Stingray Sandbar, Snorkeling, and Starfish Point
Description
At Native Way Watersports, you're guaranteed a personalized experience. Unlike our competitors, who often fill their boats to capacity, we host a maximum of 30 guests per boat. The result is an authentic, intimate excursion, guided by Cayman natives, complete with fantastic customer service.
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Itinerary
Get ready for an exciting, unique adventure as you swim among the stingrays -- some of the most docile sea creatures in the world! Featured in National Geographic Magazine, Stingray City is the Cayman Islands’ most popular site. Here, 30 to 40 gentle Southern Atlantic stingrays swim freely in 3 to 5 feet of crystal-clear, current-free waters, waiting to see what you've brought them for lunch. It was created by accident in the mid-80s when fishermen returning to port anchored in the calm waters of the Sound to clean their catch and discard bait overboard. The stingrays, drawn by the smell of the fish, quickly became accustomed to the “free meal” and stayed. Today, the rays regularly dine on squid provided by divers and snorkelers. Native Way instructors will show you how to interact with these incredible animals in the only place in the world where you can do so in the wild.
Star Fish Point At this location, you will delight in the hunt to seek out beautiful Caribbean starfish. Easily located at this site, the magic begins once the guest finds a starfish. The beauty and color of these incredible creatures give you a vibe mixed with awe, peacefulness, and happiness. This location is approximately 3 feet deep and suitable for individuals of all ages.
Coral Gardens A coral reef covered in 10 feet of clear, turquoise water, Coral Gardens features some of the most spectacular formations found in the world. Here you'll encounter an incredible variety of tropical fish, stunning Moray eels, amazing underwater plants and an array of other sea life.
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Pickup Locations & Times
FOR CRUISE CUSTOMERS: Our location is at the Royal Watler Terminal, beneath the white tent, directly behind the Snowie Cone stand. Please note that Snowie Cone is different from the Snow Cone stand.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(414)
Excellent guided trip. Just wish we had cash on us to tip the crew. Since we never carry cash we missed out but highly recommend
Fantastic experience. They had to move us to a different tour from the one originally scheduled and their communication was clear, professional, and straightforward. They offered a discount and were very efficient in how they addressed it. The experience itself was great. The staff was so skilled, careful and respectful of the stingrays. They (the stingrays) seemed to truly know and trust the staff. The way they interacted with staff was different from how they interacted with guests. It was remarkable.
The crew was amazing, they went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience, I highly recommend this experience. They made my Wife’s birthday a highlight for her.
This was the best excursion we have been on, our tour guides were fantastic and so accommodating. I highly recommend doing this trip.
The crew was very friendly professional and laid back. The captain was an excellent driver. Got to to some really nice homes on the tour... bonus. They were very mindful to make sure everyone had an experience. We never felt rushed. You can tell they love what they do.
Was our first time in cayman and doing this excursion! And we had a ball! Captain Sheldon was informative and involved ! We didn’t feel rushed at any stop we got to enjoy each stop and all it had to offer! I would definitely recommend them to everyone!!!
Our vacay to Grand Cayman was a mom/daughter trip before heading to college and both of us said this experience was the highlight of our 6 days. Captain Sheldon and First Mate (also a captain) Leeland made this excursion fun, informative and memorable. Before leaving the dock, Sheldon made his rounds to each family on board making all feel welcomed. After a short safety briefing, we headed out to the coral reef. The day was a bit overcast and the water was a bit choppy but the snorkeling was absolutely wonderful. Captain Sheldon was happy to help get everyone snorkel gear sorted before jumping in the water. Next was stingray sandbar which was absolutely incredible. Stingrays were absolutely everywhere! It just so happened that we were at the sandbar during high tide which made it interesting to try and stand on tiptoes while holding a stingray for a photo but somehow Sheldon and Leeland were able to pull it off for each person on our tour. They took great care to explain how to handle the stingrays, how to walk in the water, and how to feed them. The last stop was starfish point. The starfish were plentiful and the grounds around the beach are very nice. I absolutely recommend sailing with Capt Sheldon and his crew. We already can’t wait to go back and I wouldn’t hesitate to go with them again.
10/10!! Gorgeous views, I wish we would have stayed longer. We did 3 stops, 1 to snorkeling, 1 to the sting rays and another one to the star fishes. 100% recommend!
We were picked up from our hotel on time. Then boarded a boat with Captain Sheldon and Leiland, who were excellent hosts on this excursion. They checked on everyone and gave us all we needed to have a memorable excursion. We took so many pictures/videos and had such a fun time! Unforgettable! We would highly recommend booking them!
Was a good experience. Captain and his helper were very friendly and helpful. It was exactly as advertised.
