Snorkeling in Grand Cayman: Stingray City & Starfish Point

You handle the snorkel and the ladder. The boat does the moving between three separate ecosystems in one morning.

Private full-day snorkeling in Grand Cayman on a 25ft Sea Ray Sundeck with a live guide in English or Spanish, visiting Stingray City, Starfish Point and a coral reef site. The boat carries all snorkeling equipment, life jackets and a water ladder for easy entry and exit. You customize the itinerary to your interests, and can bring your own food and beverages.

The experience

The boat leaves equipped with everything you need: snorkeling gear, life vests and a ladder built into the hull so you're not hauling yourself up from the water. A local guide in English or Spanish narrates the route and handles the navigation while you focus on what's below the surface. The full day runs about six hours, which gives you time at three distinct stops without feeling rushed between them.

Stingray City comes first: the signature stop where you wade into shallow water and watch stingrays glide past your legs and across the sandy bottom. It's one of Grand Cayman's most visited attractions because the rays are accustomed to people and stay close. Starfish Point follows: a quieter, shallower site where starfish cluster along the shoreline and the water stays calm. The third stop is the snorkeling site itself, in 12–15 feet of water where you'll see tropical fish and coral reefs. You can bring your own food and drinks if you prefer, or ask the guide to suggest stops along the way.

The boat is private, so the pace and the order are yours to set. If you want to spend more time at one stop or skip another entirely, the guide can adjust. Pickup is included, and the guide speaks English or Spanish depending on your preference.

What’s included

• Use of snorkeling equipment.
• life jackets.
• water ladder for easy entry and exit.
• local guide in English or Spanish.
• pickup included.
• soda and bottled water.
• food for the stingrays at Stingray City.
• optional tubing equipment if you want it.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

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 18 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 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Caribbean Time Watersports

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so book the language that matches your group. Everyone hears the same commentary and can ask questions comfortably. The boat is private, which means you set the pace and the stops, so families with young children or mixed swimming abilities can adjust the day to what works for everyone.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide 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's the water like at Stingray City?

Stingray City sits in shallow water where stingrays gather on the sandy bottom. The rays are used to visitors and will swim close to you, making it possible to watch them move and feed without diving deep or needing strong swimming skills.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. The boat carries all snorkeling equipment, life jackets and any other gear you need for the day. A water ladder is built into the hull so you can climb back aboard easily after each stop.

Can I customize which stops we visit?

Yes. The itinerary is private and flexible. You can spend more time at one site, skip another, or ask the guide to suggest alternatives based on what you want to see and how you want to spend the six hours.

Can I bring food and drinks on the boat?

Yes. You're welcome to bring your own beverages and food. The guide can also recommend stops or suggest what's available if you'd prefer to eat ashore.