Stingray City, Barrier Reef & Coral Gardens
Our most popular Stingray City combo: spend time with Grand Cayman's southern stingrays at the sandbar, then snorkel two full reef stops back to back, Barrier Reef and Coral Gardens, for double the underwater time of a single-stop tour.
Highlights
- Stingray City sandbar
- Snorkel Barrier Reef
- Snorkel Coral Gardens
- Runs 7 days a week, multiple departures
What's included
- ✓Life vests & snorkel gear (mask, snorkel & fins)
- ✓Round-trip transport from Waterfront Centre or Seven Mile Beach
- ✓Squid to feed the stingrays
Not included
- ✕Gratuities
- ✕Flotation device for children under 3 (bring your own)
Meeting point
Waterfront Centre, or hotel/condo pickup along Seven Mile Beach
Good to know
How do I pay?+
You'll book and pay securely on Captain Marvin's's own site. We simply point you to the best option.
What should I bring?+
Swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, and a waterproof phone case. Everything tour-specific is provided.
Can I cancel?+
Most experiences allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before. We'll confirm the exact policy when you book.
Questions about Stingray City, Barrier Reef & Coral Gardens
What days does this tour run?+
This tour runs 7 days a week. Monday through Friday departures are at 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM, while weekend departures are at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
How is this different from the single-stop snorkel tour?+
This tour includes two full snorkel stops, both Barrier Reef and Coral Gardens, instead of just one, giving you more time in the water and a chance to see both reef systems.
How big is the group?+
This tour welcomes up to 45 guests, Captain Marvin's largest boat for this route.
What travelers say
★ 4.9 · 1300 reviews"Three stops and every single one was worth it. Barrier Reef and Coral Gardens are two completely different underwater worlds. Then the stingrays. Then Starfish Point. We ran out of words by the end. Just book it."
Sarah and Marco D.
Chicago, IL · January 2025
"Best day of my entire Cayman trip. The guides clearly love what they do and it shows. They got in the water with us at every stop and pointed out things we'd never have noticed. Saw a barracuda, three turtles, and more stingrays than I could count."
Charlotte B.
Sydney, Australia · March 2025
"Seven of us, from age 9 to 67, and everyone had a perfect time. The boat is comfortable and the schedule gave us the right amount of time at each spot. Starfish Point with the bright orange starfish was the unexpected favorite."
The Wallace Family
Dallas, TX · February 2025
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