Stingray City, Grand Cayman: Address, Stingray City Reviews: 5/5
Stingray City
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Caroline H
Geneva, Switzerland15 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
Was a small group of 5, myself and a group of 4 friends. We left promptly at 9am and were soon at the sandy shallow bank and sting rays all around us. Bit scarey at first but what an experience. The guides were reassuring, professional and ensured I who was travelling solo got as much attention as the others. Was an excellent experience
Written January 10, 2022
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Melissa Scott
Calgary, Canada12 contributions
Dec 2021
Went on the early morning tour with Georges Watersports! Was fantastic - more detailed review on their page.
Written December 27, 2021
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Daniel G
Chatham, UK1 contribution
May 2020 • Family
My family and i booked to go here just before covid and our trip got cancelled stingray city emailed us and said we would be getting our money back but after a year we are still yet to get our money back and they have now stopped replying to our email's, very bad customer service
Written April 8, 2021
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Deborah K
1 contribution
Nov 2019
We had such a great time! the group was small and the staff was very personable.
We would certainly recommend this to our friends and family.
We would certainly recommend this to our friends and family.
Written October 24, 2020
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Cayman Resident
14 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
We went as a family. A pretty boring experience and there’s usually too many boats and people there (pre-COVID anyway) for it to be worth it. You need to be careful too when feeding them by hand with squid, because there are obviously barracudas in the area and once back onshore to Rum Point we saw the aftermath of an accident coming in which was pretty gruesome, so I probably wouldn’t do that again if I went back.
Written September 19, 2020
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Una44 Zeb
Syracuse, NY40 contributions
Aug 2019
My husband and I dove at Stingray City and fed the stingrays too. It was the hi-light of my trip to Grand Cayman! I would definitely dive it again. The stingrays were so friendly, I didn't feel afraid or in harms way at any time. You must be respectful of them though. We are so blessed that they want to swim with us! Way cool!
Written July 23, 2020
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bboughter830
Phoenixville, PA251 contributions
Aug 2019
I ordered our excursion online through Captain Marvins as we were cruising into GC. When I arrived at the location at our designated time, the gentleman at Captain Marvins told me he didn't see our reservation. I was able to pull everything up online, and he did confirm, however, he said they had no boats going out, that they were all out for the day. There must have been a glitch in the system. Since I paid and had proof, this guy worked his magic. He was able to obtain a private bus ride to a private chartered boat for my two sons and I. PROPS to Captain Marvin's for getting us there as Stingray city and the whole experience they provided was magical. Since it was just the three of us, we got the royal treatment. There were other boats at stingray city. Typically 30-50 people per boat, so getting your time with the stingrays is minimal, but there are a ton of rays and they are always there because, well, the boats bring them food! You will see from our pics how magical it was. We also had a short snorkeling trip attached to our Stingray City. It was choppy water and it was not the best, but I was kind of checked out at that point, we were exhausted. Please visit this place and if you have the opportunity to charter a private boat, do it!!
Written July 22, 2020
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Steve and Dawn
2 contributions
Mar 2020
We booked the Stingray City, Coral Garden and Starfish tour with Stingray City and it was cancelled. We have repeatedly sent e-mails, attempted to call (the mailbox is full) for over a month. To this date we will have not received our refund.
Written June 4, 2020
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CarriePhiladelphia
Huntingdon Valley, PA58 contributions
Mar 2020
Having done a shark feeding dive in the Bahamas, we were looking forward to a similar dive at Stingray City. It wasn’t quite the same though. The dive was just 12 feet deep, the rays like to bite (we both left with bruises) and after 15 minutes you feel like you’ve gotten all you can out of it, but you have to stay there another half an hour. Maybe we’re jaded, but it just didn’t seem worth the time it took to get there. It might be better to snorkel this one.
Written April 17, 2020
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Deb P
3 contributions
Feb 2020
We had very windy conditions for several days and were unable to do all the things we wanted while there, but what we were able to do was great.
Written April 9, 2020
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Sarah M
3 contributions
Bonjour , je voudrais savoir si il y’a des toilettes dans le bateau pour l’excursion avec les raies
Javier L
Pilar, Argentina253 contributions
Bonjour le bateau a des toilettes, ils vous offrent également des boissons gratuites et de la plongée en apnée, excellente excursion
Sabrina B
Santa Giustina, Italy40 contributions
Parto a gennaio x una crociera ,
e il mio desiderio più grande sarebbe vedere ed accarezzare le razze ,però causa di uno shock entro in acqua solo se sono con i piedi ben ancorati a terra ... Dalle foto sembra abbastanza bassa l acqua, quindi é un esperienza che passo fare in assoluta tranquillità ? Sarebbe un peccato perdere quest' occasione... grazie mille
Roberto G
Montecatini Terme, Italy136 contributions
Il fondo dell 'acqua e basso e ci si può stare in piedi. Ma il problema è che credo che con le crociere non ci sia una organizzazione che preveda la visita a stingray. Bisogna fermarsi in hotel
Randi L
11 contributions
My children are 9,8 and 6 is this an appropriate excision for them?
E R
Atlanta, GA64 contributions
Yes. The water is about 4 feet deep and maybe deeper in some areas but I would have them wear a life jacket or you could hold the children. The younger one you may want to hold until they get used to the environment. The stingrays are very friendly and that can be a little scary at first. I went to Grand Cayman twice and never wanted to see the stingrays because it didn’t sound fun to me but the last time we went we finally saw them and it really is an incredible experience. I would advise trying to go when the cruise ships are not there.
What company do you recommend for the tours of Stingray city, Starfish area, etc.?
Anthony S
Brisbane, Australia1,678 contributions
We went with Captain Marvin and were very happy with the trip, crew and the whole trip.
Hi there. I've seen a ton of ads regarding going to stingray city on a large boat with a group. Can you provide me with information about where you found a private boat to take your family and roughly the cost. thank you in advance
eliserose
New York City, NY27 contributions
We used Captain Marvin. I believe they do private tours as well. Check out their website for more information.
Hi Alissa
What boat rental did you use? thanks
Angela F
Poughquag, NY147 contributions
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GrandTour596591
2 contributions
I booked today but I still haven’t heard back for tomorrow’s excursion. Could you please let me know what time we will be picked up and what time we will be done.
Thx
maherakh
Houston, TX80 contributions
I don’t know the owner and don’t work for them. I do remember that they have morning pick up at 7:30 and afternoon at 2:30, I would suggest to call them directly to find out
Hi are these trips offered from the ports as calling at grand Cayman on cruise
nanf0ur
Concord, NH16 contributions
I’m not sure. We booked through Carnival excursions.
Hello what company did you book your excursion with?
debrownlee
Seattle, WA65 contributions
We went with Six Sense. They have an early bird tour. This tour we got to Sting Ray city before all the cruise boats and other tours got there. We were the only boat at Sting Ray city for about an hour. This gave us all the stingrays to our selves.
Once the other boats arrived (10 at once) we left.
