Stingray City Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Stingray City. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Starfish Point, Stingray City & Coral Garden (3-STOP Adventure)

• Stingray City and Starfish Experience with Coral Reef Snorkeling

• Stingray City Sandbar, Coral Gardens Snorkeling & Star Fish Point

• Private, Luxury, Custom Charters to Stingray City, Snorkeling & More

• Private Half Day Stingray City, Snorkeling and Starfish Beach Tour

Stingray City is an open sandbar in the ocean, so most visitors join a boat tour to experience it. Half-day tours that combine the site with other stops, such as Starfish Point and Coral Gardens, are available from US$55. Private boat trips to Stingray City are available starting at US$600 per group.

Yes, Stingray City is worth visiting. This unique spot allows visitors to stand in clear, shallow water and interact with wild stingrays. Seeing these animals in their natural habitat is exciting for all visitors, and especially popular with families. Combine several landmarks in the Cayman Islands by taking a tour that also stops at popular snorkeling places like Starfish Point. 

Per one customer who booked the Stingray City and Starfish Experience with Coral Reef Snorkeling, "What a great adventure! The entire experience was easy and absolutely a blast with great people who care about not only your good time, but the environment and animals as well. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!"

Stingray City is an area in the Cayman Islands where you can swim, feed, and interact with southern stingrays. It includes a shallow sandbar called Stingray Sandbar and a deeper section known as Valley of the Rays. Stingray City is located in North Sound, off Grand Cayman’s north coast.

The only way to visit Stingray City is as part of a guided boat tour. Guided tours typically provide snorkeling and scuba diving equipment and a guide to provide safety instruction and oversight. They often offer hotel pickup and transfers from the major tourist areas of Grand Cayman.

Yes, it is safe to swim with stingrays at Stingray City, as long as you follow the safety instructions provided by your guide. Although the stingrays here are docile, they are still wild animals. Do not startle or harass any stingrays, watch where you step, and treat them with respect.

The best time of the year to visit Stingray City is during the dry season between November and April. The weather will be at its most pleasant, with sunny days, calm waters, and clear visibility. Visit early in the day or later in the evening to avoid the crowds.

No, there are no age or skill level restrictions for visiting Stingray City. The water level at the sandbar is only a few feet, and life jackets are provided for visitors who are not comfortable swimming. Parents should keep an eye on their children and their potential interactions with stingrays.

Upon arriving at Stingray City, the guide will present a safety briefing on how to feed stingrays, pet them, and safely walk around with them in the water. Most tours provide food for the stingrays, and you can swim, snorkel, touch, and even hold the stingrays if you like.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Stingray City. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in the Cayman Islands:

• Starfish Point

• Rum Point

• George Town

• Hell

• Barker's National Park

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in the Cayman Islands.