Antigua Stingray Experience with Hotel Pickup & Local Guide
Description
Meet Antigua's famous southern stingrays in their natural habitat and enjoy one of the island's top-rated experiences in just 3 hours. WHY BOOK WITH US? ✔ Hotel pickup included ✔ Local guide ✔ 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 local insights throughout the experience. The Times UK ranked swimming with stingrays among Antigua's top holiday experiences. After a short 8-minute boat ride, enter shallow waters (approximately 4.75 ft deep) and safely interact with friendly southern stingrays. No swimming skills are required. Suitable for all ages. Easy boat access makes the experience comfortable for guests with mild mobility concerns. Perfect for cruise ship passengers and hotel guests. Enjoy this experience in just 3 h. Small groups allow more personal attention and support. Your guide will also help capture memorable photos.
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Itinerary
Transfer from the meeting point with a van to reach the village of Seatons where we take the boat to reach the sandbank in the middle of the sea where we will meet the stingrays.
If you are going to live the most unforgettable experience in Antigua, Stingray City is the one for you. We will reach by land the starting point of the boat that in 8 minutes will take us in the middle of the sea where the meeting with the friendly Stingray will take place. It will not be necessary to know how to swim because you touch the bottom of the sea and there will be direct contact with this friendly animal. This is not a zoo or circus! Stingrays are free in their natural habitat.
Transfer to come back to your resort or port in St. John's.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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
- 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(295)
We booked this tour once we got to Antigua and we are so happy we did. Greta picked us up promptly and safely drove us to Stingray City. Along the way, she shared different information about Antigua and about herself too. She stayed with us the entire time, got us snorkeling gear, and took pictures with my phone so we could enjoy ourselves. On the way back, we were hungry and she provided us with snacks. Greta was incredibly kind and we truly appreciate the experience she provided for us! The stingray excursion was the highlight of our trip for sure!
Marco was a great tour guide! Very informative and helpful which makes sense because he's a marine biologist! He made us feel very safe with interacting with such amazing animals. We even fed and held one! Additionally he taught us a lot about the island!
Thank you! Keanu is hands-down the best tour guide we have ever had! From the very beginning of the trip, his incredible energy, deep local knowledge, and genuine kindness turned a standard sightseeing tour into an unforgettable adventure. Keanu possessed exceptional knowledge, and exceptional organization. Our family of four truly felt that we were being cared for, as if from a relative. We look forward to meeting again on our next trip to Antigua!
My wife and I participated in the activities "Snorkeling for Everyone" and "Swimming with the Rays," magnificent experiences!! In the first experience, we saw many varieties of fish and colorful corals, swimming with a sea turtle, while in the second experience we petted the very gentle rays, truly exciting! Thanks to Marco and Greta, our super helpful guides during the two experiences; if you go to Antigua, do not miss these tours!
Che bello leggere che avete scelto di vivere due esperienze così diverse e complementari durante il vostro soggiorno ad Antigua! 🐢🐠 Dai coralli colorati e la tartaruga marina incontrata durante lo snorkeling, fino all'emozione di accarezzare le razze nel loro ambiente naturale, sembra che abbiate scoperto alcuni dei tesori più belli del mare caraibico. Marco e Greta saranno felicissimi di sapere che la loro disponibilità e passione hanno contribuito a rendere speciali entrambe le giornate. Grazie per aver condiviso la vostra esperienza. Per chi desidera conoscere il lato più autentico di Antigua, lontano dai grandi gruppi e a stretto contatto con la natura, questi tour regalano davvero ricordi indimenticabili. 🌊🌴😊
We went to see the rays with the guide Martina. We had a great time; she explained perfectly how to interact with the rays and was very accommodating. The place was fantastic.
Le razze sono animali affascinanti, ma la prima volta che ci si avvicina può esserci anche un po' di emozione. Per questo ci fa piacere sapere che le spiegazioni di Martina vi abbiano fatto sentire tranquilli e preparati fin dal primo momento. A Stingray City l'incontro con questi splendidi animali avviene in un contesto naturale davvero unico, ed è bello sapere che abbiate apprezzato sia il luogo che l'esperienza. Martina sarà felice di leggere le vostre parole e di sapere che la sua disponibilità ha contribuito a rendere la giornata ancora più piacevole. Grazie per aver condiviso la vostra esperienza. Per chi visita Antigua, questo è uno di quei momenti che meritano davvero di essere vissuti almeno una volta! 🐠🌊😊
We had a wonderful time with the sting rays and the trip to the turtle sanctuary. Scooby Doo and others made it memorable!
Some days are remembered for the places you visit, and others for the people you meet along the way. It sounds like you were lucky enough to have both! 😄 Swimming with the stingrays and visiting the turtle sanctuary make for a fantastic combination, especially for guests who love getting close to Antigua's incredible marine life. And of course, Scooby Doo and the rest of the team have a special talent for making the experience fun, relaxed, and memorable from start to finish. Thank you for sharing your experience. For travelers looking for an authentic wildlife adventure in a small-group setting, these are exactly the kinds of memories that make Antigua so special. 🐠🐢🌊
Marco and the entire crew were awesome. 10/10 absolutely must do if coming to Antigua
Some reviews are short, but they say everything that needs to be said. ❤️ Marco and the crew will be delighted to know they helped make your time in Antigua so memorable. Getting up close with the stingrays is one of those experiences that photos can hardly do justice—you really have to be there to appreciate it. Thank you for the 10/10 recommendation. For anyone looking for an authentic Antigua adventure in a small-group setting, this is definitely an experience worth adding to the itinerary. 🌊🐠
Picked up from our hotel by a lovley woman called Martina she was very friendly we enjoyed the excursion from start to finish to be with the stingrays was fantastic we really enjoyed it 😀
Paul, some of the best excursions are the ones that put a smile on your face from the very beginning to the very end—and it sounds like this was one of them! 😄🌊 We're delighted that Martina's friendly personality helped set the tone for a wonderful day. Sharing the water with the stingrays is a truly unique experience, and there's something special about seeing just how gentle and fascinating these animals are up close. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we're so pleased the experience proved well worth the visit! 🐠✨
Holding, swimming with and feeding the stingrays was amazing. The handlers are careful and take time with all to ensure they get to hold and feed these majestic creatures. We have tried for 19 years to get our son to touch a stingray, today he held a beauty and swam with probably 20! Marco our overall guide was a qualified marine biologist, so we learnt so much. He had tremendous patience as my son bombarded him with questions. We highly recommend Marco and the experience.
Nineteen years in the making—that makes this story even more special! 🐠💙 Seeing your son not only touch a stingray but confidently hold one and swim alongside so many of them must have been an unforgettable family moment. Marco will be thrilled to know how much his marine biology background and patience added to your experience. Curious guests always make for the best conversations, and it sounds like your son gave him plenty of opportunities to share his passion for marine life! From the hands-on encounters to the knowledge gained along the way, experiences like these are exactly what turn a day in Antigua into a lifelong memory. 🌊✨😊
Our tour guide Marco was Awesome! He had so much information about, the city, culture and the stingray we were going to see. Entire family enjoyed Stringray City. Highly recommend this tour and Marco as a guide.
Robert, we're thrilled that Stingray City turned into such a memorable experience for your whole family! 🤩🌊 Marco has a real passion for sharing Antigua's culture, history and marine life, and it's wonderful to hear that his enthusiasm made the day even more enjoyable. Getting up close with these incredible creatures is something many guests remember for years to come, regardless of age. Thank you for the recommendation, and we're delighted that this adventure became a highlight of your time in Antigua! 🐠✨
