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The Sandbar

North Sound, Grand Cayman
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Ranked #29 of 114 attractions in Grand Cayman
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: This shallow, sandy area is one of two spots on Grand Cayman that are ideal for snorkeling among the stingrays.
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Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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“Marine Land Tours is amazing! Stingray Sandbar”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

They were very organized from the time we met them at the port, nice 10 minute air conditioned trolley ride and a 20 minute smooth boat ride to the sand bar. The other boats/excursions that were at the sand bar with us were awful and old. I'm surprised that made it there and back. The staff are extremely nice and... More

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Pasadena, MD
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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“Sting Rays at the Sandbar”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Marine land tours provides a very well supplied and comfortable trolley and boat for the trip, very knowledgable and friendly guides and sting rays that are VERY friendly and able to be held by YOU. Don't miss this. It was the highlight of our trip. More

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Skillman, New Jersey
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“Great experience if you have kids and/or don't like deep water snorkeling”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2004
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So there's Stingray City and Stingray Sandbar. We chose the Sandbar since we had little ones. (Stingray City as I understand it is about 12 ft deep where snorkeling and diving is done - Sandbar is 2-3 ft deep). We took Red Sail Sports booked from our hotel (30USDpp w/o snorkeling equip incl kids above age 3yrs) - there are... More

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“Stingray Sandbar A Must See”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2003
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On a recent trip to Grand Cayman, I had the opportunity to swim with the stingrays at the stingray sandbar. It was AMAZING. Stingrays are friendly creatures. Stingrays do NOT sting or bite. In fact, stingrays suck their food through their mouth. If you want to get up close and personal with nature, this is the thing for you to... More

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