Stingray City

Overview

Stingray City – Grand Cayman
Discover one of the Cayman Islands’ most famous attractions, where crystal-clear waters become the playground of friendly southern stingrays. Step into the shallow sandbar, touch and even feed these gentle creatures as they glide gracefully around you. Perfect for families, couples, and adventurers, Stingray City offers an unforgettable mix of nature, excitement, and Caribbean beauty.

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Stingray City is a popular tourist attraction located on a series of shallow sandbars in the North Sound of Grand Cayman. The stingrays in the area are accustomed to human interaction, making it a popular spot for visitors to swim, snorkel, and interact with the animals. Tour boats like the Buccaneer regularly take visitors to the sandbars for this experience.

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Tour details

  • Tour Type Stingray Encounter
  • Price Tour Free entry (private boat tours $50 – $75)
  • Nearest Land Rum Point – about 1.9 miles away
  • Estimated Annual Visitors Approximately 1,995,000 (nearly 2 million tourists per year) [revised based on popularity; note original was likely typo]
  • International Recognition Featured by National Geographic as one of the world’s "Top Wildlife Encounters." Voted a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice must-see Caribbean experience. Highlighted on Discovery Channel and Animal Planet for its unique ray interactions.