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Stingray City

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 136 attractions in Grand Cayman
Traveler Description: Stingray City is not actually a 'city' but rather a sand bar where you can experience an interaction with these beautiful gentle creatures.  Many tour more »
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Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest, Reef, Waterway, Nature center, Group tour/boat
Activities: Viewing wildlife, Swimming, Snorkeling
Address: North Sound
Grand Cayman

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Reviews of Stingray City

( 1-10 of 102 )
Aug 14, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

A couple of weeks ago, my family went on a Carnival cruise of the Western Caribbean. I pre-booked excursions that were not part of Carnival's program. Our tour was with Chip Whitney of Stingraysailing.com. We took his catamaran with 24 other people to Stingray City. He provided us with snorkeling equipment and life jackets that were in good condition, free... more

Aug 8, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Get off the boat and sign up with Moby Dick tours, on the dock in Grand Cayman. FANTASTIC! What else can I say. The best $40 (cash only) spent ($79 off the cruse ship!) Moby Dick Touirs made my Grand Cayman experience the best stop during our RK Liberty of the Seas cruise stop last week. We didn't book from... more

5 of 5 stars
snorkellover2008
Aug 7, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Stingray City is really an awsome experience. However, Grand Cayman has many cheaters, so be very careful. DO NOT choose Kelly's Tours. Also they haggle quite a bit. Once you get on the island after debarking from your ship, many salespeople are standing by, you can easily haggle the price down to less than $20 per person in the peak... more

4 of 5 stars
Houston, TX
Jun 23, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

My wife and I had a chance to visit Stingray city recently on May 25th. We took a Carnival Cruise to Cayman and Ocho Rios. Here is the review.... Our trip to Grand Cayman was fantastic. We bought an excursion ticket, which if we had the brains would not have done, because the same trip was being offered for 20... more

5 of 5 stars
Vancouver, Canada
Jun 22, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

After reading all the reviews I had the choice narrowed down to either Soto's or Moby Dick. There are always a few individuals who can't be pleased, or unforseen circumstances that make the tours less spectacular. That said, I can report that our Soto's Stingray tour was excellent. Randy met us exactly where he was suppose to be in a... more

5 of 5 stars
North Vancouver
Jun 20, 2008

Moby Dick is excellent value and an easy way to see one of the greatest wildlife adventures in the world. The crew is charming (especilly the Italian, "thank you very nice") and knowledgeable, and were in the water with us the entire time. I highly recommend The Moby Dick more

May 27, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Although I was completely scared to visit Stingray City, I thought it would be an adventure, and I certainly was right. The water at the sandbar (about 35 mins off shore by boat) was the bluest I have ever seen and there were tons of stingrays. They were very gentle (a little rowdy at feeding time) and loved the attention... more

May 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I'll be honest, I was terrified to go on this excursion (after what happend with Steve Irwin!) I did the excursion through Carnival (Moby Dick Tours) and I am SOOO glad I did!! This was one of the coolest experiences I've ever had. Stingrays are very gentle and the guides tell you all about them, as well as letting you... more

5 of 5 stars
Davenport, Iowa
May 2, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

If you are in Grand Cayman, you must see Stingray City, and it is definitely better to use a local charter than to go through any of the cruise lines. Local charters take fewer people, and cost considerably less than the cruise lines. We used Dexters Fantasea Tours and were thoroughly impressed. Dexter is a native Caymanian and knows the... more

5 of 5 stars
Brooklyn, NY
May 1, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I didn't visit Stingray City when my wife and I went to Cayman Islands 15 yrs ago and regreted since. Finally we have a chance to visit it this time when my wife and I plus two daughters(12 & 8) took a cruise trip. I read a lot of good feedback about Mooby Dick Tour from Tripadvisor and made our... more

Reviews of Stingray City

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North Sound, Grand Cayman