Is Stingray City ethical?

After we did our research, we learned enough to know Stingray City is more than a tourist attraction – it is an ethical animal encounter. Please note, we are not experts in animal encounters, we only have our own beliefs and do our best to have amazing experiences without endangering the well being of animals.

Can you swim to Stingray City?

Stingray City is among the Cayman Islands’ most popular attractions. Stingray City is a group of sandbars located 25 miles off the shore of Grand Cayman, and offers tours ranging from 3 to 5 hours. During the tours, you can swim with, feed, and take memorable photos with these friendly rays.

Is snorkeling with stingrays safe?

It is clearly dangerous to swim directly over a stingray (this is how Steve Irwin was fatally injured). In general, if you aren’t on a tour, it is advisable to avoid stingrays, and you should certainly leave them alone while diving or snorkeling.

Which is the best stingray tour in Grand Cayman?

Best Stingray City, Coral Garden and Starfish tour in Grand Cayman. This tour can be booked by cruise ship and resort visitors to the Cayman Islands. Stingray City and Coral Garden Cayman Islands. Tour consisting of Stingray City and Coral Garden in Grand Cayman.

Which is the best attraction in Grand Cayman?

Swimming with some of the giants of the Ocean. Starfish Point and Stingray Adventure is the #1 attraction in Grand Cayman. Daily departures to Stingray City Sandbar and Starfish Point.

Where does the tour leave from in Grand Cayman?

The tour left from the Grand Cayman Inn. You just walk through the hotel and back to the water where there is a little booth set up. I will say this was a bit confusing. We had originally booked saying that we wanted transportation provided, which may be where the confusion was. None of the emails really specified where the tour left from.

When is the best time to go to Stingray City?

With area waters at 70°F (21­°C) nearly year round, Stingray City is open daily and tours take place several times daily. To avoid the crowds, opt for an early morning time slot before the cruise ships dock or a late afternoon tour after the larger tour groups have left.