By Mimi Slawoff From Minitime

Things to do with kids in Grand Cayman

Family-Friendly Destinations

The largest of three Cayman Islands in the Caribbean, Grand Cayman is a water lover’s paradise with a plethora of family-friendly activities and attractions at majestic beaches with ocean water as clear as a swimming pool. Swimming with stingrays and snorkeling in a colorful reef garden are among the many fun things to do with kids in Grand Cayman. Several water sports operators lead kid-friendly excursions to the best snorkeling sites and beaches.

Here are some of the best water activities you can do with the kids in Grand Cayman.

Stingray City

The word “city” is misleading, because the stingrays are actually found in their natural habitat along a series of shallow sandbars. Long acclimated to local fishermen, the stingrays congregate in this

shallow area accessible via a short boat ride. Capture the action on your water camera, as you feed the stingrays some squid and snorkel in warm, calm water. Don’t be surprised to be surrounded by a dozen stingrays!

Barrier Reef Snorkeling

The coral reef gardens are so colorful they look like a painting. The kid-friendly excursion starts with a gentle boat ride that brings snorkelers to calm waters. Watch for moray eels and stingrays.

Located on Seven Mile Beach, the Marriott Grand Cayman Beach Resort is walking distance to shops and restaurants.

IMAGES:
Grand Cayman (Flickr: Pete Markham)
Stingray City (Flickr: Barry Peters)

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