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

By Cobalt Custom Charters
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Duration: 2–4 hours
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  • Private tour with a boat captain and a guide
  • Small-group tour - maximum of 8 guests - you choose the stops
  • Bottled water, a cooler and ice
  • Use of snorkel & safety equipment
  • Entry/Admission - Stingray City
  • Entry/Admission - Starfish Point
  • Entry/Admission - Rum Point
What's not included
  • Gratuities - Historically 20% of trip price
  • The boat is BYO for drinks/snacks/alcohol. We provide bottled water.
  • Private transportation
  • Photos
  • Towels - please bring towels from your hotel/condo/ship


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  • KARoo Restaurant & Bar, The Crescent, KY1-1203, Cayman Islands
    Please take a taxi or drive to Camana Bay and then meet us out front of the bar/restaurant Karoo. A member of our team will be waiting to walk you down to the boat. Please arrive approximately 10 minutes prior to departure time. If you can text/email/call when you arrive that would be appreciated
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 74919P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • A maximum of 8 people per booking - the boat is a per group charge - not per person
    • Confirmation is received at time of booking
    • You or your legal guardian will need to sign a release of liability waiver
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 74919P1

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    • The Crescent, KY1-1203, Cayman Islands
      Please take a taxi or drive to Camana Bay and then meet us out front of the bar/restaurant Karoo. A member of our team will be waiting to walk you down to the boat. Please arrive approximately 10 minutes prior to departure time. If you can text/email/call when you arrive that would be appreciated
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    • Cobalt Custom Charters
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    • Melissa Y
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommend!!
      Graeme and Travis were awesome! Super nice guys and very nice boat! We loved the afternoon. We have done this a few times and this experience was top notch. We will be back!
      Written March 13, 2025
    • Seaside816233
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Morning Trip
      Great morning on the water. From making the reservation to our transfer back to our ship, this was a fun and no-stress experience. Stingray City was a real treat and the coral/fish on the snorkeling stop were bright and healthy (though the current was a little strong). The crew was incredibly attentive and informative. We were a small party of 5 and everyone agreed it was a great excursion.
      Written February 3, 2025
    • Climber12955274843
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Some of Caymans best!
      These were some of the best 4 hours spent during our stay in the Caymans. Graeme, Travis, and Marcel were wonderful hosts and great with our (6) little ones. I highly recommend booking a tour, you will not be disappointed! They are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and safety oriented. Absolutely great vibes, we hope to be back someday :)
      Written August 13, 2024
    • O3121DBjeffreye
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome times!
      The best experience ever. The boat is fantastic and well maintained. Graeme and Travis were a amazing and took us places so that we could avoid the crowds. They are experts with Stingrays and are able to get them to come to the boat. You will have an amazing time when you charter this boat. I was told it's the best boat and crew on the island by our hotel concierge. Have fun on your tour!
      Written August 4, 2024
    • V1917HDleighs
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing Evening on the Boat
      I want to thank you so much for this whole experience. It was nice to be able to customize the outing to what we wanted to do. Noah and Kyle were amazing captains who created an exceptional experience for us. From the minute Kyle picked us up at the hotel to the very end of the night. All of it was fantastic! We all enjoyed learning about Cayman Islands, the stingrays, the starfish, bio-Luminescent Bay and other facts they shared with us. They also calmed my nerves before holding the stingrays which I was thankful for. (E was still nervous...but gave us a good laugh as it shows in the pics) Thank you also for all of the pictures you took. It was nice not to have to worry about that during the time on the boat. Kyle and Noah worked well together to make it a fun, relaxing and memorable day for our family. We will share about Cobalt with friends who visit and we will be back for sure!
      Written August 2, 2024
    • aruff918
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The BEST part of our trip!!!
      Graeme and Travis were absolutely awesome on our private catamaran excursion!!! Literally can’t say enough about how great they were and Cobalt Custom Charters, especially with our 3yr old little girl and her first day out on the water. She LOVED IT and we all had a blast. Stingray city and starfish point plus a little snorkeling made our trip to GC!! Thank yall so much for a great day!!!
      Written August 2, 2024
    • joshdB2714OP
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highlight of our Trip!
      I can't say enough about how this was the highlight of our trip! Captains Travis and Graeme took my family out on their new Catamaran and it was amazing. The kids loved running around the entire boat, sitting up front to watch for sea life, and taking afternoon naps on the netting at the bow. We hit all the major points of interest with time to spare and sail around the crystal clear waters for a bit to enjoy the ride. Graeme and Travis were super knowledgeable, knew how to position the boat to even make it easy with our 2yr old to get on and off at the various locations, and were always there to help. You will not be disappointed!
      Written July 18, 2024
    • V6363JJdanm
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Experience
      Graeme and his crew were first class! Made sure our family had the best boat day with multiple reefs, stingray city, and a great restaurant to top it off! Can’t wait to go back!
      Written June 28, 2024
    • Danamj1229
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful day on the water.
      We had a fabulous time on the 3 hour boat excursion. The captins were fantastic and so knowledgable about the island, sting rays and starfish. I would highly recommend Cobalt. It was an amazing experience.
      Written June 27, 2024
    • Paradise30991212049
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best Charter on Grand Cayman
      Excellent trip and the crew was great! Friendly, knowledgeable, and fun! This was our 3rd trip to the island and the Cobalt Crew was the best so far.
      Written June 16, 2024
    • morganbL5492IU
