Grand Cayman 3-Stop Adventure: Stingray City & Reef Snorkeling
Overview
Three of Grand Cayman’s signature marine experiences. Three unforgettable stops. One incredible Caribbean adventure.
Step into the warm, crystal-clear waters of Stingray City, where southern stingrays glide through the shallows around you and one of Grand Cayman’s most iconic experiences suddenly becomes very real.
Then continue into some of the Cayman Islands’ most colorful reefs, with snorkeling stops at both the Barrier Reef and Coral Gardens. Swim above coral formations, tropical fish and the endless shades of blue that make Grand Cayman unforgettable from the water.
And the beauty of it? You experience all three in just a few hours. With snorkel gear, an experienced captain and crew, refreshments and convenient round-trip transportation included, all you have to do is enjoy the ride.
When this great day comes to an end, you’ll be taken back near your cruise ship tender terminal or to your Seven Mile Beach accommodation, with lasting memories of your Grand Cayman adventure.
What's Included
- Snorkeling gear & life vest
- Roundtrip Transportation from Cruise Port and Seven Mile Beach hotels
- Certified captain & crew
- Cayman Islands Marine Park entrance fee
- Three-stop boat adventure — Stingray City Sandbar, Barrier Reef & Coral Gardens
- Water & fruit punch
- Guided snorkeling experience
- Food, towels and sunscreen
- Souvenirs and Photo packages
- Gratuities
- Hotel transportation outside the Seven Mile Beach pickup area
Meeting and Pickup
Cruise Ship Guests: Please provide your cruise ship information at the time of booking. Meet us at the Waterfront Centre, just a couple of blocks from the cruise port. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time for check-in. Detailed directions and meeting instructions will be provided after booking.Guests Staying on the Island: Hotel pickup is available within the Seven Mile Beach area only. Please provide the name of your hotel or accommodation at the time of booking so we can coordinate your pickup. Please be ready 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.Outside the Pickup Area / No Hotel Information: 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 us at Cayman Falls Plaza, across from The Westin. Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time for check-in.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Ransportation can accommodate foldable or collapsible wheelchairs only. Non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated in the vehicle.
- Boarding the Boat: Guests must be able to board and exit the boat independently. The boat sits approximately level with the dock, but boarding requires stepping across a wider-than-normal gap, so guests must have sufficient balance, stability and mobility to do so safely.
- Guests participating in snorkeling should be comfortable swimming in open water. Life vests and snorkel vests are available.
- Children: Snorkeling equipment is available for ages 4 and older.
- Flotation devices for children under age 3 are not available. Parents or guardians must bring an appropriate flotation device for younger children.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Grand Cayman at all
- IMPORTANT: Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the full name of the ship and docking time
- From cruise terminals, walk LEFT for 2-8 minutes depending on which terminal your ship tenders to, until you see the Waterfront Centre building, a 2-story yellow building with a blue roof. We are on the ground floor near the south end of the building. For check-ins at the Cayman Falls office, it is opposite the Westin Hotel on Seven Mile Beach.
- Tour Duration: Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour.
- Hotel Pickup: Complimentary transportation is available within the Seven Mile Beach pickup area only. Please provide your hotel or accommodation name at the time of booking.
- Outside Pickup Area / No Hotel Information: Guests staying outside the Seven Mile Beach pickup area or without accommodation information must meet at Cayman Falls Plaza, across from The Westin.
- What to Bring: Bring a towel, swimsuit, reef-safe sunscreen and a change of clothes if desired.
- Food & Drinks: Feel free to bring your own snacks, food or beverages if you’d like something additional or have a personal preference. Glass containers are not permitted on board.
- Rain or Shine: This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day’s weather. The tour will only be canceled due to weather or sea conditions if operations are restricted by the Cayman Islands Port Authority. If this occurs, you will receive a full refund.
- Wildlife: Stingrays and other marine life are wild animals in their natural environment; wildlife sightings and behavior may vary.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Grand Cayman 3-Stop Adventure: Stingray City & Reef Snorkeling?
