Stingray City Antigua in short
Stingray City is run by Stingray City (Antigua) Ltd, with its address in Seaton's Village. The tourism authority describes a speedboat ride to a shallow spot of sand and reef where guests meet Southern stingrays. It is a separate trip from English Harbour, and it is not the Stingray City on Grand Cayman.
The operator's text describes meeting and feeding the rays, snorkeling and a rum or fruit punch afterwards. Photos and goods can be bought on the trip. These are the operator's own descriptions of the service and not an independent assessment of safety or animal welfare.
Two ways to visit
Compare what each option covers before you look at the price.
| Question | Boat encounter only | Combined land tour |
|---|---|---|
| What it covers | Speedboat to the shallow spot, rays, snorkeling, punch | Stingray City, Betty's Hope, Devil's Bridge and Long Bay |
| Transfer from your hotel | Ask the operator | Hotel pickup and return, air-conditioned van |
| Stingray City entry | Part of the booking | Included |
| Length | – | About 5 hours, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Price | Confirm the current price with the operator | $180 per person |
The $180 belongs to one operator's own product and includes the transfer and several stops. It is not the price of the short boat encounter alone, so do not compare the two numbers directly.
Our picks: Stingray City
Two half-day trips with entry included and a beach stop at Long Bay.
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Stingray City, Long Bay and sightseeing
Stingray City entry, snorkel gear there, a guide, punch and swim time at Long Bay, with transfer from ship or hotel. Restaurant and bar purchases and loungers are extra.
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Pickup, an air-conditioned van, the boat transfer, Stingray City entry, a life jacket and water or punch are included. Food, sun loungers and towels are extra.
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Boat encounters and combined island tours, with live prices and availability.
Animal welfare: what is claimed and what is not
Read the claims for what they are.
The operator's description
The service text on the tourism authority's site describes meeting and feeding Southern stingrays. It is written by the operator. It is advertising for the trip and not a welfare audit.
A 2019 statement
A 2019 press report quotes the then manager saying the animals can come and go freely and are not held in captivity. That is an operator statement from several years ago. It is not an independent check of today's operation.
What you can do
Ask how the feeding is handled and how many guests are in the water at once. Follow the guide's instructions and do not chase or grab the animals.
Safety
Wild animals in shallow water stay unpredictable. Do not read any claim of a risk-free experience as a guarantee.
Questions to ask before you book
Offers differ more than the headline price suggests.
Boat only or land and boat
Some offers are only the boat encounter. Others are island tours that add stops on land. Pick the format first, then compare prices.
Start point and transfer
Check where you are picked up and whether the transfer from English Harbour is included.
Entry and extras
Check whether the Stingray City entry is in the price. Photos and goods can be bought on the trip, so budget for them.
Final price, weather and return time
Compare the adult and child price in full, ask what happens if weather cancels the trip and ask when you are back.
Getting there from English Harbour
It is not a quick stop.
Book a transfer or a combined tour
The boat trip starts in the Seaton's Village area. From English Harbour you need a transfer or a combined tour with pickup. The combined tour above lists hotel pickup and return.
Devil's Bridge
The combined tour above includes this natural limestone arch with blowholes on the Atlantic coast near Indian Town Point, east of Willikies. An older tourism guide calls the neighboring area a local swimming spot. That is not clearance to swim at the arch or in the open Atlantic.
Betty's Hope and Long Bay
The combined tour also lists Betty's Hope and a stop at Long Bay. Ask the operator about prices and opening times for individual stops.
From a cruise ship
If you arrive by ship, plan the return time carefully. Read the cruise port guide before you book a long island tour.
From the cruise port →
Stingray City Antigua: frequently asked questions
Where is Stingray City in Antigua?
The operator's address is Seaton's Village. A speedboat takes guests to a shallow sand and reef spot. It is not in English Harbour.
How much does Stingray City cost?
Confirm the current price with the operator, because prices differ by product. One combined island tour with Stingray City, hotel pickup, Betty's Hope, Devil's Bridge and Long Bay is listed at $180 per person for about 5 hours.
Is the stingray experience good for the animals?
That is the operator's claim to prove. The operator describes meeting and feeding the rays, and a 2019 report quotes a manager saying they come and go freely. Both statements come from the operator side, so decide for yourself and ask questions on the day.
Is it the same as Stingray City in the Cayman Islands?
No. This is a separate operation on Antigua with its own boat trip.
Can I do it as a day trip from English Harbour?
Yes, with a transfer or a combined tour that includes pickup. Allow about 5 hours for the combined tour above.