Best snorkeling experience! So worth the extra cost to be on our schedule and explore as much as we wanted. Austin was a great captain and took us to great spots.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Need Snorkel Gear? Select what you need through our Guest Sign-in portal. URL & login credentials included in operator confirmation email.
- Bottled water
Excludes
- Gratuity not included.
- Towels
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Pickup will be on the dock to the right of the boat ramp. You may park in the parking spots once you drive in.
Return
- Pickup will be on the dock to the right of the boat ramp. You may park in the parking spots once you drive in.
Itinerary
Stingray City: Visit Stingray City, a shallow sandbar in the North Sound, where you can interact with friendly stingrays in their natural habitat. You can stand or snorkel with these magnificent creatures, and if your lucky maybe even get a kiss from one them.
Snorkeling: Grand Cayman is renowned for its spectacular coral reefs and underwater marine life. Explore popular snorkel sites like Coral Gardens, Stingray City Deep, Stingray City, Coral Garden Simon, and Lust flush Reef. Guests typically spend 30 minutes exploring each snorkel site.
Travelers visiting Starfish Point in the Cayman Islands can enjoy a tranquil and unforgettable experience. They can visit a secluded beach and encounter beautiful starfish in their natural habitat. The beach offers a perfect opportunity for relaxation, with pristine white sand, calm water, and a peaceful atmosphere. Travelers can sunbathe, swim, take a stroll, and take photographs with the abundant starfish in the shallow waters of the beach. The tranquil atmosphere makes it an ideal getaway for travelers seeking a peaceful and serene environment.
Rum Point: Head to Rum Point, located on the island's north coast, for a relaxing day on a shallow sand Bar. Enjoy calm waters, hammocks, beach bars, and delicious Caribbean cuisine.
Kaibo Beach Restaurant: At Kaibo Restaurant in the Cayman Islands, travelers can savor delicious Caribbean cuisine and enjoy stunning views of the Caribbean Sea. The restaurant's waterfront location is perfect for a romantic dinner or a relaxed meal with friends or family. The menu features fresh seafood, meats, and vegetarian options, as well as an extensive drinks menu with tropical cocktails, wines, and beers. On certain evenings, live music events provide a relaxed atmosphere. Overall, Kaibo Restaurant is an ideal dining experience for travelers seeking delicious food and breathtaking views in the Caribbean.
Bioluminescent Bay: Experience the magical phenomenon of bioluminescence at Bio Bay in Rum Point. Take a boat tour at night and witness the glowing waters caused by microscopic organisms.
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Reviews
Excellent experience for a 1/2 day adventure! Dinner was fabulous /Awesome!! Only advice bring bug spray for beach dinner and night snorkel! Otherwise would definately re book next time on the island!
We did the 6-hour private tour to Stingray Bay, Starfish Beach, snorkeling, and Bioluminescent Bay. We had an amazing time!
We had captain Calum and had a great time! The ride was pretty smooth and he was very knowledgeable about the stingrays and bioluminescence. Highly recommend!
Cailom was an amazing captain and took us all around. We were out for around 6 hours, went snorkeling at a great spot he recommended and was just an all around great guy. Knew a ton about the stingrays and stingray city and helped us even hold them. 10/10 experience and I would recommend this charter and Cailom to everyone.
It’s not often that I say this but this trip was a perfect day from start to finish. Cailom was a fantastic captain and guide. We did the six hour trip and so glad we did! Never felt rushed- had an unforgettable time at stingray city, starfish point, incredible snorkeling on an reef filled with tons of fish (even saw a shark!), great dinner at Kaibo and finished up the night in Bio Bay. We even loved riding home across the bay in the dark back to Canama Bay. Family of four (two teenage daughters) and truly had the BEST time!
We had a great time with Austin and Callum on our stingray, starfish and snorkeling adventure. Knowledgeable guides that helped to make the experience A+. The trip was for my daughters 18th birthday and she really really enjoyed this excursion.
