday household essentials

• Clothing, books, and personal belongings

• Packed boxes or full household shipments

🚛 Relocation Services & Options

Our team ensures your belongings arrive safely and on time with flexible shipping methods:

• FCL (Full Container Load): A private 20ft or 40ft container for entire household moves

• LCL (Less-than-Container Load): Shared containers for smaller shipments or partial moves

• Door-to-Port Service: Pickup anywhere in the USA with delivery to your selected Cayman Islands port

• Customs Clearance Support: Guidance on required documentation and smooth processing with Cayman Islands Customs

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping all types of vehicles from the USA to the Cayman Islands’ main port — George Town, Grand Cayman. We ensure safe, reliable, and cost-efficient transport for every shipment, fully compliant with Cayman Islands Customs regulations.

🚗 Passenger Cars
🚙 SUVs and Crossovers
🚐 Pickup Trucks and Vans
🏍️ Motorcycles and Scooters
🚛 Commercial Trucks and Fleets
🚐 Motorhomes & RVs
🏌️ Golf Carts – ideal for resorts, hotels, and private communities
🏎️ Luxury, Classic & Collector Vehicles

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping boats, jet skis, and other watercraft from the USA to the Cayman Islands’ main port — George Town, Grand Cayman. Whether you’re transporting a personal boat, a fleet of jet skis, or larger recreational vessels, our team ensures safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery, fully compliant with Cayman Islands Customs regulations.

⚓ Types of Boats & Watercraft We Ship to the Cayman Islands

🛶 Small Boats & Dinghies – shipped in containers or crated for protection
🚤 Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft – shipped on trailers or secured in containers
🛥️ Yachts & Luxury Boats – transported via specialized carriers for maximum safety
⛵ Sailboats – shipped with cradles or flat-rack containers
🚢 Commercial & Fishing Boats – oversized shipping options available

The Cayman Islands continues to expand its construction, infrastructure, and development projects, making reliable shipping services essential for contractors, farmers, businesses, and equipment dealers. At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in transporting heavy-duty equipment from the USA to George Town, Grand Cayman, with secure, efficient, and fully compliant logistics solutions.

🚜 Agricultural Machinery Shipping
We handle all types of farm equipment imports, including:

• Tractors

• Harvesters & Combines

• Planters & Seeders

• Sprayers & Cultivators

• Other essential farm machinery for the Cayman Islands’ agricultural sector

🏗 Construction & Industrial Equipment Shipping
Our team also manages the transport of large-scale machinery for construction and industrial use, such as:

• Excavators, Bulldozers & Loaders

• Cranes & Graders

• Forklifts & Heavy Trucks

• Mining & Earthmoving Equipment

At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide international shipping services directly to the Cayman Islands’ main port, ensuring smooth customs clearance, secure storage, and efficient distribution of vehicles, containers, boats, and machinery across the islands.

📍 Port of George Town (Grand Cayman) – The Cayman Islands’ primary cargo port, handling containers, RoRo shipments, vehicles, household goods, and commercial cargo.

🏢 Bonded Warehouses in the Cayman Islands

📍 George Town Zone – Central hub for bonded storage, customs clearance, and distribution of vehicles, machinery, household goods, and commercial cargo throughout the Cayman Island

🛳️ East Coast USA (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Savannah → George Town, Grand Cayman): 5–7 days 🚀 Fastest Route
🛳️ Gulf Coast USA (Houston, Galveston, New Orleans → George Town, Grand Cayman): 7–10 days
🛳️ Other U.S. Ports (New York, Baltimore, Newark → George Town, Grand Cayman): 10–14 days

⚠️ Transit times are approximate and may vary depending on the shipping line, route, seasonal conditions, and whether you select RoRo, Lo/Lo, or container shipping.

👉 Fastest Route: Shipping from the U.S. East Coast (Florida) to the Cayman Islands typically offers the shortest transit time (5–7 days), making it the best choice for time-sensitive vehicle and cargo shipments.

🚗 Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off)
Your vehicle or equipment is driven directly onto the vessel and secured inside a protected cargo deck. This option is ideal for operable cars, SUVs, trucks, buses, motorhomes, and heavy machinery. It offers a cost-effective and reliable shipping method to the Cayman Islands’ main port, George Town, Grand Cayman.

📦 Container Shipping
Best for non-running vehicles, high-value cars, motorcycles, RVs, boats on trailers, or multiple units. Available in 20ft and 40ft containers, with shared container (LCL) options to help reduce costs. Perfect for customers seeking extra protection and security during shipment.

⚙️ Agricultural & Construction Machinery
The Cayman Islands continues to expand its construction, infrastructure, and development projects, making machinery imports essential. We provide Ro/Ro, container, and flat-rack shipping solutions designed for oversized and non-standard cargo, ensuring safe loading, secure stowage, and smooth delivery.

