Grand Cayman Stingray, City Starfish Point and Crystal Caves
Grand Cayman feels different before the crowds arrive. Set out early across the sparkling North Sound to legendary Stingray City, where crystal-clear water is only a few feet deep and graceful southern stingrays glide across the white-sand bottom. Then follow the turquoise Caribbean to Starfish Point, a peaceful coastline where colorful sea stars rest beneath the shallows and the island feels wonderfully far away. Choose the classic Stingray City & Starfish Point experience, or continue beneath the island with the Crystal Caves option, available Fridays and Saturdays. Enter a hidden world of stalactites, stalagmites, and clear pools while hearing stories of pirates who once sailed the Caribbean and used these caves as shelter. Finish beside the sea with time to relax, have lunch, or enjoy a cold drink at the beach club. Whether you choose the shorter escape or the caves adventure, this is Grand Cayman from the water’s surface to the world hidden beneath it.
Your experience
Stop 1
Begin with pickup from selected hotels along the Seven Mile Beach corridor or meet directly at Cayman Falls Plaza. Travel to the departure dock and cruise across the sparkling North Sound to legendary Stingray City. Step into shallow, crystal-clear water—generally no deeper than five feet—as graceful southern stingrays glide around you across the white-sand bottom. The experienced crew will guide your visit, share fascinating facts about these remarkable animals, and help you capture memorable photos while observing them up close in their natural environment.
Stop 2
Continue across the turquoise Caribbean on a scenic 20-minute boat ride to peaceful Starfish Point, a postcard-perfect stretch of coastline far removed from the island’s busier beaches. Step into the warm, shallow water and observe colorful sea stars in their natural habitat while enjoying the calm surroundings. It is a slower, more peaceful side of Grand Cayman—and the perfect contrast to the excitement of Stingray City. Guests who select the Stingray City & Starfish Point option will return after this stop for transportation back to the original pickup or meeting point.
Stop 3
Optional experience available Fridays and Saturdays only After Starfish Point, guests who book the Crystal Caves option continue to the island’s lush North Side for a 90-minute guided journey beneath the surface. Enter a hidden underground world shaped by dramatic stalactites, stalagmites, and crystal-clear pools. Local stories tell of pirates who once sailed the Caribbean using these caves as shelter and hiding places, adding another layer of mystery to the journey. Your guide will reveal the caves’ geology, history, and wildlife as you explore one of Grand Cayman’s most extraordinary natural attractions. After exploring the caves, return to the beach club and wind down beside the Caribbean. Enjoy free time to relax by the water, have lunch, or sip a cold drink before transportation back to the original pickup or meeting point.
What’s included
- Cayman Islands Marine Park Fee
- Water, Fruit Punch & Pastries
- Crystal Caves Guided Tour & Admission: Selected option only; Fridays and Saturdays
- Round-Trip Hotel Transportation from selected hotels within the Seven Mile Beach corridor
- Certified Captain & Crew
- Snorkeling Equipment: Mask, snorkel, and fins
- Stingray City & Starfish Point Boat Tour
Not included
- Transportation Outside the Pickup Area
- Towels
- Souvenirs & Photo Packages
- Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available only within the Seven Mile Beach corridor. If no hotel is provided, you do not require transportation, or your hotel is outside the pickup area, meet at our Cayman Falls Plaza office, across from the Westin, 30 minutes before departure.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour Options: Choose the Stingray City & Starfish Point experience or add the Crystal Caves adventure.
- Crystal Caves Availability: The Crystal Caves option operates exclusively on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Tour Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours without Crystal Caves or 6.25 hours with Crystal Caves, including pickup and return transportation.
- Hotel Information: Please provide your full hotel name when booking to arrange pickup.
- Pickup Area: Hotel pickup is available only within the Seven Mile Beach corridor and must be arranged by providing your full hotel name at the time of booking. If this information is not provided when booking, or your hotel is outside the pickup area, you must meet directly at Cayman Falls Plaza.
- Minimum Participation: This tour requires a minimum of 10 participants to operate.
- Snorkeling Equipment: Snorkeling equipment is available for guests ages four and older.
- Wildlife Protection: Observe marine life responsibly. Sea stars must remain underwater and should never be touched, lifted, or removed from their natural habitat.
- Crystal Caves Terrain: Expect natural, uneven surfaces inside the caves. Comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended.
- What to Bring: Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. Glass containers are not permitted.
- Weather: The tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and come prepared.
- Weather Protection: If the Port Authority closes the port due to adverse weather conditions, choose between rescheduling your tour or receiving a full refund.
- Late Arrivals & No-Shows: Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable.
- Food & Drinks: You may bring your own food and beverages. Glass containers are not permitted onboard.
- Swimming Ability: Guests should feel comfortable entering shallow ocean water. Marine life sightings and proximity cannot be guaranteed.
- Children Under 3: Flotation devices are not available for children under three. Parents or guardians must bring an appropriate flotation device.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Check the policy for your selected date and option before booking.
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