Stingray City in Grand Cayman is free??????
Then what am I paying for?????
There is no charge for entering the water at the Stingray City Sandbar, likewise, snorkelling in the Cayman Islands is free. So what are you paying for?
You are paying for the best excursion experience you can afford, and while searching through the numerous tour operators available, you are choosing how you want to experience your visit to the Cayman stingrays and snorkel sites.
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| Stingray City Sandbar Grand Cayman - stunning! |
Grand Cayman Excursions come in all shapes and sizes (with the relative price). You can choose between motor boats (we use a motor boat - this is faster and carries guests to see more in the allotted tour time), catamarans and jet skis. There are small boats and huge boats, cheap excursions and expensive ones. Cruise passengers have to decide between cruise tours or independent tour operators. Private tours are also available ....... the possibilities are endless.....
So, ultimately, you are paying for how you experience your visit.
Before reserving the first (or cheapest) tour you can find, perhaps ask yourself the following questions:
- Will I feel safe doing this excursion? Responsible Stingray City operators will ensure that they are licensed by (and act in accordance with the laws) of the Cayman Islands Port Authority and the Cayman Island Department of Environment
- What is included in the price of the tour? Make sure there are no "hidden" costs e.g. do you need to pay to use on-board snorkel equipment, are photos and refreshments an extra expense?
- Do I receive maximum value for my money? How many sites does the excursion include and what do I get to see?
- What is the duration of the tour? Some tour operators might advertise a longer tour time than others, but this may include the time it takes to transport you to the boat. This may, or may not, suit you.
- Will the crew assist me? For some visitors, Stingray City and snorkeling might be a little beyond their comfort zone - will the crew assist me and be in the water with me?
- Is this tour operator recommended? Read up reviews on tour operators - no tour operator can please everyone all of the time, but reading reviews will give you a very good general "feel" for the excursion operator and it's crew.
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| Would you prefer the "A" experience, or the "B"? You choose. |
All of the reputable excursion operators in Grand Cayman work hard to provide the best experience they can to their guests, and we sincerely hope that the visitors to this world famous site leave with only beautiful memories that will last a life time!
Happy Caribbean vacation planning!
