Grand Cayman Kittiwake and Reef Sail

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Take a relaxing cruise along the picturesque shores of Seven Mile Beach and enjoy some of the best snorkeling on Grand Cayman! Visit both a wreck and a reef on this two stop snorkeling adventure on board a luxury sailing catamaran. Swim through a window into the past at the wreck of the ex-USS Kittiwake before exploring a beautiful coral reef abundant with marine life.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship

Guests must contact operator at least 24 hours prior to activity to confirm

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Fully licenced cash bar

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

What To Expect

Take a relaxing cruise along the picturesque shores of Seven Mile Beach and enjoy some of the best snorkeling on Grand Cayman on this two-stop ex-USS Kittiwake and Reef Sail. Visit the famous wreck of the ex-USS Kittiwake, a 251-foot submarine rescue vessel sunk off Cayman's shores in January 2011. Resting in just 60-foot-deep water and reaching to within 15-feet of the surface, this exciting wreck will give you plenty to explore as you swim through this window into the past. The second stop will be to a shallow coral reef where one can admire an array of marine life in the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea. Snorkel equipment is provided. Dry snacks are included and a fully-licensed cash bar is available on board (alcoholic drinks available after in-water activity). Guests may board the catamaran at The Westin or Grand Cayman Beach Suites along Seven Mile Beach.

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Grand Cayman Kittiwake & Reef

Reviews

4.23

26 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Skip this for snorkeling
LookingForFamilyFun,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
We were 5 in a group of 10 snorkeling the kittiwake & boggy sands. We're rating this average not because of the crew or because the boat had steering problems, but because the snorkeling is honestly, below average in comparison to the rest of what we did in Cayman- could be due to conditions. But, honestly, the kittiwake had a really strong current & you were dropped off & had to swim back---not to mention there's not a lot to see other than a murky boat outline & some fish, though not a lot of fish & certainly no more than you see on the reef. Boggy sands was ok, again aquarium & the barrier reef in the bay were better, much more living "plant" like coral & color, similar number of fish maybe....of course we had calm days with excellent visibility at aquarium & barrier reef
Good experience even with not best views of Kittiwake
Joel C,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Overall a good experience. The crew on the boat was friendly and helpful. The detractor is you really can’t see much of the Kittiwake when snorkeling. It was cloudy and too deep. When we moved to the reef fish were plentiful and only 8 feet deep, which was great. We picked this trip for the overall experience- being on a boat and multiple snorkeling spots and definitely accomplished this goal. Expectations from other reviews about the wreck itself were accurate as noted. We still would recommend.
Snorkeling is great. Staff is rude
716cath,
May 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
The USS Kittiwake and reef snorkeling is really cool. Lots of amazing fish. Really great reef snorkeling! The catamaran is clean. Seats are NOT as plentiful as the number of people. Staff is rude. Summer ignored me for a full 5 minutes whilst handing other people who came up after me the waiver to sign. Later after snorkeling, a guy came around asking if we wanted drinks. Ordered a ginger ale was told $3.00 gave him a $10 and never got my change.
Stunning Marine Life and Boat
Holly K,
May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Spectacular crew and vessel. The drinks offered at the cash bar were very good. The fish along the reefs were stunning but I do wish they provided a defogging solution for our masks. Overall still an amazing experience.
Smiles and fish
brookemayo,
Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The staff was so helpful and friendly and the adventure was unbeatable! We saw so many fish and even a stingray! The kids enjoyed sliding off the slide at the back of the boat when they were finished snorkeling.
Boat is great, the crew...
Luann S,
Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Boat is great, the crew could be more engaged with guests. The shipwreck was fun to see, the reef was nice.
Fun day with a great crew
Susan S,
Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The crew on board were friendly and helpful and the boat was very nice and clean. The crew was great at making sure that we were safe even though the water was a little choppy. I would go again in a minute.
Amazing experience
K4373YJbrittanyc,
Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an amazing experience with Ezaak. He was extremely friendly and knowledge, made us feel safe and comfortable. This was by far the best part of our trip, highly recommend to anyone visiting!
The crew was so nice!!!
kkrinaz,
Feb 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing excursion. The history and artifacts were incredible. The snorkeling was invigorating. The fish were colorful. The ocean floor was beyond belief. We even saw scuba divers in and around the ship. The crew was friendly and helpful. It was just long enough
Hope your event isn’t cancelled
697time,
Mar 17, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
If you use Red Sail Sports and go on the trip then you’ll probably have a good time. If your sail gets cancelled because of high wind (Feb 29,2020) and you booked it from their sales desk at The Kimpton Seafire then it might not be. Our Kittiwake & Reef Sail that was $172 was cancelled due to high wind. It is subject to a full refund. I was credited $77 back on my CC. I called them and they told me I should have gotten the other $95 credit from Seafire. I checked my statement on checkout from Seafire and there isn’t a credit. I called Seafire and they said they would check into it. Nothing. I called Red Sail back and they checked with Seafire again and told me I got a credit. I have sent about 8 emails and talked with Kimpton Seafire once and Red Sail Sports 4 or 5 times and can’t get a simple credit to my credit card that is correct. It shouldn’t be this hard.