Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands · 22 trips compared
In the North Sound of Grand Cayman, a sandbar lies in the middle of the bay. The water there is only waist-deep, and stingrays swim around your legs. We compared 22 boats that take you there.
This is the trip with the most reviews of all 22 trips we compared.
The short answer · updated November 14, 2026
The most booked trip to Stingray City is “Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops on Grand Cayman” with 1,633 reviews, a rating of 4.9 and a price from $80. The best rated trip is “Private Half Day Stingray City, Snorkeling and Starfish Beach Tour” with 5.0 out of 5. The cheapest well-rated trip is “Stingray City and Starfish Experience with Coral Reef Snorkeling” from $55. Prices start at $48 per adult, and half of all 22 trips cost between $60 and $115. Most trips last between 3 h and 3.5 h. The best months to go are December to April.
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Our picks for 2027
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Most booked
from $80 per person · ★ 4.9 from 1,633 reviews · 3 h
1,633 guests have reviewed this trip, more than any other trip on this page. They rate it 4.9 out of 5.
See dates and pricesBest rated
from $600 · ★ 5.0 from 524 reviews · 3.5 h
Guests give it 5.0 out of 5 in 524 reviews. No other trip with at least 300 reviews is rated higher.
See dates and pricesBest value
from $55 per person · ★ 4.6 from 1,076 reviews · 3.5 h
At $55 per adult, this is the cheapest trip with at least 100 reviews and a rating of 4.5 or more.
See dates and pricesSmall group
from $56 per person · ★ 4.9 from 480 reviews · 3.5 h
The operator sells it as a small-group trip, so there are fewer people in the water. It has the most reviews of the small-group trips.
See dates and pricesBest months
The Cayman Islands tourism office gives December to April as the dry season, and these months lie outside the hurricane season that starts on 1 June. The numbers show the average temperature of the sea in each month.
A snorkeler floats over shallow turquoise water.
Your trip
The boat anchors at the sandbar, and you step into clear, shallow water. The stingrays are used to people and come close. The crew shows you how to hold out food and how to stand so you do not step on a ray.
Most trips add one or two snorkel stops at a coral garden and a visit to Starfish Point, a beach in the north of the island where starfish lie in shallow water.
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Facts
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Kinds of trips
We sorted all trips to Stingray City by what they offer. The big number shows how many trips of each kind you can book. One trip can belong to more than one kind.
From $48. Booked most often: Starfish Point, Stingray City & Coral Garden (3-STOP Adventure).
From $55. Booked most often: Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops on Grand Cayman.
From $59. Booked most often: Grand Cayman Stingray City Sandbar Catamaran Sunset Tour.
From $600. Booked most often: Private Half Day Stingray City, Snorkeling and Starfish Beach Tour.
All trips
The table is sorted by the number of reviews. More reviews mean that more guests have been on this trip. Prices are per adult unless the trip is private.
| Trip | Length | Rating | From, per adult | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops on Grand CaymanGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3 h | 4.91,633 reviews | $80 | See dates and prices |
| Starfish Point, Stingray City & Coral Garden (3-STOP Adventure)Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3.5 h | 4.81,249 reviews | $80 | See dates and prices |
| Stingray City and Starfish Experience with Coral Reef SnorkelingGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3.5 h | 4.61,076 reviews | $55 | See dates and prices |
| Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens Snorkeling & Star Fish PointGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3.5 h | 4.8701 reviews | $55 | See dates and prices |
| Private Half Day Stingray City, Snorkeling and Starfish Beach TourGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3.5 h | 5.0524 reviews | $600 | See dates and prices |
| Stingray Sandbar, Snorkeling, and Starfish Point (small groups)Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3.5 h | 4.9480 reviews | $56 | See dates and prices |
| Starfish Point, Stingray City-Sandbar & Coral GardensGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3.8 h | 4.6325 reviews | $65 | See dates and prices |
| Stingray City and Snorkel Tour With LunchGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 5 h | 4.9267 reviews | $135 | See dates and prices |
| (Family owned) Stingray city sandbar, Starfish Beach & SnorkelingGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3.5 h | 4.7264 reviews | $65 | See dates and prices |
| Grand Cayman Stingray City Sandbar Catamaran Sunset TourGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 2 h | 4.880 reviews | $59 | See dates and prices |
| Stingray City and Coral GardensGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3 h | 4.650 reviews | $48 | See dates and prices |
| Grand Cayman Catamaran Tour to Stingray City and Rum PointGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 5.5 h | 4.847 reviews | $144 | See dates and prices |
| Cruise Ship Shore Tour - Stingray City, Reef Snorkel and StarfishGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3.5 h | 4.234 reviews | $69 | See dates and prices |
| Stingray City Sandbar, Snorkel, Star fish Beach (Family operated)Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3.5 h | 4.834 reviews | $65 | See dates and prices |
| Small Group 7 Mile Beach Stingray City and Coral Gardens TourGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 5 h | 4.622 reviews | $65 | See dates and prices |
| Grand Cayman: Stingray City, Starfish Point & Coral GardensGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3.5 h | 4.322 reviews | $119 | See dates and prices |
| Stingrays, Starfish and Crystal Cave AdventureGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 5.5 h | 4.920 reviews | $115 | See dates and prices |
| Cayman Combo Tour: Stingrays, Starfish Point and Crystal CavesGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 0.1–5.5 h | 3.817 reviews | $109 | See dates and prices |
| Stingray City Sandbar 3.5 Hr Snorkel Tour & Starfish BeachGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3.5 h | 4.916 reviews | $60 | See dates and prices |
| Grand Cayman 3-Stop Adventure: Stingray City & Reef SnorkelingGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3.5 h | 5.06 reviews | $119 | See dates and prices |
| Grand Cayman Stingray City and Reef Snorkeling AdventureGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 3 h | 5.01 reviews | $109 | See dates and prices |
| Grand Cayman Stingray, City Starfish Point and Crystal CavesGrand Cayman, Cayman Islands | 2.5–6.2 h | New tripno reviews yet | $95 | See dates and prices |
Cayman Islands · Grand Cayman
The sandbar lies in the protected bay of the North Sound, so the water there is usually calm and clear, and children can stand.
What you may see: Southern stingray, Cushion sea star (at nearby Starfish Point).
Questions
It depends on what you need. “Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops on Grand Cayman” is booked most often (1,633 reviews, 4.9 out of 5). “Private Half Day Stingray City, Snorkeling and Starfish Beach Tour” has the best rating. “Stingray City and Starfish Experience with Coral Reef Snorkeling” is the cheapest well-rated trip at $55.
Prices for the 22 trips we compared start at $48 per adult. Half of all trips cost between $60 and $115. Private boats cost more, because you pay for the whole boat.
The best months are December to April. The Cayman Islands tourism office gives December to April as the dry season, and these months lie outside the hurricane season that starts on 1 June.
Stingray City is a shallow sandbank in the middle of the North Sound, the large bay in the north of Grand Cayman. The boat ride from Seven Mile Beach takes about 25 minutes.
Yes. The water at the sandbar is shallow, and the stingrays there are calm. Children should stay close to an adult, and the crew explains how to move slowly.
Most trips last three to four hours and include the sandbar, a reef snorkel stop and often Starfish Point.
Yes. Many boats offer trips for cruise guests and pick you up near the George Town harbor. Check the return time before you book.
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