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      GREAT time!!
      GREAT trip! Couldn’t recommend enough. The boat was super nice and held 15 of us with plenty of room. Graeme and Travis were great and super relaxed. We got to see tons of stingray, do some great snorkeling, stop at Starfish point and Kaibo. Had so much fun we plan to go back out for the BioBay trip later this week!
      Written June 3, 2024
    • Curious13992387665
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Luxurious catamaran in the Caymans
      My husband and I had a wonderful trip with Cobalt Custom Charters on their very spacious catamaran. The boat was perfect for a relaxing day on the water. The crew was very accommodating and even provided towels and refreshments, squid to feed the stingrays and a whole digital photo album documenting our trip on the boat. The catamaran was so comfortable with two lavatories on board and a lovely netted lounge area at the front of the boat where you can lay over the water. We will absolutely be sailing with Cobalt on our next trip to the Caymans!
      Written May 24, 2024
    • joehY2512ZJ
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Trip
      The Cobalt Custom Charter team did a great job on our half day catamaran trip. The boat is very functional and well maintained. We had two people, but the catamaran would comfortable hold much larger groups.
      Written May 24, 2024
    • lizaP2775XD
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      Catamaran Tour with the Kids!
      We loved our 4 hour private boat tour with Cobalt Custom crew! We had three families (6 kids total) and staff was so patient and helpful. At one point, they even joked that us adults could go snorkel and they would babysit on board! We did the stingray city, a snorkel stop and then we talked with the guys and they came up with a great idea for the remainder of our time- they took us into Camana Bay for a gelato stop and a quick boat break for the kids. It was so fun and a beautiful mangrove entrance into the bay. You will not regret booking their services, for sure a highlight of our trip to Cayman Islands!
      Written April 30, 2024
    • 522bethanys
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      Bioluminescent Plankton Tour
      We had an amazing time out on the water after dinner for the bioluminescent plankton tour. The water was perfect and the bioluminescent plankton snorkeling was an amazing and you need experience. I highly recommend! Johnnie was a great tour guide and taught us a lot. This is a must do activity for families. You can only do it 12 places in the world.
      Written April 5, 2024
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    Marc P
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2024 • Family
    After doing a fair amount of online research, I chose Cobalt Custom Charters for a half-day trip for my family to Stingray City, Starfish Point and other destinations. In sum, the experience exceeded everyone's expectations. We all had a great time and talked about it for the rest of our vacation. The boat was the perfect size and surprisingly quite new. The crew, Kyle and Noah, were excellent. They were fun, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. Kyle taught us a great deal about the sea life we encountered, and he really connected with our science-minded 12-year old. We swam with, held and fed stingrays, played with live starfish, snorkled around coral reefs and sailed through the mangroves. We also saw sea turtles and a wide variety of fish. I would highly recommend the experience, especially with the crew we had, to anyone interested in enjoying the beauty of the waters surrounding Grand Cayman.
    Written December 31, 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thanks for the lovely review and thanks for the opportunity to have been a part of your vacation. It is greatly appreciated and we will be hopeful to see you guys again next time! Cheers and thank you.
    Written January 1, 2025
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    Andrea A
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Family
    Our family of six booked a three-hour Cobalt Custom Charter to Stingray City and Starfish Point as well as snorkeling in the reef. It was outstanding! Graeme consistently communicated with us once the booking was made, gave us updates on the weather, and was extremely helpful with transportation. Since we arrived on a cruise ship, we booked Cobalt for the transport to the boat. Travis was waiting for us and extremely friendly, providing insight on Grand Caymen and Georgetown. Upon our arrival to the boat, we met Kyle and Noah. They were the perfect blend of sea captains, historians, naturalists, and cool people with whom to spend a half day. We instantly connected with them and appreciated how they made us feel comfortable among the stingrays and other sea life. They even enjoyed our daughters' mix of music! Our only wish was that we had booked four hours instead of three. This was the highlight of our trip! We highly recommend this charter.
    Written August 27, 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for the lovely review and for sharing your experience with our team from start to finish! We aim to please and are glad to hear that we accomplished that. We do appreciate the opportunity as we know there are a lot of choices! Again, we're glad to hear that y'all had a blast with us and we will be looking forward to having you out with us again albeit for 4-hours!
    Written August 28, 2024
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    CA69
    Gosport, UK3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Family
    Kyle and Noah were exceptional. Their knowledge is incredible and not only is it a relaxing, easy going, thoroughly enjoyable trip, you learn so much too.
    There were a few that were nervous in our group and the guys made them feel totally comfortable, explained everything in just enough detail to put minds at ease and ensured we all had a great time. Considering the cost of some of the commercial charters I can't recommend this highly enough.
    Speeding out to sting ray city with your own music playing on the boat, wind in your hair, chilling out. And then to swim with the rays, snorkel the reef and see the starfish. No better way to spend a few hours. Excellent trip and I wouldn't hesitate to book them again if I ever get the chance. Thank you.
    Written June 3, 2024
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    Thank you for the opportunity and for sharing your experience with us. We do appreciate it and we're hopeful to see y'all again next time!
    Written August 20, 2024
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    Nisha J
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2025 • Family
    Our experience with Cobalt Custom Charters in the Grand Cayman Islands was absolutely exceptional from start to finish! Booking the tour was incredibly easy, and the communication with the company was seamless. They were so responsive and made sure every detail of our trip was arranged exactly to our liking.

