Cayman Islands Tour: Stingray City and Coral Gardens

Customize your Grand Cayman adventure with private boat tours. Snorkel, dine, and explore Stingray City, Coral Gardens, and more. Book now!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Stingray City - Stingray City: Visit Stingray City, a shallow sandbar in the North Sound, where you can interact with friendly stingrays in their natural habitat. You can stand or snorkel with these magnificent creatures, and if your lucky maybe even get a kiss from one them.
  • Grand Cayman - Snorkeling: Grand Cayman is renowned for its…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Need Snorkel Gear? Select what you need through our Guest Sign-in portal. URL & login credentials included in operator confirmation email.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity not included.
  • Towels
Additional Information

We offer a range of tour options for guests who wish to make a single stop or explore everything.
Tour Locations:

  • Stingray City
  • Snorkeling
  • Starfish Point
  • Bioluminescent
    Tour Lunch/Dinner Locations:
  • Kaibo Beach Club
  • Rum Point Beach Club
    Disclaimer
    Lunch/Dinner is not included. Due to restaurant operating hours, guests planning to…
Location
Kaibo restaurants, beaches, marina
Water Cay Road
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jennifer_b
Jul 19, 2025
Captain James was... - Captain James was excellent. We had a a great time and would definitely do this experience again !! Swimming with the sting rays was so much fun
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Dan_p
Jul 16, 2025
Snorkeling with Capt James was great - Capt James was a great host. Communication was easy and good. All the stops were outstanding. I would recommend to anyone looking for a good snorkel trip.
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Emily_s
Jul 10, 2025
Awesome experience - Really fantastic, best day on the island. James and Braden were great! Super knowledgeable and friendly. Everything was awesome—stingrays, starfish, snorkeling, dinner at Kaibo and bio bay.
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Natalie_s
Jul 10, 2025
Such. A Wonderful... - Such. A Wonderful experience. I originally had another tour booked, but canceled it and booked this one when I read all of the reviews and they did not disappoint. Our guide was so patient with our daughter while she worked up the courage to kiss the stingray. By the end of the five hour boat ride, she had kissed them multiple times and pet them. He was very knowledgeable about how to plan our itinerary so we avoided the crowds. Most of the day we were alone with starfish or stingrays. 10/10 would recommend.
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Kim_d
Jun 30, 2025
It was a wonderful... - It was a wonderful adventure and my family with kids ages 9, 13, and 17 loved it! Only thing that was less exciting was starfish point. Would’ve loved more Stingrays and Snorkeling. Bioluminescence was so cool!! Liked the private part bc you can’t control what other families or people traveling are going to do or how they will act. So it was great!!!!
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Roamer34
Jun 29, 2025
Best part of our trip to Grand Cayman - This was by far the best part of our trip to Grand Cayman. We had Captain James and couldn’t ask for a better guide. He arrived on time to the docks and the boarding process was flawless. He was very friendly and welcoming which made us comfortable right away. We took the three hour ride to Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Bio Bay. When we arrived at Stingray City James carefully explained how to approach the Stingrays and even got in the water with us. We were all a bit timid, especially my 10 year old daughter. However, James did a great job of making us feel comfortable with the stingrays and by the end my daughter was begging to hold them. He also cares a great deal for the stingrays which was good to see. We the. Went to Starfish Bay and ended at Bio Bay. James explained to use how to avoid touching the bottom of the bay while we saw other groups that had obviously not been as carefully coached. He took a video of us and explained in depth the cause of the bioluminescence. Do not hesitate to book with James and Island Charters, you will not regret it. We saw larger boats where people were packed in like sardines and all the people had to compete to see the stingrays and starfish. We had none of that with the private tour. Well worth the money and we highly recommend!!
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Suzanne
Jun 28, 2025
Great day adventure in Cayman - My family was a 'lil nervous about hanging out with the stingrays. James eased our fears by sharing his knowledge about them plus he has an obvious personal bond with them, which made petting them, holding them, & even giving them a kiss a delight. Definitely recommend visiting these friendly creatures & taking this tour. Also saw lots of starfish at the point, had a delicious lunch at Kaibo, good snorkeling that included a variety of fish & a very cute sea turtle.
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Laura
Jun 26, 2025
Best excursion on Cayman - James was a phenomenal captain. He was very professional and knowledgeable about all Cayman Islands. He does get in the water with you to ensure everyone is safe! The stingray stop is a must. James showed us how friendly these rays are and so lovable!! When you are returning to dock at night after seeing the magnificent bioluminescent bay it is a true comfort to know he knows the waters as a true islander (he is born and raised) It was a great experience! Highly recommend!!
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J
Jun 26, 2025
Add it to your Bucket List - We had the best time on our private boat tour in Grand Cayman! Captain James and Jasper—both locals—were absolute gems. Friendly, mature, polite, and had us laughing the entire day with their great sense of humor and island stories. Our adventure was the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation: we stopped to visit the stingrays, saw starfish in crystal-clear waters, went snorkeling with turtle Tommy, and enjoyed a delicious dinner at Rum Point. But the real highlight? The bioluminescent bay—pure magic. Floating in the glowing water under the stars was an experience we’ll never forget. And cruising back at night with music, good vibes, and the sea breeze made it feel like a dream. Highly recommend this tour—especially with Captain James! They made our girls’ trip unforgettable.
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Donna_s
Jun 16, 2025
Highly recommend - Our family did the 6 hr tour. This was such a great experience! Captain James was awesome! He was very knowledgeable, experienced and super friendly! Would definitely recommend.
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From $499 (Per Boat)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).