Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens Snorkeling & Star Fish Point
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Our Business is family-owned and operated. Our two stop tour Stingray Sandbar & Coral Gardens Snorkeling Tour kicks off from the Royal Watler Cruise Ship Terminal, and also includes FREE shuttle service from local resorts. We offer complimentary bottled water, juice, snorkeling gear, and squid to feed the stingrays. Enjoy the natural breeze as you take a boat ride to the first stop which is the Coral Gardens/Barrier Reef. There is a very high density of coral heads, which allows you to see lots of fish. Sometimes you can also see wild sea turtles and lobsters. After this you take a short boat ride less than 10 minutes to the World's famous Stingray City Sandbar where you will find southern stingrays in abundance. Swim alongside and experience these beautiful animals up close. You are not done yet, after this your next stop is the Starfish Beach. Our guides will teach you how to properly handle these remarkable creatures.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The bus ride from the cruise pier/hotel is 15 minutes
Total boat rides to the first stop is 30 minutes
The boat ride back to departure dock is 45 minutes
The bus ride back to the cruise pier/ hotel is 15 minutes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Stingray City
tingray city is one of the most popular attractions in Cayman, you would be able to interact, pet and feed these amazing southern stingrays in the 3 feet crystal clear water as you brush up against these beautiful creatures. Stingrays' city is a sandbar located 4-5 miles off the shore. Often done as part of the stingray city trips, the barrier reef is a lengthy wall of bright coral sweeping across the north sound entrance.
Starfish Point
Starfish point is located only 15 minutes away from Stingray City. It is home to amazing, beautiful starfish. Starfish point is a laid-back secluded beach with shallow clear water. This protected stretch of sand is called Starfish point. You can hold the starfish in your hand, but you cannot take them out of the water. The beach is situated in shallow waters, you can also take photos with the starfish which would be a perfect experience for your entire family so hope on along starfish point.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Life Vests
Air-conditioned vehicle
Squid to feed the stingrays
Towels
Sunscreen
Snacks
Pickup points
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Options
Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens Snorkeling & Star Fish Point
Pickup included
Reviews
388 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good tour for the must see stops
Mike C,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The stingray city a must!! A little scary before getting in water but amazing!! The guides were great taking a ton of pics and poses. Starfish city good photos opps and neat to see but nothing much get out take a pic and walk around shallow water The snorkeling wasnt great due to the water and currents. Very wavy, need a vest that was offered. The area was small to snorkel. Not the fault of the tour operator but be aware Very nice to have three different stops however
Stingray city is amazing!!!
Daniel T,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome tour!!! The guys were great! We did star fish point first and that was really cool didn't know star fish would curl around your hand. The stingrays were amazing to hold.
Highly Recommend
JessCoconut,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous time! Loved every aspect! The crew was very fun and interacted with us. They helped us with the starfish and stingrays. It was a great experience feeding the stingrays! Highly recommend!!
So good, I’ll do it on repeat!
Vacation07830588659,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a wonderful experience. The bus driver as well as the 2 men running the boat were helpful, courteous and informative. We had an amazing first experience snorkeling. The water was clear and calm. The stingray encounter was beyond my imagination. They were wild but friendly and gentle. Seeing and touching the starfish was amazing. The pictures and videos only capture a small amount of beauty we saw. Definitely going back to do it again in the future! Absolutely worth the money, and more! Make sure you tip well to show your appreciation to these young men for sharing their beautiful islands with you!
BEAUTIFUL grand cayman experience
H7612FUsharont,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best experiences I've had. The crew was AMAZING! Dayton was especially wonderful! The sights are beautiful, water is stunning and warm, and we had the best time!! Highly recommend. The tent was easy to find. Nice and easy bus ride to and from the marina and a great history of the island. Thank you!!
Definitely recommend the trip.
John W,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really a great experience. Timely pickup, super easy check in process, (be prepared to sign a release of liability at check-in that covers any conceivable risk you might encounter). The boat is basic, but comfortable. Might be a little uncomfortable in a rainstorm, since even the covered part is essentially open. Cold water and beverages, all loaded with sugar). But getting to the essentials, the crew was super friendly, had a great sense of humor and went out of their way to make sure everyone had a good time. Saw many stingrays and everyone got a chance to hold, feed and if you wanted kiss them - which most people did. We all got a chance to take our own pictures, no taking of pictures by the crew to sell at the end. Similarly, every got a chance to hold a starfish. The snorkeling portion was fun enough, but the coral formation where we stopped, which seems to be the standard location for these excursions, did not have that much to see. A fair number of small colorful fish. No hard sell to give tips at the end. Overall, very happy with the trip and value.
Great Experience!
Melanie B,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guides were fantastic! They took good care of us. Swimming with the Stingrays was so cool!! We gave them a kiss! Holding Starfish was an exciting experience! We saw so many colorful fish and beautiful Corral while snorkeling. We do recommend this excursion while in Grand Cayman!
You gotta do this!!
johngB5105TM,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day out with some amazing experiences! The crew was terrific and the ability to interact with wildlife is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Fun experience
Bonsrb,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00hlight was swimming with the stingrays. Snorkeling was also enjoyable and we were able to see a variety of fish. The starfish point excursion was just ok as we didn’t see very many starfish. I would recommend this tour.
We all had a great time...
dimcb2,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We all had a great time on this adventure. So many different things to experience while enjoying beautiful Grand Caymen. The entire crew was helpful, friendly and very skilled. Would definitely do it again.
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