Stingray City and Snorkeling Boat Tours - Grand Cayman Islands

Kichline - Pen Argyl, PA Pen Argyl PA USA
Most enjoyable, educational and exciting adventure at the Grand Cayman Island. Our 13, 10 and 8 year old kids were fascinating with sting rays and diversity while snorkeling at the reef. Captain Dexter allowed the kids to try their hand at sailing the trimaran and was very informative about local goings on, as was Simon. Both were great with all of us and we could tell they cared about our experience - would definitely do it again and recommend it !

Georgia Grand Cayman
My brother and his fiance are here visiting, and I wanted to take them to the sandbar to experience the stingrays, and a friend suggested Dexters. We have just got back, and had the most wonderful time. Dexter and Simon are extremely informative, welcoming, helpful, patient, and friendly, and I would recommend this tour over any others I have been on, especially for first timers.

The Carnegie's from FL Bradenton Florida USA
Captain Dexter was the highlight of our trip. Not only did he show knowledge of the stingrays but also was very entertaining! We enjoyed the music on the way back while we were sailing. That to me really put me in a fantasy of island life. While we were enjoying the rays and water he even took the time to help someone else that was on another tour. We know what southern hospitality is but Captain Dexter goes above and beyond that! If only we had more time, I know we would have taken his tour several more times. I would come to the Cayman Islands just to take a "Fantasy" tour on Fantasea Tours! Thank you so much Captain Dexter and we look forward to coming back next year just for your tour.

Dan Badger Indianapolis Indiana USA
Our day with Captain Dexter was one of the highlights of our trip! Dexter picked us up at our dock. Our group of 18 were all nervous about swimming with the stingrays, however when we got to the beautiful water in Stingray City no one hesitated to jump in and we were quickly taken with how cool the stingrays were. The snorkeling was beautiful. Dexter and Simon (this guy should be an excursion all by himself!) were very, very accomodating, answered all of our questions and were entertaining all day. It's hard enough to make 1 teenager happy but all 8 of the teenagers with us had a great day! Thanks again! We'll see you next time.

Lorraine and Dan Keough Milton Ontario Canada
Going on Dexter's boat and feeding the stingray's is the highlight of our trip every year! It's a great way to spend the morning or afternoon! WE LOVE YOU DEXTER!!! See you in 2011!

James & Barbara Bethel Collinsville OK USA
James & I came to Grand Cayman to celebrate our 25th anniversary. We were recommended Captain Dexter to go to Stingray City by Turtle Nest Inn. What an amazing trip! Dexter & Simon calmed my fears right off about swimming with the stingrays. It was a beautiful experience! We want to say a big thanks to Simon also for the tip for these two OKie winter birds who were not prepared for all the sun on Cayman Island. The toothpaste tip really did take the sting out plus gave us a good laugh covered in blue paste! Thanks for a great adventure and value for our money! Love to bring our kids back some day so they can enjoy it too!

Jennifer Straszewski Flowery Branch Georgia USA
Just wanted to thank you for making our trip so great !!! You provided us with the best tour we have ever taken. We hope to see you again on our next trip to the island.

Mike Trombadore Danville CA USA
Dexter, Our half day trip with you and Simon was far and away the highlight of our trip to Grand Cayman. I highly recommend you and your boat for anyone wanting to see Stingray City. We did a private charter for two families, ten of us in total, and thought that your service was a great value. Your boat is perfect for families with small children and your knowledge of the stingrays was fantastic. I will never forget the day we spent with you and Simon. Thank you!!!!

Joyce Home of the Pittsburgh Steelers PA USA
Loved the catamaran ride out and back. Great way to spend the afternoon out on the water. Thank you to Captain Dexter and especially Simon for making this such a fun trip.

Tom Cranston RI USA
We had a blast. Best value on the island.

Trudi Coquitlam BC Canada
Our group of 13 went out with Dexter and Simon in January 2010. We had a wonderful time and are so glad that we booked with Dexter's Fantasea Tours. It was an amazing way to spend our day in Grand Cayman and would highly recommend it to everyone. Thank you so much Dexter.

Fran Wistow North Yorkshire England
Anne and Fran came out to do the Caymen half marathon in December 09. We had seen Dexter's tours on the website and the feedback was brilliant, just what we needed to relax after the race. Our trip with Dexter was fabulous, a small boat which meant a handfull of people. felt more like millionaires than tourists. Swimming with stingrays was wonderful, what gentle creatures. The views, and snokel on the reef were fantastic. To end it all returning under sail with music and anecdotes from Dexter and Simon was an experience to treasure forever. Thank you for the best adventure and value for money in Caymen.

