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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Grand Cayman

22 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Nearly every good day here starts at a dock. The 15 below run from a two-hour sandbar hop to a full day under sail with lunch ashore, each priced and clear about how much time you get in the water rather than on the way to it.

Stingray City, Star fish Point and Snorkeling Private Boat Tour - Stingray City, where the day really begins
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Stingray City, Star fish Point and Snorkeling Private Boat Tour

1.Stingray City, Star fish Point and Snorkeling Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews Our pick

Spend about four hours aboard a private boat with guides such as Omar, Dean, Chris, or Jeffrey. Swim with southern stingrays at Stingray City, see sea stars at Starfish Point, snorkel at a chosen site, and stop for lunch at Rum Point. Pickup may be arranged, and the boat returns to the Cayman Islands Yacht Club.

“Best part of our trip! Omar was awesome getting stingrays for our girls to hold & kiss. The kids were super nervous at first & he was very patient until they came around. It was also incredible beating the crowds watching other boats crammed full of ppl who might get 30secs with one. Going private on your own time is definitely the way to go! We also loved the snorkeling. Finishing out with tons of starfish hanging out was the perfect ending. Absolutely incredible & highly recommend. Bring extra cash for pictures. Amai was super sweet & got some great shots of our family enjoying the day.”

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Private Boat Tours: Customize Your Grand Cayman Adventure! - Reef snorkeling at several possible sites
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Private Boat Tours: Customize Your Grand Cayman Adventure!

2.Private Boat Tours: Customize Your Grand Cayman Adventure!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews

Choose a 2 to 6 hour private boat trip for up to six people with local Caymanian captains such as James or Mark. Visit Stingray City, snorkel coral reefs, see Starfish Point, stop for lunch at Kaibo or Rum Point, or add a night ride through the glowing Bio Bay. Snorkel gear is arranged through the operator’s guest portal.

“The location and experience is of course amazing. I would have hoped for better customization and two snorkel stops instead of just one. We booked the 6 hour trip so I was a little disappointed. Our captain was very nice and friendly and very knowledgeable with sting rays.”

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Half Day Private Boat Charter in Grand Cayman - Snorkeling over Grand Cayman’s reefs
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Half Day Private Boat Charter in Grand Cayman

3.Half Day Private Boat Charter in Grand Cayman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews

Captain Mark takes your private group of up to six from Camana Bay for four hours on Grand Cayman’s waters. Expect Stingray Sandbar, Starfish Point, one or two snorkeling sites, soft drinks, water, a GoPro, and six local beers. You can also adjust the route for a beach bar or restaurant stop.

“Mark was great. He was waiting on us at the meetup spot with a friendly smile. He asked what we were wanting to do and we went from there. It was an amazing time spent with starfish, stingrays and we even a sea turtle. The snorkeling over the reef was stunning.”

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Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling spots Private Boat - Stingray City, the main event
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Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling spots Private Boat

4.Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling spots Private Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews

Blue Lobster Water Tours takes your private group of up to eight from the Cayman Islands Yacht Club to Stingray City and two snorkeling areas. Captain Humberto and his team adjust the route to sea conditions and your group’s pace. Food for the stingrays, snorkel gear, drinks, snacks, and bottled water are included.

“Great guide! We were able to see a variety of fish in clear water and stingrays. He was flexible in our itinerary, meeting us at a dock closest to our condo in Northside and bringing us to see the stingrays after the large crowds had passed.”

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Private, Guided Boat Charters in The Cayman Islands - Starfish Point and the quieter side of the coast
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Private, Guided Boat Charters in The Cayman Islands

5.Private, Guided Boat Charters in The Cayman Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews

Set out from 47 Forum Lane with a local captain such as Mark, Liam, Eduardo, or Dion for a private, flexible four-hour charter. Visit Stingray City, Starfish Point, a reef, Rum Point, or Kaibo. Snorkel gear, lifejackets, ice, coolers, and Bluetooth music are provided.

“As most people have commented about their experience, this company is unreliable. Most people were stood up, we weren’t, they communicated with us about 2 hours before the trip to cancel it citing boat issues. Thankfully we were able to find something else at short notice. But based on our experience and other people who have posted their reviews, I would not recommend it.”

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4 hour Private Boat charter to Stingray City, Snorkeling and More - Stingray City: the main event
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4 hour Private Boat charter to Stingray City, Snorkeling and More

6.4 hour Private Boat charter to Stingray City, Snorkeling and More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews

Spend four hours on a private boat with a captain and crew who shape the day around your group. Feed stingrays at Stingray City, snorkel Coral Gardens, visit Starfish Beach, cruise the mangroves, or stop at Rum Point. Boats include snorkel gear, water, soft drinks, life jackets, and a restroom.

“Amazing very comfortable boat! Amazing adventure. Great memories! Eric was a great host and made our trip very comfortable!”

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Private boat charter in Grand Cayman - Meeting Captain Justin at Cayman Islands Yacht Club
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Private boat charter in Grand Cayman

7.Private boat charter in Grand Cayman

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews

Captain Justin takes your private group of up to six from Cayman Islands Yacht Club on a flexible four-hour cruise. Choose snorkeling, Stingray City, Starfish Point, a mangrove river cruise, or lunch at Kaibo. Water, gear, life jackets, a cooler, shower, and GoPro photos are included.

“The BEST! Perfect day on the water with a very knowledgeable boat owner. Justin gave us a great tour of his home island! Stingrays, snorkeling, starfish-we would love to do it again!”

