Stingray City Antigua: Swim with Stingrays on a 3‑Hour Round‑Trip Tour

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all ages and fitness levels; you should be able to stand in waist‑deep water and move short distances in the sea.

Overview

Step out onto a waist‑deep Caribbean sandbank and meet the gentle stingrays of Antigua. This three‑hour round‑trip experience from St. John’s pairs easy accessibility with guided, respectful wildlife interaction for all ages.

Stingray City Antigua: Swim with Stingrays on a 3‑Hour Round‑Trip Tour

Bus Tour

Other

Wildlife

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

The boat hums and the shoreline of St. John’s falls away. In eight minutes the water flattens into a pale, walkable plain and the guide calls everyone over. Waist‑deep and warm, the sandbank feels like a stage set in the middle of the Caribbean: powdery underfoot, a ribbon of turquoise around you, and stingrays — broad, soft‑winged and curious — gliding like slow shadows beneath the surface.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Bring reef‑safe sunscreen

The tour provides a rash guard but not full sun protection; choose reef‑safe sunscreen to protect coral and skin.

Wear water shoes

Sandy bottoms can hide shells and broken coral — water shoes protect feet during the short walk from boat to sandbank.

Respect the animals

Don’t chase or grab rays; follow guide instructions for touching and photographing to avoid stressing wildlife.

Be on time for pickup

Transfers are included from many hotels and the cruise port; a delay of more than 10 minutes can be treated as a no‑show.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Southern stingray
Tropical reef fish (parrotfish, sergeant major)

History

Seatons and the surrounding harbors are part of Antigua’s seafaring tradition; sandbanks and reefs shaped local fishing and navigation for centuries.

Conservation

Operators emphasize minimal‑impact interaction and reef‑safe products; guests should avoid touching coral and follow guide rules to protect marine life.