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Rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 586 customer reviews.
4 Hour cruise Stingrays, snorkling, bio bay Had a wonderful experience. Highly recommend going late in the day when the crowds have cleared out. The guys were great and we went at our pace. They were informative and knew exactly where to go to get the BEST snorkel experience. They also took us to a great restaurant that was not at Rum point so it was significantly better!read moreread less
Susan S
7/23/2018
Floating Birthday and Rays My husband booked a 1/2 day tour with Cobalt for my 60th. We had 4, my 2 adult sons and hubs and I. I cannot express how much fun this day was. Marcel and Lars were perfect hosts and so incredibly knowledgeable about the stingrays, reefs and other locations we visited. Every ray had a name and a story. It was a bit rough so after SRC and snorkeling at the reef, we opted for calmer waters. We visited Rum Point and were so lucky the Pirates Grill Wing boat was there and we got the last dozen wings, delish! We then cruised through the calm mangrove forest and again, Marcel is a wealth of knowledge and we learned so much. Somehow my husband missed the photos that Lars sent the next day and we just opened. How awesome to have a personal photographer with you all day too! Can’t recommend enough. We usually opt for a private tour and this is why! Thank you for making our day so memorable!read moreread less
cristiv2020
3/07/2023
Weather can’t hold this group down Excellent! 10 out of 10! Customer service remarkable. Kyle and Noah were friendly, fun, personable, and knowledgeable. The weather tried to spoil our outing but with this wonderful team the weather did not succeed. The winds were tough and created difficult boating and swimming conditions. We opted to tough out the winds and we are so glad we did. We were unable to safely swim with the Stingrays but were able to enjoy starfish point and Kaibo for lunch. It was a great day and truly Kyle and Noah made it such. Don’t consider any other group. This is the group you want to go with time and time again! Thanks for a fantastic day!read moreread less
Margaret M
4/13/2025
Amazing memories made!!! Our family had the absolute GREATEST time!!! Lars and Andrew were amazing! This was the best way to do stingray city, snorkel and see starfish island. Highly recommend!read moreread less
689gabbyr
7/20/2023
Great Day! Perfect day out on the water! Lars and Marcelle were great! Stingrays, starfish and beach bar were all perfect stops. Highly recommend and will be a repeat customerread moreread less
AngieAllison78
11/21/2023
Brilliant Experience with Colbalt Charters Can’t say enough about the whole experience from booking, to pick up to private charter. We were a family of 5 Marcel and Kyle were amazing, informative, interesting, funny and so knowledgable on sea life. The stingray tour was brilliant you can’t miss that tour!! I would most definitely encourage you book Colbalt Charters without a doubt one of the best. They will definitely see us on our next visit to Cayman.
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OnAir788029
11/25/2024
Perfect Day on the Water – Highly Recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing private boat tour with Cobalt in the Cayman Islands. From start to finish, the experience was seamless – Graeme was a pleasure to work with, incredibly communicative, and had everything perfectly set up for us.Our crew, Noah and Kyle, were both friendly and knowledgeable, creating the perfect island vibe. They took us to the most beautiful spots on a crystal-clear day, and we got to experience the sting rays up close and enjoy some of the best snorkeling we’ve ever done – it was an absolute dream. The whole day felt like a true escape.
They were especially wonderful with our 5-year-old son, even letting him take the wheel of the “pretty girl” for a bit in the open water – a moment we will never forget!
Our only regret was not booking an extra hour or two. If you’re in the Caymans and want a first-class boat tour, don’t hesitate – Cobalt Custom Charters is the way to go!
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Kenji O
8/11/2025
Best experience you can have with this team in the Caymans, they are so impressive! We have now been out with Cobalt Custom Charters 5 times over the years and they are amazing, the staff is incredible and they are first rate in the treatment of our family. They will customize your trip for the group needs which is great as my family always wants to do something different. Their boats are first rate and it is so nice being away from the big charter boats and all the people. It is a very personalized tour. I could not recommend them more highly. As they have grown over the past couple years they have not lost that personal touch. We love the team and are always excited to go back and see them.read moreread less
Seth M
5/29/2024
Highlight of our week. This was a great day charter and exceeded all expectations. We had a group of 11 ranging in age from 2 to 70. Everyone had a great time. Stingray City and snorkeling were outrageous!!! Not only did Travis and Graeme make it a fun day, they also made it educational and interesting. Lunch at Kaibo Bar was fantastic. The day could not have been better. Thanks guys! Hope to see you again!read moreread less
Janice P
8/27/2018
Private boat charter with family and kids Highly recommend Cobalt Charters. Excellent experience on a 3hr private charter to Stingray City, Rum Point Snorkeling, and Starfish Point. Our group consisted of two children (2&5yo), two 30yo's, and four 60yo's. Johnny & Kyle made sure everyone was comfortable, safe, and having fun. They were extremely knowledgeable of the island and wildlife. Very informative and memorable experience we won't forget. They took extra care to make sure our 5yo was comfortable enough to hold and feed the stingrays. For what it's worth, they also gave us a refund during COVID when we had to cancel our trip and Graeme is very responsive to email with. Would definitely book with them again.read moreread less
Jared T
5/20/2024
Best charter trip! Kyle and Noah were exceptional! Most of us on the charter had been to stingray city in the past, but we all agreed this was by far the best trip we had! We learned so much more about the rays and history of Grand Cayman. And our time on the charter was catered specifically to us and what we wanted to see and do. We can't thank Kyle and Noah enough for such a fantastic day! They really went the extra mile for their guests.read moreread less
Mkoliha
5/24/2024
Grand Cayman Boating Afternoon and Sunset Excellent afternoon with Johnny and Marselle. Comfortable boat, good music, good info on wildlife. Sting Ray city not to be missedread moreread less
Flyer766488
1/16/2025
AMAZING experience ~ Stingray City, Snorkeling, Wake-boarding, Fishing & Food This was the perfect day for us out in the water... Graeme & Travis made sure to fit in all of the activities our adventurous family loves! They took us first to Stingray City. We learned how to interact with & hold the stingrays. The boys had a blast!! And even though I’d been very reluctant at first, I even held one. It was truly unforgettable!Then, we stopped to snorkel around the reef. Beautiful!