To ensure smooth customs clearance when shipping personal effects or household goods from the USA to the Cayman Islands, you will typically need the following documents:

• Valid Passport – copy of the consignee’s identification page

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Packing List / Inventory – detailed list of all items included in the shipment

• Commercial Invoice or Valuation – if required for customs purposes

• Proof of Residence in the Cayman Islands – such as a lease agreement, work permit, or residency certificate (for those relocating)

• Import Permit or Authorization – for restricted or regulated items

⚠️ Important: Cayman Islands Customs may request additional documentation depending on the nature of the shipment. Our team at Royal Shipping Lines will assist you throughout the process to ensure compliance and avoid delays

✅ Original Vehicle Title (clear of liens)
✅ Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice
✅ Valid Passport or Driver’s License
✅ Consignee’s Cayman Islands Customs Import Entry Form & TIN (if applicable)

Shipping a boat from the USA to the Cayman Islands’ main port — George Town, Grand Cayman — is a straightforward process with Royal Shipping Lines. Our team manages every step to ensure your vessel arrives safely and in full compliance with Cayman Islands Customs regulations.

Steps to Ship a Boat to the Cayman Islands:

1. Prepare Documentation – Original vessel title, registration, bill of sale, and a valid passport for the consignee.

2. Select Shipping Method – Choose between RoRo (for trailer-ready boats) or container/flat-rack shipping for smaller boats, jet skis, or sailboats.

3. Boat Preparation – Drain fuel and water tanks, disconnect batteries, and secure all loose items.

4. Transport to U.S. Port – We arrange pickup anywhere in the USA and deliver your boat to the nearest port of departure.

5. Loading & Shipping – Your boat is professionally secured for ocean transport and shipped to George Town.

6. Customs Clearance in the Cayman Islands – Our agents assist with clearance, duties, and delivery arrangements.

⚠️ Important: Certain items (hazardous materials, firearms, or restricted equipment) cannot be shipped with boats. Our team will guide you through Cayman Islands import regulations to ensure a smooth process.

When shipping heavy machinery or industrial equipment from the USA to the Cayman Islands, the following documents are typically required for smooth customs clearance:

• Commercial Invoice – with full description and value of the equipment

• Packing List – detailed breakdown of machinery, parts, and accessories

• Bill of Lading (BOL) – issued by the carrier with shipment details

• Certificate of Origin – confirming where the machinery was manufactured

• Import Permit or Authorization – if required for specific machinery types

• Valid Passport or Company Registration Documents – for the consignee in the Cayman Islands

⚠️ Important Requirements for Equipment:

• Machinery and equipment with tracks must be thoroughly cleaned prior to shipping to prevent soil contamination and avoid customs delays.

• All equipment must be fully operable, with no major leaks or issues, to be accepted for shipping.

• Cayman Islands Customs may request additional paperwork depending on the equipment type, condition (new or used), and intended use.

Our experts at Royal Shipping Lines will guide you through every step to ensure compliance and avoid delays or unexpected costs.

• ❌ Left-hand drive vehicles – These are generally prohibited, as only right-hand drive vehicles are allowed for regular road use.

• ❌ Salvage or non-repairable vehicles – Cars with salvage titles, flood damage, or non-repairable status cannot be imported.

• ❌ Older vehicles – Vehicles that do not meet current emissions and safety standards may be restricted or denied entry.

• ❌ Import Permits & Duties – Importing any vehicle requires approval from the Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control, and you must pay applicable duties, fees, and environmental taxes.

• ❌ Hazardous vehicles – Cars with structural or environmental hazards are prohibited.

Before shipping goods from the USA to the Cayman Islands, it’s important to understand local customs laws. Certain items are strictly prohibited, while others are restricted and require special permits or government authorization.

❌ Prohibited Imports to the Cayman Islands

• Left-Hand Drive Vehicles – Importation is generally prohibited unless special exemptions apply.

• Salvage, Non-Repairable, or Flood-Damaged Vehicles – Not permitted for import.

• Hazardous Materials – Explosives, flammable goods, and other dangerous materials without prior approval.

• Obscene or Indecent Materials – Including banned books, videos, photographs, and other media.

⚠️ Restricted Imports (Require Permits or Approval)

• Agricultural Products, Plants & Seeds – Must have permits from the Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture.

• Firearms, Ammunition & Explosives – Require prior approval from the Commissioner of Police.

• Alcohol & Tobacco Products – Allowed, but subject to high import duties and restrictions.

• Marine Vessels, Machinery & Certain Electronics – May need additional inspections, certifications, or government permits.

✅ At Royal Shipping Lines, our experts guide you through Cayman Islands import regulations to ensure full compliance, avoiding costly delays and penalties.