Anne Everitt Wistow North Yorkshire England
Fran and Anne come to caymen in December 09 to complete the half marathon. We had read on the website about Dexter's stingray tours and seen really positive comments, we thought it would be a great way to relax. It was fabulous! the half day was perfect. We were blown away by how the wonderful views, the fantastic experience of swimming with the stingrays and the general vibes of the day. Sailing back was just serenity and peace. What an amazing experience and value for money. The BEST thing to do in Caymen. Thank you Dexter and Simon

Terri Raimo Austin Texas USA
Capt Dexter & Simon, My sister & I came to your beautiful island on 10/15/09. We had the most amazing time with you. You were recommended to me by 2 co-workers. I must say, they didn't exaggerate about the experience we would have. Just the ride out, the water is so clean and clear. We saw so many starfish of all colors and even a couple of sea turtles!! We never expected to see these animals in their natural habitat except on TV. Now, we can say we've seen the REAL thing. The stingrays were so gentle and snorkeling on the reef was amazing! I wanted so spend the whole day out there. After hearing about our trip, we have some friends who want to go. We are already planning another trip for next year and you can bet we will be reserving our spot with you. Your tour was the highlight of our 7-day cruise and we can't wait to see you again!! We will recommend you to everyone we know because we know they will have a fantastic time. Thank you so much for the experience of a lifetime!!!!!!

Matt D. Houston TX USA
My fiance and I took a trip out to Stingray City with Capt. Dexter. We had an amazing time! It's an experience of a lifetime. Capt. Dexter will provide you with a safe fun trip at a great price. I can't recommend him enough.

Steve Dunn Zionsville Indiana USA
I just retuned home from a 7 day cruise on Royal Caribean with one of our stops being Grand Cayman. I was traveling with a group of 23. Upn my return home I have received a thank you card from all 23 expressing their gratitude for aranging a charter on the Fantasea suring our stop in Grand Cayman. While we enjoyed our entire 7 day cruise and have great memories from each port, everyone in the group agrees that our charter on the Fantasea was the highlight of our trip.

Sarah Patellos Cape Cod MA United States
I have been going on Dexter's Fantasea tours for 16 years, and let me tell you, a Cayman Islands vacation is just not the same without it! Thank you Dexter for such a great time year after year, my Mom and Dad are in the Caymans now and I can't believe I'm missing it this year! Thank you for such a personal experience that keeps us coming back for more. Hope to see you soon!

Becky Orange Charleston South Carolina USA
Captain Dexter was recommended to us by the great people at Turtle Nest Inn in March of 2009. We are so glad we listened to them! The ride out to Stingray Bar was great. When we arrived at Stingray Bar, I was amazed. The sting rays were so gentle and just awesome to see and touch. I even kissed one for good luck! Then, we went on a snorkeling trip which was fantastic! Captain Dexter and Simon were great! This is a MUST DO while visiting the island! We cannot wait to visit again next March!

Prissy Wilson Deerfield Illinois US
My experience with Dexter's sting ray city tour was just the BEST! I was hesitant to go since I have a bad back and was concerned it might be too much for me. But my family convinced me to try. Dexter fixed me up in a comfortable spot on the boat and I was able to participate in the entire adventure! It was amazing. And I enjoyed talking with you too Dexter. I wish you the very best and hope to see you again sometime! It was indeed an experience of a lifetime and a wonderful outing for all ages. Thanks a million!

Tracy Slintak Highland Michigan USA
My husband and I really enjoyed our trip to Stingray City with Captain Dexter. When we arrived at our destination and we saw how many of the other tour operators overfill their boats, we knew we had picked the right tour! We motored out to the sand bar, but were thrilled when the winds made it possible for us to return under sail power. He is knowledgeable and kind, and when we return to Grand Cayman, we will sign up for another one of his wonderful tours. Thanks Dexter, for making it such a memorable experience!

Marci Massillon Ohio United States
We vacationed in Grand Cayman in July. Captain Dexter was fabulous. My three children had a great time, and Captain Dexter even took my one daughter out snorkeling with him. It was very kind of him to offer take her because my husband and I had our other two kids to pull along. He definitely made the experience enjoyable for our whole family. My daughter said she enjoyed it so much with him because he explained what everything was while they were out at the reef. His tour was by far the highlight of our vacation! I would highly recommend his tour. Thank you Captain Dexter for a memorable experience! We look forward to coming back to Grand Cayman, and we will definitely take your tour again. We hope to see you soon! Take care, Marci

Nick and Janel Spiro Dallas TX United States
My wife and I were referred to Dexter by some friends we meet while vacationing in the Caymans. They had known Dexter for years and said he and his crew were the best on the island. THEY WERE RIGHT! My wife and I, along with several of our friends, went with Dexter and his crew to Sting Ray City and to the reefs on his catamaran. It was absolutely amazing! Dexter and his crew was were with us every step of the way. They not only showed us sting rays, fish and coral reefs, but got with is in the water and explained the wildfire we encountered. It was by far one of the greatest excursions I have ever been on. I would do it again in a heart beat! If you are in the Caymans..taking a trip with Dexter is a must!

