Cayman Private 28ft Charter: Marine Biology, Local History and Watersport Experience
4.9
39 Ratings
West Bay
Embark on a 28ft charter in the Cayman Islands for a unique and engaging experience. Explore marine biology, local history, and enjoy watersports in crystal clear waters. Snorkel through coral reefs, visit Stingray City and Starfish Beach, and customize your itinerary for a memorable adventure.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 9J4C+MQ West Bay - First to Stingray City Sandbar on your own private boat. Your local captain is hands on and he is your personal guide. He will assist with everything and teach you all you need to know about safely interacting with the friendly Southern Stingrays. He will also give you educational information on the biology of the Rays and local history.

Next we are off to a healthy Coral Reef. We have all the necessary gear and someone will always be in the water with you to guide you and educate on Marine Biology.

We finish the half day with your choice. You can choose if you want to visit a secondary coral reef for snorkeling or end your trip at Starfish Point, an undeveloped beach, that is home to a large Red Cushion Sea Stars (Starfish).

What's Included
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information

The local Skipper will act as your tour guide for the day, offering a truly exceptional, hands-on experience. This journey will blend the ideal mix of information regarding Marine Biology and local folklore, along with enjoyable and relaxing moments that will last a lifetime.

The 28-foot Grady White Bow Rider can comfortably accommodate up to 10 individuals, making it an ideal choice for exploring the pristine waters of the Caymans.

Snorkel amidst the coral reefs, meet rays at Stingray City, visit the Starfish Beach, and delight in a beachfront restaurant’s meal. All required equipment will be supplied, so just hop on board and unwind.

A 4-hour charter typically allows for 3 to 4 stops, with popular destinations including Stingray City, Coral reef snorkeling, and Starfish Point beach. However, the itinerary is fully customizable based on your preferences.

The 6-hour charter option typically allows for 5 to 6 stops. This is the perfect choice if you wish to include a lunch stop at a beachfront restaurant and engage in additional snorkeling sessions.

