Get ready for an exciting, unique adventure as you swim among the stingrays -- some of the most docile sea creatures in the world! Featured in National Geographic Magazine, Stingray City is the Cayman Islands’ most popular site. Here, 30 to 40 gentle Southern Atlantic stingrays swim freely in 3 to 5 feet of crystal-clear, current-free waters, waiting to see what you've brought them for lunch. It was created by accident in the mid-80s when fishermen returning to port anchored in the calm waters of the Sound to clean their catch and discard bait overboard. The stingrays, drawn by the smell of the fish, quickly became accustomed to the “free meal” and stayed. Today, the rays regularly dine on squid provided by divers and snorkelers. Native Way instructors will show you how to interact with these incredible animals in the only place in the world where you can do so in the wild.
Star Fish Point At this location, you will delight in the hunt to seek out beautiful Caribbean starfish. Easily located at this site, the magic begins once the guest finds a starfish. The beauty and color of these incredible creatures give you a vibe mixed with awe, peacefulness, and happiness. This location is approximately 3 feet deep and suitable for individuals of all ages.
Coral Gardens A coral reef covered in 10 feet of clear, turquoise water, Coral Gardens features some of the most spectacular formations found in the world. Here you'll encounter an incredible variety of tropical fish, stunning Moray eels, amazing underwater plants and an array of other sea life.
Amazing day. Great snorkeling and swimming with the rays for us and our 3 kids (age 11, 9, 5). Captain Sheldon did an incredible job making it fun and explaining the things about the ocean around the Caymans!
Best excursion ever! Captain Sheldon made it such a fun trip…he made sure to stop and get in some good snorkeling prior to seeing the stingrays. The stingrays were awesome too. Captain had plenty of food to feed the stingrays and made sure everyone on the boat got as much time with a stingrays as they wanted. If you’re questioning this excursion you absolutely should book it.
Absolutely wonderful. Captain Sheldon and Lee were amazing. Would recommend to everyone. Very informative and helpful.
Charles and Brent at Native Ways were so nice. The experience was amazing. Both of them were super knowledgeable about the area and activities. Very kind and patient for beginners snorkeling like me.
Had a great time! Crew made the trip memorable. Enjoyed seeing the Stingrays, Starfish, turtles and all the various fish.
We had a wonderful time! It was a great excursion. We would definitely book again! The tour guides were amazing!
This tour took us to the highlight of the island and was very family-friendly. Very friendly, professional and accommodating staffs! Also the pick up from the cruise port and drop off at the marina was very smooth
Amazing experience! The crew went out of their way to make the experience memorable and enjoyable. We had a lot of fun, learned about the wildlife, and got to encounter stingrays, turtles, starfish, and all manner of fish. Good sized group, not too big, and everything ran smoothly. We had a wonderful day and I was tempted to book again during the same trip just for all the fun we had!
We had a great time at Grand Cayman on the stingray, snorkeling, and starfish tour. The captain and crew were very nice and friendly and helpful to get every person in our group out into the water, even people who were elderly and nervous to get out into the water. They helped me out on a life vest for snorkeling and were very patient. We were running late for the tour due to a delay with our tender boat from the cruise ship and they waited for us. Very impressed with the company Native Way and response to questions, and easy location to meet upon getting off the tender boat in Grand Cayman. Highly recommend and great price. No worries getting back to get on the cruise ship with plenty of time to not be stressed.
This was a great way to see multiple stops. Charles and David were kind, knowledgeable and made the trip fun. Stingray City was a highlight and they were great at informing us what to do. The smaller group was very nice. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Grand Cayman!
Very nice experience, highly recommend. Friendly staff, small group, lots of fun with stingrays, sea stars and even turtles
When booking ask for tripping out with captain Charles and David. They made my birthday memorable. They are kind and patient, they are also knowledgeable. Their boat if family friendly and great for first time or non swimmers. We saw everything with them, fish, turtles, stingrays, starfish, coral. 10/10 they have a cooler so bring your drinks
Found some turtles on way. They stopped and let us swim with them!! They didn't rush us at any of the stops.
