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Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (Excursion ID S1274)

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  • Duration
    3 hours 30 min
  • Activity Level
    Moderate
  • Minimum Age
    All Ages
  • Languages
    EN

Description


  • Round-trip transportation from your Grand Cayman cruise ship terminal!
  • English-speaking certified guide!
  • Guided snorkeling!
  • The snorkel set includes varied-sized fins, sanitized snorkel, a silicone mask, and a vest!
  • Complimentary drinks such as bottled water and soft drinks!
  • This Grand Cayman Catamaran Cruise Excursion to Stingray City is also available as a private charter excursion option!
  • Small groups, max of 20 guests per departure!
  • Escape the crowded cruise ship-sponsored shore excursions in Grand Cayman!

Enjoy a relaxing day with our experienced, friendly Catamaran Shore Excursion crew. You will have plenty of room on board as there is a maximum of only 20 guests.

You will check in at your Grand Cayman cruise terminal where you will then take the transportation to the boat dock. You will climb aboard and settle in for your relaxing trip to Stingray City located about 4 miles offshore - it will take about an hour for the catamaran to ride to the site. Your staff will pass out and assist you with your snorkel gear. Then it's into the water to interact with these wonderful marine creatures on a sandbar in 3ft of water.

Not only can you snorkel above them but you can also touch, hold and possibly feed the docile rays. This should be on every Grand Cayman visitor's Must-Do list. You will have about an hour in the water with the rays.

You will climb back on board and relax as the boat motors to the Barrier Reef where you will have some excellent snorkeling - it seems like a continuously moving kaleidoscope of colorful tropical fish. You will have approximately 45 minutes to an hour to enjoy the marine life on the coral reef.

When you finish your snorkel, you will sail back to the pier (winds permitting). The crew will serve you light drinks and turn on the music for you to enjoy and relax. There is a restroom and a freshwater shower on board to rinse off.

When the boat returns to the dock, the transportation will take you back to the meeting point outside the cruise ship pier, where you may shop, sightsee or return to the ship at your leisure.

NOTE: There is a private charter option. The excursion description is the same as above. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks or beverages on the private charter. See the order form.


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Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion Experiences

This excursion is available to everybody and specially designed to accommodate passengers of the following cruise lines

ImportantThis excursion is not available for MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line.

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Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion Reviews

A fun day with catamaran sailing and snorkeling along with a visit to Stingray City to interact with the rays.

4.8/5

15 Reviews

Worcester, MA
Friendly Stingrays!
     5/5  (Visited on August 2019)
22
My family and I visited Stingray City with our family. The crew on our boat was so nice and friendly. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Cayman Islands. Yes, Stingray City is a popular spot so expect people. This crew made it so much fun.
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United States
Good Time - Don't arrive early.
     4/5  (Visited on June 2019)
18
First, when it says be the first off the ship, do not be the first off the ship. The start time of the excursion is 8 am, and that is ISLAND time, NOT SHIP TIME!! Also, Dexter will not show up until 2 minutes before 8 am. We were about to cancel our excursion and go with another company, but someone had told us that he does not show up until the last second. They were right. We waited over 2 hours, because we were the first off the ship and ship time was one hour ahead. We would have stayed and had breakfast before going. Once Dexter showed up, we were the only ones form the ship who booked with him. Only 7 of us and it was nice. He stopped at a McDonalds along the way so we could get a quick bite, since we were hungry. We arrived at the marina where he docks his catamaran, and we loaded up and went out to the sting rays. We motored due to the winds were in our face. Once their, his deckhand anchored the boat and got a large stingray for us. We took many photos of the stingrays, had them hand on us, fed them and had a great time. He does offer drinks on the boat for free. He then motored us about 300 yards away at a coral reef and we got to snorkel. We saw tons of fish and sting rays. He has fins and snorkels to use, but we had our own masks and snorkels. We got to sail in, and it was a beautiful and relaxing sail back. He took us back to the boat in with more than enough time. He offered to take us anywhere we wanted to go, but we all were exhausted from the swimming and adventure.
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United States
I kissed a ray and liked it!
     5/5  (Visited on August 2017)
8
One of our family favorites of all time....the guide was awesome. We rode on the catamaran to where all the stingrays were. It was kinda crazy at first...but the guide was awesome and we made lifetime memories!
Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion I kissed a ray and liked it!Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion I kissed a ray and liked it!Show Management Response

Missouri
Great way to spend the day
     4/5  (Visited on May 2019)
26
Relaxing boat ride out to stingray island but the boat was a little crowded. Amazing time with the stingrays. Sand is white and powdery. Water is crystal blue. Not much time left for other activities.
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Cabot, Arkansas
Loved it; one of my favorite excursions
     5/5  (Visited on July 2018)
33
I had been to Sting Ray City previously on an over filled boat. Basically, I had no interest or intention of going back. However, my granddaughter really wanted the experience. So I decided that I would go but only only a catamaran. I figured I would enjoy the ride. So booked this tour with(local operator). And boy am I glad I did. He and his mate were amazing hosts, we had an exceptional day. He took us to an awesome reef, one of the best. If I ever go again I hope that (local operator) is available. Highly recommend this excursion.
Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion Loved it; one of my favorite excursions Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion Loved it; one of my favorite excursions Show Management Response