We had an amazing experience with Austin and Callum ! They were so kind and polite. They showed us all around starfish point, stingray bay & rum point. Would 100% recommend this boat experience, it was worth every penny !
Request Austin. He took us to the right spots at the right times based on our 7 year old daughter’s height and the tides. He was knowledgeable friendly and a great time. My family and I highly recommend this tour. It was even better because we had the boat to ourselves.
We really enjoyed this tour. Stingray city is a place that we will always remember. The boat was a bit small for our family of eight. The stop for lunch was quite expensive. And the food took too long to prepare. The request for a twenty percent gratuity seemed quite high. Especially for only one person crew.
AMAZING! This was the best experience we had on Grand Cayman! Feric (sp?) was our Captain and guide. He was friendly and so knowledgeable. We were the only boat at Stingray City at the time and it was a captivating experience we’ll remember forever. We saw one of the large tour boats at bioluminescence later on our tour and our whole party commented how happy we were to be with Island Charter. Highly recommend!
Excellent excursion! Highly recommend. Just what we needed, calm , quiet educational boat tour . Apologies I neglected to note our Captain’s name, but he was a young very informative captain and made the tour very relaxing , it was exactly what we were looking to do! Would definitely book again when we return, had a great time ! Pick up at Camana Bay was very easy and convenient. Thank you .
Austin was a great captain! He was knowledgeable and gave us a great experience on the boat! When the water was a little choppy for us, he immediately took us to calmer waters. Overall, if you are looking for a private boat experience, you won’t be disappointed!
Herrick was so knowledgeable and fun!
We had a fantastic experience on the “Private Boat Tours. Our captain was excellent, friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the entire trip. He made us feel comfortable and ensured that the experience was enjoyable for everyone in our family. The stingray experience was unforgettable. Being able to get into the beautiful, clear water and interact with the stingrays up close was one of the highlights of our vacation. Our captain explained everything clearly and made sure we felt safe and comfortable during the experience. We also really enjoyed the snorkeling. The water was crystal clear, and we had a wonderful time seeing the marine life and exploring beneath the surface. The captain took us to a great snorkeling area and gave us plenty of time to enjoy it without feeling rushed. We especially appreciated the private and personalized nature of the tour. The captain helped make the entire day relaxing, fun, and memorable. It was a wonderful way to explore the beautiful waters of Grand Cayman. We would absolutely recommend this tour to families, couples, or anyone looking for a special and personalized experience in Grand Cayman. We would definitely book it again!
Excellent tour with Ferick on our private charter for 4 hours. Pick up location was clearly communicated and he called to make sure we were headed toward the right spot. We chose Stingray City, reef snorkeling and lunch at Kaibo. It was the perfect day on the water and we would highly recommend. We even left an item on the boat by accident and he came to our condo to deliver it back to us the next day - above and beyond service. We loved it!
My family and I booked the bioluminesent tour with snorkleling, starfish, and stingrays. Ferick was our captain, and all I can say is Ferick is the best! He was knoweldgable and kind and went the extra mile to make sure my entire family was comfortable from the grandparents to the teenagers, he catered to everyone. The experience was amazing and personalized and professional. It was worth every $. The only flaw was being sure exactly where to be picked up for the tour, but one quick text to the number provided, and the problem was solved. Excellent customer service. I can't recomment this charter enough!
Our family had the most wonderful experience today! Our captain, Ferick, was amazing! He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating and he was great with our kids which meant a lot to us, making it such a great experience for them! We made 3 stops along our way and never felt rushed, learned so much and enjoyed every moment! Would recommend this over and over and if we come back will absolutely charter again!
We had an incredible experience with Captain Mark. He was so knowledgeable, took time to understand our needs and really gave my husband, daughter and myself a first class experience of Stingray City, Starfish Point and Bioluminescent Bay. Cannot recommend him more highly
Mark the captain is awesome , very family friendly and super informative . Would high recommend to anyone
Amazing experience with Austin. He was a knowledgeable and professional captain. We had a great time.