Location
9J4C+MQ West Bay
meeting at Anchor at Cayman Islands Yacht Club
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(39 Ratings)
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H1462sjchrisb
Mar 12, 2024
Perfect day on the water! - All I can say is WOW!!! Core Memory kinda day on the waters with capt Zach and Kenny. 6 adults, 4 kids ( ages 13-6) had an unbelievable time on this charter. The water is breathtaking, stingray experience PHENEMONAL, and snorkeling on the reef was BREATHTAKING. Boat was perfect size for our group, and they provided coolers and ice with water n soda ( we brought the alcohol). Life doesn't get any better than listening to Bob Marley as u cruise through crystal blue waters...10/10 book with Cayman Snorkel Co
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Matthewt327
Mar 7, 2024
4 adults, 5 teens and 1 perfect day in Grand Cayman - Huge 5 stars for this company and for our Captain Zack and First Mate Kenny! My family of four and our friends' family of 5 chartered a private 6 hour tour on Monday Feb 26 2024 on the 28' "Hatchling". We searched nearly a dozen different companies and landed on Cayman Island Snorkeling. We had a few questions before putting down the deposit which were answered the same day. Pickup was super easy at the Cayman Island Yacht Club which was a quick ride from the Seven Mile Beach area. The store on site had any last minute items you might need. We brought our own adult drinks and tons of snacks. Zack and Kenny picked up right at the gas docks, helped come up with the itinerary in about 5 minutes, pointed out the soda cooler/ice, gave our 14 year old control of the Bluetooth radio and we were off. Our stops included Stingray City where Zack and Kenny handled the stingrays for us to observe, handle and yes even kiss (7 years good luck). We then headed off to snorkeling near Rum Point. The highlight of our day may have been when Zack dove down to the reef and coaxed the eel out of its hiding spot! Next was a quick visit to Starfish point and then a break for lunch. We pulled in to the docks at Kaibo, the five teenagers had their own table and the four adults plus our two crew had another. Plenty of options for the teens and adults alike. Lunch was a great time to chat with our crew and relax for a laid back meal. Our final stop was a random snorkeling spot between Kaibo and the marina. Here we blasted music, snorkeled and even jumped off the bimini several times. In between every stop Kenny rigged up the trolling rods so the teen boys could fish. Several bites but unfortunately nothing made it on board. The boys loved it nonetheless. Zack and Kenny were absolute gentlemen and a fantastic crew. They were interactive and engaging with everyone in our families. We would HIGHLY recommend both the company and our crew again. This review coming from folks who have chartered all over the Caribbean and Mexico.
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Bethann_k
Mar 4, 2024
FANTASTIC - We are a family of 8 Ages 81 to 15.This excursion was amazing.. The stingrays were our favorite.. Three of us were very afraid to be near them.Our crew, Zack and Kenny gave us info on them and calmed our fears. we so enjoyed being with them. I am 77 and have a very bad knee and ankle from a horrible accident.I have a very hard time climbing in and out of the boat. Both Zack and Kenny went out of their way to help me in and out of the boat. My favorite thing to do is to snorkel. Sadle because of my injury, i could not. Kenny and Zack did everything possible to help me. We will never forget the fun we had. I will never forget the care they gave to me. We would do this excursion again with them. we highly recommed this trip. Thank you, Kenny and Zack!
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Aecheathamjr
Mar 4, 2024
Great day on the water - Great day on the boat. Zach and Mya were outstanding! They made it a great day. We went to Stingray City and that was memorable- amazing all of the stingrays that were there. They then took us snorkeling and we had a wonderful experience- the quantity and variety of fish we saw was great! We ended the day by heading to Rum Point for a cocktail before the ride back… a wonderful afternoon - we liked it so much we are going to do it again with them on Tuesday!
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Tracyktn
Feb 21, 2024
Amazing Day on the Water - It was great to have private charter and choose the things we wanted to do. Stingray City and Snorkeling were amazing. The boat is comfortable and fun. We would do this again in a heartbeat.
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Ranelle_t
Feb 14, 2024
Wonderful morning!! Great hosts!! - Holding the stingrays; snorkeling was like being in an aquarium ; having pictures taken by the guide was most appreciated!
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Thezackclan
Jan 20, 2024
Wonderful Experience! - My family and I did a half day private boat tour on the Hatchling and what a wonderful experience! We first visited Stingray City, such a unique and awesome place, we really had a great time! We went on a Monday, so no cruise ship people, very little in the way of a crowd. Captain Zac and first mate Maya are very knowledgeable about the stingrays and how to act around them and how to feed them. We truly enjoyed ourselves. Next was snorkeling, Captain Zac took us to a reef where no one else was there. Saw tons of beautiful fish. Last was Starfish Point, again a unique experience, this time with holding large starfish. We ended the tour by cruising around the bay. I can’t think of a better way to spend the afternoon. Thank you Cayman Snorkel Co., Captain Zac and Maya!
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Jay_b
Jan 19, 2024
Great time. - Jason and Kenny were great! We had a wonderful time! We beat the heard boats from the 5 cruise ships in port!
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Skeqaelala
Jan 7, 2024
Fantastic Day on the Water - Stingrays, Starfish, Snorkeling, and Tubing! - We visited the Cayman Islands as part of a Celebrity cruise itinerary. We booked directly with Cayman Snorkel Company. What a wonderful, family owned business! It was our favorite excursion of a 12 day cruise! We took a local bus to the Marina where we met our captain Mark and first mate Kenny. Our party of five was exceptionally comfortable on the boat. It was easy to exit for snorkeling - all gear provided including fins of all sizes. We spent time with the stingrays in a location less crowded than Stingray City. We snorkeled several times and both experiences were amazing. We also visited Starfish Point. The boat was stocked was all types of non alcoholic beverages and plenty of water. It is also possible to order food to have ready on board. We felt our time was incredibly well spent. The kids LOVED tubing - Mark was exceptional as our captain and Kenny always accompanied us when snorkeling. Both were in the water with us as we interacted with stingrays and starfish. DO NOT HESITATE - BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY. YOU WILL HAVE A FANTASTIC TIME.
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Bridgett
Jan 7, 2024
Amazing charter! - Captain Mark was amazing. We had a great time. Anyone visiting Cayman should definitely book this charter! We swam with the stingrays, got to play with the starfish and enjoyed some great beverages at Rum Point!!
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