Snorkeling Catamaran Trips without Stingrays

[GatorCat]

Is anyone aware of any fun snorkeling trips/party boats that do not include stingray city?

[LibraByTheSea]

C'mon and help us please....thats what I am looking for too.

[bookbabe]

Cayman doesn't generally run to "party boats" of the sort I think you're probably looking for. There's a couple of catamaran excursions, and a pirate ship excursion...but they're not the "music and booze" type boats.

 

You'd have to look at the websites for Nativeways, Captain Marvin, Captain Bryans, etc. to see if anyone has a non-stingray tour. It won't be common. The stingrays are pretty much Cayman's most famous attraction, so the majority of tours include a stop there.

 

Most people that want a non-stingray snorkel trip likely end up either shore snorkelling at someplace like Eden Rock, or booking a private charter to take them to a few spots.

[laurieb]

I too have been searching for a snorkel trip without stingray city. I think we'll probably end up at Cemetary Beach again.

[RjayB]

This is what we are doing in 2 weeks...I dont think its a catamaran though.

Its $40 per person.

 

Barrier Reef Snorkel

 

Experience some of the Cayman Island’s best snorkeling at Barrier Reef.

On this excursion you will:

 

• Take a short bus ride to a private dock.
  
• Board a boat for the ride out to Barrier Reef; rich in local history, Barrier Reef offers pristine snorkeling conditions in the North Sound.
  
• Enjoy snorkeling shallow waters with beds of sea whips, sea fans, corals and schools of tropical fish.
  
• Have ample time to explore the reefs and abundant marine life before being transported back to the dock.
  

Note: Minimum age is 5 years. Snorkel equipment is included.

[laurieb]

What's the name of the tour company? Is it private or through your ship?

[broberts]

The described excursion is a Carnival one.

[RjayB]

Yes it's the Carnival one, booked online with them.

[mlbcruiser]

laurieb, tell me about Cemetary Beach: where is it? Is it easy to get to (how?), and how good is the snorkeling there?

 

I didn't get the impression anyone was asking about "party boat" excursions at all.

[laurieb]

hi

Cemetary beach is very easy to get to on the public transportation. The website below describes many locations that are easily accessible.

 

This isn't a link to tours but to do it yourself snorkeling sites on the island

 

caymanislanddiscounts dot com

[LibraByTheSea]

laurieb, tell me about Cemetary Beach: where is it? Is it easy to get to (how?), and how good is the snorkeling there?

 

I didn't get the impression anyone was asking about "party boat" excursions at all.

 

Thank you...not at all a party boat

The Barrier Ref trip is exactly what I wanted...thanks for the recommendation...I leave on the Carnival Liberty in 19 days (WHOO HOO)

and I will get that trip booked :cool:

[bookbabe]

I didn't get the impression anyone was asking about "party boat" excursions at all.

 

Since the OP (not laurieb or LibraByTheSea) specifically said they were looking for a party boat, that's what I was replying to... ;)

[halos]

This is what we are doing in 2 weeks...I dont think its a catamaran though.

Its $40 per person.

 

Barrier Reef Snorkel

 

Experience some of the Cayman Island’s best snorkeling at Barrier Reef.

On this excursion you will:

 

• Take a short bus ride to a private dock.
  
• Board a boat for the ride out to Barrier Reef; rich in local history, Barrier Reef offers pristine snorkeling conditions in the North Sound.
  
• Enjoy snorkeling shallow waters with beds of sea whips, sea fans, corals and schools of tropical fish.
  
• Have ample time to explore the reefs and abundant marine life before being transported back to the dock.
  

Note: Minimum age is 5 years. Snorkel equipment is included.

 

 

I'm looking for an excursion like this too....it's a shame that it's only 2 hours though :(

I'd like a 4 hour version of this :D

Please let us know how you enjoyed it when you get back.

[spankyfinch]

This is what we are doing in 2 weeks...I dont think its a catamaran though.

Its $40 per person.

 

Barrier Reef Snorkel

 

Experience some of the Cayman Island’s best snorkeling at Barrier Reef.

On this excursion you will:

 

• Take a short bus ride to a private dock.
  
• Board a boat for the ride out to Barrier Reef; rich in local history, Barrier Reef offers pristine snorkeling conditions in the North Sound.
  
• Enjoy snorkeling shallow waters with beds of sea whips, sea fans, corals and schools of tropical fish.
  
• Have ample time to explore the reefs and abundant marine life before being transported back to the dock.
  

Note: Minimum age is 5 years. Snorkel equipment is included.

 

i did this excursions a few years back...i believe

we had done the sting rays and were looking to snorkel

we took a bus from the dock to a beach and then boarded a cat

it was a nice big boat and the 'sail' was calm and sunny

the snorkeling was just so so

the water was warm and clear...but there wasnt a lot to see

a few people who stung by those small 'thimble' jellyfish

the crew was friendly and helpful as any i have experienced

we booked through the ship

i would say give it a try

we liked the shortness and as i said the water was warm and the details taken care of

[tdh8359]

How was it RjayB?

 

This is what we are doing in 2 weeks...I dont think its a catamaran though.

Its $40 per person.

 

Barrier Reef Snorkel

 

Experience some of the Cayman Island’s best snorkeling at Barrier Reef.

On this excursion you will:

 

• Take a short bus ride to a private dock.
  
• Board a boat for the ride out to Barrier Reef; rich in local history, Barrier Reef offers pristine snorkeling conditions in the North Sound.
  
• Enjoy snorkeling shallow waters with beds of sea whips, sea fans, corals and schools of tropical fish.
  
• Have ample time to explore the reefs and abundant marine life before being transported back to the dock.
  

Note: Minimum age is 5 years. Snorkel equipment is included.