4-Stop Stingray, Snorkel, Star Fish & 7 Mile Beach (Family Owned)
Overview
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Visit Stingray City — one of the Cayman Islands’ top attractions — on this 3 hour morning or afternoon tour. Accessible only by boat or other watercraft, Stingray City is home to an abundance of free-swimming stingrays, who glide around the clear, shallow water. You'll also visit either Coral Gardens or Barrier Reef to snorkel. This family-friendly experience includes round-trip hotel transportation on Grand Cayman and the boat ride to and from Stingray City.
Additional Info
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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Is recommended that you bring your own towel, sunscreen and your own snacks.
We highly recommend to bring your own motion sickness medicine if you are not use to the open water.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Stingray City
After hotel pickup and transport to the marina, your tour begins with a 30-minute boat ride out to Stingray City, a series of sandbars in the shallow waters of Grand Cayman’s North Sound where wild stingrays gather. During the ride, sit back and enjoy the views while sipping provided water or juice. When you arrive, hop in the clear turquoise water, which is about waist- to chest-high, to wade near the stingrays. You have approximately 40 minutes to enjoy the experience and take plenty of photos as the stingrays pass nearby. After visiting Stingray City, you'll head over to either Coral Garden or Barrier Reef for snorkeling. Spend 30 minutes swimming around the warm, crystal-clear water, where you'll see colorful coral and fish, including angel fish and parrot fish. Your guide will be there to make sure you enjoy a fun and safe experience. When your time is up, head back to the marina by boat, and then you’ll be returned to your hotel.
Starfish Point
Starfish Point a short ride across the "North Sound" from Stingray City. Calmest out of the three, a perfect spot to relax. Straight from the vessel, and on to a beach/sandbar depending on wind. You can hold see these wild sea creatures as they will slowly walk around us while we talk about them!
What‘s Included
Boat transport to Stingray City Sand bar
Use of Snorkeling equipment (Goggles, Life Vest and Fins)
Cruise Ship Port pickup and Drop-off
Hotels pickup and drop-off
Local Guide
Beverages (water, juice or fruit punch)
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
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Pickup included
Reviews
313 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
7 Mile Beach is not a stop on this tour
Kristy C,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We had a great day exploring Grand Cayman. The photos that we were purchased were amazing, too. The water was rough but we still felt safe and we all enjoyed it. The only thing I that I want to say is that even though this tour states there are 4 stops we only stopped at 3 stops. We did not go to 7 mile beach (starfish, snorkeling, and Stingray City). If that is a dealbreaker for you don’t book this tour. I’m sad we didn’t get to explore the beach. Overall it was a great day!
See the fish and stingrays up close
edward m,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a well organized tour bus driver was waiting. It’s cruise ship arrival point she took us to the boat where we met a crew of three.. the boat was clean and ready to go when we arrived. There was about 36 of us on a boat that probably seats more than We took a 15 or 20 minute ride to a reef to snorkel. The water was only eight or 9 feet deep fish were everywhere. saw a number of stingrays. We spent about 40 minutes at that stop. And then we went to the sandbar called stingray city where you could feed the stingrays and them for good luck. Final stop was the starfish beach. They were not too many starfish, but we did get to see starfish and some jellyfish on our return. Our bus had a mechanical problem. Our driver pulled over safely and called for another bus and within minutes, we were on second bus that returned us to our drop off point. They had a lot of drinks and bottled water on board. I would recommend this trip.
Small group Stingray City tour
Barbara G,Mar 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We were picked at our hotel. Great crew, very friendly and helpful. We spent a significant time with the sting rays feeding them and holding one of them. Starfish beach was also fun. Overall, a well organized, safe, and fun excursion. Chose this one because it was independently owned and operated with about 20 guests instead of large group. Going on a Saturday avoided the cruise ship crowd at Stingray City. I Highly recommend Rowan Watersports if you want a more personalized excursion.
Rowan Watersports Stingray City Experience from Grand Cayman
Alan P,Feb 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Holding a stingray at Stingray City (1st stop) and a starfish at Starfish Point (an unannounced 3rd stop) were highlights of the trip. Unfortunately, it was a windy and sometimes rainy day, so the water was choppy and not conducive to good snorkeling at our second stop. There were only 14 passengers on the boat, and the crew was most helpful both in and out of the water.
Great experience
christinemharrison17,Dec 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Great crew and adventure! Knowledgeable staff and very friendly. They were great with our little sailor on his first boat adventure.
Good time
kporter00,Sep 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Captain and his crew were so cohesive and very informative. They took the time to explain how we should handle the stingrays and star fish. The Captain also had stuffed animals of each and made some good jokes. I definitely recommend!
A wild sea animal encounter
tgkennon,Aug 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Up close and personal with the Sting rays. They lay in your arms and hang out on your chest amazing. Must see while on the island. Best day trip !
Amazing!
Xosuzyox,Aug 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful excursion! We had a great time and highly recommend it. Robert Sr had wonderful stories in the shuttle ride and Robert Jr and the crew were a lot of fun to hang with. Everyone is very knowledgeable and genuinely invested in everyone having a great experience. It was wonderful to see their passion for the sea animals and the extra steps they took to make sure everyone enjoyed them without causing any harm. The boat was very clean and they had great sterilization practices which is a huge plus for me!
Great trip and we’d use them again!
Carrie P,Jul 15, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our captain was great! We liked it so much we went twice on our vacation. The groups were small and Poncho was so helpful. We learned a lot!
100% Recommend
Lisa G,Jul 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00My sister in law and I went on this tour and absolutely loved it. The guides were excellent, the stingrays were absolutely beautiful and so gentle and the group size was great. There were 12 in our group. We were able to snorkel, hold the stingrays and even went to starfish beach. We were also able to purchase photos that the guides took of us. This was one of the neatest experiences. The water was a little rough so if you have motion sickness you would definitely need to take medication. Also lots of sunscreen.
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