Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens Snorkeling & Star Fish Point
Back at the ship by about 11:55 am, 3 h 5 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 5 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 7:00 amShip anchors in Grand Cayman45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
- 7:45 amLeave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
- 8:05 amEarliest tour startTour runs 3 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 10:10 am.
- 11:35 amTour ends20 min back to the pier
- 11:55 amBack at the tender pier3 h 5 min before the last tender
- 3:30 pmAll aboardLast tender usually leaves about 3:00 pm
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
About this tour
Our Business is family-owned and operated. Our two stop tour Stingray Sandbar & Coral Gardens Snorkeling Tour kicks off from the Royal Watler Cruise Ship Terminal, and also includes FREE shuttle service from local resorts. We offer complimentary bottled water, juice, snorkeling gear, and squid to feed the stingrays. Enjoy the natural breeze as you take a boat ride to the first stop which is the Coral Gardens/Barrier Reef. There is a very high density of coral heads, which allows you to see lots of fish. Sometimes you can also see wild sea turtles and lobsters. After this you take a short boat ride less than 10 minutes to the World's famous Stingray City Sandbar where you will find southern stingrays in abundance. Swim alongside and experience these beautiful animals up close. You are not done yet, after this your next stop is the Starfish Beach. Our guides will teach you how to properly handle these remarkable creatures.
Max 50 per group English
What's included
- Life Vests
- Bottled water
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Squid to feed the stingrays
Not included
- Towels
- Sunscreen
- Snacks
Itinerary
- 1Stingray Citytingray city is one of the most popular attractions in Cayman, you would be able to interact, pet and feed these amazing southern stingrays in the 3 feet crystal clear water as you brush up against these beautiful creatures. Stingrays' city is a sandbar located 4-5 miles off the shore. Often done as part of the stingray city trips, the barrier reef is a lengthy wall of bright coral sweeping across the north sound entrance.
- 2Starfish PointStarfish point is located only 15 minutes away from Stingray City. It is home to amazing, beautiful starfish. Starfish point is a laid-back secluded beach with shallow clear water. This protected stretch of sand is called Starfish point. You can hold the starfish in your hand, but you cannot take them out of the water. The beach is situated in shallow waters, you can also take photos with the starfish which would be a perfect experience for your entire family so hope on along starfish point.
- 3Grand Caymanoral gardens is a beautiful spot which is in the north sound next to the stingray city, it is about 8-10 feet if crystal clear water were a lot of tropical fish and magnificent corals live occasionally you may see large turtle, eagle ray and eel or lobster. Our lovely crew will provide you with snorkeling equipment and a life vest if needed.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
ONLY FOR PEOPLE COMING ON CRUISE SHIPS! Once at the Royal Watler Cruise Ship Terminal, as you walk into the Courtyard look for the largest white tent on the pier and you will see Cayman Stingray City Safari Sign. Our representative will be waiting under the white tent to check you in.
ONLY FOR PEOPLE COMING ON CRUISE SHIPS! Once at the Royal Watler Cruise Ship Terminal, as you walk into the Courtyard look for the largest white tent on the pier and you will see Cayman Stingray City Safari Sign. Our representative will be waiting under the white tent to check you in.
From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The bus ride from the cruise pier/hotel is 15 minutes
- Total boat rides to the first stop is 30 minutes
- The boat ride back to departure dock is 45 minutes
- The bus ride back to the cruise pier/ hotel is 15 minutes
Traveler reviews
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