Snorkeling in Grand Cayman: Private boat charter with captain

A Caymanian captain runs the boat while you choose what to do.

A private boat charter in Grand Cayman lets you snorkel, visit Stingray City, explore Starfish Point, cruise mangrove rivers and stop for lunch: all customized to your interests. The captain handles navigation on a dual console Boston Whaler. You pick the activities. Snorkel gear, life jackets, fresh water shower, cooler with ice and GoPro photos are included. The charter runs 4 hours.

The experience

You board a dual console Boston Whaler Vantage, a comfortable boat built for the Caribbean. The captain is Caymanian and experienced, so the route and the stops adapt to what you want to do that day. Snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, a mangrove river cruise and lunch at Kaibo are all options. Pick the combination that fits your group. The boat carries snorkel gear, life jackets, pool noodles, a cooler with ice, bottled water and a fresh water shower onboard, so you don't need to bring or rent anything separately.

The 4-hour window is long enough to reach multiple sites without rushing. A GoPro camera captures photos throughout the day, so you leave with images of the water and the wildlife. The captain handles the boat. Your job is to decide where to go and what to do when you get there.

What’s included

• Snorkel gear, life jackets, pool noodles, cooler with ice, bottled water and fresh water shower onboard.
• GoPro photos of your day.
• captain-led navigation and customized stops.
• air-conditioned vehicle for any land portion.

Options for this experience

3 options

Bioluminescent Bay TourGuide in English · 18:30Bioluminescent Bay, includes pickup

3-hour private charterGuide in English · 09:00 and 14:003 hours, pickup is included

4-hour private charterGuide in English · 09:00 and 14:00Includes pickup

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 14:00 and 18:30

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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 27 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Barefoot Charters

Is this one for you?Book this charter if you want to pick the activities rather than follow a set itinerary: the captain navigates while you decide whether to spend more time snorkeling, exploring the rays or cruising the mangroves. The 4-hour duration fits a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day.

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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 is Stingray City like when you get there?

Stingray City is a shallow sandbar where southern stingrays gather in the water. You snorkel there and interact with the rays in their natural habitat. The captain knows the site and can explain what you're seeing.

Can I customize which activities we do on the charter?

Yes. Snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, a mangrove river cruise and lunch at Kaibo are all available options. You and your group decide which ones fit your interests, and the captain takes you to them.

What's included in the 4-hour charter?

Snorkel gear, life jackets, pool noodles, a cooler with ice, bottled water, a fresh water shower onboard and GoPro photos are all included. The captain and the boat are part of the charter. Lunch at Kaibo is not.

Do I need to know how to snorkel before booking?

No prior experience is required. The captain is there to guide you, and snorkel gear is provided. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to participate comfortably.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Pickup is included in at least one of the charter options available at checkout. Confirm which option you select to verify the pickup details for your location.