Grand Cayman excursion question

[Tequilamamacita]

Is there a trip to snorkel with the sting rays and then eat lunch on a beach?

 

[mom4fun]

Is there a trip to snorkel with the sting rays and then eat lunch on a beach?

Yes, it's called stingray city and rum point beach.

 

[CesD]

Opinion about Stingray city-- If you have touched rays at aquariums and Sea World several times, will this excursion still be worth it? Yes, I realize " worth it" is different for everyone but I'd love thoughts anyway

 

[mom4fun]

Opinion about Stingray city-- If you have touched rays at aquariums and Sea World several times, will this excursion still be worth it? Yes, I realize " worth it" is different for everyone but I'd love thoughts anyway

Definitely! There is also no comparison between it and the castaway cay stingray excursion.

 

[Tequilamamacita]

We are on the Fantasy next week and for some reason you cant book that?

 

[gdafan1]

We are on the Fantasy next week and for some reason you cant book that?

Are u on the 7 night cruise please let un know how the weather is ! Going on our first cruise next july would like some info to be prepare

 

[Tequilamamacita]

Yes we are. Looks like we get in around 10:30
So I think we could take a tour after 11... want some good snorkeling...

 

[anricat]

Opinion about Stingray city-- If you have touched rays at aquariums and Sea World several times, will this excursion still be worth it? Yes, I realize " worth it" is different for everyone but I'd love thoughts anyway

This is a whole other level. The stingrays are large and everywhere. It's an amazing experience - once in a lifetime.

 

[CesD]

This is a whole other level. The stingrays are large and everywhere. It's an amazing experience - once in a lifetime.

thank you.
Is this something that can easily be booked once you get to the pier / dock or does it sell out? i was thinking we could decide on doing it based on the weather that day.

Also, which is the best company to go with ? Thanks

 

[mom4fun]

We are on the Fantasy next week and for some reason you cant book that?

It's because the Fantasy doesn't stay in port long enough to do the sting ray and rum point beach excursion. We did it when we went on the Wonder in 2014.

 

[anricat]

thank you.
Is this something that can easily be booked once you get to the pier / dock or does it sell out? i was thinking we could decide on doing it based on the weather that day.

Also, which is the best company to go with ? Thanks

Sorry, I can't help you with this, we went with a DCL excursion. We did the Island Tour and Snorkeling with Stingrays. We wanted to go to the Turtle Farm as well and it was a good combo. We enjoyed ourselves very much.

 

[marsh0013]

It's because the Fantasy doesn't stay in port long enough to do the sting ray and rum point beach excursion. We did it when we went on the Wonder in 2014.

We booked this excursion outside of Disney, through Nativeway Water Sports. We told them we're on the Fantasy, relayed our concerns about timing, and they told us not to worry, they have people from the Fantasy all the time. We didn't have to put down a deposit, so if we get too nervous, we can cancel. Anybody done this one through Nativeway when on the Fantasy? My main concern was getting off the boat on time (starts at 11:15, but meet at 11am? And we arrive at 10:30am and of course it's tender), not really getting back. They say it ends at 4:30pm, and all aboard is 5:30pm.

 

[mom4fun]

We booked this excursion outside of Disney, through Nativeway Water Sports. We told them we're on the Fantasy, relayed our concerns about timing, and they told us not to worry, they have people from the Fantasy all the time. We didn't have to put down a deposit, so if we get too nervous, we can cancel. Anybody done this one through Nativeway when on the Fantasy? My main concern was getting off the boat on time (starts at 11:15, but meet at 11am? And we arrive at 10:30am and of course it's tender), not really getting back. They say it ends at 4:30pm, and all aboard is 5:30pm.

What was the price through them? Also, does it include lunch at rum point beach?

 

[disneymagicgirl]

Captain Marvins offers a separate 12noon excursion specifically for fantasy guests and you can take kids younger than 4 if you provide their life jacket.

