Grand Cayman Stingray City & Starfish Point Tour
Wade with stingrays in shallow Caribbean water, then explore an underground world of caves shaped by time and pirate history.
A tour of Grand Cayman combining three natural attractions: Stingray City Sandbar where you step into shallow water to encounter southern stingrays in their habitat, Starfish Point where colorful starfish rest in clear Caribbean shallows, and on Fridays and Saturdays the option to add Cayman Crystal Caves with a 90-minute guided walk through three caves and tropical forest. Pickup from Seven Mile Beach hotels is included. The basic tour runs three hours, or up to five hours with the caves option.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Explore Stingray City and Starfish Point
- Pickup from Seven Mile Beach hotels
- Boat cruise to Stingray City Sandbar
- Swim with southern stingrays
- Boat ride to Starfish Point
- See starfish in shallow waters
Day 1: Optional Crystal Caves and Beach Club
- Drive to Cayman Crystal Caves (Fri-Sat only)
- Guided tour of three caves
- Relax at Caribbean beach club
- Scenic boat ride back
- Stingray City 1h
- Starfish Point 1h 30m
What’s included
- Snorkeling equipment including fins, snorkel, mask and life vest.
- water and fruit punch.
- certified captain and crew.
- roundtrip transportation from Seven Mile Beach hotels.
- entrance fee to the Cayman Islands Marine Park.
- admission and 90-minute guided tour of Cayman Crystal Caves if that option is selected.
Times
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 07:45
Before you book
Operated by Shore Excursions
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The experience
The tour departs at 7:45 AM from Cayman Falls Shopping Plaza (across from The Westin on Seven Mile Beach) or from your hotel in the Seven Mile Beach corridor. A certified captain and crew take you by boat across the North Sound toward Stingray City Sandbar, where you'll step into the shallow, crystal-clear water to encounter the southern stingrays that have made this one of Grand Cayman's most recognizable experiences. The animals move freely in their natural environment, and you'll have time in the water with them before the boat continues to Starfish Point.
At Starfish Point, you wade into warm, clear Caribbean water to see the colorful starfish that naturally inhabit the area. If you've booked the Stingrays and Starfish option, the boat returns to the dock after this stop, completing roughly two hours on the water. If you chose the Crystal Caves add-on (available Fridays and Saturdays only), a 15-minute ride takes you inland to Cayman Crystal Caves, where a guide leads you through three spectacular caves and the surrounding tropical forest for 90 minutes. You'll see stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years and hear stories of the caves' past as hideouts for Caribbean pirates.
After the caves, you'll have 30 to 40 minutes of free time at a Caribbean beach club to eat, drink or rest by the water at your own expense, then board the boat for a scenic return across Grand Cayman's coastal waters. Snorkeling equipment (fins, snorkel, mask and life vest), water and fruit punch are provided throughout. The tour includes admission to the Cayman Islands Marine Park and, if selected, admission and guided entry to the caves.
Is this one for you?The basic tour runs three hours and operates Monday through Thursday, while the Crystal Caves add-on extends it to five hours and is available only Fridays and Saturdays. Choose the caves option if you want to see underground formations and have the extra time. Pick the stingrays and starfish option if you prefer a shorter morning or afternoon on the water.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.
Is the Crystal Caves option worth adding, or should I just do the stingrays and starfish?
The Crystal Caves option adds a 90-minute guided tour through three caves with stalactites and stalagmites millions of years old, plus stories of pirate history. It's available only on Fridays and Saturdays, and extends the total tour from three hours to up to five hours. Choose it if you want to see Grand Cayman's underground formations and have the extra time.
What's included in the tour price, and what do I need to pay for separately?
Included are snorkeling equipment, water and fruit punch, the certified captain and crew, roundtrip transportation from Seven Mile Beach hotels, entrance to the Cayman Islands Marine Park, and if you select it, admission and guided entry to Cayman Crystal Caves. Food, towels, sunscreen, souvenirs and photo packages are not included. If you choose the caves option, you'll have free time at a beach club where food and drinks are available at your own expense.
How early do I need to arrive, and where do I meet the tour?
The tour departs at 7:45 AM. You can arrange pickup from your hotel in the Seven Mile Beach area, or meet directly at Cayman Falls Shopping Plaza across from The Westin. Provide your hotel or cruise ship name at booking so the operator can arrange the correct pickup or meeting point.
Can I do this tour if I'm not a strong swimmer?
Life vests are provided as part of the snorkeling equipment. The water at both Stingray City and Starfish Point is shallow and clear. The operator notes the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy.
Grand Cayman Stingray City & Starfish Point Tour
3h–5h · EN
from US$ 89.10 per person
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