Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop
Overview
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2 hours 45 minutes
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This tour takes you to the famous Stingray City sandbar, where the wild stingrays swim around you in shallow water. The crew will show you how to safely feed these stingrays if you like, and the on-board photographer will take memorable photos of you and your family and friends, available for purchase. The snorkeling stop will either be at the Barrier Reef or the Coral Gardens. Because of differences in ship time zones, some of these tours may not be available during daylight saving time in the United States.
Additional Info
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
Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
Stay-over guests must provide the following information at time of booking: Name of accommodation, room/unit number and if they need pick up.
Meeting Point for Cruise Passengers: Please meet us at Capt. Marvin's Watersports check-in office located in the Waterfront Centre, 1/2 - 2 Blocks LEFT of the cruise terminal. Please be there at least 30 minutes before time of tour.
We provide complimentary pick-up at hotels/condo along Seven-Mile Beach area.
Meeting point for Stay-over Guests who do not require pick-up: Please meet us at Capt. Marvin's Watersports main office located in the Cayman Falls Plaza, across the street from the Westin Hotel on seven mile beach area. Please be here 30 minutes before time of tour.
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years old and above
Tour operates on local island time NOT ship time.
Very important for cruise guests: In the unlikely event that your ship anchors on the south side of the island (Spotts) instead of in George Town Harbour, our shuttle buses will be there to pick you up, and our drivers wearing navy blue (or maroon) colored shirt will be there to meet you. After your tour, we will drop you back in George Town where you can find a local bus or taxi to get back to Spotts.
What To Expect
Grand Cayman
Interaction with stingrays at the sandbar plus one snorkelling stop, either the Barrier Reef or the Coral Gardens, captain's choice depending on conditions.
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Pickup included
What‘s Included
Local guide
Fruit juice and water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Live commentary on board
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Designated hotels along seven mile beach area only)
Gratuities
Photo packages
Food, towels and sunscreen
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
590 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Family
Wanderer27412856685,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with our son’s family, including grandkids. The crew was outstanding and the entire operation from reservations to hotel return was well organized.
Totally worth it!
I3406YQsimonf,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect experience with Captain Richard and crewmate Jayden. Both are very funny and they really know everything about the rays. This tour is definitively worth the price.
Amazing trip, just do it...
dominique j,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing trip, just do it here instead. Less crowded boat made the tour feel way more personal. The tour guides were amazing In not particular order Marcus, Mitchel, Romel and RJ. They helped my mom who is not a strong swimmer experience this wonderful adventure. Wonderful for kids and family. Mitchell was full of jokes and Marcus was full of knowledge. Definitely down to do it again a thousand times over! Excellent
Amazing tour
W2596ORnickb,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was great. We had a last minute tour canceled, our taxi driver Jacob gave us this company’s number. We called at 730 and got on the 830. From shuttle pick up and drop off to the tour it was amazing. Bunson alex Mitchell and Joyce were amazing!
Great for Families
Jennie H,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My clients had a wonderful time on this outing. The staff was very good with the children and we all felt very comfortable. Outstanding job!
Highly recommend this tour
Cathy L,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great time! Mitch and Maurice were wonderful guides who skillfully got us to the right spots, helped us all have a great experience with the stingrays and then took us to Coral Gardens for an amazing time of snorkeling. We really appreciated our small group experience-some other nearby boats were so packed. Highly recommend!
Wonderful family adventure!
Libby F,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Crew was great and very attentive! We went out on a windy day and still had a wonderful experience. We saw tons of stingrays, fish and even a couple turtles!
highly recommend!!!!!
236shaloms,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00it was amazing, I got picked up on time at my.hotel- the staff was super friendly and it was very organized. highly recommend to everyone
Fantastic crew!
juleskb2017,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00All the employees were so great- everyone from the office, to the shuttle drivers, to the crew were super kind and professional. We had a stingray/snorkel tour aboard the Cayman Bear- the water was a bit choppy and the crew did a great job making sure everyone was doing ok. My only constructive feedback is that the water was apparently a little too rough for visitors to safely interact with the stingrays. The crew advised us to shuffle our feet and avoid jumping when the waves came in, but the waves were really knocking many of us around, and some people in our group disregarded or forgot the direction to not jump- resulting in stingrays being accidentally stepped on, kicked, etc. I accidentally scratched a ray with my fingernail because one came around the boat right after I stepped off, and a wave knocked me into him- I felt so bad. It was kind of a tough choice between staying on the rocking boat and getting queasy, or getting in the water and trying to stay on my feet. I’m no wildlife expert and I don’t know much about how resilient/tough the rays are, but it sounded like it was important for us to be careful not to step on them or make them feel threatened, so I do hope tour operators will collectively reconsider sending boats to stingray city when the water is choppy. And again, we thought our crew were really great and we don’t think we could have chosen a better local vendor to do a tour with- Capt Marvin’s is a well-oiled machine for sure!
Not to be missed, and the crew is amazing!
SeeTheWorld1121,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience, wow. I was really worried this would be a nasty, touristy thing like swimming with dolphins that have been stolen from their pods as babies, but it’s not. The team are amazing with the animals and they’re used to being fed. Even with choppy weather and high waves, the animals don’t hesitate to come by and touch you. You haven’t quite lived until you’ve kissed a stingray! Huge shoutout to captain Sugarbear, JJ, and Romel, our photographer! They are funny, good-humored, patient, and focused on safety. True pros! I didn’t think it was possible to capture good pics with giant waves pounding your subjects in the face and wind-blown hair, but Romel did. I’ve never purchased pictures on any such excursion and I got them all! I wanted to remember the true joy of being that close up with such amazing creatures and I’ve never looked happier in a photograph. The snorkel was nearby and I felt comfortable to free dive down and touch the rays. How lovely! Can’t say enough about this company, their timely pick up, and how reasonable the price is for the experience. I was a tad worried about the screaming kids and the waves forcing them to jump, and maybe inadvertently stepping on a stingray. But no such issue under our crew’s watchful eyes. I would classify this as something not to be missed if you visit Grand Cayman.
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