Spend a private half-day on the water with stingrays at a shallow sandbar and quiet wading at Starfish Point. This guided boat tour includes snorkeling gear, local bites, and captain-led wildlife briefings.
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The boat slips away from West Bay Harbour and the island shrinks to a low, limestone skyline; turquoise water opens like an invitation and the breeze carries salt and green citrus from the helm’s cooler. In less than half an hour you arrive at the shallow sandbar where stingrays glide in slow, deliberate arcs—curious, practiced, and used to human company. Captain David stages the encounter with steady hands and clear instructions so visitors meet the rays on their terms.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; includes short periods of standing in shallow water and gentle swimming.
Wildlife
History
Local boaters and fishers have used the North Sound’s shallow sandbars for generations; feeding rays began as a byproduct of fish cleaning and evolved into today’s supervised encounters.
Conservation
Operators emphasize hands-off, minimal-contact practices and encourage reef-safe sunscreen to reduce chemical and physical stress on fragile marine habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Stingray City and Starfish Point Beach Private Tours today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Use only reef-safe sunscreen to protect coral and marine life—apply ashore before boarding to reduce runoff.
Wear water shoes
Starfish Point has shells and firm sand; closed-toe water shoes make wading and beach walking more comfortable.
Secure your camera
Use a wrist or dry-bag tether for cameras and phones—waves and excited wildlife interactions can jostle gear overboard.
Follow the captain’s guidance
Captains instruct how to hold and feed rays safely—obey those rules to protect both you and the animals.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin while preventing damage to corals and marine life.
Water shoes
Protects feet from shells and rocky patches at shallow beaches and sandbars.
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Dry bag (small)
Keeps valuables and spare layers dry on a small private boat.
Light waterproof camera or phone case
Captures close encounters and keeps electronics safe from splash and sand.