No prior experience is required. Our skilled guides will provide all necessary instructions and support to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for both beginners and seasoned snorkelers.

Yes! Swimming with stingrays, especially in controlled environments like Stingray City in Grand Cayman, is generally considered safe. The southern stingrays are accustomed to human interaction and are known to be docile and gentle with swimmers. However, safety is always a priority, and there are several guidelines you should follow to ensure a safe experience:

• Listen to Your Guide: Always closely follow your guide's instructions. They are experienced in interacting with stingrays and will teach you how to safely approach and handle these animals.
• Move Gently: Stingrays are sensitive to sudden movements. Move slowly and avoid splashing when swimming with them, as rapid movements can startle them.
• Avoid the Tail: While stingrays at tourist sites like Stingray City are used to humans and their stings are rare, it's still wise to avoid touching the stingray's tail. Their tails can have barbs as a defense mechanism.
• Feed with Care: If you're given the opportunity to feed the stingrays, do so with care under the supervision of your guide. They'll show you how to hold the food to avoid accidental nips.
• Respect Their Space: Treat the stingrays respectfully and do not attempt to lift them out of the water or chase them. Respectful interaction ensures a positive experience for both you and the stingrays.

If you wish to know more about this animal, read this article!

By adhering to these guidelines and respecting the stingrays, your experience swimming with these magnificent creatures can be both safe and incredibly rewarding. Stingray City is a prime example of how humans and marine life can interact harmoniously with care and respect.

We recommend bringing a bathing suit, a towel, a hat, and biodegradable sunscreen to help minimize the impact on the ocean's ecosystems and ensure the health and safety of marine life. Using reef-safe sunscreen is crucial; learn why by reading our blog post on the importance of reef-safe sunscreen. Snorkeling gear will be provided, but you can bring your own.

We specialize in customizable tours tailored to your preferences, allowing you to choose the duration of your Stingray City adventure. Whether you're looking for a brief visit or wish to spend the entire day swimming, feeding, and interacting with the stingrays, we can accommodate your needs. You don't know how many hours you need? Check our Adventure Planner to help you plan the ideal tour.

Yes, children are welcome on our Stingray City tours. It's a fantastic experience for families. We recommend that children be accompanied by an adult at all times for their safety.

Stingray City can be visited year-round, but the best visibility and weather conditions are typically from November to April. However, visiting outside these months can offer a more private experience with fewer tourists.

Absolutely! While Stingray City is a highlight, Grand Cayman offers a plethora of other beautiful sights and activities. With Crazy Crab, you can customize your itinerary, combining visits to Stingray City with other local attractions such as the serene Starfish Point or the exhilarating Bioluminescent Bay. You can pack multiple adventures into one day or spread them out to enjoy leisurely. Book your private charter here to plan your perfect day and secure your preferred dates.

Absolutely! We encourage you to capture your Stingray City adventure with photographs and videos. To protect your equipment, we recommend waterproof cameras or underwater phone cases. You can also opt for an upgrade with our professional photographer.

Conservation and respectful interaction with wildlife are top priorities for Crazy Crab. We adhere to strict guidelines to minimize our impact on the stingrays and their natural habitat. This commitment extends beyond tours, as evidenced during the COVID-19 pandemic when tourism weakened, and Crazy Crab took proactive steps to feed the stingrays, ensuring their well-being during a period of reduced visitor interaction. Our efforts include limiting the number of daily tours, educating guests on proper interaction techniques, and supporting local conservation efforts to protect the stingrays and their environment. For more information on the conservation measures to protect these magnificent creatures, we encourage reading the stingray articles provided by the Department of Environment of the Cayman Islands.

Stingray City is located in shallow waters, with depths typically ranging from 3 to 5 feet, making it an ideal spot for standing and interacting with the stingrays, even for non-swimmers. This shallow depth allows for easy and safe encounters with these magnificent creatures. On the other hand, Stingray Sandbar is an even shallower area, often no more than 2 to 3 feet deep, which means the water can come up to your waist or lower, depending on the tide. This variance in depth makes the Sandbar particularly popular for those looking for more intimate interactions with the stingrays in water that's easily manageable for people of all ages and swimming abilities. Both locations offer unique experiences, but the shallower waters of Stingray Sandbar might be preferable for families with young children or less confident swimmers, emphasizing the gentleness and accessibility of these remarkable wildlife encounters.