Antigua Island Tour & Stingray Encounter – Small Group Experience
Description
Stingray City, Devil's Bridge, Long Bay Beach and local lunch in one complete Antigua experience. WHY BOOK WITH US? ✔ Hotel pickup included ✔ Local guide ✔ Authentic local lunch included ✔ Rashguard included ✔ Certificate included ✔ Assistance before, during and after ✔ No need to arrange taxis ✔ Small-group experience More than transportation to Stingray City: your guide shares Antigua's history, culture and local insights throughout the day. The Times UK wrote: "The waters around Antigua teem with marine life, and none is more impressive than the southern stingray." At Stingray City, interact with friendly southern stingrays in their natural habitat. No swimming skills are required, and the water is approximately 4.75 ft deep. Continue to Devil's Bridge and Long Bay Beach, where you can relax, swim or snorkel. Enjoy an authentic local lunch before visiting Betty's Hope, Antigua's historic sugar plantation and open-air museum. Travel in a small group for a more personal experience.
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Itinerary
We will start our day visiting Stingray City, where you can pet, photograph, and feed these peaceful animals in the middle of the sea.
After this unique experience, we will discover all the best spots on the Atlantic Side of Antigua, starting from the Devil’s Bridge.
Then we will relax in Long Bay, a beautiful beach where it will also be possible to snorkel.
We will have lunch in a typical Antiguan restaurant and taste the real Antigua cuisine.
We will visit the open-air museum of Betty’s Hope*: this is a sugar plantation site where one of the two sugar mill towers has been fully restored complete with sails. With a small interpretation centre and interpretation signage throughout the estate, this heritage landmark is well worth a visit. Betty’s Hope was one of the earliest sugar plantations, dating to 1651. *This open air museum could be closed without any notice or prediction.
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Pickup Locations & Times
IMPORTANT: from Royalton CHIC and Sandals, the meeting will be ONLY by the main gate on the main road, NOT POSSIBLE by the reception/lobby. The meeting time can change, if it happens, you will receive an email through Viator/TripAdvisor. RESORT: The guide will wait for you directly at the reception of your resort or you will receive an email specifying the most accessible place possible. If you don't receive any communication from us, the appointment will be at the reception of your resort at the time on your reservation. CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER: the meeting point is in front of the shop EXOTIC ANTIGUA, one minutes walking time from the gate of the cruise ship pier.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total duration includes travel time.
- Punctuality is essential to guarantee the quality of the tours. After 10 minutes of delay, a no-show without refund will be considered.
Reviews(163)
We loved this excursions. Andrew our driving/guide was great and very informative. He answered all our questions and took great care of us. Stingray city was so much fun! Highly recommend!
Our guides were outstanding. Martina was so good with our little ones and they were both very knowledgeable about the island. The Stingray Experience was unforgettable.
Definitely worth it! We had the best guide (Andrew) who wasn’t just someone showing us around, he knew the island’s history which made it an even better experience. Ask for Andrew if you go on this tour, would highly recommend this company.
An absolutely incredible experience. Martina was our guide and she was THE BEST. She was the sweetest and most kind soul. The people at stingray city were also amazing. They were so knowledgeable and you could really tell they loved the animals . I can not recommend this enough!
This was truly an amazing experience. Really rainy at the beginning but we made the most of it and Martina was exceptional and very attentive. Would highly recommend!
Caribbean weather likes to keep things interesting sometimes! ☔😄 We're glad the rain didn't stop you from enjoying the day and that you embraced the adventure anyway. Often the best travel memories come from the moments that don't go exactly as planned. Martina will be delighted to hear that her attentiveness helped make the experience enjoyable despite the wet start. Thank you for your recommendation. For guests looking for a more personal and flexible way to explore Antigua, our small-group tours are designed to make the most of every day—rain or shine! 🌴🌊✨
Martina was wonderful! The tour was far more than expected, and Stingray Bay was beyond my wildest imagination!!!! Best tour/exoerience ever!!!!!! Great value for the money!!!!!
