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- Round trip transportation from your Grand Cayman cruise ship terminal!
- English speaking certified guide!
- Guided snorkeling!
- Snorkel set including: Varied sized fins, sanitized snorkel, silicone mask, and vest!
- Complimentary drinks such as bottled water and soft drinks!
- This Grand Cayman Catamaran Cruise Excursion to Stingray City is also available as a private charter excursion option!
- Small groups, max of 20 guests per departure, escape the crowded cruise ship sponsored shore excursions in Grand Cayman!
Enjoy a relaxing day with our experienced, friendly Catamaran Shore Excursion crew with a maximum of only 20 guests.
You will climb aboard and settle in for your relaxing trip to Stingray City located about 4 miles offshore - it will take about an hour for the catamaran to motor to the site. Your staff will pass out your snorkel gear and assist you with your snorkel gear and then into the water to interact with these wonderful marine creatures on a sandbar in 3ft of water.
Not only can you snorkel above them but you can also touch, hold and possibly feed the docile rays. This should be on every Grand Cayman visitor's Must-Do list. You will have about an hour in the water with the rays.
You will climb back on board and relax as the boat motors to the Barrier Reef where you will have some excellent snorkeling waiting - it seems like a continuously moving kaleidoscope of colorful tropical fish. You will have approximately 45 minutes to an hour to enjoy the marine life on the coral reef.
When you finish your snorkel, you will sail back to the pier (winds permitting). The crew will serve you light drinks and turn on the music for you to enjoy and relax. There is a restroom and a fresh water shower on board to rinse off.
When you arrive back at the meeting point outside the cruise ship pier, you may shop, sightsee or return to the ship at your leisure.
NOTE: There is a private charter option. The excursion description is the same as above. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks or beverages on the private charter. See order form.
Where we meet
For this Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion you will meet directly at your cruise pier, all necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.
Excursion FAQ's
Q. What is the duration for the snorkeling portion?
Answer
A. You will get around 45 minutes to 1 hour. Q. How many time do we spend with the sting rays?
Answer
A. About one hour. Q. Do I need to take my passport with me on the Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion to show with my Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket?
Answer
A. No, it is not necessary to take along your passport or driver's license (unless the excursion requires a driver's license as noted in "Restrictions" and/or "Notes"). Your local Shore Excursion Operator has your booking on hand and will await you showing the Electronic Ticket or a digital copy of it on a mobile device as all tickets can be QR code scanned.
Cancellation
For the Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion, we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if:
- Canceled by client prior to excursion date with a minimum of 72 hours prior notice by email to: contact@shoreexcursioneer.com.
For cancellation reasons below, you must contact us via email within 14 days after your excursion:
- Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
- Your ship skips/misses the port.
- Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
- A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator or guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
- Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.
Texas Girl
Nacogdoches
Loved every minute of it
8
(Captain) and crew was great. The whole experience was awesome. He made sure my friends and I were comfortable from start to finish. I mostly definitely will book him again. My friends were afraid to get in the water but he assured them they were safe and in good hands. Very nice boat and he made all of his guests fill welcomed.
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Management Response: Hi Texas Girl. Thank you very much for sharing your review and comments about your recent Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion. It sounds like you had an excellent time. The local operator wants to make sure guests not only have a fun time but also a safe time. We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursion needs. Thank you for adding your photos.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2017
Kikki
SouthTexas
Absolutely the Best
5
After looking through a lot of excursions for Grand Cayman we settled on this one. We are so glad we did. Our group was small which you will not get if you go on an excursion sponsored by the cruise ship. We were picked up at the port and taken to the catamaran, where we made our way out to the sand bar (about 30 minutes or so) but the ride was wonderful. When we got to the sand bar, the first thing I noticed was the boats packed full of people. I read reviews about cruise sponsored excursions that talked about how they didn't get to spend much time with the rays...now I know why. Not on this excursion. Our guides made sure we each got to touch, hold and even feed the sting rays. It was totally awesome!! We had already taken pictures and the guide said "no here lets have some with you as a couple and then just the kids." I have so many pictures to remember this day.
