Where do the stingrays hang out in Cayman?

Stingray City Valley of the Rays and Stingray Sandbar are both located offshore, in the North Sound Harbor of Grand Cayman. This protected area is within the Barrier Reef and is much too far offshore to reach via swimming or kayaking on your own.

How much does it cost to go to Stingray City?

You can book a tour through Stingray City, which includes free shuttle service from local resorts. Prices start at $49 per person, but can vary widely depending on the tour. Several companies also offer trips to the area, including Moby Dick Tours, Aquarius Sea Tours and Six Senses Cayman Adventures.

Are there sharks in Stingray City?

Sharks are rarely seen by the many tourists visiting the Stingray sites. However early morning fisherman have reported sightings many times as have the helicopter pilots and tours guests. They are out there. You are just highly unlikely to catch a glimpse.

Can you swim to Stingray City?

Stingray City is a group of sandbars located 25 miles off the shore of Grand Cayman, and offers tours ranging from 3 to 5 hours. During the tours, you can swim with, feed, and take memorable photos with these friendly rays.

Do the stingrays at Stingray City have stingers?

Stingrays only sting as a defence mechanism (with a barb on their tail) so there is very little chance of them stinging you at Stingray City.

Is Stingray City ethical?

After we did our research, we learned enough to know Stingray City is more than a tourist attraction – it is an ethical animal encounter.

What happens if you touch a stingray?

If you accidentally step on a stingray, it may respond by thrusting its tail into your leg or foot. Venom and spine fragments can cause the wound to become infected. Stingray stings usually cause intense pain, nausea, weakness, and fainting. In rare cases, a person who is stung might have trouble breathing or even die.

Is it safe to swim with stingrays in Grand Cayman?

Stingray are perfectly safe to touch. They enjoy swimming with people and enjoy being fed squid or ballyhoo. The Stingray have been coming to the sandbar for years and are used to human interaction.

Are there great white sharks in the Cayman Islands?

It is extremely rare to see sharks in the Cayman Islands. Even if you do see a shark, the chance of it attacking you is virtually zero. There are no sharks in the main tourists areas such as Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City.

Is Stingray City cruel?

Is it safe to swim with stingrays?

It is clearly dangerous to swim directly over a stingray (this is how Steve Irwin was fatally injured). In general, if you aren’t on a tour, it is advisable to avoid stingrays, and you should certainly leave them alone while diving or snorkeling.