The Ocean Adventure of a Lifetime at Stingray City,

Grand Cayman

 

Friendly Stingrays

Stingrays rank among the most amiable animals inhabiting the crystalline oceanic seas encircling the Cayman Islands. We take pride in stating that Stingray City is among the rare locations globally where guests can swim freely with up to thirty stingrays simultaneously. Upon entering the warm ocean waters from our yacht, our guests grasp a piece of squid or a little fish in their palm. The adventure commences as the stingrays silently approach from all directions, eager to consume the snack in your palm. Stingrays inhabiting the Cayman Islands are non-aggressive and do not exhibit protective behaviors. Nonetheless, for some of our guests, this encounter initially appears quite intimidating. With safety instructions from our trained team and the cooperation of our visitors, this apprehension swiftly evolves into a serene and memorable experience that many guests choose to document digitally. Our photo gallery features photographs of several of these remarkable experiences.
 

 

Surrounded by rays

During your visit to Stingray City, you will see stingrays gliding along the surface of the water or lingering on the sandy ocean bottom. The ocean waters in this location are quite shallow and the water is very clear. We recommend that our guests always walk slowly and move gently forward, never backward. Walking backward in the water may cause injury if you should walk on a stingray you did not see. Stingrays will make contact with your body when seeking food or snacks from your hand. We will provide you with healthy stingray food to enhance your visit with the stingrays. We ask our guests to refrain from feeding any “people” food to the stingrays. Our foods cause digestive problems for stingrays. 

 

 

Avoiding marks

Prolonged contact between the stingray's mouth and your flesh may result in significant "suck marks." Stingrays utilize suction to capture their prey, leading to "suck marks" on the skin if the contact duration is excessive. We invite guests to engage in moderate interaction with the stingrays, including kissing the upper tip. The majority of stingrays will await your mild contact in return for the sustenance in your hand.

 

 

Caution

We wish to inform our guests that, despite being amiable and accessible, stingrays are wild animals. It is essential to note that southern stingrays possess an effective barb on their mid-tail. A photograph of the barbed tail is available in our homepage gallery. When engaging in calm, courteous interaction with stingrays, the tail barb poses no threat. However, when provoked or subjected to rough play, stingrays will utilize their tails for defense. Kindly handle with caution in only modest personal contact with the stingrays. Avoid inserting fingers inside the mouth of a stingray. Additionally, refrain from excessive application of tanning oil when at Stingray City. Tanning products may be harmful to stingrays. Parents must diligently observe their children's behaviors to prevent injury. Explaining our safety guidelines to your youngster in an understandable manner will enhance their enjoyment of this unforgettable family excursion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is the depth of the Stingray City sand bar?

(answer) Three to five feet 

 

 

Is Stingray City enclosed?                                              

(answer) No. The stingrays are free to move inside and outside park boundaries. They are truly wild creatures.

 

 

What ages can visit Stingray City?               

(answer) There are no age restrictions

 

 

Can I feed stingrays cheese?                      

(answer) We do not feed stingrays any “people” food as it can be toxic to the stingrays. 

 

 

How long is the trip to Stingray City?      

(answer) 20-30 minutes

 

 

Will I see sharks at Stingray City?        

(answer) Sharks are not common here.

 

 

Do stingrays leave marks due to suction?     

(answer) If contact is too long, suck marks can result. 

 

 

Do you provide snorkel gear?                       

(answer) Yes, free of charge to guests. 

 

 

Will pictures be taken of me and my family/friends?  

(answer) Photographers will take photos that will be available for sale at the conclusion of our excursion.