After this our 14-year-old wake-boarded followed by some fishing for our 11-year-old requested. : )
Graeme & Travis were wonderful tour guides ~ they took us to grab a bite to eat at Kaibo before returning. This beachside restaurant/bar was the perfect way to end the trip with awesome food & drinks!
Oh & throughout the day Graeme was even snapping pictures of our family to send us ~ a true added bonus to capture these priceless moments.
We highly recommend contacting Cobalt Custom Charters if you’re ever in Grand Cayman! We can’t wait to return ... Cheers until next time!
Thanks again guys!
~The Millers
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NikkiM
8/14/2018
Great time! We had a great trip with Noah and Marcel!They were knowledgeable about the fish and stingrays and took great care of us!!
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thessrohrers
6/21/2025
Best charter in the Caymans My sister and I went to Bio Bay to see the amazing bioluminescent plankton. Steve was our guide. He picked us up at our hotel and he was so knowledgeable and explained everything really well. We are both seniors and he was very kind and helpful. He even took photos for us. We thought he was awesome and we quite enjoyed his British accent! The owner of the charter company was very quick to respond to all of our inquiries. We had a wonderful time and if you chose this company you will be very pleased!read moreread less
OnAir41664983437
1/08/2026
Great trip!! We had an amazing tour with John and Kyle! We saw stingray city, starfish point, stoped for a great beach dinner and then visited the bio bay. From the minute they picked us up until they dropped us back off the attention to detail was outstanding. We are a family of 5 with 3 girls ages 9, 14, & 16. They have varying degrees of bravery and Kyle and John helped each of them in exactly the right way. They didn’t even complain about the teenage girl music the girls played on the boat :)read moreread less
Julie R
4/18/2025
Fantastic way to spend an afternoon! Relaxing, informative, and knowledgeable crew! First things first: Kyle and Noah are like brothers from another mother, jibing and jabbing and oh so much fun! Great patter and knowledgeable response to questions. This was a great, I means GREAT afternoon on and on the water!
Stingray beach - Held, fed, and yes kissed a stingray!
Snorkeling - amazing sea life, no rush, clean and well maintained gear (and plenty of towels).
Starfish Beach - large and small, and ALWAYS making sure we were keeping the marine life safe!
Honestly, these guys have the best job in the world, and they share it all with you! (Kyle was heading off to the Bioluminescent Bay later this evening will have to catch that next time).
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eli104
3/28/2024
Explore Grand Cayman wildlife by sea We took a couples voyage out on a private charter on a nice and comfortable Cobalt bowrider. Our captain Jonny and first mate Luka made for an enjoyable experience sharing their knowledge of the history of the places visited and how to safely interact with the wildlife. We visited Stingray city and were able to hold, feed and kiss a very cooperating stingray (whom was pregnant). The rays were not aggressive and provided a great memory. We then visited a reef area to snorkel and see coral and native fish. They provided the gear and gave instructions to protect the wildlife. Our last stop was at Starfish point and got to see the up close and learn how they move, feed and see (kind of). We did BYOB and got to play our music between stops. Captain was very accommodating and got to see the sunset on the way back to the dock. This is a must do experience when visiting Grand Cayman. Communication with the reservation team was top notch.read moreread less
Eric G
11/09/2025
Perfect Day in the best Caribbean Island - Grand Caymans!! Kyle and Noah were great tour guides, laying out options to avoid the crowds and handle the high winds. We were able to enjoy run point and seeing several stingrays without being overwhelmed with people and stingrays. And saw beautiful starfish and learned more about the area.read moreread less
110shariw
2/12/2025
A perfect private experience The entire experience was perfect from booking with Graeme to picking us up and dropping us off at our hotel. The entire team is so fun and friendly, interacted great with our kids, were informative and made our experience one we will never forget. Nowadays it’s hard to find people who love what they do and do it so perfectly well. Pictures do speak louder than words. See some of our photos for yourself!read moreread less
Jennyjens_7
6/12/2023
5 ⭐️ Best tour ever for our family of 6! 5 ⭐️! This was hands down one of the best excursions we have done as a family! Kyle and Noah were amazing hosts and very knowledgeable. The boat was first class and perfect for our family of 6! Would absolutely recommend Cobalt to anyone visiting Cayman. Thanks Graeme! Until next time!read moreread less
Stemro008
7/23/2025
Best Part of the Trip! 10/10 Experience Graeme, Noah and Marcel were an awesome team and they made our boat charter experience a 10/10! Their enthusiasm, knowledge, and personalities made for a great day out on the water. Would highly recommend them for your next Caymans experience!read moreread less
Parker Y
10/04/2023
Cobalt Charters Rock! Great charter. Very knowledgeable and fun guys. Took us to a great snorkel spot as well as sting rays. Starfish point. Bio bay is something you have to see to believe. Highly recommend!
