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    Stingray City

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    #2 of 124 things to do in Grand Cayman
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    KY1- 1205, Grand Cayman
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    Awesome experience with George's water sports tours

    We had a great time, Georges was the best, touch, feed and kiss the rays! They quickly found a favorite female that was so gentle and friendly, the information they provided about the rays was great and we were never concerned.

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank ful_quiver
    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Morning with the rays

    Red sail runs this trip which leaves around 7.30 from their base . This was our second trip this year with visiting family and gets you to the sand bar before it gets crowded, it's a great trip with a knowledgeable crew and even get...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank chris07s2017
    Reviewed yesterday
    A Must Do!

    When travelling I always look for the one thing that an area has to offer that is unique to that area and for me the Grand Cayman offers two: Scuba diving and Stingray City.

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Michael S
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    A must see!

    We been out to see Sting Ray city twice now, with 2 different companies and it has been amazing both times! The staff on all the boats are so experienced and knowledgeable. They taught us about the rays, and how to be safe. They pick...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Mare524
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Stingray City

    These folks really know what they are doing. They guided the experience with such confidence that even those who were a little hesitant could relax and enjoy it. I had a minor medical issue (no fault of theirs) and their safety instructions and help kept...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank Cliffwilbur
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Choppy day but still amazing

    My daughter and I took the dawn trip here from Kaibo Yacht Club and we were the only boat there. It was quite a windy day and the water was pretty choppy. It was still an amazing experience. The rays rubbed up against me while...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    1  Thank Jennifer C
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Fun Day playing with Wild Sting Ray

    Who knew this could be so much fun ... now when we are out cruising we look for Sting Ray encounters. Thus far this one has been the BEST ever. We had a great tour on this day and say and did a lot of...More

    Date of experience: March 2018
    Thank Gail K
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    I Was So Surprised!

    We went on a private tour company "Big Fish Adventrues" and we had a great guide who did such a fantastic job teaching us about the stingrays and also capturing them and bringing them to us so that we could have a great time interacting...More

    Date of experience: February 2019
    Thank 1HappyChic
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    You can't drive there

    There are companies that will pick you up and take you to Stingray City. You can't just drive there. It's in the middle of the ocean. My kids loved it but they were in awe. We were with older kids who did not love it....More

    Date of experience: July 2018
    Thank LFuh
    Reviewed 6 days ago
    A must-see in Grand Cayman!

    The waters were a bit choppy that day but that did not deter us. It was just an amazing experience with the stingrays, kissing them and being able to hold them was just a highlight of our trip!

    Date of experience: December 2018
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    lisa q
    February 11, 2019|
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    Response from opaguioth | Reviewed this property |
    It can be red sail, Capitan marvins, but there are around 10 companies. Capitan marvins is cheaper around $55 USD pero person and rede sail is around $95 USD per person, the difference is the boat. Red sail has a bigger an... More
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    February 2, 2019|
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    Response from simbaColonia | Reviewed this property |
    Not sure we were at a hotel in cayman
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    January 21, 2019|
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    Response from Laurie W | Reviewed this property |
    Hi no they are left on the boat tucked under the seats.
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    WES1430
    McAlester, Oklahoma
    Day rates at hotels on Seven Mile or Governors Beach (3 Replies)
    Do any of the hotels on Seven Mile or Governors Beach charge a day rate for use of facilities? We are on a Disney Cruise with our kids and grandkids and have done Stingray City, tours, etc., on previous trips, so will spend the day while they do the tourist sites! If really not needed, please advise--we have nat visited any of the beaches on Grand Cayman. Thanks for advice.
    April 02, 2016|
    Response fromRetrip|
    You should contact the hotels directly. They sometimes have offers but depends on occupancy. Just saying low season isn't enough because they may have corporate bookings. I'm sure you can email but I would send your query directly to the Grand Cayman location not the 800 type booking agency. Choices are Marriott, Cayman Islands Beachsuites, Westin, and Ritz Carlton. Some of the condos on the beach offer daily rates seasonally. You won't have hotel amenities but plenty of room and can bring in...More
    sunnyduns
    Doylestown, Pennsylvania
    Trip Report - 2/1-6/10 at Marriott - Fabulous! (1 Reply)
    Just returned from a most wonderful week at the Marriott in Grand Cayman! I enjoyed reading all the trip reports prior to our trip so I will try to give a synopsis of our time there for those who have their trips to look forward to! Flew Cayman Air from Tampa - after a 4-hour delay on Sunday due to mechanical problems, they canceled our flight. We were given dinner, hotel, and breakfast vouchers (staying at very nice airport Marriott) and told to come back next morning at 10. As soon as we...More
    February 09, 2010|
    Response frommattlenderman|
    great report, I just wished we had a day like your Thursday where all we did was be beach bums all day but we ended up booking so many excursions we found it hard to do. Luckily our last day we spent a couple hours out, and the day we got there also. Sounds like the AI was pretty awesome to have and with using points you cannot go wrong. Although you did miss out on some other great restaurants, but again using the points not having to pay extra would be awesome! I'm like you, loved...More
    Caymanlover39
    Vancouver, Canada
    Outrage Ecotour of Stingray City, Barrier Reef & Rum Point (10 Replies)
    I've just returned home from the best vacation of my life, in Grand Cayman. While there, my mother and I hired a private charter boat for the full day excursion, with Outrage Ecotours. Our captain/tour operator, John Michael, is a Cayman local and free diver. We paid $500 between us for the day, and had the boat to ourselves. Best money we ever spent!! We went to Stingray City Sandbar to feed and play with the Southern Stingrays. It was a windy day, and the waves were very choppy, and they...More
    February 17, 2011|
    Response fromRetrip|
    There are so many opportunities to visit Stingray City as you describe that it is a real shame people think of it as cattleboats. They are there but not the norm and the only ones I can think of are the ones that cater to day visitors that don't check out what they are getting into. Too bad about your mom's injury. Feeding a ray is very similar to feeding a horse. They can't see what is going into their mouths. So by using smell they lock on. For a horse it might mean very sore fingers or...More
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