Grand Cayman: Stingray City, Starfish Point & Crystal Caves

3.8
(13 reviews)
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

1 hour 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

From Caribbean waters to Grand Cayman’s hidden world underground, experience completely different sides of the island in one unforgettable day.

Step into the shallow waters of Stingray City, where majestic southern stingrays glide around you. Then cruise to Starfish Point, with turquoise waters, sandy shallows and vibrant starfish — perfect for incredible photos.

Select the Crystal Caves option and step into a mesmerizing underground world filled with stalactites, stalagmites, crystal formations and underground pools, while discovering their geology and pirate legends.

After the caves, enjoy 1.5 hours at a Caribbean beach club to relax or stop for lunch and refreshments.

With roundtrip transportation included, enjoy a day of stingrays, starfish, Caribbean waters and, with Crystal Caves, an incredible journey underground.

Tour Options:
• Stingray City & Starfish Point: Monday–Thursday
• Stingray City, Starfish Point & Crystal Caves: Friday–Saturday

What's Included

Snorkeling gear & life vest
Certified captain and crew
Roundtrip Transportation from Seven Mile Beach hotels corridor
Cayman Islands Marine Park fee
1.5-hour guided Crystal Caves tour — Crystal Caves option only
Stingray City & Starfish Point experience
Light snacks / pastries
Crystal Caves admission — Crystal Caves option only
Guided snorkeling experience
Water & fruit punch
1.5 hours of free time at a Caribbean beach club — Crystal Caves option only
Food, towels and sunscreen
Souvenirs and Photo packages
Gratuities
Stingrays, Starfish & Caves Tour: Exclusively on Fridays and Saturdays.
Transportation outside the Seven Mile Beach pickup area

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Seven Mile Beach Guests: Hotel pickup is available within the Seven Mile Beach area. Please provide your hotel or accommodation name at the time of booking and be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.

Outside Pickup Area / No Hotel Info: If you’re staying outside the Seven Mile Beach pickup area or do not provide your accommodation information at the time of booking, please meet at Cayman Falls Plaza, across from The Westin, 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time for check-in.

Tour Duration: Approximately 2 hours without Crystal Caves and 5.5 hours with Crystal Caves. The Crystal Caves option is available on Fridays and Saturdays only.

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Meeting point

Your tour will depart from our office located in Cayman Falls Plaza, across from the Westin Hotel. Please be here 30 minutes before your trip time. Hotel pick up is offered within the 7 Mile Beach corridor area. Please provide hotel full name.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Stingray City

    Your Grand Cayman adventure begins with pickup from your hotel or accommodation in the Seven Mile Beach area. Guests staying outside the pickup area or without accommodation information provided at the time of booking meet at Cayman Falls Plaza, across from The Westin. After the ride to the marina, board your boat and cruise across the Caribbean toward Stingray City, one of Grand Cayman’s most iconic experiences. Then comes the moment you came for. Step into the warm, crystal-clear waters of the famous sandbar as majestic southern stingrays glide through the shallows around you. With water typically no more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) deep, experience these graceful creatures up close in their natural environment. Take in the turquoise Caribbean, learn about the stingrays from your experienced crew and capture incredible photos and memories before continuing your adventure toward Starfish Point.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Starfish Point

    Continue your Caribbean adventure toward Starfish Point, where sparkling sands and crystal-clear, shallow waters create one of Grand Cayman’s most picturesque natural settings. Step into the warm Caribbean and discover starfish resting along the sandy seabed in their natural environment, surrounded by turquoise water and beautiful coastal scenery. Perfect for families and nature lovers, this gentle, immersive experience brings you close to some of the Caribbean’s most picturesque sea life. Take in the scenery, capture the perfect photo and create unforgettable memories at this enchanting spot before climbing back aboard. After Starfish Point, guests on the Stingray City & Starfish Point option begin their return journey, while guests who selected the Crystal Caves option continue to the next part of their Cayman adventure.

    1 hour 15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cayman Crystal Caves

    Continue from the Caribbean Sea into Grand Cayman’s hidden world underground. Follow your guide on a 1.5-hour journey through the Cayman Crystal Caves, a network of ancient caverns surrounded by tropical forest. Explore chambers filled with stalactites, stalagmites and crystal formations sculpted over millions of years. Discover underground pools reflecting the formations above and a different side of Cayman. Along the way, learn about the caves’ geology and legends, including stories of Caribbean pirates who used Cayman’s caves as hideaways and shelters. After the caves, enjoy 1.5 hours of free time at a Caribbean beach club. Relax by the water, soak in the Caribbean atmosphere, or stop for lunch and refreshments before returning to your Seven Mile Beach accommodation or Cayman Falls Plaza, with memories of stingrays, starfish and Cayman’s hidden world underground. Important: The Stingray City, Starfish Point & Crystal Caves option is available Fridays and Saturdays only.

    2 hours 45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For check-ins at the Cayman Falls office, it is opposite the Westin Hotel on Seven Mile Beach.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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