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Activity code: C-169734P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Snorkeling gear & life vest.
- Roundtrip Transportation from Cruise Port and Seven Mile Beach hotels.
- Certified captain & crew.
- Cayman Islands Marine Park entrance fee.
- Three-stop boat adventure — Stingray City Sandbar, Barrier Reef & Coral Gardens.
- Water & fruit punch.
- Guided snorkeling experience.
- Food, towels and sunscreen.
- Souvenirs and Photo packages.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel transportation outside the Seven Mile Beach pickup area.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Grand Cayman 3-Stop Adventure: Stingray City & Reef Snorkeling is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- ransportation can accommodate foldable or collapsible wheelchairs only. Non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated in the vehicle.
- Boarding the Boat: Guests must be able to board and exit the boat independently. The boat sits approximately level with the dock, but boarding requires stepping across a wider-than-normal gap, so guests must have sufficient balance, stability and mobility to do so safely.
- Guests participating in snorkeling should be comfortable swimming in open water. Life vests and snorkel vests are available.
- Children: Snorkeling equipment is available for ages 4 and older.
- Flotation devices for children under age 3 are not available. Parents or guardians must bring an appropriate flotation device for younger children.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Grand Cayman 3-Stop Adventure: Stingray City & Reef Snorkeling will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snorkeling gear & life vest
- Roundtrip Transportation from Cruise Port and Seven Mile Beach hotels
- Certified captain & crew
- Cayman Islands Marine Park entrance fee
- Three-stop boat adventure — Stingray City Sandbar, Barrier Reef & Coral Gardens
- Water & fruit punch
- Guided snorkeling experience
- Food, towels and sunscreen
- Souvenirs and Photo packages
- Gratuities
- Hotel transportation outside the Seven Mile Beach pickup area
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- ransportation can accommodate foldable or collapsible wheelchairs only. Non-folding wheelchairs cannot be accommodated in the vehicle.
- Boarding the Boat: Guests must be able to board and exit the boat independently. The boat sits approximately level with the dock, but boarding requires stepping across a wider-than-normal gap, so guests must have sufficient balance, stability and mobility to do so safely.
- Guests participating in snorkeling should be comfortable swimming in open water. Life vests and snorkel vests are available.
- Children: Snorkeling equipment is available for ages 4 and older.
- Flotation devices for children under age 3 are not available. Parents or guardians must bring an appropriate flotation device for younger children.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Grand Cayman at all
- IMPORTANT: Travelers coming by cruise ship must provide the full name of the ship and docking time
- From cruise terminals, walk LEFT for 2-8 minutes depending on which terminal your ship tenders to, until you see the Waterfront Centre building, a 2-story yellow building with a blue roof. We are on the ground floor near the south end of the building. For check-ins at the Cayman Falls office, it is opposite the Westin Hotel on Seven Mile Beach.
- Tour Duration: Travel time is included in the total duration of the tour.
- Hotel Pickup: Complimentary transportation is available within the Seven Mile Beach pickup area only. Please provide your hotel or accommodation name at the time of booking.
- Outside Pickup Area / No Hotel Information: Guests staying outside the Seven Mile Beach pickup area or without accommodation information must meet at Cayman Falls Plaza, across from The Westin.
- What to Bring: Bring a towel, swimsuit, reef-safe sunscreen and a change of clothes if desired.
- Food & Drinks: Feel free to bring your own snacks, food or beverages if you’d like something additional or have a personal preference. Glass containers are not permitted on board.
- Rain or Shine: This tour operates rain or shine. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately for the day’s weather. The tour will only be canceled due to weather or sea conditions if operations are restricted by the Cayman Islands Port Authority. If this occurs, you will receive a full refund.
- Wildlife: Stingrays and other marine life are wild animals in their natural environment; wildlife sightings and behavior may vary.
- Late Arrivals / No-Shows: Guests who arrive late or fail to show up for their scheduled activity are not eligible for a refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 80 travelers
