From
$500
Duration
2 – 8 Hours
Max People
6 Guests
Tour Type
Reef Tour
Reviews
4.4/5
Stingray City is the stop almost everyone comes to Grand Cayman for. It’s a shallow sandbar in the calm North Sound where friendly southern stingrays glide right up to you in waist-deep, clear water. Your captain shows you how to stand, hold, and feed them safely, so even first-timers and kids are comfortable within minutes.
On a private charter you get there on your own schedule and skip the crowds from the big group boats and cruise ships. Right next to the sandbar there’s a reef where you can snorkel over coral and tropical fish, so most guests do both in one stop.
- Meet and feed wild southern stingrays in waist-deep water
- Calm, shallow, and safe for all ages and non-swimmers
- Snorkel the nearby reef in the same stop
- No big crowds — it's just your group and your captain
Duration:
your charter (2–8 hrs)
Guests
Intimate: up to 6 (Group up to 10 coming soon)
Experience
Stingray City
- Great on its own for a 2-hour trip
- Pair it with reef snorkeling on a 3-hour charter
- Add Starfish Point too on a 4-hour charter
- Included on any private charter (choose it as one of your stops)
- Snorkel gear, water, and juice provided
- Best in the morning when the water is calmest
- Please follow your captain's guidance on handling the rays
Our charters offer unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to tailor your experience to your preferences.
Tubing (Add $100)
Hold on tight as you glide over the waves and feel the thrill of tubing behind our boat.
Reef Fishing (Add $50)
Cast your line and reel in the catch of the day on an exciting fishing excursion within the reef.
Photography (via our affiliates)
Capture every moment of your adventure with a professional photographer on your charter.
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Special requests welcome
We'll do our best to accommodate your preferences for a truly personalized experience.
Contact us today!
Stingray City is one stop on your private charter. Pick your hours and we’ll build the day around it.
Stingray City
Starfish Point
Reef Snorkeling
Rum Point Reef
Is Stingray City safe?
Yes. The water at the sandbar is calm and only waist-deep, and the southern stingrays are wild but used to people. Your local captain shows you how to stand, move, and feed them safely before you get in, so serious incidents are very rare.
Is Stingray City safe for kids?
Very. The shallow, calm water makes it one of the best family activities on the island, and we have life vests for children and non-swimmers. On a private charter your kids can take their time and go at their own pace, with no crowd around them.
Will the stingrays sting me?
It’s extremely unlikely. Stingrays only use their barb to defend themselves if they’re stepped on or handled roughly. Shuffle your feet, stay calm, and follow your captain’s guidance and they’ll simply glide around you looking for a snack.
Can you touch and feed the stingrays?
Yes. Your captain provides squid to feed them and shows you how to hold your hand so they glide over your palm. You can gently touch them while they’re in the water, just never lift one out.
Do I need to know how to swim?
No. The sandbar is only about waist-deep, so most adults can simply stand. We provide life vests for anyone who wants one, so non-swimmers and kids are comfortable too.
What's the best time to visit Stingray City?
Mornings are usually best. The water is calmest and you beat the cruise-ship crowds. Because we run private charters, we time your trip around the tides, weather, and crowds for the best possible conditions that day.
How do you get to Stingray City?
Only by boat. It’s a sandbar out in the North Sound. We depart from Camana Bay and it’s a short, scenic ride out to the sandbar.
