Stingraycity snorkeling tour: 3 stops with stingrays and starfish

Touch stingrays, see coral and starfish without fighting the crowds

A three-stop snorkeling tour from the cruise ship terminal visits Stingraycity, Coral Gardens and Starfish Pointe, with a 15-minute bus ride to the marina and a 25-minute boat ride to the first stop. The operator provides snorkeling equipment, life jackets for all sizes, bottled water and sodas, and food for the stingrays. A live English or Spanish-speaking guide leads groups small enough to avoid the rush tours that fill larger boats.

The experience

A 15-minute bus ride takes you from the cruise terminal to the marina, then a 25-minute boat ride carries you out to Stingraycity. This is the main event: you wade into clear shallow water where stingrays glide around your legs. You can touch them, feed them, and the guides say a stingray back massage and a kiss bring seven years of good luck, whether you believe it or not, it happens. The water is calm and the stingrays are used to visitors, so this part moves at your pace.

The second stop is Coral Gardens, where the reef comes alive with colorful fish and coral formations. You snorkel over the structures instead of wading, and the variety of species is what makes this stop different from Stingraycity. The third stop is Starfish Pointe, shallow water again, where starfish cover the sandy bottom. You can see them up close without deep diving or strong swimming. All snorkeling gear is provided, and the boat carries complimentary water and sodas for the whole trip.

The operator has run this tour for over 25 years and keeps group sizes small to avoid the crowded departures that leave from the same terminal. Life jackets fit toddlers through adults, so families with young children can join without renting extra gear. Pickup is also available from the Seven Mile Beach area if you're staying there instead of on a ship. The whole outing runs about three and a half hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and life jackets in all sizes.
• bottled water and sodas.
• food for the stingrays.
• air-conditioned bus transport from the cruise terminal to the marina.
• boat ride to all three stops.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• pickup from Seven Mile Beach area available.

Options for this experience

2 options

Amazing Stingray Adventure for 3Guide in English or Spanish · No fixed timeSnorkeling and Starfish Pointe. Duration: 3 hours. Bottled water and sodas, snorkeling gear and life jackets. Pickup is included.

Stingraycity Experience with 3 stopsGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 12:00Transportation, with bottled water and sodas

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 12:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 75 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Cayman Ocean Adventures Stingray City & Snorkeling Tour

Is this one for you?Skip the crowded tour boats. This small-group outing hits three prime snorkeling spots where you'll hand-feed stingrays, spot coral and starfish, then move on without waiting for slower swimmers.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

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 exactly happens at Stingraycity?

Stingraycity is a shallow-water area where stingrays swim freely around you. You wade in, and the stingrays come close enough to touch and feed. The guides bring food for them, and you can pet them or get a back massage from them in the water.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Snorkeling equipment is included with the tour, so you don't need to rent or bring your own. Life jackets are also provided in sizes for toddlers through adults.

How long is the boat ride from the marina to Stingraycity?

The boat ride takes 25 minutes from the marina to the first stop at Stingraycity. Before that, a 15-minute bus ride takes you from the cruise terminal to the marina.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the bus ride from the cruise terminal to the marina, the boat ride to all three stops, snorkeling equipment, life jackets, bottled water and sodas, and food for the stingrays. Hotel pickup from the Seven Mile Beach area is also available.