ep1080 Posted August 4, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 4, 2012 HI , my sister wants to book the waverunner tour to Stingray city through above company. I look at their site, and they said they do not recommend anyone with back problem or cannot swim from joining which I am one of these. I don't think I will manuer the boat myself, but will sit behind the kids. Does anyone have experience with this waverunner tour. ? Is it scary ? Any recommendation on this company is greatly appreciated. If it is not appropriate to discuss specific company here, please e mail me at id43862003@yahoo.com Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEERINH2O Posted August 4, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 4, 2012 We did this tour a few years ago. It was great and very easy to use and get back on if you get off to see the stingrays. Good luck and have fun Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep1080 Posted August 7, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thanks for your input. This tour charge for picking you up from cruise terminal to some point for starting the waverunner and back, does anyone know how far this is 'from cruise terminal and if we take taxi, how much would it cost ? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 7, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Riding a waverunner can be quite "bumpy"...that's why they say those with back problems shouldn't do it. Riding or driving....it's not a "smooth" ride! If you have a bad back, just take land transport to Stingray City...you can rent a waverunner on the beach, if your sister wants to ride one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted August 8, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 8, 2012 If you have a bad back, just take land transport to Stingray City... Tough, since Stingray City is out in the ocean. Personally, I'd take a boat if you can't do the waverunners... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweekster Posted November 19, 2012 #6 Share Posted November 19, 2012 HI , my sister wants to book the waverunner tour to Stingray city through above company. I look at their site, and they said they do not recommend anyone with back problem or cannot swim from joining which I am one of these. I don't think I will manuer the boat myself, but will sit behind the kids. Does anyone have experience with this waverunner tour. ? Is it scary ? Any recommendation on this company is greatly appreciated. If it is not appropriate to discuss specific company here, please e mail me at id43862003@yahoo.com Thanks I just got back from the Norwegian Pearl and I did this tour while I was in Grand Cayman. The ride can be bit rough going out to the sand bar, but the guide is great and this for sure is the one excursion and company I would use when I get back there again. The quide provided squid for you to feed the stingrays and even helped you hold them and give them a kiss. If you would like more specific details, I would be happy to email them to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArbysSauce Posted November 20, 2012 #7 Share Posted November 20, 2012 As stated above, if you have a bad back you really don't want to be on a wave runner. I took this tour and I am a pretty experienced wave runner rider and I got worn out because the water was really rough that day. It took a pretty good while to get out to the sandbar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted November 20, 2012 #8 Share Posted November 20, 2012 We did the Fat Fish Adventure with Peter last Sept and it was fantastic, best excursion on the island according to locals and tourists alike and were they ever right! Regarding the ride, everything depends on the sea conditions of course, but also how you drive. We had a perfect day with 1 ft waves, 1 - 2 ft waves are more typical, and you can see higher waves when there is a swell. The ride is not that bumpy unless you have it wide open when going through the rougher sections. If you drive smart you'll be fine. It's even smoother if you're inside another's wake. The lead waits for you at each stop so you're not rushed. One of our friends had just had shoulder surgery and we were all hesitant for her to try this. But it turned out not to be an issue, and getting back on the jet ski was not a problem either. The guides are really great at what they do and are attentive to everyone on the tour. It's also nice that the tours are limited to a smaller number of ppl and you have a more personal experience with the stingrays, starfish, and overall. The FF tour was excellent, we took their later tour (1 PM to take advantage of the longer time out for the same price as the normal tour but any tour with them would be great. You depart from Prospect which is a few miles southeast of the dock, and our itinerary included the mangroves, Kaibo, the reef, Stingray City, and Rum Point. An earlier tour will not cover all of those stops. So I would indeed look at one of the waverunner excursions (FFA preferably, check their reviews on tripadvisor) and enjoy an even better day on the water than you would on a powerboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeccaStorm Posted November 20, 2012 #9 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Great tour and great company. Grand Cayman Cruise Excursions is excellent!:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowteacher Posted December 6, 2012 #10 Share Posted December 6, 2012 How hard was it getting on and off the wave runners. That is my biggest concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted December 6, 2012 #11 Share Posted December 6, 2012 Really not that bad. Again we had a friend with an injured shoulder and she didn't have a problem. The guides are very helpful and patient as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drog Posted December 7, 2012 #12 Share Posted December 7, 2012 We did the Fat Fish Adventure with Peter last Sept and it was fantastic, best excursion on the island according to locals and tourists alike and were they ever right! Regarding the ride, everything depends on the sea conditions of course, but also how you drive. We had a perfect day with 1 ft waves, 1 - 2 ft waves are more typical, and you can see higher waves when there is a swell. The ride is not that bumpy unless you have it wide open when going through the rougher sections. If you drive smart you'll be fine. It's even smoother if you're inside another's wake. The lead waits for you at each stop so you're not rushed. One of our friends had just had shoulder surgery and we were all hesitant for her to try this. But it turned out not to be an issue, and getting back on the jet ski was not a problem either. The guides are really great at what they do and are attentive to everyone on the tour. It's also nice that the tours are limited to a smaller number of ppl and you have a more personal experience with the stingrays, starfish, and overall. The FF tour was excellent, we took their later tour (1 PM to take advantage of the longer time out for the same price as the normal tour but any tour with them would be great. You depart from Prospect which is a few miles southeast of the dock, and our itinerary included the mangroves, Kaibo, the reef, Stingray City, and Rum Point. An earlier tour will not cover all of those stops. So I would indeed look at one of the waverunner excursions (FFA preferably, check their reviews on tripadvisor) and enjoy an even better day on the water than you would on a powerboat. We just booked 5 skis with Peter for our January Cruise..the whole family is really looking forward to this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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