1. George’s Watersports – 4-Stop Stingray Eco Tour
George’s Watersports offers a unique 4-stop stingray eco tour that goes to the following four spots, all in one tour:
– Stingray City Sandbar
– Snorkeling at the Barrier Reef
– Starfish Point
– Mangrove Forest
This tour is great because you experience Stingray City, but also so much more. This is a must do tour whilst vacationing in Grand Cayman! This tour takes small groups, allowing for a less crowded experience.
Below is a video showing this 4-stop stingray eco tour:
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2. George’s Watersports – Private Stingray City Tour
This private 4-stop stingray tour goes to the following spots:
– Stingray City Sandbar
– Snorkeling at the Barrier Reef
– Starfish Point
– Mangrove Forest
This is basically the same as the “4-stop stingray eco tour” mentioned above, except this is a private charter, meaning that you have the entire boat to yourself.
The type of boat is also different, as this charter uses a 29-foot center console boat with twin-200hp outboard engines. This boat can hold up to 10 guests.
Below is a video showing this private 4-stop Stingray City tour:
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3. Captain Marvin’s – 2-Stop Stingray & Snorkel Tour
This tour has two stops: Stingray City sandbar and one snorkel spot (either Coral Gardens or the Barrier Reef).
The positive aspect of this tour is that it is slightly cheaper than other similar tours. However, group sizes can be relatively large with the potential for crowds.
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4. Moby Dick Tours – Stingray & Snorkel Tour
This tour is similar to number three above. It is two stops, going to both Stingray City sandbar and then snorkeling at the Barrier Reef.
This tour is usually occupied with cruise ship passengers, meaning that it is more likely to be crowded compared to other companies that take smaller groups. However, this tour could be a good choice if you are visiting Grand Cayman on a cruise as it will likely depart at a time that is receptive to cruise schedules.
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5. Frank’s Watersports – Stingray City Tour
Frank’s Watersports offers a 2.5 hour long Stingray City tour.
This tour can accommodate both cruise ship and hotel guests. This company has been operating for over 40 years, so they have a lot of experience in the industry.
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6. Anchor Tours – Stingray & Snorkel
Anchor Tours is a company in Grand Cayman that offers Stingray City tours.
This company has a larger boat and takes larger groups.
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7. Ebanks Watersports – Jet Ski Stingray & Snorkel Tour
This 2.5 hour tour is designed for people who like adventure. You take a jet ski to Stingray City sandbar and also to the Barrier Reef to snorkel.
This tour has a much higher chance of cancellation if the weather is rough, compared to regular Stingray City tours that operate on larger boats. Also, if you have back problems, then this tour is not a good idea.
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8. Get Bent Charters – Private Stingray Tour
“Get Bent Charters” offers private Stingray City tours.
They can accommodate up to 12 guests on their boat. Typical length of their charters are between 4 to 6 hours. You can also add snorkeling to this trip.
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9. Fat Fish Adventures – Jet Ski Stingray, Snorkel & Mangrove Tour
Fat Fish Adventures offers this three stop tour that goes to Stingray City sandbar, snorkeling at the Barrier Reef, and the mangroves.
This is a great excursion for thrill seekers, but this tour is not recommended for people that have back issues or disabilities. Also, there is a much higher chance of cancellation since this tour operates with jet skis, which cannot handle rough waves, meaning that if it is too windy (too rough), then the tour will be cancelled.
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10. Nick’s Private Charter – Stingray & Snorkel Tour
Nick’s Private Charter offers private trips to Stingray City.
This is a good company for smaller groups that want a more private experience away from the crowds.
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11. Happy Day Charters – Private Stingray City Tour
Happy Day Charters specialises in offering private tours to Stingray City in Grand Cayman.
Their boat is about 30 feet in length, which is perfect for groups of 5 to 8 people. Since they offer private tours, you can customise your experience, by adding other stops to the trip such as snorkeling or Starfish Point.
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12. Red Sail Sports – Catamaran Stingray Tour
Red Sail Sports offers a unique tour that goes to Stingray City sandbar using a “catamaran” sail boat.
Catamarans are very spacious, however, they are quite slow, so you end up spending more time getting to the destination, than actually being at the destination.
This tour takes about 40 people per trip, so it isn’t the best option for people that are looking for a small group excursion.
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13. Cayman Turtle Divers – Dive At “Deep” Stingray City
Technically there are two different Stingray Cities.
There is the regular “Stingray City sandbar”, which is the main location that 99% of people go to. This is a shallow sandbar in the sea which you can stand at, since the water is only 2 to 3 feet deep.
Then there is the “Deep Stingray City”, which is about a mile away from the sandbar, and is about 12 feet in depth, meaning that you cannot stand there. Cayman Turtle Divers does a scuba diving tour to the “Deep Stingray City”. You can feed and dive with the stingrays underwater. This adventure is only for people who are certified scuba divers. If you want to simply snorkel, then it’s better to book a regular “Stingray City sandbar” tour, as most of those tours include a snorkel stop at the Barrier Reef.
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14. Rowan Watersports – Private Stingray City Trip
Rowan Watersports has a large 45-foot boat that you can rent to Stingray City.
Their crew is experienced and professional. This company is a good choice for largers groups who want to avoid the crowds.
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15. The Sweet Spot – Guided Jet Ski Stingray Tour
“The Sweet Spot” is a tour company that operates from the Kaibo area in Grand Cayman. If you are a tourist staying on the East side of Grand Cayman, then this may be a more convenient location for you (compared to driving to the west side of the island).
This tour takes you to both Stingray City sandbar and snorkeling at the Barrier Reef, via jet ski. This is a guided tour, meaning that you will have an experienced tour guide to lead you throughout.
This tour is not recommended for people with back problems or disabilities.
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How much does it cost to go to Stingray City in Grand Cayman?
The cost can vary between $100 USD per person to $150 USD per person. It depends on the tour company that you go with, and what type of tour you do.
Is Stingray City suitable for kids?
Stingray City is fine for kids that are 3 years or older. If you have kids that are under 3 years, then it is probably too hot and rough for them.
How many people go to Stingray City a day?
It depends on the time of year. In the busy months, there can be over two-thousand people going to Stingray City in a single day. In the slower months, it may only be a few hundred people each day.
Final Thoughts
There are many companies that you can choose to go to Stingray City with.
All of the companies on this list are great choices, but the best overall experience is the “4-stop stingray eco tour” by “George’s Watersports“. This 4-stop stingray eco tour shows you the best parts of Grand Cayman, all in a single tour, giving you more value for your money.
