Description
- Round-trip transportation from your cruise ship tender terminal in Grand Cayman!
- Local experienced Grand Cayman captain and crew!
- Boat ride on a comfortable vessel with a marine toilet on board!
- Entrance fee to the Marine Park of the Cayman Islands!
- English-speaking, friendly snorkel excursion guides!
- Guided snorkel at Stingray City, Starfish Point, and Coral Gardens!
- Snorkel set including varied-sized fins, sanitized snorkel, silicone mask, and vest!
- Bottled water on the boat!
You will enjoy comfortable transportation and a fun boat ride, and visit three separate locations, each one offering something different from the next - the famous Stingray City, Coral Gardens, and Starfish Point. All snorkeling gear is included and you will be picked up and dropped back off at your cruise ship tender pier.
The excursion begins at your Grand Cayman cruise ship tender pier where you will find your guide waiting to check you in and get you on board a comfortable, air-conditioned, shuttle bus. You will enjoy a 15-minute drive to the Safe Haven Yacht Club where you will be welcomed onboard by the English-speaking crew. You will have lots of room to get comfortable on the 48 ft boat and then head out to the exciting Stingray City just a short 25-minute boat ride away.
At Stingray City you can stand on a shallow sandbar and find yourself being introduced to a friendly Southern Ray. Your guide will instruct everyone on the do's and don'ts with the rays. Then they will help you into the water. Although large, there is nothing to be concerned about, they have become accustomed to people and are quite friendly. Don't be surprised if you get a little hug as you are shown how to feed them by your guide who will be with you in the water at all times. You may choose to snorkel over the rays if you wish as well. All snorkel gear is provided onboard including masks, snorkels, fins as well and snorkel vests for those who wish to use one. The crew will show you how to use it all. Once your fun with the rays is completed, the crew will help you back on board.
Next, you will go off to Coral Gardens where the water is only about 10 feet deep (3 meters). The crew will help you into the water for another unique experience. Snorkel over top of colorful coral that is home to a wide variety of tropical fish. With crystal clear water that remains warm, you are sure to enjoy all the sights. Your guide will make sure to point out anything of particular interest so you won't miss anything. Note: you will not be able to touch the bottom, stand on, or touch the coral reef.
Finally, you will hop back on board for the quick 15-minute ride to Starfish Point. Known for its crystal clear waters, you can see the starfish that populate this area. Marvel at their delicacy and their incredible details. Calm waters with lots of sun are what draw the starfish to the point. At each stop, you will have approximately 45 minutes of snorkeling and fun in the water.
Once your time comes to an end, you will be brought back to your Grand Cayman cruise ship tender pier.
Where we meet
For the Grand Cayman Stingray Encounter, Coral Garden, and Starfish Snorkel Excursion, you will meet just outside your Grand Cayman Cruise Ship Tender Terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.
Cancellation
For the Grand Cayman Stingray City, Coral Gardens, and Starfish Snorkel Super Combo Excursion,we issue full refund for your deposit or full payment to us if:
- You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
- Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
- Your ship misses/skips the port.
- Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
- A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
- Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
- Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.