“Beyond my wildest imagination” is exactly the kind of reaction Stingray City loves to inspire! 😄 We're thrilled that the day turned out to be much more than you expected. From exploring Antigua to standing in the water surrounded by these incredible animals, it's an experience that often surprises even seasoned travelers. Martina will be delighted to hear your comments. Her enthusiasm and attention to guests help turn a great excursion into something truly memorable. If anyone reading this is looking for a small-group experience that offers incredible value and unforgettable moments, this is definitely one to consider! 🐠🌊✨
Amazing tour! Martina was enthusiastic and very knowledgeable! Stingray island was amazing experience
Some experiences don't need a long description—meeting stingrays up close tends to speak for itself! 🐠 We're so pleased that Stingray City was a highlight of your day and that Martina's enthusiasm and knowledge added even more to the experience. She loves sharing Antigua with guests and helping them discover what makes the island so special. Thank you for your kind words. For travelers looking for a more personal and small-group way to experience Antigua, this tour combines unforgettable wildlife encounters with the chance to learn about the island along the way. 🌊😊🏝️
The trip lasted a few hours, and had a few stops that offered some souvenir shopping along with the tour. The highlight was the sting ray experience. Swimming with them was absolutely AMAZING!!! Truly, an unforgettable experience! (one piece of advice I would give you, when booking this tour, make sure you ask for Greta as your tour guide! - she is fun, personable, includes everyone, and made this trip more enjoyable for everyone!!).
There are many beautiful things to see in Antigua, but swimming alongside stingrays is often the moment guests remember most long after their vacation is over. 🐠 We're thrilled that the experience lived up to the title of your review! What makes our tours special is not only the incredible wildlife encounters, but also the personal atmosphere that comes with traveling in a small group. Greta will be absolutely delighted to read your comments—she has a wonderful way of making everyone feel included and turning strangers into friends by the end of the day. Thank you for your recommendation and for sharing your experience. For anyone looking for an authentic Antigua adventure that combines sightseeing, local culture, and unforgettable encounters with nature, this is a day well spent. 🌴🌊😊
It is what you put into it! Go ahead and reach out there and hold them pet him kiss him they’re great creatures. It was really fun.
Dean, we love your attitude! 😄🌊 The more guests embrace the experience, the more memorable it becomes, and getting up close with these amazing creatures is often the highlight of the day. From feeding and interacting with the stingrays to simply enjoying the beautiful surroundings, it's a unique adventure that creates lasting memories. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm—it perfectly captures the spirit of this unforgettable Antigua experience! 🐠✨🙌
can’t stop recommending this tour to everyone planning a trip to Antigua! My cousin and I had an incredible time and it was easily one of the highlights of our vacation. The tour was the perfect combination of adventure, sightseeing, and local culture. We explored beautiful beaches, visited Devil’s Bridge, wandered through Betty’s Hope, swam with stingrays, and ate delicious local foods. Every stop offered something unique. One of the things we loved most was how intimate the experience felt. There were only six travelers in our group, which made the tour feel much more personal and relaxed than a large bus excursion. We never felt rushed and had plenty of opportunities to ask questions, take photos, and truly enjoy each stop. What truly made the tour exceptional was our guide, Martina. She was warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing the island with us. Her energy and personality made the entire day enjoyable, and she went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great experience. The tour was well organized and provided an amazing blend of food, beaches, and adventure in just six hours. If you’re visiting Antigua and are considering this tour, book it—you won’t regret it. I can’t recommend it enough, and a huge thank you to Martina for making it such a memorable experience!
One of the biggest compliments we can receive is hearing that a guest can't stop recommending the experience to others! 😊🌴 What stands out most in your review is how you embraced every side of Antigua—from the history of Betty’s Hope and the dramatic coastline at Devil’s Bridge to the unforgettable stingray encounter and local flavors along the way. We're especially pleased that the small-group format allowed you and your cousin to enjoy a more personal and relaxed day, with plenty of time to connect with each location rather than simply passing through. Martina will be absolutely delighted to read your comments. Her passion for sharing Antigua shines through in every tour, and knowing she helped turn a great day into one of the highlights of your vacation will mean a lot to her. Thank you for trusting us with part of your island adventure! 🌊🐠✨
