Stingray Sandbar, Snorkeling, and Starfish Point (small groups)
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
At Native Way Watersports, you're guaranteed a personalized experience. Unlike our competitors, who often fill their boats to capacity, we host a maximum of 30 guests per boat. The result is an authentic, intimate excursion, guided by Cayman natives, complete with fantastic customer service.
Max 60 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Towels
- Sunscreen
Itinerary
- 1Stingray CityGet ready for an exciting, unique adventure as you swim among the stingrays -- some of the most docile sea creatures in the world! Featured in National Geographic Magazine, Stingray City is the Cayman Islands’ most popular site. Here, 30 to 40 gentle Southern Atlantic stingrays swim freely in 3 to 5 feet of crystal-clear, current-free waters, waiting to see what you've brought them for lunch. It was created by accident in the mid-80s when fishermen returning to port anchored in the calm waters of the Sound to clean their catch and discard bait overboard. The stingrays, drawn by the smell of the fish, quickly became accustomed to the “free meal” and stayed. Today, the rays regularly dine on squid provided by divers and snorkelers. Native Way instructors will show you how to interact with these incredible animals in the only place in the world where you can do so in the wild.
- 2Starfish PointStar Fish Point At this location, you will delight in the hunt to seek out beautiful Caribbean starfish. Easily located at this site, the magic begins once the guest finds a starfish. The beauty and color of these incredible creatures give you a vibe mixed with awe, peacefulness, and happiness. This location is approximately 3 feet deep and suitable for individuals of all ages.
- 3Grand CaymanCoral Gardens A coral reef covered in 10 feet of clear, turquoise water, Coral Gardens features some of the most spectacular formations found in the world. Here you'll encounter an incredible variety of tropical fish, stunning Moray eels, amazing underwater plants and an array of other sea life.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Dock C7 and Dock C9
Dock C7 and Dock C9
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.
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveler reviews
Operated by Native Way Watersports. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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