We had an excellent tour! The crew were knowledgable, friendly and well prepared! We were picked up on time and we learned a great deal about the wildlife we encountered and also about the area.
Great trip! With the personable and engaging captain Sheldon and his co-captain Leland we had a really great trip! His boat was in topnotch condition, very comfortable, with options to be on the upper or lower decks. Their knowledgeable and friendly personalities added to the fun of the interesting time at Stingray Sandbar (where they made sure we each had interaction with stingrays), beautiful Snorkeling spot and fun stop at Starfish Point. Highly recommend this Tour!!
Captain Sheldon & Crew Leland ensured that everyone onboard from the youngest child to the most senior participant had the best experience. The smaller group size made it extremely enjoyable. Everyone had the opportunity to participate as much or as little as they wanted. 10/10 would recommend.
The whole experience was top notch. Easily found our meeting point and transfers were seamless to and from the cruise terminal. Our captain, Sheldon, was awesome. It was the best snorkeling I have yet to experience. The stingrays were truly friendly and gentle. Book this experience, it will not disappoint!
We got lucky and only had 4 other couples on our trip! The captain Charles and David were great and were knowledgeable and the trip was awesome we saw sea turtles and many fish snorkeling
This your exceeded all of our expectations. The crew was friendly and inviting. The boat was comfortable. Captain Sheldon was great. The stingrays were so cool! Traveled with a 6 year old and very family friendly tour.
It was a wonderful time and the captain and first mate were outstanding. The stingrays were plentiful. We were able to see a sea turtle also.
Truly incredible and unique experience!! Cant have this anywhere . So close and touching and holding star fish and sting rays. Staff were amazing and entertaining.
Boat captains were friendly n got in the water with us n handled the stingrays with us. Drivers were pleasant and we highly recommend this excursion with you. Accurate instructions for meeting on the pier. I did print the instructions because cell service isn’t great there
This was probably the best experience we had involving a boat and family. We were picked up at our hotel and brought with a small group to the boat. After a basic introduction, we travelled to our first location to snorkel. Equipment was clean and new, and Captain Sheldon and crew went above and beyond to be accommodating to our family (2 adults and 4 kids). Next we went to stingray city and were blown away by how fun it was for everyone. After, we went to see the starfish which was a perfect way to wrap up the day. I applaud the staff for making our family feel so welcome and well taken care of. Thanks
Sheldon and Leland created a fabulous experience for us. Wear your sunscreen and stay hydrated. The communication with the tour company was also easy and appreciated the pickup service.
So much fun for all ages. Played with the sting rays. Touched a sea turtle and picked up starfish. Captain Sheldon and Leland were awesome!
Captain Charles and Brent on Trippin out made this a very memorable experience! They really took their time to ensure every single person got all the pics they wanted with the stingrays & handled them with care & precision! The boat was great with lots of shade or sun options! Plenty of water & punch! Very friendly hosts with a plethora of helpful information. Easy in/out of the boat from the water! I loved that they didn't go too fast on the boat!! I highly recommend! Great value as well!
We had an absolutely great time. The captain and crew were amazing! And the excursions were once in a lifetime.
Great experience, Great people Very nice crew , kids friendly, old boat but people making up for thar
They were very kind and know what we needs. They helped us making a wonderful memory. Definitely recommend.
Absolutely incredible! Captain Sheldon and Captain Leland were friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone had fun. The small group made it seem like we were with friends instead of crammed in with a bunch of strangers. We have three kids, two of which are teenagers, and they all smiled and laughed the entire trip. They are already asking when we can go back. Would recommend to anyone!!
Captain Sheldon and his mate Leland were awesome . They made this excursion so much fun ! They were super personable and had some good insights . I would book with them over and over again. So glad I booked this for my family to make memories !