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tasmms
3/31/2023
Absolutely Awesome Half Day Charter: Stingrays, Starfish, Snorkeling! Our family of six booked a three-hour Cobalt Custom Charter to Stingray City and Starfish Point as well as snorkeling in the reef. It was outstanding! Graeme consistently communicated with us once the booking was made, gave us updates on the weather, and was extremely helpful with transportation. Since we arrived on a cruise ship, we booked Cobalt for the transport to the boat. Travis was waiting for us and extremely friendly, providing insight on Grand Caymen and Georgetown. Upon our arrival to the boat, we met Kyle and Noah. They were the perfect blend of sea captains, historians, naturalists, and cool people with whom to spend a half day. We instantly connected with them and appreciated how they made us feel comfortable among the stingrays and other sea life. They even enjoyed our daughters' mix of music! Our only wish was that we had booked four hours instead of three. This was the highlight of our trip! We highly recommend this charter.read moreread less
Andrea A
8/27/2024
Outstanding experience Our hotel concierge sent us several recommendations for private charter companies. I read reviews for each and was surprised there wasn't a single negative review for Cobalt. How can one company make every single guest happy? Well, I'm here to write another positive review. We spent the day with Lars and Marcel who exceeded our expectations. They were patient with our daughters who were a bit hesitant to swim with the stingrays and initially struggled with the snorkel gear. They blew us away with their knowledge of the marine life and ecosystem. Their love and passion for what they do is evident and it truly made our time with them the best day of our vacation. Thank you for an incredible experience our family will never forget.read moreread less
ijjs514
8/26/2022
Unforgettable Experience The Private Cobalt boat tour was an unforgettable experience. The crew was extremely safety conscious, making us feel completely at ease throughout the trip. Our guide was well-known and highly respected, sharing insider knowledge of the best snorkeling spots. We even had the rare chance to see some incredibly unique fish—truly a highlight of the trip!read moreread less
kmogler
4/10/2025
Exceptional experience! Kyle and Noah were exceptional. Their knowledge is incredible and not only is it a relaxing, easy going, thoroughly enjoyable trip, you learn so much too. There were a few that were nervous in our group and the guys made them feel totally comfortable, explained everything in just enough detail to put minds at ease and ensured we all had a great time. Considering the cost of some of the commercial charters I can't recommend this highly enough.
Speeding out to sting ray city with your own music playing on the boat, wind in your hair, chilling out. And then to swim with the rays, snorkel the reef and see the starfish. No better way to spend a few hours. Excellent trip and I wouldn't hesitate to book them again if I ever get the chance. Thank you.
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CA6969
6/03/2024
Fantastic, fun adventure! My 20-something children and I had a great time on our private charter with Cobalt. It was recommended to us by our friends who are locals. We went out for the 4 hour afternoon tour and it was a beautiful way to end the day with the sunset, luminescent cove, and a star lit ride back to the dock. Jon and Noah were excellent tour guides. Jon gave us so much information about the Cayman waters, stingrays, starfish, and luminescent origins. When I could not go snorkeling with the kids, Jon was happy to jump right in and take them around the reef. My daughter wanted to get back out there to stingray city the next day! Although the kids are still waiting for their playlist ranking (joking!) we all agreed the Cobalt tour was an excellent addition to our trip.read moreread less
5atthebeach2018
8/24/2025
Amazing trip - the best way to see the island sights Highly recommend -- we did the 4-hour trip and were extremely happy. Our guides, Marcel and Noah, are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the island. We loved the visits to Stingray City, Starfish point, a snorkeling spot and Rum Point. It was the highlight of our trip.read moreread less
Anup S
4/21/2025
A duo of "up-and-comers" about to take the Caymans by storm My family and I were scheduled for a snorkel tour at stingray city, rum point and starfish point. We all could not have been more impressed with the natural beauty of the locations. Graeme and Travis masterfully navigated us around some tricky storms and they took us to a charming restaurant for lunch. Graeme and Travis answered any question we could possibly ask them and they were extremely professional yet very personable. The highlight of our trip though was when Graeme and Travis helped me conquer my long fear of stingrays and I got to fully enjoy and interact with these animals. Graeme and Travis are a top-notch duo who will help anyone appreciate the natural wonders that the Caymans have to offerread moreread less
afriedland18
2/24/2019
Awesome experience and crew . Cobalt Custom charters was amazing again! This was our 2nd spectacular trip with their crew and a day to remember. Sting rays, star fish, snorkeling and lunch at rum point. We did it all. Crew gave a lot of cayman history which was good to learn. We will be back for another voyage !read moreread less
Companion39262275058
3/18/2025
Fantastic Charter on a Beautiful boat! Had an amazing charter with Cobalt Custom charters. Stingray Reef was fantastic along with the snorkeling and Starfish point. Boat was beautiful and well maintained and the Co Captains couldn't been nicer guys. Will definitely do this again when we come back to Cayman!read moreread less
pjgollnick
5/13/2024
Great captain and guide! John and Noah did a great job of cruising us around. They helped us with our gear, and took lots of photos of us. Stingrays and Starfish did their part too.read moreread less
Jeremy S
7/28/2025
Luxurious catamaran in the Caymans My husband and I had a wonderful trip with Cobalt Custom Charters on their very spacious catamaran. The boat was perfect for a relaxing day on the water. The crew was very accommodating and even provided towels and refreshments, squid to feed the stingrays and a whole digital photo album documenting our trip on the boat. The catamaran was so comfortable with two lavatories on board and a lovely netted lounge area at the front of the boat where you can lay over the water. We will absolutely be sailing with Cobalt on our next trip to the Caymans!read moreread less
Rachelhelinger
5/24/2024
Must Do In Cayman! I can't say enough about Cobalt Charters. We were traveling with two families with a total of eight people all teenage daughters. We booked the bio tour one evening and the four hour stingray city tour a couple of days later. Bio tour - one of the coolest things we have ever seen and Marcel was our captain. Great guy who took care of everything. We highly recommend this trip. Stingray city - awesome morning with John and Andrew leading this excursion. Both guys were very personable and knowledgeable, and just like Marcel took care of anything we could think of. You can tell customer service is a priority with this company and it shows with everyone you meet. Starting with Graeme. He took care of all the bookings and was very responsive answering all my questions before and during our time at Cayman. I honestly can't imagine any other charter being better than our experience, and I recommend them to anyone wanting to enhance their Cayman vacation. Marcel, John, and Andrew, thanks for two fun trips and taking care of our daughters! They had a blast.read moreread less
Cory M
7/03/2025
Had a most memorable time with Jaco and Andries Hands down the coolest thing we have ever done. We had the most memorable time with our private guides Jaco and Andries who brought us to Stingray City, Rum Point and StarFish spot for the most amazing scenery, feeding stingrays and snorkeling. Nop notch all the way!! Thanks guys!!!!read moreread less
LoveBuggies
1/09/2020
Perfect day on the water! Overall, a wonderful trip. We booked 3 hours for my wife and I with our two teenage daughters. Stingrays, Snorkeling, and a quick stop at Starfish point.Kyle and Jon were our captain + 1st mate and made the entire experience perfect. They made our daughters feel comfortable and we all had a blast!