    The two captains, John and Kyle, were amazing throughout the entire journey. They were not only knowledgeable about the islands and the surrounding waters, but also so friendly, patient, and accommodating, especially with our young children. They made sure everyone was comfortable and engaged, ensuring our family had an unforgettable time.

    What really stood out was how personalized the tour was. We got to choose exactly what we wanted to do, and the entire experience was tailored to our needs and interests, thanks to John and Kyle. They were truly both so amazing!

    This tour was the highlight of our trip to the Cayman Islands. We can’t recommend this company enough—everything from the booking process to the actual tour exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be using them again when we return to the Cayman Islands!
    Written February 23, 2025
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    Thanks for the lovely review and thanks for sharing your experience with us! We sincerely appreciate it and above all else are grateful to hear that you had such a wonderful time with our team. Will be looking forward to seeing you guys again next time!
    Written February 24, 2025
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    Blair J
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2025 • Family
    Kyle, the captain was very knowledgeable and friendly. He and the second mate Noah provided a lot of helpful information and fun facts about each area we visited.

    We were pleasantly surprised when we received an e-mail after we returned with a link to the Photos Noah had taken while Kyle was guiding us at each site. The quality and quantity exceeded expectations.

    If you are able, from what I witnessed, especially at Stingray City, a private charter is well worth the added cost as opposed to a larger tour group. The personal attention and duration with the rays was exceptional. We will be back next year to see "Big Mama" and "Tattoo."

