Explore Stingray City

Dicing at Stingray City

Decades ago, Grand Cayman fishermen started using the North Sound as a refuge from mosquitoes while they cleaned their fish. Soon after, the cleaning resulted in a frenzy of stingrays searching for some easy catch. Today, Stingray City is one of the Cayman Island’s most famous dive sites, offering a chance for divers and snorkelers to get up close and personal with the amazing southern stingray.

Stingray City is a group of sandbars located 25 miles off the shore of Grand Cayman. The two ‘districts’ of Stingray City consist of a shallow sandbar and a deeper 5-metre area for divers and snorkelers who want to really immerse themselves in the stingray's habitat. Scuba diving at Stingray City is possible from a number of dive resorts and dive centres in the area while liveaboards always make sure their guests partake in this once in a lifetime opportunity.

The best Months to dive at Stingray City

Stingray City diving is possible all-year-round as the dive spots are sheltered by the barrier reef, creating calm conditions throughout. However, it is worth noting that hurricane season is from June through to October and those preparing to dive Caymans during this period should remember the conditions can be variable. Yet, due to the depth and location of the Stingray City sites, it is unlikely that dive operations will cancel their trips unless the absolute worst conditions are expected.