Best snorkeling and stingrays in Grand Cayman?

[jallen109]

Hello,

 

I am cruising on the Carnival Valor on July 24th. I was hoping to get some insight on the best snorkeling and stingray excursion that they offer. There are so many and we really want to pick the best one. Can anyone offer suggestions?

 

Thanks,

Jaime

[RenoNanaOz]

Hello,

 

I am cruising on the Carnival Valor on July 24th. I was hoping to get some insight on the best snorkeling and stingray excursion that they offer. There are so many and we really want to pick the best one. Can anyone offer suggestions?

 

Thanks,

Jaime

I don't know if it's the best but last June we booked with Captain Marvin. It was reasonable and not too crowded. We saw some that were just packed with people. Whoever you book with you will enjoy it. It's quite an awesome experience.

[DEBnGAB]

Nativeways Rum, Reef and Rays tour!!!!

[Island2Girl]

We just got back this week. I can't believe that exactly one week ago we were feeding the stingrays and snorkeling the most beautiful coral. I can whole heartedly recommend Native Ways Watersports for your Grand Cayman adventures. We booked with them and it was magic. We were met at the doc by Eldin(SP) and taken to the marina where Captain Tom, Andrew and TJ were waiting to take us on our adventure. They took our lunch order before we took off so it would be waiting for us at Rum Point when we arrived. We spent alot of time at Stingray City, Snorkeled a coral reef with amazing fish, and spent a good amount of time at Rum Point Beach.

 

Oh and they did all of this for our group of 5. That's right 5 on the boat.

 

Well the tour is worth a whole review, but it was well worth it and I would highly recommend them.

[Litewait]

Native Ways~ RR&R. One of the best excursions offered.

[txladydi]

Have done the half day and "full day" excursions with Captain Marvins. Totally loved it and the staff at Captain Marvins. The ship excursion is always way too large, go with an independent.

 

Kiss a stingray for 7 years good luck!!

 

It's amazing, you will be ready to go again!

Di

[Irishlinny]

Last time we used Moby Dick...they were great! The time before that we used Nativeway and they were fine, but we just liked the personalities on Moby Dick a little better.

All the boats go to the same area, so even if your boat isn't crowded, it can get crowded out there;)

It's a great trip!

[MissDiva1]

Stingray sailings.........owner operated and hold 29 people max......

 

http://www.stingraysailing.com/the_tour.html

 

 

Whatever you do don't book thru Carnival.....last May we went and it started to rain and Carnival cancelled their tours....while we all spent a wonderful time in the warm water with the rays!

[Dallas Bengal]

I would say Moby Dick Tours..they are GREAT i just had my parents use them as well in May they also have the best price that i found anywhere

check them out you wont be disapointed. They use your camera to get pictures of you with the stingrays..they dont try and sell you pictures that they took..very nice groups of guys here is their website http://www.mobydicktours.com/

[MissDiva1]

Stingray sailings.........owner operated and hold 29 people max......

 

http://www.stingraysailing.com/the_tour.html

 

 

Whatever you do don't book thru Carnival.....last May we went and it started to rain and Carnival cancelled their tours....while we all spent a wonderful time in the warm water with the rays!

 

Also like to mention after swimming with the rays and snorkeling he puts up the sails and cranks up the music while you enjoy your favorite libation on the way back......

[cespo]

Another vote for Nativeway Rays, Reef and Rum Point.

 

Check out the Grand Cayman board I have posted a full review there.

[truchattycathy]

Yet, another vote for Nativeway Rays, Reef and Rum Point. I have done this twice and am booked a third time in Jan. 2012. Just an awesome excursion!

[Scrapbookhappy11]

This is something I have always wanted to do. It is on my bucket list now. I think being around stingrays is so awesome and neat.

[Islandbear]

YEA Stingray Sailing!

 

I'm booked for November.:D

[CruiseTeacher7]

Another vote for Nativeways. They must us @ the dock. Took us by mini bus to the boat. It was a nice ride out. Not too crowded. Stingray city can get crowded though, but it was a good time. The other reef that we went to was okay (if you stop @ Roatan they have the best reefs). Rum point was nice and relaxing. Overall a great excursion. I do remember some of the long lines for the other ships that were in port, for people waiting to get on the tender.