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George Town

The Cayman Islands are renowned around the world for their beaches and in particular for the diving and snorkelling opportunities in the region.

A dream spot for diving and snorkelling fans offering the ‘crème de la crème’ of water-sport activities.

The Cayman Islands are renowned around the world for their beaches and in particular for the diving and snorkelling opportunities in the region.

This destination, a stop-over on your MSC Caribbean cruise is a dream spot for diving and snorkelling fans, as it offers the ‘crème de la crème’ of water-sport activities.

The Cayman Islands are located in the British West Indies and George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands situated on Grand Cayman.

Cruise passengers will soon see why George Town is such a delightful stop-off destination. Visitors never tire of the wide open blue skies and lush green vegetation that forms a perfect backdrop for the brightly coloured tropical flowers that are native to the island.

The world-famous Seven Mile Beach (in reality only 5.5 miles!) is often hailed as ‘the loveliest beach in the Caribbean. The calm, crystal waters are enchanting and whether you choose to join in our exciting ‘wreck & reef’ snorkelling experience, interact with friendly stingrays or stay above water in a catamaran or glass-bottomed boat you cannot fail to be seduced by what these waters have to offer.

Whatever style of excursion you choose for your day off ship, we are confident that we offer some of the best deals around on activity packages in Georgetown.

You’ll return to the luxury MSC feeling liner refreshed, revived and relaxed, with another day full of lovely holiday memories to add to your cruise vacation experience.

Cruise to Georgetown - Cayman Island - Caribbean - MSC Cruises

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 GCA06 - STRINGRAY CITY ENCOUNTER Duration about 2 ½  hours

Caymans must-do tour. Passengers meet on the cruise ship pier and board an air-conditioned bus for a short ride to the Cayman Islands Yacht Club. Passengers board a specially outfitted snorkel boat and cruise to Stingray City. Here guests have the chance of a lifetime to feed, interact with and play with one of Caymans most graceful marine creatures, the Southern Stingray. Passengers then cruise back to the Cayman Islands Yacht Club and are transported back to the cruise ship pier.

Note: Limited seats. Only English speaking guide is available. Guide will be bus driver.

 



 GCA08 - KAYAK, SNORKEL AND BEACH Duration about 3 hours
Level of difficulty: easy  There may be opportunities to take a swim. It is advisable to bring a beach towel, bathing suit, sun protection cream, and a hat.  Lunch or dinner included 

After a brief orientation, guests are provided with snorkel gear and 2-man kayaks, and kayak along Seven Mile Beach to Governors Reef. Here guests can relax on a white, sandy beach and snorkel among the abundant tropical fish and other marine life. Once back at Beach club Colony, guests may enjoy a complimentary drink from the bar, and relax on the beach for an hour before being transported back to the cruise ship pier.

Note: limited seats. Minimum age to participate is 12 years old. Only English speaking guide is available.

 



 GCA09 - CERTIFIED TWO TANK BOAT DIVE
Level of difficulty: difficult  There may be opportunities to take a swim. It is advisable to bring a beach towel, bathing suit, sun protection cream, and a hat.  Lunch or dinner included 

Divers are met on the pier in Georgetown and escorted to the dive boat. During the short ride to the first dive site, a safety briefing and other special instructions are given to the guests. If conditions allow, one of the dives will be a wreck dive on one of Grand Caymans famous wrecks, and the other on a beautiful reef where colourful fish and other marine life abound. Turtles, rays and eels are regularly seen on these dive sites.

Note: limited seats. Minimum age to participate is 12 years old.

 



 GCA10 - INTRODUCTORY SCUBA LESSON Duration about 2 ½  hours
Level of difficulty: difficult  There may be opportunities to take a swim. It is advisable to bring a beach towel, bathing suit, sun protection cream, and a hat.  Lunch or dinner included 

The introductory scuba is a wonderful experience and allows the first time scuba diver the opportunity to dive in one of the worlds most incredible dive locations. Pax will receive instruction from certified PADI instructors, with a ratio of 4 students to one instructor. Students receive training in type and use of equipment and then proceed to the swimming pool where they undergo training in skills and techniques. Once these skills have been mastered, students are taken on a shallow dive at a reef directly in front of the hotel.

Note: limited seats. Minimum age to participate is 12 years old.