    Thank you Kyle, Noah and Cobalt Charters.
    Written March 1, 2025
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thanks for the lovely review, Blair. More importantly, thanks for the opportunity and thanks for sharing your experience with that. Lastly, I'm so glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience with our entire team! Will look forward to greeting you guys again next year!
    Written March 2, 2025
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Karishma S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022 • Couples
    We did a 4 hour private tour with my family of 4 to Stringray city, Rum Point for snorkeling, Starfish point, and last but definitely not least Bioluminescent Bay and I could not recommend Cobalt Custom Charters more! Booking was very easy as Graeme responded right away to my email and followed up with a phone call, and pricing was definitely reasonable and worth it. We had a phenomenal experience with Lars and Marcel as our crew. We were nervous to go to Stingray City but Lars and Marcel got in the water with us and showed us exactly how to handle the rays, feed them, kiss them, and even took photos of them with us and sent them to us right after the trip! Such a cool experience! On the second part of the trip, they took us to snorkel at Rum Point and we saw so many beautiful and colorful fish. My mom is not the best swimmer and the crew stayed with her the whole time and were so patient. Then we went to hold starfish at another location as the sun was setting, and the crew gave us a lot of interesting info about the creatures. The most unique and unforgettable part of the trip was going to the bioluminescent bay which is unreal! Getting into the water at night was a little scary at first but totally worth it as you feel like you are swimming in a sea of blue diamonds under the starry sky. Once in a life time and unforgettable experience! Great boat, clean, fast, with music for a small group, can byob and food. Also because the trip starts at 3:45 there were zero crowds and we had the entire stingray city and biobay and snorkeling to ourselves! 10/10 recommend!
    Written December 16, 2022
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    Thank you for the lovely and detailed review. We greatly appreciate the opportunity and are happy to hear that y'all had a blast with us. Please do come visit with us again next time!
    Written August 21, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    vinnie v
    New Orleans, LA1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Family
    Found Cobalt Custom charters after reading many positive reviews online and they lived up to their 5 star recommendations. Graeme was extremely helpful while booking a charter for my family of 5, and the two captains (Johnny and Andrew) we had for the 4 hour tour of stingray city, starfish point, reef snorkeling, and mangroves were fantastic. Both guides were extremely knowledgeable about the sea life and island, and they were entertaining, professional and accommodating. Cannot wait to return for another visit with our family.
    Written July 22, 2024
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    Thank you for the lovely review! Also, thank you for the opportunity and so happy to hear that you guys had a blast with our entire team. You're welcome back any time and we look forward to seeing you then!
    Written July 23, 2024
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    Barbara M
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Family
    We went with this company 2 years ago and had a blast with Marcel. We brought our whole family back this year with 3 kids and 6 adults and were lucky enough to get Marcel again. He makes the time at Stingray City incredible. Noah took awesome pictures and they were both great with the kids who were 7, 5 and 3. It's a much more one on one than the bigger boats. We took the 8am on a no cruise ship in town day and we were the second boat at Stingray city so nice and empty. The starfish beach is incredible and the snorkeling was really clear and saw a lot of fish and coral without having to venture too far. Would highly recommend to anyone!
    Written June 3, 2024
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    Thank you for the lovely review; we do appreciate it! We sincerely appreciate the continued support and will be looking forward to seeing you guys again next time!
    Written August 20, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Traceysmiles14
    Woodbridge, VA451 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cobalt is a well run operation from start to finish. Excellent communication throughout the booking and trip prep process, followed up with a great day. John and Kyle took us out and I cannot say enough good things. It was like going out on the boat with old friends who were full of knowledge about the island, marine life, and our options for the day. We had some wind and rougher seas than normal and they made us aware of the best options for our stops while still leaving the decisions to us. Their advice was spot on. Their briefings at each stop had us prepared for the best experience with safety at the forefront. The boat was beyond comfortable. I have some knee issues and boarding the boat was a concern but they made sure I was okay and assisted as needed. The stingray interaction lived up to the hype! We also had a snorkeling stop with plenty to see and starfish point did not disappoint. I was surprised by the amount of things we learned from our captains. They don’t just drop you off to look, they teach along the way. Even with the waves and current, at our snorkels stop they put us in exactly the right spot so we had a safety rope out and were really able to enjoy the marine life without concern. After dealing with some rougher than normal seas we decided to cruise through the mangroves. Again John and Kyle really went above and beyond giving us information about the ecosystem. We hadn’t considered the mangroves as part of our tour but I am so glad we had that experience.
    Written December 6, 2024
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    Thank you for the lovely and detailed review. We do appreciate it and more importantly we're happy to hear that you guys had a blast with us. We will be looking forward to seeing you guys again next time!
    Written December 7, 2024
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    Warren B
    Boca Raton, Florida, United States2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Family
    Our family had an absolutely fantastic time with Cobalt Custom Charters! Kyle and Noah were outstanding, making our adventure unforgettable. We have four kids aged 10, 8, 4, and 1, and they all had a blast, thanks to their exceptional care and attention.

    Our trip included visits to Stingray City, Starfish Point, and a snorkeling spot. At each location, Kyle and Noah were in the water with us, helping with the kids and ensuring everyone was safe, having fun, and comfortable. Their focus on safety and comfort was evident throughout the entire experience, which we greatly appreciated as parents.

    Stingray City was an incredible experience. Kyle and Noah guided us through interacting with the stingrays, making sure our kids felt safe and excited. At Starfish Point, they helped our children explore and discover the starfish, making it a fun and educational stop. Their expertise, friendly demeanor, and enthusiasm made the trip seamless and enjoyable. It was clear that they love what they do, and their passion made our experience even more special.

    Cobalt Custom Charters provided a 5-star experience that exceeded our expectations. There’s no better way to experience the sights of Grand Cayman than with Kyle and Noah. We highly recommend them and can’t wait for our next adventure with them!
    Written June 7, 2024
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    Thanks for the opportunity and the lovely and detailed review, Warren. We do appreciate it and we're grateful to hear that you guys had a blast. We're looking forward to next time together!
    Written August 20, 2024
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