Huntsville, AL
Loved Every Second!
     5/5  (Visited on October 2018)
43
We went in Oct of 2018 and we enjoyed it very much! The captain and his mate were great hosts. We loved the fact there were only 11 of us in the group. We had a couple of stingrays to hold and share with everyone. The bigger groups didn't get as much time with the stingrays as we did and they had to jockey into position to get to hold one. We had no such issue! We took amazing pictures and the water was gorgeous. Then, the snorkeling was amazing! The reef was so beautiful! I have snorkeled many reefs around the world and this was one of my favorites! Soda and water is provided but if you want to eat bring something with you. After the excursion we were all dropped off wherever we wanted to go. I want to do this excursion again!
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Roatan
wow!!!
     5/5  (Visited on October 2018)
73
Wow!!!! This is SUPER intimidating once you get there, but WOW you guys!!! What a friggin experience!!!! Our 10yo daughter freaked out and went back to the boat - we paid the extra $50 for the professional pictures and it was worth it, he air dropped them right to my phone!!! A MUST SEE when in Cayman Island!!!
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Unionville PA
Perfect day on the water!
     5/5  (Visited on January 2018)
121
(The captain) was a wonderful host on his catamaran. It was the perfect weather to head out to snorkel and paddle with the stingrays on the sandbar. Everything was as described and even better. It is a long day so be sure to bring snacks, only drinks available; we forgot ours and were famished. I would suggest that anti-fog spray be used on the masks for better viewing. We waited a very long time for a tardy family of five and in fact when we were in the van on our way, (he) got a phone call they were now waiting at the pier. He turned around and went back. Would like the start time be closer adhered to. Once we were rolling, it was truly a fabulous time for all. Thanks, all!
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Nacogdoches
Loved every minute of it
     5/5  (Visited on July 2017)
125
(Captain) and crew was great. The whole experience was awesome. He made sure my friends and I were comfortable from start to finish. I mostly definitely will book him again. My friends were afraid to get in the water but he assured them they were safe and in good hands. Very nice boat and he made all of his guests fill welcomed.
Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion Loved every minute of itGrand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion Loved every minute of itShow Management Response

Great trip!
     5/5  (Visited on January 2017)
92
Dexter's was great! My family of 5 enjoyed the catamaran and both snorkel spots. Our trip had about 20 people whereas many other excursions packed in the people and didn't look nearly as fun. I highly recommend This!
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SouthTexas
Absolutely the Best
     5/5  (Visited on June 2017)
90
After looking through a lot of excursions for Grand Cayman we settled on this one. We are so glad we did. Our group was small which you will not get if you go on an excursion sponsored by the cruise ship. We were picked up at the port and taken to the catamaran, where we made our way out to the sand bar (about 30 minutes or so) but the ride was wonderful. When we got to the sand bar, the first thing I noticed was the boats packed full of people. I read reviews about cruise sponsored excursions that talked about how they didn't get to spend much time with the rays...now I know why. Not on this excursion. Our guides made sure we each got to touch, hold and even feed the sting rays. It was totally awesome!! We had already taken pictures and the guide said "no here lets have some with you as a couple and then just the kids." I have so many pictures to remember this day. We then moved on to the reef. We had gone snorkeling in Cozumel last year so I thought it would be like that...Boy was I wrong. These guides took us to the most beautiful reef with the most wildlife I have ever seen. It was like being in an aquarium. We then loaded back up and made our way back to shore where they were going to take us back to the port but since we had so much time he dropped us off at our request at a restaurant for lunch (which was walking distance to the port) I HIGHLY recommend this excursion to anyone who is going to Grand Cayman!! We will be (going) again next time we go back.
Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion Absolutely the BestShow Management Response

So worth it!
     5/5  (Visited on December 2016)
121
We were a little nervous to book this excursion, but so glad we did! Because we booked with shore excursioneer we were able to enjoy our excursion with fewer people. In fact, our tour was booked for us and two other couples...but when one didn't show up, it ended up being a tour on a catamaran with just the two couples. We pulled up to the sandbar with the stingrays, and while it was crowded, our guide was ready with food and even helped make sure we got quality photos and video. When we were ready to leave, we went and found a quiet spot to snorkel before heading back.
Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion So worth it!Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion So worth it!Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion So worth it!Show Management Response

Wv
the best tour I had on the trip
     5/5  (Visited on November 2015)
99
I went on a excursion at each port on my trip and this is with out a doubt my favorite tour Dexter and simon are the greatest it is by far worth every penny spent (what a guy) thanks again Dexter and thanks for the memories!!!!!
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Family enjoyed
     5/5  (Visited on September 2013)
98
We didn't want a big party scene. This was a good choice - it was fun without being like Spring Break crazy. The boat was clean and the guides nice. I did not like the rum punch, it was just too strong. But I liked the other drinks.
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Reno
     4/5  (Visited on September 2013)
113
It was a good tour. The guides were very nice but quiet. Snorkeling was good.
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