Stingray City Antigua: 3-Hour Morning Swim with Southern Rays (Transfers Included)

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to stand in waist-deep water and enter a small boat.

Overview

Step off an eight-minute boat ride into waist-deep Caribbean water and meet the gentle southern stingrays that circle a sandbar just offshore. This three-hour morning experience from St. John’s combines easy shore access, guided interaction, and snorkeling with practical conservation-minded guidance.

Stingray City Antigua: 3-Hour Morning Swim with Southern Rays (Transfers Included)

Bus Tour

Wildlife

Boat Tour

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

The boat slips away from Seatons’ mangrove fringe and the shoreline dissolves into sugar-blue water. Within eight minutes the engine idles, the captain points, and the sandbar—flat as a table in the middle of the sea—appears like a living stage. Travelers step down into waist-deep water, toes on pale sand, and the rays arrive with calm curiosity: broad wings gliding, whisker-like mouths nudging at an offered hand.

Adventure Photos

Stingray City Antigua: 3-Hour Morning Swim with Southern Rays (Transfers Included) photo 1

Adventure Tips

Use reef-safe sunscreen

Apply biodegradable sunscreen before arrival and reapply only as recommended to protect coral and meet local guidelines.

Bring a lightweight dry bag

Store phone, keys, and a cover-up in a small dry bag left on the boat or van to keep them safe while you wade.

Listen to the safety briefing

Guides give specific instructions for touching and approaching rays—follow them to keep both you and the animals safe.

Choose a morning slot

Calmer seas and softer light make the morning ideal for smoother water and better photos.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Southern stingray
Hawksbill and green sea turtles in nearby reef areas

History

Seatons began as a small fishing community connected to Antigua’s plantation economy; today its boats link heritage harbors to marine tourism around the island.

Conservation

Operators emphasize low-impact interactions and use reef-safe practices; avoid touching coral and follow guide directions to reduce stress on animals.