Family-Friendly Stingray Adventure in Antigua – Perfect for Kids
Description
Meet Antigua's famous southern stingrays in their natural habitat and enjoy one of the island's top-rated experiences. WHY BOOK WITH US? ✔ Hotel pickup included ✔ Professional local guide ✔ Rashguard included ✔ Participation certificate included ✔ Assistance before, during and after the tour ✔ No need to arrange taxis ✔ Small-group experience More than transportation to Stingray City: your guide shares local insights and assists you throughout the experience. From pickup to drop-off, enjoy personal assistance every step of the way. The Times UK ranked swimming with stingrays among Antigua's top holiday experiences. After a short 8-minute boat ride, enter shallow waters (approximately 5 ft deep) and interact safely with friendly southern stingrays in their natural habitat. No swimming skills are required. Suitable for all ages and ideal for families, couples and solo travelers. The animals are free and respected, offering an authentic and ethical wildlife experience.
Tour Options
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total duration includes travel time.
Reviews(55)
Excellent experience, highly recommend, Greta picked us up and took care of us the whole time. She was kind and supportive throughout the experience… a must see if your coming to Antigua
Amazing morning trip. We loved Martina, thank you so much for being our guide! Pick up was really punctual. Once in a lifetime kind of experience, please don’t miss it!
Martina will be so happy to read this! 😊🌊 Her energy and dedication help create the kind of smooth, stress-free start that allows guests to simply relax and enjoy the adventure. A morning spent meeting stingrays in their natural environment is certainly not an everyday experience, which is why so many visitors leave with memories they'll talk about for years. Thank you for highlighting the punctual pickup and for encouraging others not to miss it—there really are some experiences in Antigua that deserve a place on every travel itinerary! 🐠✨🌴
Marco was great tour guide and very knowledgeable of the city, culture and the animals we saw. String ray city was awesome! Feeding, holding and taking pictures was all handled professionally
What a wonderful way to experience Stingray City! 🤩🌊 We're delighted that Marco's knowledge of Antigua's culture, history and marine life added even more value to your day. Interacting with the stingrays up close is always a memorable highlight, and we're pleased you felt everything was handled safely and professionally from start to finish. It's an experience that often becomes one of the most talked-about memories of a visit to Antigua! 🐠✨
Marco was amazing and so helpful. He told us all about the city and stingrays on our car ride. The guys at stingray city were very kind and truly made the experience overall. Definitely recommend, 10/10 experience!
We're delighted to hear this was a 10/10 experience for you! 🤩🌊 Marco loves sharing stories about Antigua and its incredible marine life, so we're happy his insights helped make the journey just as enjoyable as the destination. We'll also be sure to pass your kind words along to the Stingray City team, who work hard to create a welcoming and memorable experience for every guest. From the island's culture to those unforgettable close-up encounters with the stingrays, it's an adventure that stays with you long after your vacation ends! 🐠✨
Martina was the best! We had a great experience from start to finish. She helped us take lots of photos and made the entire tour enjoyable. I was really afraid of the stingrays at first, but after the guide explained everything and we had some hands-on interaction, I quickly realized they are just big water puppies. It was an amazing experience all around, and I would highly recommend it!
It's wonderful to hear how quickly your nerves turned into excitement! 😊🌊 Many guests arrive a little unsure about meeting the stingrays, but once they get to know these gentle creatures, the experience becomes truly unforgettable. Martina will be thrilled to hear that her enthusiasm and help with capturing photos made the day even more enjoyable. From those first introductions to the final smiles, moments like these are exactly what make Stingray City such a memorable Antigua adventure 🐠📸✨.
Had Marco as my guide and transportation. He was absolutely wonderful and went out of his way to make the experience fun and educational. Great time and would recommend to anyone.
We're delighted you had such a great time with the stingrays! 🌊🐠 Marco loves combining fun facts with local knowledge, and it's wonderful to hear that he helped make the experience both enjoyable and informative. Getting up close with these fascinating animals is something that surprises and delights guests of all ages. Thank you for the recommendation—we're thrilled your Antigua adventure left such a positive impression! ✨😊
This was one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had! I was a bit nervous at first but the tour operator, Marco, was great at explaining everything.. You can really tell Marco has such love for these beautiful rays as he was so gentle with them, and his background in microbiology made him very knowledgeable. Highlight was getting to hold the Stingray! I would highly recommend this tour. And book Marco as your driver and guide!
Going from feeling nervous to holding a stingray is quite a transformation—and one of the reasons this experience is so rewarding for many guests. What often surprises people is just how fascinating these animals are once they learn more about them. Marco loves sharing that side of the experience, and his scientific background certainly helps bring a deeper understanding of the marine world while keeping everything approachable and enjoyable. Holding a stingray for the first time is a memory that tends to stay with people long after they leave Antigua. Thank you for your recommendation, and we're delighted that this encounter became one of the highlights of your travels. 🐠✨
Martina and Marco were so amazing! Informative and fun! One person in our party was nervous to swim with the stingrays and Marco helped her the whole way ! Great tour company!
Not everyone arrives ready to jump straight into the water with stingrays, so hearing that a nervous guest left feeling comfortable and able to enjoy the experience is especially rewarding. Martina and Marco make a great team, combining local knowledge, enthusiasm, and plenty of patience to ensure everyone can enjoy the adventure at their own pace. The stingrays may be the stars of the show, but helping guests build confidence and create unforgettable memories is just as important to us. Thank you for the recommendation—we're delighted your group had such a positive experience from start to finish. 😊
Marco and Martina were amazing! All for them when you book.
Short and simple—but we think it says a lot! 😄 Marco and Martina will be delighted to hear your kind words. Their goal is always to make guests feel welcome, comfortable, and excited about the experience from the very first moment. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we're thrilled your visit to Stingray City was such a success. 🐠🌊
Marco and Martina were amazing. They were super knowledge about the wildlife and the town. 10 out of 10 would do it work these 2 again.
A morning spent learning about Antigua, its wildlife, and then meeting stingrays up close is a pretty good way to start the day! Marco and Martina both have a genuine passion for sharing what makes the island special, so it's wonderful to hear their knowledge helped make the experience even more enjoyable. A "10 out of 10" is high praise, and we'll be sure to pass it along to them. Hopefully the stingrays made as much of an impression on you as you did on them! 😄🐠