This was one of the best experiences of our trip to Grand Cayman! Our captain was incredibly kind, friendly, and professional. He made us feel comfortable from the very beginning and made sure we had an amazing day. In just six hours, we were able to visit every place on our bucket list, and every stop was even better than we had imagined. Each location was absolutely worth visiting and made the trip unforgettable. The best part was that it was a truly private tour for just the two of us. It felt relaxed, personalized, and never rushed. We could enjoy every stop at our own pace, which made the whole experience even more special. If you’re an introvert or simply prefer a quieter, more exclusive experience, this tour is perfect. Thank you for such an unforgettable day! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Grand Cayman.好评好评好评好评好评好评好评好评好评好评好评好评好评好评好评
Great to have your own boat to beat the crowds. Austin was knowledgeable and very a great guide.
The weather unfortunately got the best of our planned trip but our Captain, Austin would have done just about anything to make it work if it would have been safe. Pretty amazing though we had the refund notification before we got to our car. Wish it would have worked out but amazing customer service. We will definitely book with them the next time we come to Cayman.
Captain Mark was wonderful. So friendly and knowledgeable. Wonderful experience for all. Absolutely must experience
We booked a private tour for just the two of us. Having a smaller charter boat allowed us to visit Stingray City, Starfish Point, and two snorkeling spots (and get there much faster than the larger vessels). We went on a day when the cruising ships were not in port to minimize the crowds. Austin and Shane were great and told us about the island. Shane was a good stingray wrangler as well!
It was an amazing day. We could not have asked for a better tour guide. Ferick scheduled everything perfectly!
Best option for our friends and family trip. Customizable itinerary and a great local guide that made it perfect for us. Boat and equipment was clean and well cared for.
Captain Mark was great. 5hrs is a bit long if you are not planning to stop for food. 3hrs is probably enough. Snorkeling and Stingray city were amazing.
We had a fantastic day on the water with Captain Mark. He was very knowledgeable about the island and was a local caymanian. Our family of 6 had so much fun- when our googles flew overboard the captain was even able to turn around and we actually found them- what a miracle.
Fantastic experience. Our captain Ferrick took us to all the spots for snorkeling and stingrays without the crowds. We also stopped at a beach bar for a cocktail in a lovely setting. He was knowledgeable and attentive. I would absolutely recommend!
We did the 6 hour tour with Ferick. We stopped at Stingray city, Starfish Point, Kaibo for dinner, and wrapped up at bioluminescence bay. He was very knowledgeable about the island and the stingrays absolutely loved him. He was patient with me asking him a million questions and making me feel comfortable with the stingrays. We had a great time. Highly recommend!!
Well worth the cost! Our guide was very knowledgeable of the sights and took care of everything, with our safety being his first priority.
Captain Mark and our trip was amazing! From reaching out before we arrived to making us feel welcome and being able to plan to our interests based on conditions. The boat was comfortable and Captain Mark catered to all requests. He was so knowledgeable of the area and the wildlife and went out of his way to ensure we had the best experiences. Met stingrays, star fish, and his photos of in bioluminescence, couldn’t have had more fun. Highly recommended. Ask for Captain Mark!
Fantastic family experience that my kids will never forget
We had an outstanding experience and highly recommend for anyone. Location is easy to find from cruise port. We loved all the history and island information our boat captain shared.
We took a private 5 hour BioLuminescent tour and it was the perfect amount of time to see all of the sights plus get a bite to eat. Ferick was an excellent captain. Very relaxing, laid back time.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 hour excursion with Ferick. He was very helpful and knowledge and he provided a great lesson in Cayman history and safe animal handling skills.
There were four ladies and we had a full day of adventures in Grand Cayman. We did stingray city, snorkeling, Starfish point, Kaibo and rum point. The captain and first mate were super accommodating and considerate to some older ladies in helping us with snorkeling and getting on and off the boat. They had great music and were lots of fun. It was the best day of our trip here.