Sun Oh Anaheim California
I'm a deputy sheriff and traveled with my family in RCCL August 2006. I found Dexter through the Internet search few months before the trip. There were many boat tour companies that offered cheaper than Dexter, but for some reason I found Dexter more interesting. Oh boy I made a SMART choice to go with Dexter. Captain Dexter is OUTSTANDING, CARING, and very wonderful person. He made EVERY effort to have EVERYONE to have experience playing with the Stingray, including my 2 years old son. On that day of my trip, I saw MANY tour boats around and Capt. Dexter found a spot away from everyone and brought a Stingray exclusively for everyone in our boat to touch and play. Capt. Dexter then took extra time for all of us to snorkel in very private area, far far away from everyone. Capt. Dexter is most professional person I ever encounter. EVERYONE in my family had unforgettable memory thanks to Capt. Dexter. It doesn't matter how cheap and better other are offering, Capt. Dexter tour is better than any other tour boat in Grand Cayman. I bet my badge on it.

Becky & Leah Hill Pittsburgh PA USA
My daughter Leah and I had a wonderful time swimming with the Stingrays. I told my daughter I conquered a few fears that day, both swimming with the stingrays and snorkleing at the reef. Sailing back that afternoon just was the icing on the cake to a terrific day. Once again, thank you and hope to see you again. Sam Patellos sister and niece.

Tonya Herschfus Berkley Michigan United States
Unbelievable! A once in a life time experience. I cannot stop talking about it now that I am back in the states. I loved kissing the stingray, seeing a live conch, and all of the great fish on the coral reef. The parot fish are just beautiful. Anyone that has swam with the stingrays know how intellegent and friendly they really are. Thank you Captain Dexter for such an amazing experience. I highly recommend it. : )

Rupa & Santosh Bangalore KA India
Dear Captain Dexter & John, Thanks for making our trip to Stingray Sandbar memorable. Interacting with the sting rays was simply amazing! What stood out was the warmth, care and personal attention we received. We have been to several boat tours over the world (Hawaii, Great Barrier Reef Australia), but this one stands out as the best we have done so far! Thanks once again & hope we can come back some day and do another tour with you. Rupa & Santosh

The Anfangs Ringwood NJ USA
Our family has been coming to the Caymans for the past 15 years, and Dexter is the only way to fly, or sail, as the case may be. You're here to relax and enjoy, not motor across the Sound at 50 mph. Quietly sailing back after a magnificent experience of the rays, in a very personal way, is what I came for, and Dexter is who I refer all my friends and guests to.

Bob & Deb South Deerfield MA USA
FABULOUS! A friendly relaxing motor across the bay. Captain Dexter and John were welcoming, informative and friendly. The views were gorgeous. We were with 8 to 10 other people. Swimming with the Stingrays was a great adventure and phot op. Snorkleing at the reef was like jumping into an aquarium. And, to cap it off, we got back on the catamaran, showered off and sailed back with Nora Jones, Bob Marley, sun and quiet. It was our best day! We hightly recommend it for young and old :) Thanks for a sparkling day!!!

Casey Cash Durham NC USA
My family has been visiting Grand Cayman since 1997 and during our first trip, we happened to luck upon Captain Dexter and his Fantasea Tours. We have since booked a trip with Captain Dexter every visit back and brought all our family and recommended his tour to all our friends! Dexter not only gives us great service and a beautiful adventure, but he has become part of our extended Cayman family and is always there waiting for us to come aboard with a smile and a new joke!!!

Faye Golden Colorado USA
Stingray City is an awesome place. I have visited and introduced friends there for each of the past 15 years. I met Dexter 15 years ago and he makes it like visiting with family. Dexter has named most of the rays, explains their history and why they are there. For first time visitors Dexter spends extra time helping them get in and out of the boat and feeding the rays while enjoying the trip.
Dexter and his Fantasea Tours is the best kept secret in the Cayman Islands. He limits the number of passengers on the boat so it's never crowded. If the weather is iffy he will reschedule rather than risk a less than enjoyable experience. He even has a money back guarantee if you don't have a good time you don't pay. (That has never happened to me over the last 15 years.)
Thanks Dexter for all the wonderful trips - with more to come.

