Grand Cayman: Stingray City, Starfish Point & Crystal Caves

Your Grand Cayman adventure begins with pickup from your hotel or accommodation in the Seven Mile Beach area. Guests staying outside the pickup area or without accommodation information provided at the time of booking meet at Cayman Falls Plaza, across from The Westin. After the ride to the marina, board your boat and cruise across the Caribbean toward Stingray City, one of Grand Cayman’s most iconic experiences. Then comes the moment you came for. Step into the warm, crystal-clear waters of the famous sandbar as majestic southern stingrays glide through the shallows around you. With water typically no more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) deep, experience these graceful creatures up close in their natural environment. Take in the turquoise Caribbean, learn about the stingrays from your experienced crew and capture incredible photos and memories before continuing your adventure toward Starfish Point.

Continue your Caribbean adventure toward Starfish Point, where sparkling sands and crystal-clear, shallow waters create one of Grand Cayman’s most picturesque natural settings. Step into the warm Caribbean and discover starfish resting along the sandy seabed in their natural environment, surrounded by turquoise water and beautiful coastal scenery. Perfect for families and nature lovers, this gentle, immersive experience brings you close to some of the Caribbean’s most picturesque sea life. Take in the scenery, capture the perfect photo and create unforgettable memories at this enchanting spot before climbing back aboard. After Starfish Point, guests on the Stingray City & Starfish Point option begin their return journey, while guests who selected the Crystal Caves option continue to the next part of their Cayman adventure.

Continue from the Caribbean Sea into Grand Cayman’s hidden world underground. Follow your guide on a 1.5-hour journey through the Cayman Crystal Caves, a network of ancient caverns surrounded by tropical forest. Explore chambers filled with stalactites, stalagmites and crystal formations sculpted over millions of years. Discover underground pools reflecting the formations above and a different side of Cayman. Along the way, learn about the caves’ geology and legends, including stories of Caribbean pirates who used Cayman’s caves as hideaways and shelters. After the caves, enjoy 1.5 hours of free time at a Caribbean beach club. Relax by the water, soak in the Caribbean atmosphere, or stop for lunch and refreshments before returning to your Seven Mile Beach accommodation or Cayman Falls Plaza, with memories of stingrays, starfish and Cayman’s hidden world underground. Important: The Stingray City, Starfish Point & Crystal Caves option is available Fridays and Saturdays only.