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Tours & Guided Tours in Grand Cayman

53 tours in Grand Cayman, from €20 to €359 per person, average rating 4.9 based on 13178 reviews.

Grand Cayman tours are one idea done many ways: a boat into the North Sound to stand with the stingrays on the sandbar, a snorkel at Coral Gardens and a wade at Starfish Point, by shared boat or private charter, and after dark the same sound glows for the bio bay tours. We picked 53 tours by hand, read every listing and kept only operators rated 4.5★ or higher. The cheapest is a shared Stingray City trip from €20 per person; the most expensive are private charters priced per boat for a half day.

Ships anchor off George Town and tender in, so cruise passengers pick the listings that name the tender pier and a return time; hotel guests on Seven Mile Beach get the same boats from the North Sound marinas with pickup. The sandbar needs calm water and operators move to the west side or reschedule when the wind is up, which happens in winter. A private boat for six often costs little more than six shared seats. The best reviewed tours in Grand Cayman come first below.

Viator lists 232 tours for Grand Cayman. We screened all of them and kept 53: rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers, real tours only, each one read and summarised by Guidekin.

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Top rated
5.0 Excellent 515 reviews
2h–4h
#1 of 38 · Stingray City Tours

Private, luxury, custom charters to Stingray City, Snorkeling & More

Luxury, knowledge & value - these are the values of Cobalt Custom Charters.  Whether doing a morning, afternoon, or biobay charter, you will have the ...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 559 reviews
3h

Small Group E-Bike Grand Cayman Ecological Half-Day Tour

Discover quiet coastal paths and secluded mangrove forest trails as a professional Naturalist introduces you to the tropical plants, wildlife, history...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 521 reviews
3h 30m
#2 of 38 · Stingray City Tours

Private Half Day Stingray City, Snorkeling and Starfish Beach Tour

Avoid the crowds and join us on your own private boat with crew for an experience of a life time, from seeing the stingrays at the world’s famous stin...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 211 reviews
4h–8h
#2 of 27 · Private Tours

Private Charter 34f Express Cruiser Stingray City Reef Snorkeling

A one of a kind Private Charter on our beautiful 34ft Luhrs Sport Cruiser. The boat can accomodate up to 12 guests. You will be in good hands with you...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 178 reviews
4h
#3 of 27 · Private Tours

Private Stingray City and Snorkeling Half Day Charter for 6 Guest

Make lasting memories and avoid the crowds with a completely private, full day boat charter in the crystal blue waters of Grand Cayman. Your 2-person ...

Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 1065 reviews
2h
#1 of 3 · Bioluminescence Tours

Night Bioluminescence Snorkel Tour

We have a comfortable fast boat. Very friendly, professional and safety focused crew/staff. We have been operating bioluminescence tours for over 7 ...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 115 reviews
4h
#4 of 27 · Private Tours

Grand Cayman Private Charter Stingray City, Snorkeling & Starfish

Enjoy a truly private and personalised Grand Cayman experience, with the boat exclusively for your group of up to 6 guests. Unlike larger group tours...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 453 reviews
3h 30m
#1 of 18 · Cruise Ship Excursions

Stingray Sandbar, Snorkeling, and Starfish Point (small groups)

At Native Way Watersports, you're guaranteed a personalized experience. Unlike our competitors, who often fill their boats to capacity, we host a maxi...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 87 reviews
4h
#2 of 18 · Cruise Ship Excursions

Private Luxury HalfDay w/Jetski Stingray City, Snorkeling & Starfish Beach Tour

Avoid the crowds and join us on your own private boat with crew for an experience of a life time, from seeing the stingrays at the world’s famous stin...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 191 reviews
2h–6h
#12 of 19 · Private Boat Charters

Private Boat Tours: Customize Your Grand Cayman Adventure!

