Duration
3 HOUR
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Swim and snorkel with the magnificent southern rays in their natural environment.
Feel the breeze on your face during the thrilling motorboat ride to a sandbar just off the Antiguan coast, which is home to the friendly rays. Standing or swimming in the crystal-clear waters, your local guide will introduce you to these fascinating creatures.
Fancy a closer look? The water is only around five feet deep, so it’s the ideal place to try snorkelling. These graceful rays are accustomed to people, so turn your gaze down into the beautiful Caribbean Sea as you weave amongst the coral reefs, spotting vividly coloured tropical fish all around. This uplifting experience will surely stay with you long after you leave Antigua.
At a glance*
Duration: Half day guided tour including refreshments.
Activity: Moderate level of walking.
Transport: By minibus and boat.
Why Book? To observe nature’s majesty in the stunning Caribbean Sea.
Itinerary*
Minibus ride to Stingray City Land Base > Boat ride > Snorkelling > Souvenir shopping
What's included*
Local guide
Snorkel equipment
Refreshments
Photo opportunities
Shopping opportunities
Essential information
Children under the age of 3 may not participate. Stingrays do have a barb on their tails; however they only use this if they feel threatened, it is therefore imperative to follow the guide's instructions at all times. Participants must be confident in the water; buoyancy aids will be provided and should be worn. To enter the water there is a ladder off of a floating pontoon. Please remember to wear your swim attire, take a towel and sunscreen. Snorkel equipment is provided. Water shoes are not permitted to be worn as these can cause harm to the stingrays. As stingrays can bury themselves in the sand, it is advised to shuffle rather than walk. Please also look out for rocks as these can be sharp. There may be independent suppliers that offer photos & feeding. These are provided by parties unconnected to P&O Cruises. We encourage guests not to participate in feeding or touching the Stingrays. US dollars are required if you wish to purchase souvenirs.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.