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In Grand Cayman you don’t just get the chance to see a stingray on a snorkeling excursion. Instead, we can take you to visit Stingray City during Grand Cayman cruises, where you will see stingrays all around you and get the chance to mingle with them in the shallow waters of Grand Cayman’s North Sound. Decades ago, stingrays started coming to this bay after they figured out they could get the leftover fish trimmings from local fishermen boats (smart stingray) and they’ve stuck around, though these days it's mostly because they get treats from tourists. You can only get to Stingray City with a guide, who will teach you how to interact with the stingray and what is ok to feed them. This is the top attraction on the Cayman Islands and the most popular shore excursions for it will fill up fast so be sure to reserve your spot on one right after booking a cruise to Grand Cayman (we make it easy for you to do, so online before you cruise since you’ll have your own account that you can browse shore excursions through and reserve your favorites before you board the ship.)
Grand Cayman’s top things to do aren’t just on land. The Cayman Islands is known for being an excellent place to scuba dive with one of the top sites being Devil’s Grotto, where the ocean floor is home to a 1940s schooner that wrecked here. If you’re not scuba-diving certified, you can still visit the wreck on a SNUBA excursion. SNUBA is a type of underwater adventure that combines scuba and snorkeling since you’ll use an oxygen tank, but it will be floating above you on a raft instead of strapped to you down below. A long tube connects you and the tank, letting you easily explore up to 20 feet beneath the surface. Snorkeling can also be done all around the island with plenty of underwater life to see, including spots right off of Seven Mile Beach.
Cayman Turtle Centre: Baby Turtles, Snorkel Adventures, and More
Sea turtles are some of the most coveted animals to see in the ocean, but they can be elusive. If seeing a sea turtle in action is a dream of yours, we want to make sure you know about the Cayman Turtle Centre, a special place to visit near George Town that rehabilitates turtles and has a special breeding program. That’s right, show up here at the right time and you can see adorable baby turtles. You can also don some snorkel gear and hop into the onsite lagoon to swim alongside these gorgeous creatures. While at the Cayman Turtle Centre you can learn about conservation efforts for sea turtles and learn more about the five species of green sea turtles that call the center home as well as visit the other exhibits that are home to a saltwater crocodile, nurse sharks, an aviary center, and a butterfly garden.
Go to Rum Point for a Laid-back Drink
If you want to experience the laid-back island lifestyle with some fun in the sun and a drink in your hand, head to Rum Point, located on the central north end of Grand Cayman. Its claim to fame are the colorful beach bars located there. Do a bar crawl with your toes in the sand or grab a daiquiri and go relax on a hammock or sun chair. Away from the bar, you’ll find a family-friendly beach that has ideal swimming and snorkeling in its shallow waters plus onsite changing rooms, showers, and picnic tables
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