--- title: Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop lang: en type: tour city: Grand Cayman country: Caribbean price: 68 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 593 duration_minutes: 165 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Stingray City with one reef rank_in_category: 8 of 38 (Stingray City Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-06 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/grand-cayman/tours/stingray-city-experience-plus-one-snorkeling-stop/ --- # Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop **Guidekin's take:** Meet stingrays in the shallow water at Stingray City, then snorkel at either Barrier Reef or Coral Gardens. Gear, juice and water are included; hotel pickup covers designated properties only, and photos cost extra. 4.9 from 593 reviews at €68 per person for 2h 45m. In our comparison: #8 of 38 in Stingray City Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 safely feed these stingrays if you like, and the on-board photographer will take memorable photos of you and your family and friends, available for purchase. The snorkeling stop will either be at the Barrier Reef or the Coral Gardens. Because of differences in ship time zones, some of these tours may not be available during daylight saving time in the United States. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 08:30, 11:30: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Food, towels and sunscreen - Age rule: Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years… **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €68 per person - Duration: 2h 45m - Rating: 4.9/5 from 593 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Captain Marvins Watersports Ltd. - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:30, 11:30 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-06 ## Reviews 4.9 from 593 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 580 of 593. - 5 stars: 560 (94%) - 4 stars: 20 (3%) - 3 stars: 5 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 7 (1%) ## What's included - Local guide - Fruit juice and water - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Live commentary on board - Hotel pickup and drop-off (Designated hotels along seven mile beach area only) ## Not included - Gratuities - Photo packages - Food, towels and sunscreen ## Itinerary 1. **Grand Cayman** - Interaction with stingrays at the sandbar plus one snorkelling stop, either the Barrier Reef or the Coral Gardens, captain's choice depending on conditions. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 08:30, 11:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-06 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point IMPORTANT!!! THE ABOVE MEETING POINT IS FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS ONLY! Meeting time 30-45 minutes before trip time. Here, you will check in and be transported to Capt. Marvin's dock. For more information, please refer to the email confirmation sent to you by Capt. Marvin's Watersports Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time. - Stay-over guests must provide the following information at time of booking: Name of accommodation, room/unit number and if they need pick up. - Meeting Point for Cruise Passengers: Please meet us at Capt. Marvin's Watersports check-in office located in the Waterfront Centre, 1/2 - 2 Blocks LEFT of the cruise terminal. Please be there at least 30 minutes before time of tour. - We provide complimentary pick-up at hotels/condo along Seven-Mile Beach area. - Meeting point for Stay-over Guests who do not require pick-up: Please meet us at Capt. Marvin's Watersports main office located in the Cayman Falls Plaza, across the street from the Westin Hotel on seven mile beach area. Please be here 30 minutes before time of tour. - Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark - Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years old and above - Tour operates on local island time NOT ship time. - Very important for cruise guests: In the unlikely event that your ship anchors on the south side of the island (Spotts) instead of in George Town Harbour, our shuttle buses will be there to pick you up, and our drivers wearing navy blue (or maroon) colored shirt will be there to meet you. After your tour, we will drop you back in George Town where you can find a local bus or taxi to get back to Spotts. ## Compared with other Stingray City Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 38** | €68 | 2h 45m | 4.9 (593) | shared | | [Private, luxury, custom charters to Stingray City, Snorkeling & More](/caribbean/grand-cayman/tours/private-luxury-custom-charters-to-stingray-city-snorkeling-more/?format=md) | €554 per group | 2h | 5.0 (515) | private | | [Private Half Day Stingray City, Snorkeling and Starfish Beach Tour](/caribbean/grand-cayman/tours/private-half-day-stingray-city-snorkeling-and-starfish-beach-tour/?format=md) | €545 per group | 3h 30m | 4.96 (521) | private | | [Private Charter 34f Express Cruiser Stingray City Reef Snorkeling](/caribbean/grand-cayman/tours/private-charter-34f-express-cruiser-stingray-city-reef-snorkeling/?format=md) | €908 per group | 4h | 5.0 (211) | private | Ranked #8 of 38 in Stingray City Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €46 to €359, median €63; typical length 3h 30m. 20 of 38 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/grand-cayman/stingray-city-tours/?format=md ## More in Grand Cayman - All Grand Cayman tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/grand-cayman/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/grand-cayman/tours/stingray-city-experience-plus-one-snorkeling-stop/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/grand-cayman/?format=md