3-Stop Stingray City, Reef Snorkel & Starfish Point Tour
Description
Have you ever been on a catamaran? Aboard the Buccaneer! A beautiful, comfortable, stable and relaxing 50-foot sailing CATAMARAN where you don't have to worry about rough waves and becoming seasick. Just sit back, let the breeze glide your face and take in the view of the Caribbean ocean. Check boxes off your bucket-list. See the stingrays, snorkel the Caribbean waters surrounded by tropical fish and maybe surprise visits from other marine life, and check out bright and beautiful starfish all while relaxing in shallow waters along a sandy beach.
Tour Options
Itinerary
First, we will leave the Marina and head out into the North Sound on a 30-minute trip to our 1st stop the Coral Garden/Barrier Reef. Once arrived, we will gear you up with a mask, snorkel and fins if requested and then you can get in the refreshing water to view the tropical fish, stingrays and amazing Coral.
After boarding the boat, we will head towards our next stop which is about 10 minutes away. Grand Cayman's famous Stingray City Sandbar is definitely something to check off your bucket list. Climb down onto the sandbar surrounded by dozens of beautiful and majestic stingrays.
After we leave stingray city we will head to towards our last stop which is about 12 minutes away. You will walk around the beautiful Caribbean waters and admire the amazing orange starfish, take pictures, and relax on the beach. Once we board the boat one last time we will head back to the Marina a 30-minute boat ride.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note: Complimentary pickup is reserved for cruise ship guests and on-island guests without a rental vehicle and will be prioritized accordingly. Guests with their own transportation are asked to proceed directly to the departure location. On-island pickup is available within the Seven Mile Beach hotel and condo district at the locations listed only. If arriving by cruise ship, please provide your ship name for pickup at the terminal. **Driving:** Please go to Safehaven Marina, park in the first lot on the right, then walk to the second gazebo where you will see the ACQUARIUS SEA TOURS sign. Kindly arrive 15 minutes prior to your tour time for check-in. **Cruise Guests:** Please go to the Royal Watler Terminal and look for the white tent with our sign. Kindly arrive 30 minutes prior to your tour time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour requires a minimum number of travellers and safe weather conditions to proceed.
- If tour is cancelled because minimum isn’t met, you could be offered a different time/date/vessel or a full refund.
- If tour is cancelled because poor weather/unsafe sea conditions, you could be offered a different time/date/vessel or a full refund.
- If tour schedule changes because of unforeseen circumstances, you could be offered a different time/date/vessel or a full refund.
- This tour/experience could have up to 50 travellers participating.
- (DISCLAIMER, IF ANY OF THE ABOVE APPLY WE HAVE RESERVED THE OPTION TO ACCOMMODATE YOU TO ANOTHER VESSEL AND/OR PARTNER VESSEL THAT PROVIDES THE SAME EXPERIENCE TO FULFILL THE RESERVATION IF NEEDED OR CANCEL WITH REFUND.)
Reviews(116)
They cancelled our trip 20 minutes before we were supposed to leave. This happened the day before we were scheduled to leave to go home. Very disappointing
We understand your disappointment. All tours that day were cancelled due to high winds and rough seas. The safety of our guests and crew is always our top priority, especially with an infant onboard. The cancellation notice was sent well in advance of departure not 20 minutes before, and a FULL REFUND was issued. While it’s unfortunate the excursion was scheduled for the last day of your vacation, weather is beyond our control, and safety must always come first. We recommend booking tours earlier in your stay whenever possible, as Caribbean weather can be unpredictable.
We had a great time with this company. Everyone on the boat had a great time. The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly and even helped those of us that were a little nervous with the stingrays. Definitely would recommend booking this excursion.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear everyone had a great time and that our crew helped make the experience enjoyable and comfortable, especially for those meeting the stingrays for the first time. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Crew was alright and trip was ok. The best part of the trip was the third stop. At Sting Ray City they take pictures of you and try to charge you crazy amounts to get them, so be prepared for this. Personally, I did not like the way the crew treated me.
We're sorry that you felt the crew did not treat you well. Our team works hard to ensure all guests have a great experience, and with a full boat, their attention is naturally shared among everyone on board. While we may not always be able to provide one-on-one attention, our goal is always to be friendly, helpful, and attentive to all guests. Regarding the photos at Stingray City, purchasing them is completely optional, and guests are under no obligation to buy them.
Awesome experience! A must do for first time visitors to Grand Cayman. The crew was competent and friendly. Snorkeling was great. We saw turtles, starfish, stingrays and lots of colorful fish. My wife even got to kiss a stingray! This trip is money well spent.
Thank you for your amazing review! We’re so happy to hear you had such an awesome experience and enjoyed snorkeling with the turtles, starfish, stingrays, and colorful fish. It’s great to know our crew helped make your trip fun and memorable, and we love that your wife got to kiss a stingray! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Grand Cayman again soon!
A great day in the water and a great experience all day long. Crew was nice and didn’t rush us and the boat was not packed like others. We enjoyed every minute. A must do
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great day on the water and enjoyed the relaxed, uncrowded experience. It means a lot to hear you enjoyed every minute—hope to welcome you back again soon!
The Cayman Islands were amazing! The water was perfectly clear and the snorkeling was some of the best we have ever had. The crew was welcoming and kind. They were especially helpful during snorkeling, guiding us, feeding the fish, and keeping us safe. Stingray City was the highlight for sure. The crew provided us with our own personal experience with the stingrays. They were very knowledgeable. I wasn't a fan of starfish point, but that was no fault of the crew. Overall, the crew made the trip amazing. The boat needs some work, but they made sure the actual excursion wasn’t crowded, only taking out half of what the boat would actually hold. I was super thankful for that. The other boats seemed to be super crowded. All in all, the excursion was nice. I am glad it was a Catamaran, which is hard to come by unless you do a private guided boat tour. I would definitely do it again.
Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the clear waters, snorkeling, and especially your time at Stingray City—it truly is a highlight. It’s great to hear the crew made such a positive impact, keeping you safe, informed, and ensuring a more comfortable, uncrowded experience. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the vessel and will take that into consideration. We’re happy you chose to sail with us on a catamaran and would love to welcome you back again!
Captain Marvin’s crew (Rollie, our captain; Jayden the 1st Mate & Marcella, our photographer) were all amazing!!! They run a tight ship and made sure we were well prepared!
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and that the crew took such good care of you. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words—hope to see you again soon!
Acquarius Sea Tours provided us a great experience on the open water during our stay at Grand Cayman Island. With less than ideal windy conditions, the crew made the best out of the day and we still saw starfish, stingrays, and lots of fish. My family and I had a blast. Hats off to the Buccaneer and crew!!!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're glad you still had a great time despite the windy conditions and got to enjoy the starfish, stingrays, and marine life. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to the Buccaneer and crew. Hope to see you again!
It was such an amazing experience! We loved seeing the stingrays, fish and starfish! Jason and Junior did an incredible job and we would definitely do it again!
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you had such an amazing experience. So glad you loved seeing the stingrays, fish, and starfish—and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Jason and Junior! We’d love to have you back again anytime!
This was such an amazing experience! From a girls trip to a solo trip or even family friendly. The weather was beautiful
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you had such an amazing experience. It’s great to hear it’s perfect for any type of trip—girls getaway, solo adventure, or family fun—and that you got beautiful weather too! Hope to have you back out with us again soon!
