Rockjock64 Posted November 4, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 4, 2016 (edited) Hey all, have a group of 3 couples going to Grsnd Caymon. Cruised several times but 1st time to GC. Any recomenations on snorkeling and shopping? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited November 4, 2016 by Rockjock64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted November 4, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 4, 2016 For a First Time in Grand Cayman most folks want to Swim With the Stingrays. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted November 4, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Don't go to Hell ,not unless you want to mail yourself a postcard. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennLee Posted November 4, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Definitely swim with the stingrays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97TJ-Neil Posted November 4, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 4, 2016 After snorkeling, check out the Seven Fathoms rum distillery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namelocg Posted November 4, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 4, 2016 After snorkeling, check out the Seven Fathoms rum distillery. Where is the distillary? We've been to the Caybrew brewery. Great tour and beer samples for $6. We went there last year when my daughter was taking a course in brewing and fine beer as part of her restaurant management curriculum at UCF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyeman27 Posted November 4, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 4, 2016 You can snorkel off Cemetery beach, take local jitney/bus from bus station 2 blocks from port. $2.50 each way. Bring some yogurt as it attracts the fish like crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhitlock1231@gmail.com Posted November 4, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Where is the distillary? We've been to the Caybrew brewery. Great tour and beer samples for $6. We went there last year when my daughter was taking a course in brewing and fine beer as part of her restaurant management curriculum at UCF. There is an excursion on Viator that includes tour/tasting at the rum distillery, beer brewery, rum cake factory (all unlimited sampling). The guide provides a brief island tour between stops. The day concludes with a stop at the Royal Palms Beach Club on 7 Mile Beach. The cost is $39 pp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trishlo73 Posted November 4, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Captain Marvins Stingray tour. Fantastic company and great prices. https://www.captainmarvins.com/stingray-city Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted November 4, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 4, 2016 do not go to Sunset House do not research snorkeling at Sunset House do NOT dig out the bar menu for My Bar at Sunset House you can go other places and stay away from my bar stool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singer4Him Posted November 11, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Eden Rock Dive is within walking distance of the port and is a great option and is a very inexpensive excursion. You can bring your own snorkel gear or rent from them. You can find out more about there here: http://www.edenrockdive.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 12, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Get a guidebook at your public library. Decide WHAT you want to do...and 99% of the time, it's easy to do on your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandc4e Posted November 13, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 13, 2016 We're doing a jetski tour to stingray city and rum point. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidybabe Posted November 15, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 15, 2016 There is an excursion on Viator that includes tour/tasting at the rum distillery, beer brewery, rum cake factory (all unlimited sampling). The guide provides a brief island tour between stops. The day concludes with a stop at the Royal Palms Beach Club on 7 Mile Beach. The cost is $39 pp. Have you used Viator? We were thinking of booking the tour you mentioned, or another one they have with the turtle farm instead of the beach? We are very interested in any info regarding Viator Thanks for any info Safe sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhitlock1231@gmail.com Posted November 15, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Have you used Viator? We were thinking of booking the tour you mentioned, or another one they have with the turtle farm instead of the beach? We are very interested in any info regarding Viator Thanks for any info Safe sailing Yes! We did this tour last month and booked it through Viator. They are very convenient and I would definitely recommend them. If you have no interest in the beach, I would go to the turtle farm. I have heard good reviews about that experience as well. Viator also offers a bar hop tour and a walking food tour, both of which might interest you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIP TRAVELER Posted November 20, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 20, 2016 We just got back from a November 6th Liberty of the Seas cruise from Galveston. In Grand Cayman we took a shore excursion to Sting Ray City that included 30-40 minutes snorkeling at the Coral Gardens and 20-30 minutes at the Star Fish Beach. We reserved on line with Native Way before leaving home and were very satisfied with the service they provided. They met us at the pier near the tender arrival area. They took us to and from the port in a 25 seat mini bus. There were 18 people on our boat including our group of 2 senior couples and two families with young sons and a teen age son and daughter. The crew included the Native way owner and a twenty something guide/ boat driver. The guide spent a lot of time with us at Sting Ray City allowing us capture our ray experience on camera. We got to kiss, hold, pet and feed the rays. We had done this before and knew to expect a circus atmosphere and we were not disappointed. This time some waves added to the experience. The kids with the 2 families sharing our tour seemed to like jumping the waves as much as they liked the rays. We saw rays in a more natural setting at the snorkeling stop and at Starfish Beach. The Guide brought up and cleaned a couple of Conchs (it was in season so legal) and let us taste the fresh meat while giving the kids a biology lesson. We left the pier at 11:30 and got back about 4:30, quite a tour for $40 per person. I think it was less for kids. There was a long line to get on the tender but it went pretty fast and we were back on board in plenty of time. Possible things to consider: The boat was not new or fancy but it had shaded seating and a sundeck on top. Water and fruit punch were free from a big self-serve jugs you poured into plastic cups. There was a small marine toilet aboard but no real room to change. Take snacks for the kids because you will be skipping lunch. They provided fins and a flotation device if you wanted. I think snorkels are also available but we all had our own. They helped us put on with our fins. They assisted anyone who needed a hand getting in and out of the water. It is probably best not to get to the meeting place early because you will be waiting for the rest of the group. We did leave the pier at the agreed upon time. I would not have posted if I had not been very impressed with the experience we had on this tour. They did not try to sell us anything and did not hassle us for tips. They helped you get photos with your own camera. This small company is owned and operated by a local family which was a plus for us. Hope you enjoy Grand Cayman, Phyllis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeverlyS Posted November 28, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Thanks for this information on Native Way! I have a feeling that's who we will go with in January! Bev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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