Snorkeling in Grand Cayman: Private Yacht with Stingray City

A morning on your own boat, moving at your pace between stingrays, coral and starfish

A private 48-foot yacht snorkeling experience in Grand Cayman that takes up to 16 guests to Stingray City, a coral reef and Starfish Beach, with a crew that adjusts the itinerary to your preference. You interact with stingrays in shallow water, snorkel among tropical fish and colorful coral, walk Starfish Beach to photograph red and orange starfish, and cruise through mangroves or stop at Rum Point. Snorkel gear, life jackets, fresh fruit, water and soda are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private yacht tour and snorkeling

• Board boat at marina Dock B Slip 44
• Visit Stingray City and interact with stingrays
• Snorkel at coral reef spot
• Relax and explore Starfish Beach

The experience

Four hours aboard a 48-foot Sea Ray Sundancer means you set the rhythm. The boat picks you up at Dock B, Slip 44 at the marina, then heads to Stingray City, where the water is shallow enough to stand and hold the stingrays: an interaction that works for all ages and fitness levels. From there, the crew takes you to a snorkel site in 8 to 10 feet of water where tropical fish and moray eels move through colorful coral formations. Starfish Beach, about ten minutes by boat, is a quiet shoreline where red and orange starfish sit in the sand. Most visitors spend time photographing them before heading back to the boat.

The 48-footer carries snorkel gear and life jackets for everyone, a bathroom on board, and a fridge stocked with fresh seasonal fruit, conch ceviche when in season, bottled water and soda. You're welcome to bring your own food or drinks. If you want more speed, the boat carries a jet ski for additional time on the water. The crew speaks English and Spanish, and the itinerary moves according to your preference: spend the whole time with the stingrays, snorkel the reef, visit all three stops, or mix them however you want.

The boat departs from a clean, upscale marina with public bathrooms and a small liquor store. Infants sit on an adult's lap. Service animals are allowed. Public transportation options are available near the marina if you need them.

What’s included

• Snorkel gear and life jackets for all passengers.
• fresh seasonal fruit, conch ceviche when in season, bottled water and soda.
• on-board bathroom and fridge.
• English and Spanish-speaking crew.
• pickup at the marina.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

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 19 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sea Cayman Boat Charters

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants to control the day's pace and stops: the crew adjusts the itinerary to your preference, so you can spend extra time with the stingrays, linger at the reef, or fit in all three sites without rushing.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 it like to interact with stingrays at Stingray City?

Stingray City sits in shallow water where you can stand and hold the stingrays, which are accustomed to human contact. The experience is designed for all ages and fitness levels, and the crew guides you through it in your private group.

How deep is the water where you snorkel on this trip?

The snorkel site sits in 8 to 10 feet of water, which is comfortable for average snorkelers. You'll see tropical fish, colorful coral formations and occasionally moray eels in this depth.

What is Starfish Beach like?

Starfish Beach is a quiet, relaxing shoreline about ten minutes by boat from Stingray City. Red and orange starfish sit in the shallow sand along the shore, making it a popular spot for photographs and a break from the water.

Can you bring your own food and drinks aboard?

Yes, you're welcome to bring your own food or drinks. The boat includes fresh seasonal fruit, conch ceviche when in season, bottled water and soda. Alcoholic beverages are not included but you can bring your own.

Is there a jet ski available on this trip?

The boat is equipped with a jet ski for additional excitement if you want it. You have full access to it during your time aboard.