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Private Boat Charter Snorkeling Stingray City or Bio Bay - Snorkeling and the freedom to choose your water time
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Private Boat Charter Snorkeling Stingray City or Bio Bay

8.Private Boat Charter Snorkeling Stingray City or Bio Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews

Captain Mike of Cayboss Charters takes your private group of up to seven around Grand Cayman for three to four hours. Build your outing around Stingray City, snorkeling, Starfish Point, Rum Point, or a nighttime bioluminescent bay visit. Gear, water, ice, a cooler, shower, and safety equipment are included.

“Amazing experience! Mike was very accommodating and allowed us to choose our own adventure. Would definitely book with him again for another outing!”

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Grand Cayman Kittiwake and Reef Sail - What the Afternoon Schedule Gives You
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Grand Cayman Kittiwake and Reef Sail

9.Grand Cayman Kittiwake and Reef Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $123

Spend an afternoon sailing Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach aboard a luxury catamaran, with snorkel gear provided. Swim above the USS Kittiwake in 60 feet of water, then visit a shallow coral reef filled with fish. The trip suits active adults and families, though conditions can affect visibility.

“Overall a good experience. The crew on the boat was friendly and helpful. The detractor is you really can’t see much of the Kittiwake when snorkeling. It was cloudy and too deep. When we moved to the reef fish were plentiful and only 8 feeRead more”

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Grand Cayman Catamaran Tour to Stingray City and Rum Point - Rum Point gives the day a slower second half
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Grand Cayman Catamaran Tour to Stingray City and Rum Point

10.Grand Cayman Catamaran Tour to Stingray City and Rum Point

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $123

Cruise from Safehaven Marina on a 65-foot catamaran to Stingray City, where you stand in shallow water with southern stingrays, then spend about 2.5 hours at Rum Point. Guides such as Alton help nervous swimmers feel at ease. Snorkeling gear, a local guide, and select hotel pickup are included.

“Rum point is not a place you will want to swim the water is very brown and lots of seaweed there was way to much time spent at rum point”

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Private Boat Charter in Cayman Islands - Barrier Reef snorkeling for a change of pace
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Private Boat Charter in Cayman Islands

11.Private Boat Charter in Cayman Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews

You’ll cruise Grand Cayman’s North Sound aboard a private 27-foot Contender with a captain and deckhand. Build your three-hour route around Stingray City, Barrier Reef snorkeling, Starfish Point, and Rum Point. Captains including Dylan, Dillon, and Oscar share local sea knowledge, while drinks, chips, music, and water access keep the outing easygoing.

“The charter was absolutely amazing! Crew was attentive, kind, funny, and willing to accommodate us. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour!”

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Stingray City Catamaran Sunset Tour - The Buccaneer ride and sunset return
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Stingray City Catamaran Sunset Tour

12.Stingray City Catamaran Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $59Best value

Board the Buccaneer, a stable 50-foot catamaran, for a two-hour sunset trip from Safehaven Marina to Stingray City. You can stand in the shallow water with friendly stingrays, feed them squid, and pose for a kiss, or stay aboard and enjoy the views. Guides such as Andrew and Pancho help nervous swimmers and families feel at ease.

“An amazing first time experience. Host and his crew were very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful scenery and the stingrays were friendly and very playful. The crew were very experienced and stood beside you as you feed the stingrays Read more”

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Private Luxury Catamaran Tour to Stingray City and Snorkel - Snorkeling the North Sound barrier reef
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Private Luxury Catamaran Tour to Stingray City and Snorkel

13.Private Luxury Catamaran Tour to Stingray City and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Spend four hours on a private 39-foot Lagoon catamaran with a captain and guide. Meet Southern Stingrays in shallow water at Stingray City, see Red Cushion Sea Stars at Starfish Point, snorkel the North Sound barrier reef, or stop for a drink at Rum Point or Kaibo. Your group of up to 15 sets the pace.

“When out for a Half-day trip that started around morning time and it did not disappoint. The staff makes you feel at home on the catamara. Stingray city was a blast and is even better than what you see online. Would rec to anyone look for a chill fun time!”

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Party Boat Cruise - Stingray City, one hour with the rays
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Party Boat Cruise

14.Party Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Set out from Camana Bay on a private four-hour boat with a captain, host, snorkeling gear, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks. Visit Stingray City and Starfish Point, or shape your route around Coral Gardens, the barrier reef, or Kaibo Beach Bar. Carlos and Eric may assist, depending on the crew.

“A wonderful trip. We went to sting ray city, dove the reef and went to starfish point. We were able to customize our itinerary to meet our needs.”

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Private Yacht 48 ft Sting Ray City, Snorkel & Starfish Beach - Stingray City, the main event
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Private Yacht 48 ft Sting Ray City, Snorkel & Starfish Beach

15.Private Yacht 48 ft Sting Ray City, Snorkel & Starfish Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Spend four hours on a private 48-foot Sea Ray with a crew such as Eric, Nate, or Cameron. Swim with stingrays, snorkel in 8 to 10 feet of clear water, visit Starfish Beach, and set the pace for your group. Fruit, soft drinks, water, snorkel gear, and onboard restroom are included.

“A fantastic day with Eric and Cameron on their beautiful 48ft Sea Ray. They did a great job with our trip to Stingray City and Starfish Point. 3 couples who are all boaters can highly recommend this 1/2 day cruise!”

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