Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens Snorkeling & Star Fish Point
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
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.
Options
Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens Snorkeling & Star Fish Point
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Life Vests
Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Air-conditioned vehicle
Squid to feed the stingrays
Towels
Sunscreen
Snacks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
572 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day out. Big Dee crew were brilliant.
JoGlobetrotting,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Big Dee Tours & charter were the 'boat people' providing the tour to Starfish Point, Stingray City Sandbar and taking everyone to the snorkel area. They were brilliant, helping people in and out of the boat, encouraging snorkelling and generally being very accommodating to everyone on the boat. The guys ensured all the group had a great day out holding, feeding & kissing stingrays safely and there was plenty of time for everyone to take part.
Awesome experience
614akritis,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome guides abs experience! Total value for money . We loved it.
Super unprofessional
Carol W,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We booked this experience several months ahead for our stop in grand cayman on 12/31/25. On the day of the excursion our cruise ship had to dock in the other tender port on the other side of the island, but we still made it to our meeting point at noon. I had messaged the provider several times that morning to let them know we would be coming from the other port, and never received any replies. So at 12pm I'm looking for any sign of them at the meeting point, after hustling there from across town, but I see nothing. I finally track down a phone number on viator, and the guy that answers says "oh, it's canceled, because they knew that our cruise ship was docked across town, and traffic would have affected the timeline for the activities. Then he tried to say that there was no time to contact us, even though they had all morning. And how long does it take to send a mass text really. But faced with my anger in the moment he then tried to change the narrative by saying they did message us, we must not have gotten it because at see you don't have wifi (unless you pay extra for it), except on Virgin Voyages it's standard and free. It's not the cancelation that pisses me off, it's the lying and excuses. Please do better!
So so tour
Beth S,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Operators waited half and hour after start time for a couple that was late. I appreciate the thought but it disrespected the 15 people who were on time and had to wait sitting in sun. Stops were rushed from that point. Staff were kind and extremely helpful. I would not book again
5 Stars- Worth Every Penny!
Scenic08092007205,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Worth every penny! The overall experience was amazing! The sting ray city was the best part. The coral gardens were just ok and the starfish point was really cool. We saw about 50 starfish today. It sprinkled on us a little bit but the boat is fully covered. Snorkel gear they provided worked well too!
Fun thing to do
Pala K,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole experience was well organized from pickup to drop. Crew was fun and helpful. Time was adequate
Fantastic Start to Finish
132abbyr,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience with nature, guides and will remember always!
Fun experience!
surfergirl-Rach,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The Stingray City experience was amazing! The Coral Reef snorkel had quite a few fish and a few stingrays as well. It's very convenient that the company provides pick up and drop off in the Seven Mile Beach area.
Fun times
cherier313,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The water was too choppy but the staff was helpful and fun.
Loved it
Mary Ellen M,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved every minute. The comdo was excellent as was the food. The stingrays and starfish did not disappoint. We will go again. This was our 3rd time there.
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