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LouieTiger
3/15/2025
AMAZING I can not say enough positive things about this entire trip. From the moment it was booked the communication from Graeme was on point! No question left unanswered. Travis was such a polite, knowledgeable and courteous driver. Lars and Marcel were the absolute best guides ever! Our family of 4 adults did Stingray City, Snorkeling and Starfish Cove. We were able to feed, hold and pet the stingrays. We had Pancake (the stingray) all to ourselves so we got to hold and feed her multiple times. Went to a more secluded snorkeling area that the larger groups could not get too, which provided us with amazing coral and fish. At Starfish Cove we sat and held the starfish with barley anyone else around. Lars and Marcel are super friendly, knowledgeable and so down to earth. They made our time with them fly by. Spend the extra money you will NEVER regret it!! My adult boys (20 and 22) said this was the best ship excursion we have ever done!! Their recommendation for lunch at Rackam's did not disappoint either. Thank you Cobalt Custom Charters for helping to create such lasting memories for us!! If we are ever back in Grand Cayman we will 100% be back on the boat with you!read moreread less
Chris H
8/16/2022
Great day on the water! We had a great day on the water with Lars and Marcel - they were so friendly, knowledgeable and so much fun! Highly recommend Cobalt for a private day on the water!read moreread less
Casey E
2/15/2023
Stingray City excursion Capt Marcel and Andrew took us on an amazing trip to Stingray City to swim and interact with the giant sting rays. Then we snorkeled an amazing, living coral reef with tons of fish and even an eel. We then made a trip to Starfish Point where we were able to hold lots of starfish and swim with tarpon. These guys are super knowledgeable and made our trip with them one of the best excursions we have ever experienced.read moreread less
Captspeck
7/24/2023
Great guides, great day, great experience Graham did an excellent job of recommending a great day in our time frame- Marcel and Jon were great guides - chill , informed, kind, good tunes ( hubby says I must include that) .the stingrays were amazing and the guys took great pictures of each of our kids holding the stingray w no surprise fee (like the dolphin bay). Great snorkel sights, informative guides- excellent experience. Highly recommendread moreread less
Familyoffiveco
1/31/2024
Awesome tour top notch service These guys rock. Our family had an awesome time with this tour. Worth every penny. They are very hospital and made our family feel very welcome.read moreread less
Adam C
12/01/2025
Once in a lifetime experience This day could not have been more perfect. The staff were incredible and so accommodating especially with 3 children with us(ages 7 and 4). We felt safe the whole day. After seeing all the big excursion boats I’m SO HAPPY we paid extra for this once in a lifetime experience.read moreread less
Melissa Y
3/31/2024
Must try! Noah and Kyle were fun, informative, friendly and made our experience very special! The stingray experience was totally different and Kyle was so good in explaining details. Noah took great pictures and we loved seeing them. We hit rain on the way back but they made even rain like one of the kind experiences! Highly recommend this excursion to anyone who visits Cayman!read moreread less
shieunp2016
4/09/2025
Highly recommend!! Graeme and Travis were awesome! Super nice guys and very nice boat! We loved the afternoon. We have done this a few times and this experience was top notch. We will be back!read moreread less
Melissa Y
3/13/2025
One of the best experiences on Grand Cayman Travis and Graeme were terrific. Both were very knowledgeable, friendly and provided a relaxing, fun and informative tour. The new boat is beautiful and quiet. I would recommend Cobalt for anyone wanting to not be with the crowds on larger boats and that would appreciate a truly custom tour.read moreread less
Price S
1/16/2024
Great experience! Great experience! We spent the afternoon on a private catamaran with Travis and Graeme. We had a great time visiting Stingray City and had lunch at Kaibo. We will definitely use Cobalt Custom Charters for all of our future visits to Grand Cayman!! Thank you for a great day!read moreread less
Bridgit D
8/02/2025
Amazing family boat trip of a lifetime with Marcel and Noah We booked a boat tour for our first evening in CI with Cobalt. Family with 3 daughters ages 12, 17 with Down Syndrome, and 19-- and 3 80+year old grandparents. I had several very thorough emails from Graeme before our arrival-- and updates on the conditions as we got closer. He explained the best day to see the Bioluminsence Bay related to the full moon-- so we booked it. We met our captain Marcel and his crew Noah at Camana Bay at 5pm for our four hour trip which included stops at Stingray City, the reef for some snorkeling, Starfish Beach, and Bio Bay. Marcel was so knowledgeable -- taught us so much about the rays and the star fish and the area. It was a joy. They took really good care of us. They told us as we boarded that Bio Bay was not glowing as brightly recently-- and offered to adjust our trip last minute with refund of an appropriate portion of the price, but we decided to see whatever we could. The trip was the highlight of everyone's week. Noah took about 300 photos of our family on the trip which they sent to us the next day-- photos of us feeding the rays, holding the rays, and even kissing the rays. It was educational, fun, and an adventure. We would do it again with Cobalt in a heartbeat. Even our grandmother who was pretty terrified of the open ocean and the boat loved it and felt safe with Marcel and Noah who kept things moving on our trip. We felt in great hands. When we needed another recommendation for diving later, they were quick to respond with multiple excellent suggestions.read moreread less
612paulineb
7/04/2023
Best time, whole family loved it all! We had the best time and will come again every time we come to the Caymans! Marcel and Travis were knowledgeable, patient, kind and so much fun! Our boys (twins age 7 and a 5 year old) woke up today asking when we were going to go boating with them again. Seamless, and amazing experience. We highly recommend!read moreread less
LindseyNateC
2/16/2023
Top Notch Experience My husband, daughter and I used Cobalt Blue Custom Charter on our cruise stop to Grand Cayman. They picked us up at our pre-arranged time exactly on-time and drove us to the boat. Everything about our adventure was absolutely perfect. There was a cooler of ice and water and the boat was clean and ready for us immediately. We were on our way and headed out for our first stop, Sting Ray City. Marcel's knowledge about the Sting Rays was notable and he knew one particular ray that kept swimming near us. Marcel was truly bothered to see that this ray was recently injured. Marcel had a genuine heart of compassion for the marine life. This compassion put us ease and he made sure we had had positive interactions with the rays. Our daughter was nervous about feeding the rays and Marcel offered solutions so even though she was uncomfortable that she still had a pleasant and personalized encounter. Each of us got to feed and hold and touch these amazing sea creatures.