 

[steph12]

We booked this excursion outside of Disney, through Nativeway Water Sports. We told them we're on the Fantasy, relayed our concerns about timing, and they told us not to worry, they have people from the Fantasy all the time. We didn't have to put down a deposit, so if we get too nervous, we can cancel. Anybody done this one through Nativeway when on the Fantasy? My main concern was getting off the boat on time (starts at 11:15, but meet at 11am? And we arrive at 10:30am and of course it's tender), not really getting back. They say it ends at 4:30pm, and all aboard is 5:30pm.

We tried to do the stingray and rum point beach thru Nativeway, but they said the Fantasy doesn't have enough time for it. We still used them and did the 3 stops at Stingray city, a snorkeling spot, and then starfish beach. It was by far our favorite excursion! There were 6 of us, and we had the whole boat to ourselves. One of the guides got off at every stop with us, and even dove down at the snorkeling spot to get a lobster for us to see. At stingray city we were free to walk around the sandbar and our guide got the stingrays and put them right up on us. The other boats there had about 50 pp onboard and were telling them exactly where to stand and what to do. I felt bad for them. Starfish beach was amazing. There were starfish everywhere! We paid $40/pp for Nativeway and they met us right when you get off this ship and had water and fruit punch for us onboard. We brought some peanut butter crackers and other snacks b/c we did get hungry with all the swimming. I would highly recommend using Nativeway!

 

[kmix78]

thank you.
Is this something that can easily be booked once you get to the pier / dock or does it sell out? i was thinking we could decide on doing it based on the weather that day.

Also, which is the best company to go with ? Thanks

I booked with Captain Marvin based on reviews and recommendations from this group, as well asfrom other sites; however, our trip is in October. Might be worth checking them out, their customer service has been great and helpful so far.

 

[CesD]

I booked with Captain Marvin based on reviews and recommendations from this group, as well asfrom other sites; however, our trip is in October. Might be worth checking them out, their customer service has been great and helpful so far.

our trip is also in October. I will ck out Captain Marvins also

 

[CesD]

Has anyone booked thru Dexter's Fantasea Tours?

 

[Tequilamamacita]

We tried to do the stingray and rum point beach thru Nativeway, but they said the Fantasy doesn't have enough time for it. We still used them and did the 3 stops at Stingray city, a snorkeling spot, and then starfish beach. It was by far our favorite excursion! There were 6 of us, and we had the whole boat to ourselves. One of the guides got off at every stop with us, and even dove down at the snorkeling spot to get a lobster for us to see. At stingray city we were free to walk around the sandbar and our guide got the stingrays and put them right up on us. The other boats there had about 50 pp onboard and were telling them exactly where to stand and what to do. I felt bad for them. Starfish beach was amazing. There were starfish everywhere! We paid $40/pp for Nativeway and they met us right when you get off this ship and had water and fruit punch for us onboard. We brought some peanut butter crackers and other snacks b/c we did get hungry with all the swimming. I would highly recommend using Nativeway!

Where did they meet you and at what time?

 

[marsh0013]

What was the price through them? Also, does it include lunch at rum point beach?

$62.50 each and yes, that includes lunch at Rum Point Beach. It's 5 hours long according to the website.

We tried to do the stingray and rum point beach thru Nativeway, but they said the Fantasy doesn't have enough time for it. We still used them and did the 3 stops at Stingray city, a snorkeling spot, and then starfish beach. It was by far our favorite excursion! There were 6 of us, and we had the whole boat to ourselves. One of the guides got off at every stop with us, and even dove down at the snorkeling spot to get a lobster for us to see. At stingray city we were free to walk around the sandbar and our guide got the stingrays and put them right up on us. The other boats there had about 50 pp onboard and were telling them exactly where to stand and what to do. I felt bad for them. Starfish beach was amazing. There were starfish everywhere! We paid $40/pp for Nativeway and they met us right when you get off this ship and had water and fruit punch for us onboard. We brought some peanut butter crackers and other snacks b/c we did get hungry with all the swimming. I would highly recommend using Nativeway!

Interesting. I wonder why they told us it would be no problem, and that they take people from the Fantasy all the time on the 5 hour one. We'll definitely think about switching to the shorter tour you mentioned. Thanks for the great review. I've read so many good things about them which is why we will definitely be doing one of their tours, even if it's one of the shorter ones.