 



 GCA12 - STINGRAY CITY & BARRIER REEF 2 STOP SNORKEL Duration about 3 ½  hours

This tour combines our Stingray Sandbar tour with a snorkeling adventure to assure your customers of the ultimate Grand Cayman in-water experience.  Once there, our vessels will depart to the world-famous Stingray City Sandbar for our spectacular Stingray Encounter.  You will enter the water to feed and play with the Stingrays, a truly unique experience. You will then depart for a breathtaking snorkel adventure at Coral Gardens. 

Note: limited seats. Minimum age to snorkel is 12 years old Note: Only English speaking guide is available.

 



 GCA14 - RACING CATAMARAN SAILING & STINGRAY SANDBAR

Leaving the pier you will reach Cayman Islands Yacht Club where they board the racing catamaran. After a refreshing sail to Stingray City, guests enjoy swimming, feeding and playing with the friendly Southern Stingrays. Once back on board the catamaran, enjoy a relaxing sail back to the Yacht Club where buses are waiting to return guests to the cruise ship pier.

Note: limited seats. Minimum age to snorkel is 12 years old.

 



 GCA15 - GLASS BOTTOM BOAT Duration about 1 hour

Step aboard our glass bottom boat, Reef Roamer.  Reef Roamer is the longest running glass bottom boat in the Cayman Islands, provides you with a glimpse of glass bottom tours from long ago while being the most environmentally sensitive glass bottom platform available in Grand Cayman. The shipwrecks located within our coastal waters are another area of great interest and are a must-see for passengers of every age. The hour spent on board Reef Roamer is both an educational and entertaining experience for one and all.

 



 GCA18 - STINGRAY SANDBAR Duration about 2 ½  hours

Via motor coach you will arrive  to docks at Safehaven.  Enroute to the Sandbar, you will fully be briefed on the wonder of this most precious resource, the southern stingray.  Arriving at the Stingray City Sandbar a short while later, you will be treated to a breathtaking experience.  This is a truly interactive tour for family members of all ages.  Our guides will instruct your guests in the handling, care of, and assist them with feeding the stingrays.  Once your guests have enjoyed this excursion, our vessels will make their way back to our docks for the return transport to the cruise ship pier.

Note: Only English speaking guide is available. Guide will be bus driver.

 



 GCA19 - REEF & RAYS  Duration about 3 hours

Leaving the pier you will take a short coach transfer to reach the vessel dock site.  Then you board the vessel and make our way out the world famous Stingray Sandbar. During the 30-minute voyage, our expert crew will inform you on how to interact with the Stingrays and fit you with snorkel gear. Our knowledgeable guides and crew will assist you into the water and work with the Rays bringing them to the surface for you to touch, feed and have your photo taken. After our visit here we board the vessel and make our way to one of the colorful reefs for a full snorkel stop. On the way the crew will provide another briefing on the underwater life, coral and the sights you will see. With the snorkel equipment provided you will be assisted into the turquoise-blue waters of the Caribbean and be free to snorkel and explore on your own.Once back on the vessel you will enjoy the sunshine as we make our way back to the dock and transfer to the pier.

Notes: Bring your bathing suit, sun screen and towel. No foot wear to be used at the Sandbar.

 



 GCA20 - REEF & WRECK Duration about 2 hours

Leaving the pier a wonderful tour departs for two hours of snorkelling in Caymans pristine waters. You will have a fully brief about this delicate ecosystem that make the Cayman Islands waters teem with uncounted forms of marine life, including thousands of tropical fish and the intricate reef structure unique to Grand Cayman. After being fully outfitted with all of the necessary gear required, the guests will enter the water at world-famous Cheeseburger Reef. and then the famous snorkel sites available the Cali shipwreck. This is a wonderful tour for persons of every age (including beginning snorkelers) as our guides are fully prepared to instil knowledge and confidence in even the first-time adventurer.

 



 GCA22 - STINGRAY CITY UNDERWATER EXPERIENCE Duration about 1 hour

Eenjoy a relaxing cruise out to the original Stingray City aboard the Underwater Observatory. Upon arrival at Stingray City, enjoy watching a diver interact with friendly Southern Stingrays and witness Caymans Underwater Observatory Viewing wells. A perfect way for all the family to enjoy one of the most incredible natural interactions between man and marine life without to get wet. Cruising back by boat your bus will wait for you to go backt o the pier

Note: limited seats No guide service. The minimum  age to participate is 4.

 





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