Grand Cayman Stingray City, Coral Gardens Snorkel, and Turtle Farm Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your cruise ship tender terminal in Grand Cayman!
• English-speaking, friendly snorkel excursion guides!
  
• Boat ride on a comfortable 48 ft vessel with a marine toilet on board!
• Entrance fee to the Marine Park of the Cayman Islands!
  
• Local experienced Grand Cayman captain and crew!
• The snorkel set includes varied-sized fins, sanitized snorkel, a silicone mask, and a vest!
• Guided snorkeling at Stingray City and Coral Gardens!
• Bottled water on the boat!
• Turtle Farm visit!

You will begin your fun-filled shore excursion right inside your Grand Cayman cruise ship tender terminal where you will find your guide and a comfortable, air-conditioned, shuttle bus waiting for you. You will enjoy a scenic 15-minute drive from the terminal to the nearby Safe Haven Yacht Club where you will be welcomed on board a 48 ft boat (14 meters) by the English-speaking snorkel excursion crew. Pick a spot and get comfortable while your experienced captain then heads out to the exciting and famous Stingray City on a short 25-minute boat ride.

Once you arrive at Stingray City you will find yourself on a shallow sandbar being introduced to the numerous friendly Southern Rays. In fact, you may well meet many of these gentle stingrays who have become accustomed to humans over many years. Don't be surprised if you get a little hug as you are shown how to feed them. Bottled water is provided on the boat for guests. You may choose to snorkel over the rays if you wish as well. All snorkel gear is provided including masks, snorkels, fins as well as snorkel vests for those who wish to use one. The crew will show you how to use it all. Once your fun with the rays is completed, the crew will help you back on board your safe shore excursion boat. You will have approximately 45 minutes in the water with the rays.

Then your captain will take off for Coral Gardens reef where the water is only about 10 feet deep (3 meters). The shore excursion crew will help you into the water for another unique experience. Snorkel over top of colorful coral that is home to a wide variety of tropical fish. With crystal clear water that remains warm, you are sure to enjoy all the sights. Your snorkel excursion guide will make sure to point out anything of particular interest so you won't miss anything. You will have approximately 30 minutes of snorkeling at Coral Gardens. When your snorkel time is completed at Coral Gardens, you will head back to the boat dock where you'll board the transportation for a brief drive to the famous Grand Cayman Turtle Farm, which is your last stop.

Once you've arrived at the Turtle Farm you will have the chance to hold and learn about these fascinating creatures. You can also take a guided walk through the educational center at no extra cost. There is a turtle touch tank and wading pool for some hands-on learning. Young or old or in between, there is much to see, do, and learn at the Turtle Farm. Guests will enjoy approximately 1.5 hours at the Turtle Farm. Note: The lagoon is not included in this excursion.

When this exciting Grand Cayman Excursion comes to an end you will be dropped off at your cruise ship tender terminal, enjoy!

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your cruise ship tender pier in Grand Cayman.
• English-speaking, friendly snorkel excursion guides.
  
• Boat ride on a comfortable 48 ft vessel with marine toilet on board.
• Entrance fee to the Marine Park of the Cayman Islands.
  
• Local experienced Grand Cayman shore excursion captain and crew.
• Snorkel set including varied-sized fins, sanitized snorkel, silicone mask, and vest.
• Guided snorkeling at Stingray City and Coral Gardens.
• Visit the Turtle Farm including access to holding tanks, an educational center, a breed pond, and a crocodile viewing tank.
• Bottled water on the boat.

Excursion Notes

• We suggest you bring along a swimsuit, towel, sun protection, light snack, cash for balance payment, tips, souvenirs, etc.
  
• Please use oil-free sunblock to protect the stingrays and the reefs.
• You may use a zip-lock bag to prevent your electronic devices from getting wet.
• For children under 4 years old, parents should bring fitting life vests and snorkel gear if needed.

Where we meet

For the Grand Cayman Stingray City, Coral Gardens Snorkel, and Turtle Farm Excursion, you will meet just outside your Grand Cayman Cruise Ship Tender Terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Guests must be able to climb up/down the ladder from the boat into the water.
• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Snorkeling experience is not needed, guests should feel comfortable in the water.
• Children must be attended to by an adult at all times and may not be left on the boat unattended.
• This Grand Cayman Stingray City, Coral Gardens Snorkel, and Turtle Farm Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.