Stingray City Antigua

Overview

Stingray City Antigua is a popular attraction located near Seaton’s Village, offering a unique opportunity to interact with and feed friendly Southern stingrays in their natural, shallow-water habitat. This family-friendly experience includes boat transport, safety briefings, and snorkeling opportunities with the “brightest rays in the Caribbean”. 

  • Ride a boat to secluded islands in Antigua and snorkel on a coral reef
  • The main activities involve standing or swimming in waist-deep, clear water with the stingrays, feeding them squid, and snorkeling to see nearby coral reefs and tropical fish.
  • Order rum punch or other drinks from the bar and unwind in paradise
  • Ideal for travelers looking to relax without having to plan the day’s details

Visiting Stingray City Antigua
offers a unique and memorable marine life encounter where you can interact with dozens of gentle, wild Southern stingrays in a natural, shallow-water environment. It’s a highly rated, family-friendly activity and often a highlight of an Antiguan vacation.

  • Briefing and Boat Ride
    Your tour starts at a land base in Seatons Village with a safety talk and interesting facts about the stingrays from expert guides. A short, 5-10 minute scenic speedboat ride then takes you to the sandbar in the middle of the sea.
  • Interacting with Rays
    Once in the water, you’ll be immediately surrounded by friendly stingrays. Guides will help you touch, feed (using provided squid), and even hold the stingrays, which feel like velvet. They are accustomed to humans and are not enclosed.
  • Post-Tour Upon returning to the land base, you can use the showers and changing rooms, enjoy a complimentary rum or fruit punch, and view/purchase professional photos taken during your experience.

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Tours typically run daily from 8 AM to 4 PM, with shorter hours on Sundays and Fridays (closing at 3 PM).
  • Most travelers can participate