Our experience was fantastic. We did the 2 hour private tour with sting ray city and snorkeling. Cody was accommodating by delaying the start time and adjusting our tour as our cruise ship had a delayed docking time. Captain Brayden and his assistant Austin were awesome, very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Island Charters and hopefully we will be able to book a longer tour next time.
He was local so he took us to amazing spots! He was also super funny and really easy to talk too! Definitely would do again!
I highly recommend booking the tour! Our family of six had such a great time and it was definitely our favorite day of our trip. We visited starfish Beach, went snorkeling, hung out with the stingrays, had dinner at rum point, and visited bio Bay. Our guide was James. He was highly knowledgeable and you could tell passionate about the wildlife. He was wonderful with my kiddos and really helped make the day memorable for each of us. I would highly recommend booking with him.
The 6 hours we spent on the 23’ boat with James was the highlight of our trip! We swam with starfish, snorkeled with sea turtles and fish, played with sting rays, had an amazing seaside dinner, and took a night swim in the bioluminescence bay. James kept us relaxed, well educated, and smiling the entire time. Couldn’t recommend it more highly!!
We had a great experience on this private 3-hour tour on the 36’ Pursuit - honestly the perfect amount of time with our three kids. We were able to visit both Rum Point and Starfish Island without feeling rushed. Everyone on our cruise ship who booked cruise operated tours said they felt overly crowded. Communication leading up to the tour was seamless, and everything was easy to coordinate. We found the boat without any issues and even had about an hour to hang out in Camana Bay beforehand, where the kids loved the public splash pad and we grabbed drinks from the juice bar. Captain Cody was fantastic - calm, respectful, and made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free for our family. Pointed out sea turtles and a leapord sting ray which the kids loved. Overall, a really great experience and one we’d absolutely recommend, especially for families.
Our family had the best time! Captain James was awesome. He certainly made everything run, smooth and made sure we experienced everything. He went above and beyond to make sure it was the perfect adventure and helped us capture the memories that we will cherish forever. Having a private boat to avoid the crowds is definitely worth it.
This was an incredible experience! Our boat captain Mark was knowledgeable and fun, and he made sure we had a great trip. The boat was comfortable and had everything we needed. We mixed up the location for pick up, and after a quick phone call Mark drove the boat to us and we were on our way in under 10 minutes. He also took lots of photos and video for us! Highly recommend!
Captain Cliff explained a lot about the islands, homes in the channels, and local living culture. He took us where we chose and madre suggestions to improve the experience. Very considerate captain. We went to a calmer area to swim with stingrays and lunch experience at Kaibo was above average.
We had the BEST 5 hour tour with James!! We did the five hour tour on the yellow 23’ concept boat with just our family of four. The weather was not great that day, but James helped to make it a wonderful day! He was so kind and knowledgeable and so incredibly helpful, even taking a ton of pictures and videos for us while we were in the water. He asked us what type of music we like so he could play it the whole time we were out and about. He gave us great information about all of the stingray and even helped us hold them and kiss them (for seven years of good luck). He showed us some great spots to see the starfish at Starfish Island too. We made a stop to eat dinner at Kaibo Beach. We were able to relax and enjoy our dinner while talking about our last experiences. While we were eating, he even hung our towels up to dry on the boat for us, which was so nice for the ride back that night. Our last stop at Bio Bay was one of my daughters’ best memories of the entire trip. James took some very cool pictures and once again gave us some tips on how to get the best experience. We would 100% use Island Charter and James when we are back in Grand Cayman!! Thank you so much 😊
Had a great 4-hour trip with Captain Mark. Perfect size boat for our group of seven. Mark brought us to places to see the stingrays and then to snorkel. Saw lots of conch and starfish. I recommend Island Charters very highly. Mark was great!
It was the best part of our trip. Beautiful sunset- got great pictures. Worth the price. Mark did a fantastic job!
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