The 7 Best Cayman Islands Snorkeling Tours

1.Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops on Grand Cayman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,477 reviews · from $80Our pick

Spend about 30 minutes with stingrays at Stingray City, then snorkel Coral Gardens and the Barrier Reef. Captain Marvin’s crew provides gear, water, fruit juice, guidance, and hotel pickup from selected Seven Mile Beach properties. Cruise passengers meet near the terminal.

“Great crew who are funny and knowledgeable. Took us out to two great snorkeling spots and of course sting ray city. Saw Sting rays, tutles, barracuda, tropical fish and more. Astor was a fantastic captain and the crew were so helpful with the sting rays”

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2.Night Bioluminescence Snorkel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 987 reviews · from $145

Cruise 20 minutes from Cayman Islands Yacht Club to Bioluminescent Bay with George’s Watersports. Crew members such as Michael, Thomas, Elton, Alton, and Captain Tom may lead the outing. Snorkeling is optional, but a mask lets you see the glowing plankton far better than from the boat. Gear, water, and soda are included.

“Was an amazing experience, the crew is very nice and helpful. Is incredible see how the microorganisms make the bright colors in the water”

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3.Stingray City and Starfish Experience with Coral Reef Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · from $65Best value

Spend about 3.5 hours on a sheltered boat visiting Stingray City, Coral Gardens, and Starfish Point. Your crew supplies masks, snorkels, life jackets, water, and soda, with pickup from Royal Watler Terminal, central George Town, and Seven Mile Beach. The shallow starfish stop suits young children, while Stingray City is the main event.

“This experience is awesome. Our guides are very experienced and made sure everyone in our group had fun and are safe.”

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4.Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 577 reviews · from $75

Spend about 2 hours and 45 minutes at Stingray City and one nearby snorkeling site aboard a cabin cruiser with Captain Marvin’s crew. Guides such as JJ, Jamie, and Mitchell help you feed the stingrays safely, watch the water, and make the most of a small-group outing. Equipment, drinks, and selected transfers are included.

“Do not hesitate to book this trip ! Wonderful experience with friendly and experienced guides! We saw smooth trunkfish, sting rays , and a plethora of fun and colourful fish ! You will not be disappointed.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 488 reviews · from $610 per boat (seats 8)

Take a private boat for up to eight people around Grand Cayman’s North Sound. Choose Stingray City, Starfish Point, Rum Point, reef snorkeling, mangroves, or an evening Bio Bay outing. Captains such as Kyle, Noah, Marcel, and Lars are known for calm instruction, local wildlife facts, and flexible timing.

“Worth every dollar! We had the entire boat to ourselves- no lines- no hurrying to get a 15second photo op like the other boats full of people. Noah and Kyle were by far the best charter crew we’ve experienced in all of the Caribbean. Kyle managed to mitigate the choppy seas like a seasoned Captain. I highly recommend this company. We charter and owned boats this size, and couldn’t complain about anything! Graham was on point with all information related to our charter and in communication timely, and made sure we knew when and where to be at what time. Made our teen grandson say it was the best thing…”

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6.Private Half Day Stingray City, Snorkeling and Starfish Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 465 reviews · from $600 per boat (seats 10)

Take a private 3.5-hour boat from Cayman Islands Yacht Club with guides such as Alex, Price, or Luke. Feed stingrays at Stingray City, snorkel Coral Gardens, then visit Starfish Beach. Hotel and cruise-port transfers, gear, drinks, life jackets, and a restroom are included.

“Be ready for a good time - know your limits when it comes to swimming in rough seas.. the starfish were really neat to see . Amex was a great guide!”

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7.4-Stop Stingray, Snorkel, Star Fish & 7 Mile Beach (Family Owned)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 311 reviews · from $85

Spend about 4.5 hours with Rowan Watersports visiting Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Coral Gardens or the Barrier Reef. You will get boat transport, snorkel gear, drinks, hotel or cruise port pickup, and help from a local crew. Robert Jr., Poncho, and Drew are among the crew members praised for friendly, careful service.

“Had a great time and met nice people. Crew were friendly and knowlegable. Starfish point seems a little over used and given the limited starfish people should be restricted from handling them.”

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