Our next stop was to snorkel off Rum Point. We were suited up and on our way.
We were the only boat and snorkel group for miles, and it made for just a fantastic experience. Marcel was in the water guiding us, but he let us set the tone and roam as we wished. There were lots of very colorful fish to see. Noah manned the boat and towed us back to the boat at the end of our snorkel which was appreciated in this rough water day.
Our final stop was to Starfish Beach. Marcel found and safely brought us each our own starfish to interact with. We learned all sorts of interesting things and this was such a fun stop on our tour.
Both Noah and Marcel were just amazing. We learned so much and we were showed how to safely and respectfully interact with all the sea life. They made us feel at home and comfortable and it is obvious that we were not just a boat passenger but that they wanted our vacation to be the best it could be. This was such a great experience that I honestly feel that it played a part in our daughter feeling confident in jumping into the Blue Hole in Jamaica the following all based on how Marcel was able to put her at ease. She felt safe and in good hands and this feeling carried over to our next day's adventure.
We had Cobalt Blue booked for our 2020 cruise that I cancelled just prior to the pandemic that was promptly refunded so booking them once again for our 2023 cruise was an easy decision.
On a side note-the boat had music and at one point the song lyrics got a little dicey for our daughter and as I lounged out all relaxed on our way back to the pier at the front of the boat I debated asking for a station change and before I even had a chance to speak up they switched it as if reading my mind. A small detail but just one small example of our whole day with Cobalt Blue.
From start to finish our entire experience with all staff was exceptional in every way.
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Trip49996
4/08/2023
Family day on the water with Stingrays and Starfish Amazing half day charter with Cobalt yesterday. Kyle and Andrew were incredibly warm and shared tons of really interesting information about each stop we visited. Our daughters (5 and 7) learned a lot about stingrays, starfish, and how to thoughtfully interact with wildlife. We appreciated how professional and attentive they were to our comfort and safety. The whole Cobalt charter experience was amazing and we will definitely book a trip with them again.read moreread less
Jason S
8/14/2024
One of the most MAGICAL days of our lives We booked this excursion with Cobalt Custom Charters after reading the reviews with hopes there was a kernel of truth included. The reviews were accurate. The pre-excursion interaction was quick and easy. Graeme went so far as to reach out to repeat clients to see if they could adjust their timing to allow us to meet our cruise ship window. Graeme picked us up & drove us to the boat and he was just as nice in person. The boat was very clean and well stocked. The crew consisted of Marcel & Noah. They could not have been any nicer, more professional, any friendlier, or more accommodating. The first stop was Stingray City after a briefing from Marcel on what to expect and what to do and not to do we jumped in the water and quickly were surrounded by stingrays. Noah instructed us on how to feed them and Marcel patiently helped us hold, kiss, dance, and feed multiple rays including his favorite Tattoo. The entire experience so far exceeded our expectations that we could only term it as “magical”! Our second stop was Rum Point where Marcel led us to his favorite spot where there was hundreds of fish, many species of parrot fish which were identified by Marcel, trumpet fish, a stingray. We were very excited to see a massive school of princess parrot fish that moved as one and went from coral to coral feeding. We followed this group for quite a while completely entranced. The variety of fish and coral we encountered was nothing short of spectacular. All too soon our day came to an end. We are experienced travelers and snorkelers and we agreed this is one of the best days we have had, as well as, one of the best excursion experiences of our life. Our thanks to the entire crew for providing us such a treasured memory. We will be seeing y’all again!!read moreread less
dmmlal
4/24/2023
Amazing trip! Cobalt custom charters is the way to go! Booking with Graeme was effortless & communication was excellent. Lars & Marcel were top notch guides and tailored the trip to our interests. We fed & held the stingrays, Lars got tons of great pictures, saw some cool fish while snorkeling, handled the starfish on the point, and swam in the wonder of bioluminescence bay. The charter was enjoyable right down to the playlist on board & a perfect sunset!read moreread less
CYNDI LOO
1/27/2023
AMAZING! To say that this excursion was amazing is an understatement! Kyle, our boat Captain, and Noah, his trusty crewmate, were complete professionals in every way. Not only was it clear that they know how to safely handle a boat out on the open water, as well as docking it and maneuvering it, but they were so FUN! Both of them had the best personalities and had extensive knowledge of Grand Cayman, the stingrays, the local wildlife, etc. They were simply the best! Our whole family agrees that this was the highlight of our trip! I highly recommend them!!! Thank you Noah and Kyle ( and Kyle: I’m sorry I called you Noah when we said goodbye, my family informed me I mixed up yours and Noah’s names for most of the trip. Sigh. Haha!) :)read moreread less
lizm451
4/23/2024
Fantastic morning My family of 4 just returned from an outstanding morning with Cobalt Custom Charters. We spent last Friday am with Lars and Marcel who were excellent hosts and crew. Going to stingray city and snorkeling on a private boat is a much better way to interact with the stingrays and they put you on some excellent secluded snorkeling locations. Both provided useful information about the local area, flora, and fauna. Drinks are provided although we brought a few extra snacks ourselves. Lars took many wonderful photos that were sent via email a day or two later. The pickup and transfer from the hotel was seamless. I would definitely recommend this excursion and will try to go again next time in Cayman.read moreread less
