Grand Cayman Private Boat Tour: Stingray City Snorkeling

Build your own route through Grand Cayman's reefs and shallow sandbars

Private boat tours in Grand Cayman let you customize a route between Stingray City, snorkel sites, Starfish Point, Rum Point and a nighttime bioluminescent bay tour, with a live English-speaking guide and bottled water included. Tours run from 1.5 to 6 hours depending on which stops you choose. Snorkel gear is available through the operator's portal if you need it. Lunch and dinner are not included, though you can arrange a stop at Kaibo Beach Club or Rum Point Beach Club if your tour ends by 12:30pm. Rum Point availability depends on dock space and weather.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Stingray City45m · entry included
2. Starfish Point45m
3. Rum Point1h 30m · entry included

Explore Grand Cayman by private boat

• Visit Stingray City sandbar
• Snorkel at coral reef sites
• Relax at Starfish Point beach
• Enjoy Rum Point beach area
• Dine at Kaibo Beach Restaurant
• Take night boat tour at Bioluminescent Bay

The experience

You pick the stops and the length. The operator runs boats from 23-foot to 28-foot, and you choose which attractions matter most: Stingray City for standing in shallow water among stingrays, snorkel sites like Coral Gardens and Lust Flush Reef (typically 30 minutes at each), Starfish Point for wading and photographs in calm water, or Rum Point for hammocks and a sand bar on the north coast. A night Bio Bay tour is also an option, letting you see bioluminescence caused by microscopic organisms glowing in the water. The guide is a live English speaker born and raised in the Cayman Islands.

Tours range from 1.5 hours up to 6 hours, so you can fit a quick afternoon run or build a full day. Bottled water comes with every tour. If you need snorkel gear, you select what you want through the operator's guest portal before departure: the login details arrive in your confirmation email. The boat meets you and returns you to the same point, so there's no separate transport to arrange.

Lunch and dinner are not included, but if your tour is scheduled to end at 12:30pm or later, you can add a stop at Kaibo Beach Club (which always has dock space) or Rum Point Beach Club (subject to available dock space and weather). Both serve Caribbean cuisine and drinks. The operator notes that Rum Point availability can shift, so Kaibo is the guaranteed option if a restaurant stop matters to your day.

What’s included

• Live English-speaking guide.
• bottled water.
• boat and fuel.
• snorkel gear available to select and rent through the operator portal before departure.

Options for this experience

37 options

23' Concept, 1.5-hour tripUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 23 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 17:00One stop: Stingray City, snorkeling, or Starfish Point. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Bottled water included. 23' Concept: private charter from Concept Boat Company, 23′ Open Deck Series model, capacity up to 6 passengers.

Bio Bay trip on a 23' ConceptUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 18:30, 19:00, 19:30 and 20:00Route: Bio Bay, lasting 2 hours and 23 minutes. Format: Private charter for up to 6 passengers.

23' Concept, 2-hour tripUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 22 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 16:30Popular itinerary option: Stingray City, plus snorkeling or Starfish Point. Duration: 2 hours.

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23' Concept, 3-hour trip with Bio Bay (version B)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Jun 2027Bookable months: start times for this tour apply in June and July. Popular itinerary options: Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Bio Bay; or snorkeling, Stingray City, and Bio Bay; or dinner at Kaibo and Bio Bay (dinner not included). Duration: 3 hours. Cooler with ice and bottled water. 23' Concept: private charter from Concept Boat Company, 23′ Open Deck Series model, capacity up to 6 passengers.

28' Scout, Bio Bay tripUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 18:30, the last at 22:00A single stop at Bio Bay, lasting 2 hours. Scout Abaco 280: private charter for up to 8 passengers, with an onboard restroom.

28' Scout, 2-hour tripUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 20 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:30Popular itinerary option: Stingray City, plus snorkeling or Starfish Point. Duration: 2 hours. Scout Abaco 280.

23' Concept, 3-hour tripUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 20 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 15:30Popular itinerary option: Stingray City, snorkeling, and Starfish Point. Duration: 3 hours. 23' Concept: private charter, capacity 6 passengers.