We provide a variety of tour options accommodating guests that'd like to make one stop or see it all. Tour Locations: - Stingray City - Snorkeling...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 593 reviews
2h 45m
#8 of 38 · Stingray City Tours

Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop

This tour takes you to the famous Stingray City sandbar, where the wild stingrays swim around you in shallow water. The crew will show you how to safe...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 266 reviews
5h
#9 of 38 · Stingray City Tours

Stingray City and Snorkel Tour With Lunch

This tour is the best of the best! It includes two snorkel stops (one of which will be a conch dive during conch season, Nov. 1st through April 30th),...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 51 reviews
3h 30m
#3 of 18 · Cruise Ship Excursions

Private Half-Day Charter to Stingray City, Starfish Point and Snorkeling Tour

Want to avoid the crowds? Come on a private tour with us to get that one-on-one full attention! We will be heading to Stingray City, Starfish Point an...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 86 reviews
4h
#11 of 38 · Stingray City Tours

Private Charter 28ft Grady White. Stingrays, Snorkeling, Starfish

Your local Captain is your guide for the day and will provide you with a truly unique, Hands On experience. The right balance of information on Marine...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 46 reviews
2h–8h
#1 of 5 · Catamaran & Boat Tours

Boat Tours to Stingray City North Sound and Grand Cayman

Offering private luxury tours of North Sound, Stingray City, Reef snorkelling, Starfish Point and Bio Bay in beautiful Grand Cayman. Enjoy your time o...

Free cancellation

Tours and prices on this page last updated October 16, 2026

Guidekin's verdict

Editorial picks checked: October 7, 2026 · Ranked by First visit fit, rating and review evidence, inclusions and transport limits. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.

From this page's 53 Grand Cayman tours, we compared a selection of shared Stingray City trips, private charters, catamaran outings and night snorkeling.

First shared trip?
Stingray Sandbar, Snorkel & Starfish Point

Book a shared trip to Stingray City and Starfish Point, plus snorkeling, at €51 per person for 3h 30m, with no food or towels. 4.92 from 453 reviews.

★ 4.92 (453 reviews) · €51 per person · 3h 30m · Boat capped at thirty guests
Your own boat?
Private Stingray, Snorkel & Starfish Charter

For four or six, choose a private boat with flexible stops at €681 per group/vehicle for 4h, but swimming requires a marine ladder. 5 from 115 reviews.

★ 5 (115 reviews) · €681 per group/vehicle · 4h · Up to six guests
What after dark?
Night Bioluminescence Snorkel Tour

Book Bioluminescent Bay snorkeling after dark at €132 per person for 2h, with gear but no towels. 4.93 from 1,065 reviews.

★ 4.93 (1065 reviews) · €132 per person · 2h · Water and soda included
TourBest forPriceRatingDurationTrade-off
Stingray Sandbar, Snorkel & Starfish Point First shared Stingray trip €51 per person 4.92★ (453) 3h 30m Bring food and towels
Private Stingray, Snorkel & Starfish Charter Private boat for four or six €681 per group/vehicle 5★ (115) 4h Swimming requires a marine ladder
Night Bioluminescence Snorkel Tour Snorkeling after dark €132 per person 4.93★ (1,065) 2h Not recommended for those with poor cardiovascular health
Starfish, Stingray City & Coral Garden Cruise pier transfers €73 per person 4.75★ (1,246) 3h 30m Bring towels, sunscreen and snacks
Stingray City & Two Snorkeling Stops Coral Gardens and Barrier Reef €73 per person 4.87★ (1,619) 3h Hotel pickup only at selected Seven Mile Beach properties
Stingray City and Snorkel Tour With Lunch Stingray trip with beach lunch €123 per person 4.91★ (266) 5h Needs at least ten passengers to run
Stingray City Catamaran Sunset Tour Sunset, option to stay aboard €54 per person 4.81★ (80) 2h Meet at the start point
Catamaran to Stingray City & Rum Point Catamaran with Rum Point time €131 per person 4.75★ (44) 5h 30m Food and drinks cost extra

Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.

Best tours in Grand Cayman, rated by travelers

The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.

Top rated
5.0 Excellent 515 reviews
2h–4h

Private, luxury, custom charters to Stingray City, Snorkeling & More

Luxury, knowledge & value - these are the values of Cobalt Custom Charters.  Whether doing a morning, afternoon, or biobay charter, you will have the ...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 211 reviews
4h–8h

Private Charter 34f Express Cruiser Stingray City Reef Snorkeling

A one of a kind Private Charter on our beautiful 34ft Luhrs Sport Cruiser. The boat can accomodate up to 12 guests. You will be in good hands with you...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 115 reviews
4h

Grand Cayman Private Charter Stingray City, Snorkeling & Starfish

Enjoy a truly private and personalised Grand Cayman experience, with the boat exclusively for your group of up to 6 guests. Unlike larger group tours...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 178 reviews
4h

Private Stingray City and Snorkeling Half Day Charter for 6 Guest

Make lasting memories and avoid the crowds with a completely private, full day boat charter in the crystal blue waters of Grand Cayman. Your 2-person ...