R9955LOjonh
8/06/2023
The BEST part of our trip!!! Graeme and Travis were absolutely awesome on our private catamaran excursion!!! Literally can’t say enough about how great they were and Cobalt Custom Charters, especially with our 3yr old little girl and her first day out on the water. She LOVED IT and we all had a blast. Stingray city and starfish point plus a little snorkeling made our trip to GC!! Thank yall so much for a great day!!!read moreread less
aruff918
8/02/2024
Best Day with Cobalt Custom Charter!! We took cobalt custom charters w our group of 13 and it was truly the best day ever! We loved the boat, where we went and especially Graeme and Travis were behind great! Knowledgable and fun! This is a must do when in Grand Cayman!!read moreread less
Jennifer J
3/26/2024
Stingray,Starfish and Bio Bay Memories Trip was to see stingrays, starfish point and bioluminescence. Boat and crew were great. John and Marcel were knowledgeable, fun and open to all of our needs. Created lifetime memories. Highly recommend!read moreread less
David H
1/23/2025
Amazing Day- Highlight of our trip! We had the best time on our private boat charter with our captains Marcel and Lars! (It was also a breeze booking and communicating with the owner, Graeme, before the trip.)We had a party of 4 with 2 adults and 2 kids, ages 7 and 10. Marcel picked us up in a nice van at our hotel and even made a stop for us at a convenience store on the way so we could pick up a few things. The boat was already stocked with towels, bottled waters and ice and had room for us to throw our drinks and snack in the cooler too. Once on the boat, we had an amazing time at Stingray City, starfish point and Marcel also gave us a guided snorkeling tour of the reef and we saw so many cool fish. It was so much fun!!! We also stopped at Rum Point for some drinks and lunch.
We loved it so much we tried to book another day with them during our stay, but unfortunately they were booked already! They also sent us over 250 pictures that they took of our family- there were some amazing shots of us under the water that we never would have been able to get with our phones.
This was the highlight of our time in Cayman! We will definitely be back and book again with Cobalt!
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Blaine W
8/04/2023
An amazing experience for our family! We had a great time! Marcell and Kyle did a great job for us. They were knowledgeable, patient, and very informative. They took 500 pictures of our family with the stingrays and emailed them to us the next day and for free. A great way to document some once in a lifetime experiences.read moreread less
Matt V
1/17/2025
10/10–Cannot Recommend Enough! This was our second charter experience with Cobalt Custom Charters, and I truly cannot imagine booking with anyone else. Graeme and team are exceptional at combining fun, education, and professionalism. Booking a boat trip with kids can feel like a roll of the dice, but Kyle and Jon kept all the children engaged and in the spotlight. While our vacation has been amazing overall, CCC gave us the best part of our trip and memories to last a lifetime.
If you’re looking to book a charter experience, look no further than these guys!
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Taylor T
1/22/2025
Absolutely amazing! Absolutely amazing! John and Andrew made our family excursion fun and memorable. What great knowledge and information they gave us! Beautiful evening spent with the stingrays and at bioluminescent bay. It was great having just family aboard and not having to worry about their being people we didn't know. Very intimate. Would highly recommend!!read moreread less
ewoh13
8/03/2024
Cobalt boat tours We were on a sweet 16 trip 3 moms and three daughters. This experience was the highlight of the trip Graeme and his first mate were great and the boat was perfect for us. It was a great day.read moreread less
Bubby1215
8/07/2019
Memorable trip Words cannot express how grateful we were to Lars and marcel for the fantastic memorable experience, IHighly recommend them to make your experience a trip of a lifetime .
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F7244ULloria
2/12/2023
Great Morning on the Water! What a great experience our family had with Marcel and Andrew! They were very knowledgeable and very helpful! We have been to Stingray City several times in the past, but they were, by far, the best we have had! Tattoo was awesome and we all enjoyed interacting with her! Our next stop was snorkeling close to Rum Point! It was excellent, and lots of beautiful fish were seen! Our third stop was touring the mangroves! The information that Marcel gave us was great.lots of new info! I would highly suggest this company for your private tour needs!read moreread less
cooker72
7/25/2022
A truly awesome experience We had an absolutely amazing trip with Cobalt.A very clean,tidy,stylish and comfortable fast boat out to the Stingrays, en route Marcel and Noah gave us a very informative insight into the island and were both very knowledgable about the stingrays and marine life in these coastal waters, we were so happy to learn all that we did.
To swim and feed these friendly marine creatures was an absolute delight made all the better by Marcel and Noah’s relationship and personal in depth knowledge of these gentle stingrays— it was just the best trip ever.
We then went to Starfish Point where we saw lots of these creatures in the warm shallow waters and learnt much about their lives and habits from our guides they provided a fascinating insight into starfish life.
We finished up in Bio Bay to witness the incredible phenomena of the bioluminescence in these waters again we learnt much that we never previously knew and to witness this incredible display was fantastic.
We will definitely do this trip again before we leave the island.
A big thanks to the Cobalt crew for providing masks,towels and cold water special thanks for the wonderful Marcel and Noah for the fun,humour and information which we gratefully received.