David Jones Denver CO USA
Dexter's Fantasea tour is actually 2 experiences in one package:
First there is the visit to Stingray City with Dexter, a Cayman Island native. His new boat is a spacious catamaran that can sail or motor across the bay with a small group of guests to Stingray City. Dexter and his crew explain the routine of standing on the sandy bottom and petting the friendly rays as they swim around in their natural environment. Dexter's easy confidence makes even the wary feel right at home with these magnificent creatures.
After visiting the rays, Dexter takes his guests to one of the shallow reefs on the north side of Grand Cayman for snorkeling. These less visited, live coral reefs are only accessible by boat and are my favorites in Grand Cayman. Again, Dexter's lifelong knowledge of these waters makes for a unique and unforgettable experience.

Gene Rohloff Milwaukee Wisconsin USA
A GREAT way to spend an afternoon. The sail out to the Stingray Bar was a perfect start to a unique experience. Our family thoroughly enjoyed swimming among the stingrays which appeared very well mannered. I think Captain Dexter has them very well trained. Our thanks to Captain Dexter and his crew for a very enjoyable, educational and worthwhile experience. We would do it again and recommend Dexter's Fantasea Tours to everyone.

Spring Wildman
Captain Dexter & John,
My friend, daughter, and I did a tour with you to Stingray Bar last Tuesday. We had such a wonderful time and I just wanted to thank both of you for making this adventure the highlight of our trip to the Grand Cayman Island.
My daughter (8 years old) was worried about swimming with the stingrays ever since I first mentioned it to her. She also gets very nervous and panicky in rough water. Thanks to John, who took her snorkeling and was a wonderful guide--pointing out all the fish and sea creatures--she had a great time and was not at all nervous. That meant I, in turn, could enjoy the snorkeling also!
While at Stingray Bar, my friend traveling with us got a little nervous in the waves and John was so kind and helped her get back to the boat safely.
Thank you, Captain Dexter, for showing such passion for what you do and thank you, John for being so helpful and friendly!
I will definitely recommend Fantasea tours to anyone I know visiting the island and we will give you a call when we return!
Thanks again!
Spring Wildman

Jane Gulley Knoxville Tennessee USA
Dear Captain Dexter,
This is a belated thank-you for the two beautiful cruises that my husband and I enjoyed on your sailboat with our two children, ages 8 and 7, last October, 2006. I am sure that the routes we took to Stingray City and Rum Point are well-known to you and "all in a days work". But as I look back at the photos, I realize that our visit to the Caymans and our sailboat tours in particular were major highlights of the past year.
Thank you for everything you do to keep your guests comfortable and safe, while showing them one of the most beautiful natural areas on earth.
We hope to return to the Caymans some day. If we do, we will certainly sail with you.
Best regards,
Jane Gulley (Gerald, children Blythe and Jack)
Knoxville, Tennessee
USA


Dr. Dorsch Kansas City MO USA
We visited Dexter last week and boy did we have a blast!!! I would recommend to anyone who wants to go see the sting rays and go snorkeling to hire Dexter. Not only is he very knowledgeable but his personality is one of a kind!! Not to mention his hot assistant that is not so bad to look at. Dexter may seem like an older gentleman but he is sure young at heart. Thanks Dexter for everything. Dr. Dorsch and staff

Katie Lake Zurich IL USA
When we arrived in the Grand Cayman's I was very nervous about getting on a charter boat and heading out to the ocean. I was excited to see sting rays, but I've always been afraid of the ocean. Dexter could sense this and made me feel very comfortable. He snorkeled with me for a while and swam with me over to see the sting rays, never leaving my side. It made me feel very safe being in the ocean with an expert. I truly enjoyed Dexter's chartered boat trip, it turned out to be my favorite part of our vacation!

Maggie Whitewater WI USA
Dexter was AWESOME! We had so much fun, and even booked a second stingray city charter on our last day. This was my first trip to the Cayman Islands. For years I have been hearing about Dexter and his charter boat that took you out to the stingrays. What I didn't realize was that besides visiting the stingrays out at Stingray City and Stingray Sandbar, Dexter also took our group out to snorkel. I didn't believe it until I saw it. Snorkeling in the Cayman Islands is the BEST snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea!!! Everything was so close and the water was so shallow. You didn't even need to scuba dive to see all of the beautiful fish and coral. Did I mention that Dexter also picked us up from our place on seven mile beach and brought us to the boat and back. That was perfect because we didn't rent a car on this trip. Thanks Dexter for the great trip! You can bet that I'll be back!

Al Buchholz Delavan WI USA
This is the best stingray city tour that has ever been devised. Dexter takes you and a select group into heart of Stingray sandbar to enjoy nature at it's best. Then you travel for an easy snorkle to one of the world's most beautiful reefs. My favorite task is deciding how many times I should go with Dexter each time that I visit the Cayman islands. Dexter, are you hiring?