6h Ultimate Antigua Tour: Stingray City, Beach & Local Lunch

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6h Ultimate Antigua Tour: Stingray City, Beach & Local Lunch — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Picture with the Stingray — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Stingray City, Devil's Bridge, Long Bay Beach and local lunch in one complete Antigua experience.

WHY BOOK WITH US?

✔ Hotel pickup included

✔ Local guide

✔ Authentic local lunch included

✔ Rashguard included

✔ Certificate included

✔ Assistance before, during and after

✔ No need to arrange taxis

✔ Small-group experience

More than transportation to Stingray City: your guide shares Antigua's history, culture and local insights throughout the day.

The Times UK wrote: "The waters around Antigua teem with marine life, and none is more impressive than the southern stingray."

At Stingray City, interact with friendly southern stingrays in their natural habitat. No swimming skills are required, and the water is approximately 4.75 ft deep.

Continue to Devil's Bridge and Long Bay Beach, where you can relax, swim or snorkel. Enjoy an authentic local lunch before visiting Betty's Hope, Antigua's historic sugar plantation and open-air museum.

Travel in a small group for a more personal experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 10 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Antigua chiama IT Tour by C.M.W.

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–9 years) · Youth (10–14 years) · Adults (15–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Land transportation from/to your resort or port
Included: Bottled water
Included: 50 UPF rashguard
Included: Is a land tour, the boat time will be 8 minutes to get to Stingray City and 8 minutes to return back
Included: Lunch
Included: Snacks
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Use of snorkeling equipment: Use of Snorkelling equipment
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Fruit punch or Rum punch available. (only for 21 yo and up) only after Stingray City

Not included

Not included: Photo
Not included: Beach chair
Not included: Sun umbrella
Not included: Towel

Itinerary

St. John's

45 min

Transfer from the meeting point with a van to reach the village of Seatons where we take the boat to reach the sandbank in the middle of the sea where we will meet the stingrays.
Stingray City

1 h 40 min Admission included

If you're looking for Antigua's most unforgettable experience, Stingray City is a must.

Travel by land to the departure point, then board a high-speed boat to meet Antigua's famous southern stingrays in their natural habitat.

Your Stingray City experience includes:

10-minute high-speed boat ride to Stingray City

60 minutes in the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea with free southern stingrays

Feed, touch and interact with these gentle animals

10-minute high-speed boat ride back to shore

20 minutes of free time to enjoy a complimentary drink, use the restroom, take a freshwater shower, and view your professional photos (optional, not included)

Total experience: approximately 100 minutes.

No swimming skills are required, as the water is shallow enough to stand comfortably throughout the experience. This is not a zoo or a circus—the stingrays are completely free and live in their natural habitat, allowing you to interact with them safely and respectfully.
Devil's Bridge

20 min

Transfer by land to reach Devil's Bridge: 15 minutes.

Visit Devil's Bridge, one of Antigua's most iconic natural attractions. During our approximately 10-minute stop, admire the impressive limestone arch shaped by centuries of Atlantic waves, watch the spectacular blowholes, capture stunning photos, and enjoy panoramic views of the island's rugged eastern coastline.
Long Bay

1 h 20 min

Then we will relax in Long Bay, a beautiful beach where it will also be possible to snorkel.
Seatons

50 min

Time to reach the restaurant: 10 minutes.

Take a 40-minute break at a carefully selected local restaurant and enjoy a delicious traditional Antiguan lunch. Experience authentic island flavors prepared with fresh local ingredients before continuing your adventure. Lunch is included.
Betty's Hope

25 min Admission included

Time to reach Betty's Hope: 10 minutes.

Step back in time at Betty's Hope, Antigua's historic sugar plantation established in the 17th century. During your approximately 15-minute visit, discover the restored windmill, learn about the island's rich history, and enjoy panoramic views while exploring one of Antigua's most important heritage sites.
St. John's

45 min

It's time to return to the port or resort. The day has been filled with experiences and memories you'll cherish forever.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

St. James Club & Villas
Hodges Bay Resort & Spa
The Inn At English Harbour
Heritage Hotel
Royalton CHIC Antigua, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Holiday Home Belvedere
Copper & Lumber Store Hotel
Keyonna Beach
Curtain Bluff Resort
COCOS Hotel
Tamarind Hills Resort and Villas - Antigua
Ocean Point Beach Resort & Spa

and 30 more pickup points

IMPORTANT: from Royalton CHIC and Sandals, the meeting will be ONLY by the main gate on the main road, NOT POSSIBLE by the reception/lobby.

The meeting time can change, if it happens, you will receive an email through Viator/TripAdvisor.

RESORT: The guide will wait for you directly at the reception of your resort or you will receive an email specifying the most accessible place possible.

If you don't receive any communication from us, the appointment will be at the reception of your resort at the time on your reservation.

CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER: the meeting point is in front of the shop EXOTIC ANTIGUA, one minutes walking time from the gate of the cruise ship pier.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total duration includes travel time.
Punctuality is essential to guarantee the quality of the tours. After 10 minutes of delay, a no-show without refund will be considered.