23' Concept, 3-hour trip with Bio BayUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Mar 2027Popular itinerary options: Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Bio Bay; or snorkeling, Stingray City, and Bio Bay; or dinner at Kaibo and Bio Bay (dinner not included). Duration: 3 hours. Start times for this tour apply in March, April, May, August and September. Boat: Concept Boat Company, 23′ Open Deck Series model, up to 6 guests. March through May and August through September: start times for this tour apply in those months.

23' Concept, 3-hour trip with Bio Bay (version A)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 17:00Popular itinerary options: Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Bio Bay; or snorkeling, Stingray City, and Bio Bay; or dinner at Kaibo and Bio Bay (dinner not included). Duration: 3 hours. Start times for this tour apply in October, November, December, January and February. Cooler with ice and bottled water. 23' Concept: private charter from Concept Boat Company, 23′ Open Deck Series model, capacity up to 6 passengers.

28' Scout, 3-hour tripUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30Popular itinerary option: Stingray City, snorkeling, and Starfish Point. Duration: 3 hours. Scout Abaco 280.

23' Concept, 4-hour trip with Bio Bay (version A)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 16:00Popular itinerary options: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Bio Bay; or Stingray City, dinner at Kaibo, and Bio Bay (dinner not included). Duration: 4 hours. Start times for this tour apply in October, November, December, January and February. 23' Concept: private charter from Concept Boat Company, 23′ Open Deck Series model, capacity up to 6 passengers. October through February: start times for this tour apply in those months.

23' Concept, 4-hour trip with Bio Bay (version B)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Jun 2027Popular itinerary options: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Bio Bay; or Stingray City, dinner at Kaibo, and Bio Bay (dinner not included). Duration: 4 hours. Start times for this tour apply in June and July. 23' Concept: private charter from Concept Boat Company, 23′ Open Deck Series model, capacity up to 6 passengers. June and July: start times for this tour apply in those months.

23' Concept, 4-hour tripUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 18 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 14:30Popular itinerary option: Stingray City, plus snorkeling or Starfish Point, with food at Rum Point Beach Club or Kaibo Beach Club. Duration: 4 hours. 23' Concept: private charter, capacity 6 passengers.

23' Concept, 4-hour trip with Bio BayUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Mar 2027Popular itinerary option: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Bio Bay; or Stingray City, dinner at Kaibo, and Bio Bay (dinner not included). Duration: 4 hours. Start times for this tour apply in March, April, May, August and September. 23' Concept: private charter from Concept Boat Company, 23′ Open Deck Series model, capacity up to 6 passengers. March through May and August through September: start times for this tour apply in those months.

28' Scout, 3-hour trip with Bio Bay (version A)Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 17:00Popular itinerary options: Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Bio Bay; or snorkeling, Stingray City, and Bio Bay; or dinner at Kaibo and Bio Bay (dinner not included). Duration: 3 hours. Start times for this tour apply in October, November, December, January and February. Cooler with ice and bottled water. 28' Scout: private charter from Scout Boat Company, Abaco 280 model.

28' Scout, 3-hour trip with Bio Bay (version C)Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Mar 2027Popular itinerary options: Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Bio Bay; or snorkeling, Stingray City, and Bio Bay; or dinner at Kaibo and Bio Bay (dinner not included). Duration: 3 hours. Start times for this tour apply in March, April, May, August and September. Dinner is not included. Availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions. Routed: listed in the additional tour/activity section. Boat: Scout Abaco 280.

28' Scout, 3-hour trip with Bio Bay (version B)Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Jun 2027Popular itinerary options: Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Bio Bay; or snorkeling, Stingray City, and Bio Bay; or dinner at Kaibo and Bio Bay (dinner not included). Duration: 3 hours. Start times for this tour apply in June and July. Dinner is not included. Availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions. Route: routes listed in the additional tour/activity section. Boat: Scout Abaco 280.

28' Scout, 4-hour trip with Bio Bay (version B)Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Jun 2027Popular itinerary options: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Bio Bay; or Stingray City, dinner at Kaibo, and Bio Bay (dinner not included). Duration: 4 hours. Start times for this tour apply in June and July. Dinner is not included. Availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions. Route: routes listed in the additional tour/activity section. Boat: Scout Abaco 280.

