Stingray City Adventure: Swim with Rays

Embark on a thrilling 2-3 hour adventure to Stingray City in Grand Cayman. Swim with free-swimming stingrays and snorkel at Coral Gardens or Barrier Reef. Book now!

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Stingray City - Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pickup and transfer to the marina, followed by a delightful 30-minute boat journey to Stingray City. This unique location features a series of sandbars in the shallow waters of Grand Cayman’s North Sound, where wild stingrays gather. Relax and take in the scenic views while enjoying…
What's Included
  • Boat transport to Stingray City Sand bar
  • Use of Snorkeling equipment (Goggles, Life Vest and Fins)
  • Cruise Ship Port pickup and Drop-off
  • Beverages (water, juice or fruit punch)
  • Hotels pickup and drop-off
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore Stingray City, a premier attraction in the Cayman Islands, with this 3-hour tour available in the morning or afternoon. Reachable solely by boat or other watercraft, Stingray City boasts numerous free-swimming stingrays gracefully moving through the clear, shallow waters. Additionally, enjoy snorkeling at either Coral Gardens or Barrier Reef….

Location
Royal Watler Cruise Terminal
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Edward
Mar 12, 2026
See the fish and stingrays up close - This was a well organized tour bus driver was waiting. It’s cruise ship arrival point she took us to the boat where we met a crew of three.. the boat was clean and ready to go when we arrived. There was about 36 of us on a boat that probably seats more than We took a 15 or 20 minute ride to a reef to snorkel. The water was only eight or 9 feet deep fish were everywhere. saw a number of stingrays. We spent about 40 minutes at that stop. And then we went to the sandbar called stingray city where you could feed the stingrays and them for good luck. Final stop was the starfish beach. They were not too many starfish, but we did get to see starfish and some jellyfish on our return. Our bus had a mechanical problem. Our driver pulled over safely and called for another bus and within minutes, we were on second bus that returned us to our drop off point. They had a lot of drinks and bottled water on board. I would recommend this trip.
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Barbara_g
Mar 24, 2024
Small group Stingray City tour - We were picked at our hotel. Great crew, very friendly and helpful. We spent a significant time with the sting rays feeding them and holding one of them. Starfish beach was also fun. Overall, a well organized, safe, and fun excursion. Chose this one because it was independently owned and operated with about 20 guests instead of large group. Going on a Saturday avoided the cruise ship crowd at Stingray City. I Highly recommend Rowan Watersports if you want a more personalized excursion.
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Christinemharrison17
Dec 28, 2023
Great experience - Great crew and adventure! Knowledgeable staff and very friendly. They were great with our little sailor on his first boat adventure.
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Kporter00
Sep 25, 2023
Good time - The Captain and his crew were so cohesive and very informative. They took the time to explain how we should handle the stingrays and star fish. The Captain also had stuffed animals of each and made some good jokes. I definitely recommend!
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Tgkennon
Aug 29, 2023
A wild sea animal encounter - Up close and personal with the Sting rays. They lay in your arms and hang out on your chest amazing. Must see while on the island. Best day trip !
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Xosuzyox
Aug 7, 2023
Amazing! - Wonderful excursion! We had a great time and highly recommend it. Robert Sr had wonderful stories in the shuttle ride and Robert Jr and the crew were a lot of fun to hang with. Everyone is very knowledgeable and genuinely invested in everyone having a great experience. It was wonderful to see their passion for the sea animals and the extra steps they took to make sure everyone enjoyed them without causing any harm. The boat was very clean and they had great sterilization practices which is a huge plus for me!
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Carrie_p
Jul 15, 2023
Great trip and we’d use them again! - Our captain was great! We liked it so much we went twice on our vacation. The groups were small and Poncho was so helpful. We learned a lot!
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Lisa_g
Jul 13, 2023
100% Recommend - My sister in law and I went on this tour and absolutely loved it. The guides were excellent, the stingrays were absolutely beautiful and so gentle and the group size was great. There were 12 in our group. We were able to snorkel, hold the stingrays and even went to starfish beach. We were also able to purchase photos that the guides took of us. This was one of the neatest experiences. The water was a little rough so if you have motion sickness you would definitely need to take medication. Also lots of sunscreen.
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Kristy_c
Mar 18, 2026
7 Mile Beach is not a stop on this tour - We had a great day exploring Grand Cayman. The photos that we were purchased were amazing, too. The water was rough but we still felt safe and we all enjoyed it. The only thing I that I want to say is that even though this tour states there are 4 stops we only stopped at 3 stops. We did not go to 7 mile beach (starfish, snorkeling, and Stingray City). If that is a dealbreaker for you don’t book this tour. I’m sad we didn’t get to explore the beach. Overall it was a great day!
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Alan_p
Feb 5, 2024
Rowan Watersports Stingray City Experience from Grand Cayman - Holding a stingray at Stingray City (1st stop) and a starfish at Starfish Point (an unannounced 3rd stop) were highlights of the trip. Unfortunately, it was a windy and sometimes rainy day, so the water was choppy and not conducive to good snorkeling at our second stop. There were only 14 passengers on the boat, and the crew was most helpful both in and out of the water.
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From $85
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).