Incredible cannot miss experience! The captain and ship hands were so helpful with our young kids and they truly do honor the "small group" feel. They knew all the best spots to anchor and we never felt that we were rushed. They each took their time to explain everything and were so knowledgeable of the island. Highly recommend, don't look anywhere else!
Had an amazing excursion with Captain Charles and Brent on Trippin out. Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Beautiful reefs and fun to be up close to the stingrays. Very nice reef where we got to spend a lot of time snorkeling. Stingray city looked like it would be crowded, but the captain and crew magically made it feel like we were the only group. The crew lets everyone hold and feed the stingrays. We preferred to let the stingrays glide and swim over us willingly. Awesome to see the stingrays so close and they are so friendly. Captain Sheldon and Captain Leland were friendly and professional. Thank you for the awesome day and beautiful memories.
Was a fantastic trip. The captain and crew mate really ensured we felt comfortable and they were so supportive and knowledgeable. They went out of their way to make sure everyone got to experience the amazing sights at each stop. Highly recommended. Will be using them again.
Captain Charles and Brent were a wealth of information. They were fun and caring. We learned a lot about Grand Cayman in general as well as detailed information about Stingrays, the coral garden and starfish. They were very personable, patient and engaging.
So much fun!! We had such a great experience, even more than what we expected! Ask for Captain Charlie and Captain Brent, they were hands down the best crew I have ever had!
Stingrays, Starfish and Snorkling was good. HOWEVER, no SNACK OR LUNCH was served as per the description. I could have save a few dollars and took an excursion that did not offer food. Don’t book if your looking for lunch and snacks
Great experience, the guides were very funny, we have. A great time together with the family, super recommend
The two captains were the best. Knowledgeable, informative about the wildlife, very engaging and friendly. No complaints. Very reasonably priced and beautiful scenery. No rush, on Cayman time. Highly recommend this excursion. Did not know what to expect but it exceeded my expectations.
Our boat had a captain and 1 crew member, which is super small but these two men took care of the mid size group with 0 issues and made everything extremely enjoyable. I loved everything about this excursion and will do it again!
Sharon was so accommodating. Boat Captain was super friendly… the boat was very nice. The snorkel was fun, starfish were super cool, but holding and taking photos with the stingray was the highlight of the trip!
Justin and Devin were great the explained everything we were going to do, explained about the stingrays, starfish, and the turtles as well as the different types of fish. They also were able to get a stingray with no tail and let anyone from the boat hold, kiss, touch, or feel it. They explained how to snorkel and made the whole excursion enjoyable. They were both also very funny.
Great time! We got to see sea turtles, star fish and sting rays. The guys were great, knowledgeable and professional. We started on time and got back on time! I really enjoyed my experience.
Captain Sheldon and Leland were fantastic and made the experience so much fun for our family with young kids. Our kids can’t decide on which part was their favourite as they loved it all! We would highly recommend this excursion.
This was such a lovely experience and I’d recommend not skipping it! The Captain was knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. He made sure everyone was included at all times.
The tour was incredible! Captain Kirk and Brent were wonderful hosts who were so knowledgeable and went above and beyond to ensure we had a safe and fun experience. We stopped at a special snorkeling location first with a unique heart shaped coral. Snorkeling City was amazing and we felt safe and so close to the wildlife. Brent and Kirk ensured all guests had a chance to hold / interact with the stingrays. Then we went to Starfish Bay and it was such an incredible experience to see so many starfish and hold them under the water. The group size for this tour was about 20 - perfect for this experience. We had an overall wonderful experience and would highly recommend this tour for couples and families alike
Everything is amazing and I would recommend that you take your children on the experience. I loves the Stingrays the most.
Great experience with so much to see! We especially loved getting to hold the stingrays and see some turtles! Be sure to bring your own sunscreen, snacks, and motion sickness medication if needed to enjoy the full experience!
Very fun in the water with the stingray and the water was beautiful and clear. Definitely worth $60 bucks. Bring a little vinegar for the start fish point the Alge in the water irritated some ppls skin. But even with that, Still a great experience
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