23' Concept, 5-hour trip with Bio BayUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Mar 2027Popular itinerary options: snorkeling, Stingray City, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bio Bay; or Stingray City, Starfish Point, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bio Bay. Duration: 5 hours. Start times for this tour apply in March, April, May, August and September. Boat: Concept Boat Company, 23′ Open Deck Series model, up to 6 guests. Dinner is not included. Availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions.

28' Scout, 4-hour tripUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 16 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:30Popular itinerary options: Stingray City, plus snorkeling or Starfish Point, with food at Kaibo Beach Club; or Stingray City, 2 snorkel spots, and Starfish Point. Duration: 4 hours. Scout Abaco 280.

28' Scout, 4-hour trip with Bio Bay (version A)Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 16:00Popular itinerary options: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Bio Bay; or Stingray City, dinner at Kaibo, and Bio Bay (dinner not included). Duration: 4 hours. Start times for this tour apply in October, November, December, January and February. Cooler with ice and bottled water. Dinner is not included in the price. 28' Scout: Scout Boat Company, Abaco 280 model. October through February: start times for this tour apply in those months.

23' Concept, 5-hour tripUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 16 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 13:30Popular itinerary option: Stingray City, snorkeling, Starfish Point, and food at Rum Point Beach Club or Kaibo Beach Club. Duration: 5 hours. 23' Concept: private charter, capacity 6 passengers.

23' Concept, 5-hour trip with Bio Bay (version B)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Jun 2027Popular itinerary options: snorkeling, Stingray City, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bio Bay; or Stingray City, Starfish Point, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bio Bay. Duration: 5 hours. Start times for this tour apply in June and July. 23' Concept: private charter from Concept Boat Company, 23′ Open Deck Series model, capacity up to 6 passengers. Dinner is not included. Availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions.

23' Concept, 5-hour trip with Bio Bay (version A)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 15:00Popular itinerary options: snorkeling, Stingray City, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bio Bay; or Stingray City, Starfish Point, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bio Bay. Duration: 5 hours. Start times for this tour apply in October, November, December, January and February. Dinner is not included. 23' Concept: private charter from Concept Boat Company, 23′ Open Deck Series model, capacity up to 6 passengers. Availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions.

28' Scout, 4-hour trip with Bio Bay (version C)Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Mar 2027Popular itinerary options: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Bio Bay; or Stingray City, dinner at Kaibo, and Bio Bay (dinner not included). Duration: 4 hours. Start times for this tour apply in March, April, May, August and September. Dinner is not included. Route: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Bio Bay; or Stingray City, dinner at Kaibo, and Bio Bay (dinner not included). Boat: Scout Abaco 280.

28' Scout, 5-hour trip with Bio Bay (version A)Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 15:00Popular itinerary options: snorkeling, Stingray City, dinner at Kaibo, and Bio Bay; or Stingray City, Starfish Point, dinner at Kaibo, and Bio Bay. Duration: 5 hours. Start times for this tour apply in October, November, December, January and February. Bottled water, ice and cooler provided. Dinner is not included. 28' Scout: Scout Boat Company, Abaco 280 model. Disclaimer: availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions.

28' Scout, 5-hour trip with Bio Bay (version B)Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Jun 2027Popular itinerary options: snorkeling, Stingray City, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bio Bay; or Stingray City, Starfish Point, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bio Bay. Duration: 5 hours. Start times for this tour apply in June and July. Dinner is not included. Availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions. Route: routes listed in the additional tour/activity section. Boat: Scout Abaco 280.

23' Concept, 6-hour tripUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 14 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 12:30Popular itinerary option: Stingray City, 2 snorkel spots, Starfish Point, and food at Rum Point Beach Club or Kaibo Beach Club. Duration: 6 hours. 23' Concept: private charter, capacity 6 passengers.

28' Scout, 5-hour trip with Bio Bay (version C)Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Mar 2027Popular itinerary option: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bioluminescent Bay. Duration: 5 hours. Start times for this tour apply in March, April, May, August and September. Popular itinerary options: snorkeling, Stingray City, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bio Bay; or Stingray City, Starfish Point, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bio Bay. Boat: Scout Abaco 280.