We highly recommend this company to all future travellers it was the highlight of our holiday.
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gedder2014
9/10/2023
Boat cruise The boat was very comfortable and Jon and Ferick were very fun, accommodating and helpful. A great outingread moreread less
Richard W
2/11/2026
Excellent day Noah and Kyle guided us through an awesome day. Great boat for our family of 5. Private. These guys are top of their class boat guides - will make sure you have a great day. From pickup to drop off it’s zero stress. We hit sting ray city, snorkeling at rum point, had lunch at Kaibo, starfish stop and then back to the dock. These guys were great to hang out with making the experience outstanding.read moreread less
goingonatrip38
6/22/2025
An absolute must with Cobalt! Absolutely a must!! We went out with our kids to experience the bioluminescent! Kids loved Kyle and the experiment. Highly recommend Cobalt .. great customer service!! Kyle was our captain amazing vibes!!!read moreread less
Mariam0731
8/01/2024
Our favorite experience on our trip! These guys are absolutely the best! We booked them based off reviews and we’re so glad we did. From the get-go, there was great communication with the owners, helping coordinate all the details and answer any questions. The two guys that chartered our trip (Andries + Luke) were awesome; laid back, knowledgeable, and just made sure we had a great all-around time. Sure, you could pay less and go with another company...but I promise you won’t get the same experience you get with these guys. They cater to the type of experience you want, you never feel rushed, and they know all the tricks of the trade (we got an experience at stingray city and snorkeling where we were one of only a couple boats which is unheard of!) If you’re going to invest in an experience while in Grand Cayman, I highly recommend checking these guys out. We will definitely do another trip with them in the future :)read moreread less
jbeezer24
12/15/2019
Amazing private lux experience We spent an afternoon with Cobalt. They took us to an amazing snorkeling location, after that, we took a quick break for drinks at kaibo, then to starfish point where we chilled and waited for stingray city crowds to thin out. We finished the afternoon swimming with and feeding the stingrays. They are very conscious of the wildlife and gave us tips to enjoy everything without harming the environment. The guys, at my request, took the boat nice and slow so my daughter would not get freaked out. I can not express how great the guys were, it was like being on the water with old friends. It did not cost much more than going on a big tour, and the attention to detail and friendly service was worth every penny. They answered all my emails, took all my calls, and made sure we were all set to have a great experience. 5 were in party, did not feel cramped on the boat. This was our second trip to GC and this was the best part of both trips. Cheers guys, and congrats on running a great business.
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dmeier_tx
7/23/2018
Fun for the Family! Great adventure for our day in the Cayman Islands! The guys were friendly and very knowledgeable. Our kids ages 6 and 12 enjoyed it also!read moreread less
jodisaraswati
2/18/2023
Amazing experience We used Cobalt for a bachelorette trip and it was an amazing experience. The guys were very friendly, polite and punctual. The ride was very smooth and safe. It was a lot of fun! We went to stingray city and starfish point. Stingray city was a must! Our guide was amazing with the stingrays! He was able to catch a few stingrays and we were able to hold them and even kiss them! Our other tour guide had a camera and took a bunch of photos of us! Thank you for an amazing experience!read moreread less
Maria O
8/08/2023
Amazing experience! From the great (and fast) communication with Graeme to the actual adventure an all around amazing time! Lars & Noah were welcoming & informative. It is clear they are passionate about what they do, and wanted us to have a wonderful, memory filled adventure. With some weary kids & adults, they jumped right in to Stingray City, making sure we were completely comfortable with these pups of the sea! Handling the wildlife with respect and care, and ensuring all had an amazing time- these are lifelong memories!read moreread less
M1488IKingrida
3/22/2023
Great times has by all! We opted to take a private charter instead of one of the big group ones the cruise ship offered. The owner was very good at communicating prior to our arrival and the day of too. Marcel and Noah, the crew on the boat, were awesome! They took us to the three spots we wanted to go and each one they explained/shared details of where we were. They also shared information about the island. We were a party of eight with three adults, four teens and an 11 yo who all had a good time! I would definitely recommend this vendor.read moreread less
Jen M
4/14/2023
Another fun day in the sun!! We just had another wonderful day with Cobalt Custom Charters. Kyle and Andrew provided a fun, safe, and worry free experience. Honestly just felt like we were hanging out with good friends. This was our second trip with Cobalt and the experience was just as good as our trip last year. Highly recommend this group.read moreread less
R9955LOjonh
8/07/2024
Awesome trip! 10/10 Wonderful experience thanks guys! These Captains made this so much fun! Thanks for spending the day with us! We APPRECIATE YOUread moreread less
445linseyt
8/15/2025
Cobalt Charters = 5 stars Lars and Marcel took great care of us out on the water. Just bring your swimsuit and they handle the rest. If you love snorkeling and learning about the waters surrounding Grand Cayman, then Cobalt Charters is for you! The highlight of our afternoon was a sunset feed of stingrays (they don’t sting lol) far offshore on a natural sandbar created by a gap in the reef. Highly recommend Cobalt Charters!read moreread less
Phoenix051
1/04/2023
Magical moments framed in Cobalt We did two trips with Cobalt - one to bio bay and one to sting ray city. Both were well organised in advance by the team; a few easy to access emails and our trip was in the diary. Then on the days we were collected from our hotel in a clean and tidy taxi style car which whisked us to the dock. The boat was a Boston whaler beauty. Our experience was very special on both trips with different captains. Bio bay is literally magical. The sting rays at sting ray city a chance to touch and encounter nature in ways which we simply don’t enjoy back home. Tremendous memories.read moreread less
Jeremy K
2/20/2026