5.0 Excellent 559 reviews
3h

Small Group E-Bike Grand Cayman Ecological Half-Day Tour

Discover quiet coastal paths and secluded mangrove forest trails as a professional Naturalist introduces you to the tropical plants, wildlife, history...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 521 reviews
3h 30m

Private Half Day Stingray City, Snorkeling and Starfish Beach Tour

Avoid the crowds and join us on your own private boat with crew for an experience of a life time, from seeing the stingrays at the world’s famous stin...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 191 reviews
2h–6h

Private Boat Tours: Customize Your Grand Cayman Adventure!

We provide a variety of tour options accommodating guests that'd like to make one stop or see it all. Tour Locations: - Stingray City - Snorkeling...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 1065 reviews
2h

Night Bioluminescence Snorkel Tour

We have a comfortable fast boat. Very friendly, professional and safety focused crew/staff. We have been operating bioluminescence tours for over 7 ...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 453 reviews
3h 30m

Stingray Sandbar, Snorkeling, and Starfish Point (small groups)

At Native Way Watersports, you're guaranteed a personalized experience. Unlike our competitors, who often fill their boats to capacity, we host a maxi...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 132 reviews
3h

Stingrays, Starfish and Snorkeling Tour

A more exclusive that is being offered on our motor catamaran. This tour has been really getting great reviews! With 26 people on average, it's a comf...

Free cancellation
4.83
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Frequently Asked Questions

Start with a daytime sandbar and reef trip, such as Stingray City & Two Snorkeling Stops. Add Night Bioluminescence Snorkel Tour if you have an evening ashore. For example, Stingray City & Two Snorkeling Stops visits Coral Gardens and the Barrier Reef: €73 per person, rated 4.87 from 1,619 reviews. Night Bioluminescence Snorkel Tour: €132 per person, rated 4.93 from 1,065 reviews. Neither wildlife sightings nor visible bioluminescence are guaranteed.

Give Stingray City a morning or afternoon: its median tour duration is 3.5 hours. Shared trips across Grand Cayman have a median price of €72 per person. 29 of 53 tours that state a duration take three to five hours; 2 take longer. The middle 50% of shared tour prices run from €55 to €111 per person. For example, Small Group E Bike Grand Cayman Ecological Half Day Tour: €117 per person, rated 4.96 from 559 reviews. Private boat quotes cover the boat.

For four or six, choose Private Stingray, Snorkel & Starfish Charter when flexible stops matter. Its quote covers the boat: divide the boat price by your party size. The private boat selection has 19 charters, with a median price of €631 per boat. For example, Private Stingray, Snorkel & Starfish Charter: €681 per boat, rated 5 from 115 reviews. Shared median: €72 per person. After dividing, the comparison is a spread between different products, not a premium for the same tour.

Start with Starfish, Stingray City & Coral Garden for its cruise pier transfers. Allow time for tendering as well as the excursion when choosing a departure. The cruise selection has 18 tours with a median duration of 3.5 hours. For example, Starfish, Stingray City & Coral Garden includes cruise pier transfers: €73 per person, rated 4.75 from 1,246 reviews. A pier transfer is not a guarantee of return for your ship's all-aboard time.

For babies, filter for stroller and infant acceptance. For limited mobility, start with operator-marked access; swimming from Private Stingray, Snorkel & Starfish Charter requires a marine ladder. Operator-marked wheelchair access is listed for 4 of 53 tours: filter first, then confirm boarding and swimming access with the operator. The kids filter means "strollers and infants accepted": 22 of 53 tours, without establishing minimum snorkeling ages. For example, Private Stingray, Snorkel & Starfish Charter requires a marine ladder for swimming: €681 per boat, rated 5 from 115 reviews.

Choose Stingray City Catamaran Sunset Tour if you want the option to stay aboard. Plan to reach its start point yourself. For example, Stingray City Catamaran Sunset Tour allows you to stay aboard: €54 per person, rated 4.81 from 80 reviews. Pickup is listed on 3 of 5 catamaran outings, but this sunset tour asks you to meet at the start point. Staying aboard does not establish wheelchair access.

Figures in these answers come from the 53 tours on this page, as of October 16, 2026.