23' Concept, 6-hour trip with Bio BayUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Mar 2027Popular itinerary option: Snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, and dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, plus Bioluminescent Bay. Duration: 6 hours. Start times for this tour apply in March, April, May, August and September. 23' Concept: private charter boat from Concept Boat Company, 23′ Open Deck Series model, capacity up to 6 passengers. Dinner is not included. Availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions.

28' Scout, 5-hour tripUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 14 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 13:30Popular itinerary option: 1) Stingray City, snorkeling, Starfish Point, and food at Kaibo Beach Club, or 2) two snorkel spots. Duration: 5 hours. Scout Abaco 280.

23' Concept, 6-hour trip with Bio Bay (version B)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Jun 2027Popular itinerary option: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bioluminescent Bay. Duration: 6 hours. Start times for this tour apply in June and July. Dinner is not included. Boat: Concept Boat Company, 23′ Open Deck Series model, up to 6 guests. Availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions.

23' Concept, 6-hour trip with Bio Bay (version A)Up to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 14:00Popular itinerary option: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bioluminescent Bay. Duration: 6 hours. Start times for this tour apply from October through February. 23' Concept: private charter from Concept Boat Company, 23′ Open Deck Series model, capacity up to 6 passengers. Dinner is not included. Availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions.

28' Scout, 6-hour trip with Bio Bay (version C)Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Mar 2027Popular itinerary option: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bioluminescent Bay. Duration: 6 hours. Start times for this tour apply in March, April, May, August and September. Dinner is not included. Availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions. Route: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bioluminescent Bay. Boat: Scout Abaco 280. Availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions.

28' Scout, 6-hour trip with Bio Bay (version B)Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English · Available from 1 Jun 2027Popular itinerary option: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bioluminescent Bay. Duration: 6 hours. Start times for this tour apply in June and July. Dinner is not included. Bottled water and ice onboard. Stops: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bioluminescent Bay. Boat: Scout Abaco 280, up to 8 guests. Availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions.

28' Scout, 6-hour tripUp to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 12 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:30Popular itinerary option: Stingray City, 2 snorkel spots, Starfish Point, and food at Kaibo Beach Club. Duration: 6 hours. Scout Abaco 280.

28' Scout, 6-hour trip with Bio Bay (version A)Up to 8 per booking · Guide in English · 14:00Popular itinerary option: snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, dinner at Rum Point or Kaibo, and Bioluminescent Bay. Duration: 6 hours. Start times for this tour apply from October to February. Boat: Scout Abaco 280. Dinner is not included. Availability at Rum Point Beach Club depends on free dock space and weather conditions.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day31 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 22:00

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Island Charter

Is this one for you?Choose the length and stops that fit your schedule: a 1.5-hour quick run, a 3-hour afternoon, or a full 6-hour day with Bio Bay at night. The guide is local and the boat is private to your group, so you're not waiting for a larger tour to fill up or following a fixed itinerary you didn't choose.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens at Stingray City on this tour?

Stingray City is a shallow sandbar in the North Sound where you stand or snorkel among friendly stingrays in their natural habitat. You can interact with them in the water, and the operator notes that you may even get a kiss from one.

How much time do you spend snorkeling at each reef?

Guests typically spend about 30 minutes exploring each snorkel site. The tour visits popular reefs like Coral Gardens, Stingray City Deep, and Lust Flush Reef, depending on which stops you choose.

What is Starfish Point like?

Starfish Point is a secluded beach with pristine white sand and calm, shallow water where you can swim, sunbathe, take photographs and encounter starfish in their natural habitat. It's designed as a peaceful, relaxing stop rather than an active snorkel site.

Can I add a restaurant stop to my tour?

Yes, if your tour is scheduled to end by 12:30pm or later, you can stop at Kaibo Beach Club (always available) or Rum Point Beach Club (available depending on dock space and weather). Both serve Caribbean food and drinks, though the meal cost is separate from the tour price.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No. You can select snorkel gear through the operator's guest portal before your tour. You'll receive login details in your confirmation email. If you already have gear you prefer, you're welcome to bring it.

What is the Bio Bay tour like?

The Bio Bay tour runs at night and takes you to Rum Point to witness bioluminescence: glowing water caused by microscopic organisms. It's available as a standalone option or combined with daytime stops on longer tours.