We then moved on to the reef. We had gone snorkeling in Cozumel last year so I thought it would be like that...Boy was I wrong. These guides took us to the most beautiful reef with the most wildlife I have ever seen. It was like being in an aquarium. We then loaded back up and made our way back to shore where they were going to take us back to the port but since we had so much time he dropped us off at our request at a restaurant for lunch (which was walking distance to the port)
I HIGHLY recommend this excursion to anyone who is going to Grand Cayman!! We will be (going) again next time we go back.
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Management Response: Hi Kikki. Thank you for posting your review of the Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion. Our local Grand Cayman excursion operator is very eager to provide great excursion services and try to make sure each guest has the best day. Please feel free to let us know if we can assist you for your next cruise shore excursions, it would be a pleasure. Thank you for adding your photo!
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2017
NoNickname
USA
So worth it!
12
We were a little nervous to book this excursion, but so glad we did! Because we booked with shore excursioneer we were able to enjoy our excursion with fewer people. In fact, our tour was booked for us and two other couples...but when one didn't show up, it ended up being a tour on a catamaran with just the two couples. We pulled up to the sandbar with the stingrays, and while it was crowded, our guide was ready with food and even helped make sure we got quality photos and video. When we were ready to leave, we went and found a quiet spot to snorkel before heading back.
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Management Response: Hi . Thank you for posting your review of the Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion. Our local Grand Cayman excursion operator is very eager to provide great excursion services and go out of their way to make sure everyone has a great day. Please feel free to let us know if we can assist you for your next cruise shore excursions, it would be a pleasure. And thank you for adding your photos!
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2017
Kathy
Unionville PA
Perfect day on the water!
8
(The captain) was a wonderful host on his catamaran. It was the perfect weather to head out to snorkel and paddle with the stingrays on the sandbar. Everything was as described and even better. It is a long day so be sure to bring snacks, only drinks available; we forgot ours and were famished. I would suggest that anti-fog spray be used on the masks for better viewing. We waited a very long time for a tardy family of five and in fact when we were in the van on our way, (he) got a phone call they were now waiting at the pier. He turned around and went back. Would like the start time be closer adhered to. Once we were rolling, it was truly a fabulous time for all. Thanks, all!
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Management Response: Hi Kathy.
Thank you for posting your review of the Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion.
As you witnessed, tendering can cause a bit of delay for some guests but our local operator is a professional who knows how to take care of our guests and truly enjoys what he does. We are glad to hear that he was accommodating to everyone and that you enjoyed your visit to Stingray City. It's definitely a MUST when in Grand Cayman. Thank you for your visit and your recommendations.
Please feel free to let us know if we can assist you for your next cruise shore excursions, it would be a pleasure.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2018
Julie
Chandler, AZ
Great trip!
10
Dexter's was great! My family of 5 enjoyed the catamaran and both snorkel spots. Our trip had about 20 people whereas many other excursions packed in the people and didn't look nearly as fun. I highly recommend This!
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Management Response: Hello Julie. Thank you for posting your comments and review of the Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion. This Grand Cayman excursion allows guests to experience some of Grand Cayman's famous resident stingrays on a fun yet safe excursion. We hope that we can assist you again for future shore excursions.
Your Shore Excursioneer Team 2017
Joe's
Wv
the best tour I had on the trip
10
I went on a excursion at each port on my trip and this is with out a doubt my favorite tour Dexter and simon are the greatest it is by far worth every penny spent (what a guy) thanks again Dexter and thanks for the memories!!!!!
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Management Response: Hello Joe's,
Thank you for posting your review and comments about the recent Grand Cayman Stingray City Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion you did through us a few weeks ago. It sounds like you all had a great time. Yes, the guides are awesome and really excel in customer service. We hope that you all can join us again on your future cruise.
Regards,
Shore Excursioneer Team
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WA
Family enjoyed
6
We didn't want a big party scene. This was a good choice - it was fun without being like Spring Break crazy. The boat was clean and the guides nice. I did not like the rum punch, it was just too strong. But I liked the other drinks.
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Management Response: Hi Winston,
Thank you so much for posting your review. It sounds like you had a good time on the excursion to Stingray City on the Catamaran.
Thank you,
Shore Excursioneer Team
Rivers
Reno
15
It was a good tour. The guides were very nice but quiet. Snorkeling was good.
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Management Response: Hello Rivers,
Thank you for posting your review. We are glad you enjoyed the excursion.
Thank you,
Shore Excursioneer Team
