**Very Disappointing Experience – Captain Marvin Stingray City Tour** Our complaint is not with the staff who conducted the tour. They were excellent, friendly, and professional. Unfortunately, our experience was negatively affected by a decision made by the company. There were at least 12 of us already on the boat, ready to begin our tour, when we were kept waiting in the heat for approximately 30 minutes for two passengers who arrived very late. Rather than starting the tour on time for the guests who had arrived as scheduled, the company chose to wait for the two late passengers so they could still participate. That 30-minute delay came directly out of our tour time. We had paid for the full experience, and it was frustrating and unfair to have our time reduced because two people arrived late. It felt as though the company prioritized accommodating two additional paying customers over the experience of the 12+ guests who were already there and ready to go. Again, this is **not a complaint about the crew**. They were wonderful and did an excellent job. Our disappointment is with the company's decision to make a boat full of paying customers sit in the heat for approximately 30 minutes and then lose that time from our tour. We expected better from Captain Marvin. There should be a better policy for handling late arrivals without penalizing the customers who arrived on time.
Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop





At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 45min
- Price from
- $75 / person
- Location
- Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 593 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 48
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Captain Marvins Watersports Ltd.
- Meeting point
- IMPORTANT!!! THE ABOVE MEETING POINT IS FOR CRUISE PASSENGERS ONLY!Meeting time 30-45 minutes before trip time. Here, you will check in and be transported to Capt. Marvin's dock. For more information, please refer to the email confirmation sent to you by Capt. Marvin's Watersports
Description
This tour takes you to the famous Stingray City sandbar, where the wild stingrays swim around you in shallow water. The crew will show you how to safely feed these stingrays if you like, and the on-board photographer will take memorable photos of you and your family and friends, available for purchase. The snorkeling stop will either be at the Barrier Reef or the Coral Gardens. Because of differences in ship time zones, some of these tours may not be available during daylight saving time in the United States.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
- Start times
- 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $75
- Child (ages 3–11)
- $65
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Interaction with stingrays at the sandbar plus one snorkelling stop, either the Barrier Reef or the Coral Gardens, captain's choice depending on conditions.
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Each pick up point have a different pick up times, a separate email will be sent to the email address used for the reservation for the exact pick up time of the location.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Grand Cayman
- No. 5 by number of reviews among 212 tours in Grand Cayman
- Starting price $75 is 31% below the typical $109 for tours of similar length in Grand Cayman
Excurgo comparison of 212 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- Stay-over guests must provide the following information at time of booking: Name of accommodation, room/unit number and if they need pick up.
- Meeting Point for Cruise Passengers: Please meet us at Capt. Marvin's Watersports check-in office located in the Waterfront Centre, 1/2 - 2 Blocks LEFT of the cruise terminal. Please be there at least 30 minutes before time of tour.
- We provide complimentary pick-up at hotels/condo along Seven-Mile Beach area.
- Meeting point for Stay-over Guests who do not require pick-up: Please meet us at Capt. Marvin's Watersports main office located in the Cayman Falls Plaza, across the street from the Westin Hotel on seven mile beach area. Please be here 30 minutes before time of tour.
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years old and above
- Tour operates on local island time NOT ship time.
- Very important for cruise guests: In the unlikely event that your ship anchors on the south side of the island (Spotts) instead of in George Town Harbour, our shuttle buses will be there to pick you up, and our drivers wearing navy blue (or maroon) colored shirt will be there to meet you. After your tour, we will drop you back in George Town where you can find a local bus or taxi to get back to Spotts.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop take?
Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop lasts about 2h 45min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop cost?
Prices start at $75 per person for this Grand Cayman experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
How much does Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop cost for children?
Children aged 3–11 pay from $65, adults from $75. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Each pick up point have a different pick up times, a separate email will be sent to the email address used for the reservation for the exact pick up time of the location. Pickup points include Aqua Bay Club Condos.
What languages is Stingray City Experience Plus One Snorkeling Stop offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 48 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years old and above
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(593)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience. There are a lot of people out at the stingray city sand bar but the Captain Marvin crew kept us contained and safe and made sure all of us had a lot of time with the stingrays. The boat is lovely, Anna Maria, and very comfortable for the 35 of us onboard. It never felt crowded. I saw other smaller more crowded boats and was glad I was with Captain Marvin. We went to a nearby snorkel spot. It is a patch reef with varied fish and coral. Nothing spectacular but an easy swim and I enjoyed it. Saw a lot of different kinds of fish. I bought the pictures they took which were very good and quite reasonably priced. We came off a cruise ship and the office was very easy to find. They dropped us off right back at the pier entrance. Would definitely sail with them again.
We had so m in fun! Mitchell and Jesse were the best captain and first mate and Rodel was a great photographer. Mitchell was so funny and personal and Jesse saw us struggling to catch a stingray to hold and down to get one for us. Keep in mind that the stingrays will come especially when you feed them, so that’s when you’ll want to take pics! We do this tour every time we visit the island and would love if Mitchell and Jesse were our captains again. Thank you!
Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again.
We had a great time with our son’s family, including grandkids. The crew was outstanding and the entire operation from reservations to hotel return was well organized.
Perfect experience with Captain Richard and crewmate Jayden. Both are very funny and they really know everything about the rays. This tour is definitively worth the price.
Amazing trip, just do it here instead. Less crowded boat made the tour feel way more personal. The tour guides were amazing In not particular order Marcus, Mitchel, Romel and RJ. They helped my mom who is not a strong swimmer experience this wonderful adventure. Wonderful for kids and family. Mitchell was full of jokes and Marcus was full of knowledge. Definitely down to do it again a thousand times over! Excellent
Everything was great. We had a last minute tour canceled, our taxi driver Jacob gave us this company’s number. We called at 730 and got on the 830. From shuttle pick up and drop off to the tour it was amazing. Bunson alex Mitchell and Joyce were amazing!
Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again.
My clients had a wonderful time on this outing. The staff was very good with the children and we all felt very comfortable. Outstanding job!
Great time! Mitch and Maurice were wonderful guides who skillfully got us to the right spots, helped us all have a great experience with the stingrays and then took us to Coral Gardens for an amazing time of snorkeling. We really appreciated our small group experience-some other nearby boats were so packed. Highly recommend!
Crew was great and very attentive! We went out on a windy day and still had a wonderful experience. We saw tons of stingrays, fish and even a couple turtles!
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