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Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens Snorkeling & Star Fish Point

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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

1

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.

35 minutes • Admission Included
2

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.

20 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Life Vests

Bottled water

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Air-conditioned vehicle

Squid to feed the stingrays

Towels

Sunscreen

Snacks

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Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens Snorkeling & Star Fish Point

Pickup included

Reviews

4.75

532 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Worth it for sure

    SLavrack,Apr 19, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Great time, fun ride, and crew went out of their way to make sure we all got to hold, feed, and kiss stingrays. Pretty awesome experience.

  • Knowledgeable Tour Guides but Too Busy

    louisee601,Apr 16, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    This was a great experience, the two tour guides were very knowledge about the star fish and stingrays which helped. They allowed all those who wanted to hold a stingray and feed them, encouraging calmly, those who were apprehensive (Me). Sadly the area was busy with other boats which meant the area was overcrowded which is not the fault of the tour guides. They did a great job.

  • I had to rebook with Captain Marvin!!!! Stay away from this Safaria guy he csncelled

    axelsen28,Apr 13, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    He canceled on my birthday one hour before. I was devastating. I read they do this .mad

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  • Let’s rethink this

    edmundp2015,Apr 12, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    We took about a 25-minute boat ride out to a sandbar, where we anchored alongside roughly a dozen other boats. Once in the water, we waded into the cool, shallow sea as a group of stingrays—clearly accustomed to being hand-fed—gathered quickly around us. The crew actively picked them up and held them so guests could touch and interact with them. While I understand this is a popular and well-established excursion, the experience didn’t sit well with me. It felt overly staged and unnatural, and at times I found myself uncomfortable with how the animals were handled. Instead of feeling like a meaningful wildlife encounter, it left me questioning whether this kind of interaction should be part of a tourism experience at all. I don’t place blame on the staff, who were simply doing their jobs, but rather on the broader demand that keeps these types of excursions going. For me personally, it felt less like connecting with nature and more like something we might reconsider as entertainment.

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  • Great Excursion!

    C7949BKjodyh,Apr 11, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a great day. We located the check in area, took a transport vehicle to get on the boat. Both crew members were wonderful. Plenty of cold bottled water & soda/pop on boat. Starfish, stingray and snorkel adventures were more than expected.

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  • Top shelf time!

    Tiffany D,Apr 11, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It was a great experience - probably our favorite out of everything during our entire 7 day Virgin voyage. The staff was also super accommodating when we realized we had to be back earlier than we thought post booking. There was quite a few of us from VV & they not only made sure we hear adequate time at each stop but also, & most importantly, that we made it back in time for the last tender to our ship. Couldn’t have been more pleased with the customer service & would definitely recommend this outfit for your excursion dreams! Thanks again crew & Duncan :-D

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  • Starfish and stingray tour, Grand Cayman

    PHN74,Apr 10, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Came in on the Carnival Dream, no problem finding check in point. This was my only reason I only gave lower score. VERY UNORGANIZED. Should have to people checking people in. Express line for prepaid people would really speed things up and at least 2 or 3 clipboard for safety sheets that need to be filled out by everyone over 18. A sign stating that would also he helpful. Once we got thou that mess. Everything else was smooth and fantastic. Boat captain and mate were great. We had perfect weather. And Best of all the star fish and string rays came out to play. Good transportation

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  • Underwhelming

    collaim,Apr 8, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    Our stingray tour was a mixed experience and overall somewhat disappointing. The snorkeling portion was just okay—nothing particularly memorable. Starfish Point was also underwhelming; there were far too many people crowding around a small amount of starfish (about 3), which made it difficult to enjoy the stop. The stingray encounter itself had the potential to be the highlight of the trip, but it didn’t quite live up to expectations. Our tour guide didn’t seem very patient and rushed the interactions, so it was hard for people in our group to get good photos. We also noticed other tour groups nearby where guests were able to hold the stingrays themselves and take pictures with them, while our group was only allowed to touch the stingray from the top and underside while the guide held it. I’m not sure if this was due to a safety policy, but the experience felt more limited compared to what others were getting. Another downside to that was the photos. All of the stingray pictures included the guide in them, which was disappointing. When I got back to the hotel, I saw other guests who had gone with different tour companies showing beautiful photos where they were holding the stingray with no guide in the picture. It definitely made our experience feel even more limited in comparison. Additionally, two people in our group were bitten while feeding the stingrays. Not serious but broke skin. After that happened, many people were understandably hesitant to continue feeding them, which took away from the experience. The guide’s attitude also left a lot to be desired. At one point, someone in our group asked if they could bring their goggles into the water with the stingrays. The guide said no, even though other tour companies nearby clearly had guests wearing snorkel gear. When someone politely pointed this out, his response was, “That’s not my boat. If everyone jumped off a cliff, would you jump too?” which felt unnecessarily rude and unprofessional. If it’s for safety measures, a simple explanation would suffice. In hindsight, I would probably choose a different company for this excursion. While the stingrays themselves were interesting to see, the way the tour was managed, the limited interaction, the photo situation, and the guide’s attitude made the experience less enjoyable than it could have been.

  • Amazing family experience!

    Karina R,Apr 8, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    The experience was awesome, the tour guys were super friendly and make sure everyone had a good time! They handled the stingrays with care and make sure everyone also handed them with care. I would recommend this tour to everyone and I will do it again!

  • Your wife is OUR wife now

    Stacey B,Apr 8, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    I kissed his stingray wife, great stuff. I’ll come back to steal her away next year. :) (But, in all seriousness, this was a really fun trip and I got to see so many cool things such as starfish, stingrays, and a coral reef. I enjoyed it a lot and definitely would come back.)

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