Stingray City

About this site

A world-famous shallow sandbar where dozens of friendly southern stingrays gather for interaction with humans. Divers and snorkelers can feed, pet, and be swarmed by these gentle creatures in waist-deep crystal-clear water.

Conditions

Country

Cayman Islands

Region

Grand Cayman

Max depth

3–5 m

Visibility

15–30 m

Water temperature

26–29°C

Difficulty

Beginner

Best season

Year-round

Type

Ocean

Suitable for

• Scuba
• Freediving

Dive types

• Other

Marine life

• Rays
• Barracuda
• Eels