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Stingray City

TIME : 2016/2/20 17:08:41
Stingray City

Stingray City

Stingray City in Antigua is a special place as it is home to a plethora of stingrays in their natural habitat. Plus, the area of sea where Stingray City is situated is quite shallow and is only a few feet deep in many parts, making it an ideal excursion for families with children in addition to traveling adults or those who can’t swim well.
Though Stingray City in Antigua is a cordoned-off area, the stingrays are still in their natural habitat. The gentle creatures are accustomed to humans so they are quite friendly, and visitors can watch them float through the water. Learn how to interact with the stingrays before hopping into the water with snorkel gear to watch them glide around with the chance to touch and play with them.

Practical Info

Departures to Stingray City leave most days from St John’s, Antigua’s scenic and popular capital city. You may take a bus to Seatons Village, where safety demonstration are given before a short boat ride to Stingray City.