Boat tours are a great way to get out on the water for a reasonable price, however you will have to follow a set itinerary and you will be accompanied by others who are not in your group.
Numerous companies offer North Sound boat and snorkelling trips, either for a half-day or a full-day.
Half-day trips usually include stops at the Sandbar to feed the stingrays and a stop at the Coral Gardens and the reef to snorkel. Full-day trips with a local boat operator include all the stops as mentioned above but also include conch hunting (when in season) which they will then marinate and serve on-board, and a delicious local seafood lunch either cooked and served on-board the boat or on the beach at Cayman Kai.
Note that during the week boat tours are often busy with tourists and cruise shippers. If you want a quieter trip, ask if they have a smaller boat and specify that you don’t want to join a ‘cattle’ boat!
You can also find more information, including times and prices, by picking up a copy of Explore magazine or by visiting www.explorecayman.com.
The following is a list of operators who run group boat trips in the North Sound:
If you are looking to make a booking then we highly recommend that you look at these Private Boat Charters in Grand Cayman. These operators offer amazing personalised trips to the best spots in the Cayman Islands and will tailor your itinerary to avoid the crowds and to get the most out of this incredible experience.