Amazing day with professionals who tailored our experience to exactly what we wanted Cobalt is a well run operation from start to finish. Excellent communication throughout the booking and trip prep process, followed up with a great day. John and Kyle took us out and I cannot say enough good things. It was like going out on the boat with old friends who were full of knowledge about the island, marine life, and our options for the day. We had some wind and rougher seas than normal and they made us aware of the best options for our stops while still leaving the decisions to us. Their advice was spot on. Their briefings at each stop had us prepared for the best experience with safety at the forefront. The boat was beyond comfortable. I have some knee issues and boarding the boat was a concern but they made sure I was okay and assisted as needed. The stingray interaction lived up to the hype! We also had a snorkeling stop with plenty to see and starfish point did not disappoint. I was surprised by the amount of things we learned from our captains. They don’t just drop you off to look, they teach along the way. Even with the waves and current, at our snorkels stop they put us in exactly the right spot so we had a safety rope out and were really able to enjoy the marine life without concern. After dealing with some rougher than normal seas we decided to cruise through the mangroves. Again John and Kyle really went above and beyond giving us information about the ecosystem. We hadn’t considered the mangroves as part of our tour but I am so glad we had that experience.read moreread less
Traceysmiles14
12/06/2024
Exceptional Customer Service We were in Grand Cayman during a week that the island was experiencing unusually strong winds and rough water and unfortunately we had to cancel our reservation with Cobalt Custom Charters as the weather did not improve enough for us to go. However, I still felt I should write a review to highlight the exceptional customer service and communication we received from the company. They kept us informed every day of the weather and tried each day to reschedule our trip. They were so apologetic about having to cancel and they issued a full refund. We will definitely book with them next time we're in Grand Cayman!read moreread less
LisaRC1819
1/20/2020
Great time on the water in the Caymans We went with this company 2 years ago and had a blast with Marcel. We brought our whole family back this year with 3 kids and 6 adults and were lucky enough to get Marcel again. He makes the time at Stingray City incredible. Noah took awesome pictures and they were both great with the kids who were 7, 5 and 3. It's a much more one on one than the bigger boats. We took the 8am on a no cruise ship in town day and we were the second boat at Stingray city so nice and empty. The starfish beach is incredible and the snorkeling was really clear and saw a lot of fish and coral without having to venture too far. Would highly recommend to anyone!read moreread less
Barbara M
6/03/2024
Boating experience Gramd Caymen Marcel and Steve were amazing! So sweet and knowledgeable. We would 100% do it with them again. Outstanding experience. 5 stars!read moreread less
Mary L
1/16/2026
What an exceptional charter! Booking was easy, communication was fantastic, and the charter itself was absolutely perfect. Steve (our captain) picked us up on time and took us to the dock where we met our first mate Ferrick. I couldn't have picked a better pair of people to take us on our 4 hour charter if I tried. We first stopped at Stingray City (of course), then a little snorkeling at the reef, then off to see the starfish (so very cool), and finally a trip through the mangroves. At every single stop, Ferrick was a walking encyclopedia of entertaining information that made each experience even better. Both he and Steve added so much more to the charter just by being themselves. I've booked many charters in many locations, but this one was my favorite. I highly recommend Cobalt.read moreread less
andrea2070
1/06/2026
If you do one excursion in Grand Cayman, do this one!! There’s a reason these guys have so many 5 star reviews. We stopped at Grand Cayman as part of our Disney Cruise. Booked these guys and immediately got a text from Graeme the owner confirming our booking. On the day of the excursion we met Graeme at the Hard Rock Cafe which is a very short walk from the cruise port. From there he drove us to the boat where Andrew and John would take care of us. We had an absolutely blast! Mind you we have a 4 and a 2 year and both loved it! This was easily the best excursion we had on our 7 day cruise. We started at Starfish cove. The water was perfect and nice and shallow for the kids. They loved looking at the starfish and chasing the chickens on the beach. There were on and off thundershowers but John made sure we stayed dry and see some stingrays. Finally, they took some incredible pictures of the kids and sent them to us after the tour. The whole experience was flawless will definitely book againread moreread less
Omar H
9/02/2024
Swimming with the stingrays! This tour was incredible! We took our almost 3 year old and both Lars and Noah were great! You could really tell how much respect they had for the stingrays as well!read moreread less
lindsey r
7/26/2023
Best Part of our trip Hands down, the best part of our vacation was the snorkeling trip. Jonathan and Andrew were excellent guides and hosts. They had great knowledge of the sea life and the area. We went snorkeling with stingrays and atwo other snorkeling spots during our private half-day trip. Don't hesitate to book this if you're looking for a private snorkeling trip! In addition, booking was easy and was picked up and dropped off promptly.read moreread less
jessicadenise2
6/07/2024
Wonderful and Memorable Experience! Marcel and Luke were great guides, so informative, patient and very easy to interact with. They made us feel very at ease in the water with the sting rays, and were great about getting rays for us to hold and interact with. Very accommodating as to where to go on the private tour. It was so nice to not have a crowd to deal with on a tour, and just have our family of 5 enjoy time together. Highly recommend!read moreread less
Mary P
12/06/2019
Incredible Family Expirence We absolutely loved our experience with Kyle and Noah. They were both super professional, they were extremely knowledgeable of the island, sea life and had us laughing for the entire trip. Even though it was a little windy, we were able to enjoy everything that was asked for, Stingray City, Starfish point, Snorkeling Cayman reef and lunch at Kaibo beach club. Highly, highly recommend and if you get a chance talk to Noah about African Safari's crazy good insight. Thanks again to the entire Cabal team!!!! I just need my rash guard!!! hahahahread moreread less
ericda23
6/20/2025
Perfect Day! I booked this off of reviews, and very glad that we did! It is worth paying the extra money for a private charter - no crowd hassle, no time crunch. Your agenda is the priority! They were prompt, easy to deal with, and a great experience. Thanks Andres and John! Debbieread moreread less
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