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Everyone has their favorite Caribbean Island but if you don't know, cruising the Cayman Islands is a highlight of a Caribbean Cruise. The three islands hold many attractions some that are unique to these islands. The world's only commercial Green Sea Turtle farm is located here and is an interesting tour. Other attractions include the National Museum, Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park and Garden, Bird Sanctuaries, Nature trails and Wetlands Preserves. And, of course, for those who can't live without it, shopping is abundant without the hassle of street vendors (prohibited by law).

Hotel Booking One of the most famous natural attractions in Grand Cayman Island is Stingray City. This is an area in the ocean not far from the northern tip of Grand Cayman where tourists can get up close to hundreds of friendly stingrays. Stingray City will be one of the organized tours from the cruise ships visiting Grand Cayman as a port of call. There will also be tours available from local operators in Georgetown where the cruise ships dock. The cruise organized tours will almost always be the more expensive option but you will save a lot of shore time.

Stingray City is a natural wonder and the Cayman Islands' most popular tourist attraction. Out to sea in North Sound is a natural shallow channel of water where stingrays come to feed. Although they have a vicious sting in their tail (literally) aggressive and friendly to humans. Stingray City is the only place in the world where you can swim with them in a totally natural environment.

Travel Agency Scuba divers can book specialized dives at Stingray City through one of the many diver operators in Grand Cayman. The scuba diving at Stingray City is at a deeper section away from the tourist crowds who are usually brought to a very shallow area. Certified scuba divers and even snorkelers are recommended to take the dive trip option with the dive shops to experience Stingray City with fewer crowds. For non-divers, the sandbars here are shallow enough to stand and feed the stingrays.

From USD $ 69.66 Grand Cayman Stingray City Snorkel Lunch Sail 4 hours (approx.) Georgetown, Grand Cayman Snorkel and play with Cayman's amazing Southern Stingrays at the famous Stingray City. Sail on a luxury catamaran through the turquoise waters and get up close to the colorful marine life. Then soak up ... ›

Cheap Hotel It is believed that many years ago, sailors visiting the area while cleaning their catch threw fish remains overboard and soon noticed the stingrays coming into the cove for the free food. These particular stingrays became conditioned over the years to humans and the food handouts unlike stingrays elsewhere in the Caribbean.

In the shallow waters near Grand Cayman is Stingray City, a sandy bottomed channel where hundreds of stingrays can be seen and fed by visitors to the 'city'. All 17 things to do in Cayman Islands » Print this page Email this page Departure Point 4 of 4

Flight Booking The stingrays here are friendly enough that people could touch them and local guides have been known to even hold them. The guides will warn everyone that even though these stingrays appear to be quite friendly, they should still be regarded as wild animals so it is never recommended to touch them by their razor sharp tails or abuse them in any manner. It is possible to feed them with the squid parts provided on site. The mouths of the stingrays are located underneath their bodies and people are instructed to hold the food in their palms flat facing up. With their keen sense of smell, the stingrays will hover towards and over the food to collect their snacks.

A Cayman Islands vacation rental or condo makes the perfect home away from home for enjoying this island paradise. The Cayman Islands, just west of Jamaica in the Caribbean Sea, are one of the premier diving destinations in the Caribbean. Dozens of dive charters are available to guests of Cayman Islands vacation rentals. One of the most popular dives is Stingray City, friendly stingrays in water as shallow as 12 feet.

Travel Agent The guides, a devilish lot, usually target in on the squeamish of all the passengers. As soon as those passengers are in the water they throw food around the hapless folks to attract the stingrays to that area. So seem brave and you won't get picked on.

Breathtaking vistas include the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, Robben Island and the Cape Peninsula. The mountain provides a wonderful venue for a ceremony with spectacular views looking out over Cape Town, Best booked in the warmer months of November through to March. Cape Town’s City Bowl An exciting city with plenty of bars and restaurants that will interest the friends and relatives that may choose to travel with you. Kuoni offers a great choice of small, intimate and romantic guesthouses suitable for small or large wedding parties, together with a selection of hotels.

Hotel Chicago Although Stingray City can be crowded at times due to its popularity, it does offer a very unique experience to see these wonderful sea creatures up close. Stingrays are usually very shy animals and will swim away from scuba divers and snorkelers but not at Stingray City in Grand Cayman.

Online Booking This is a tour that all members of your family can enjoy, you, your children even the grandparents. It is easy to get on and off the boat and the water is only about chest deep, depending on your height. Life jackets are available for all. I highly recommend this outing but book early as word has gotten around and this is a very popular excursion.

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