hsweat22 11 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 Looking through the cruise planner there are many different options that involve stingray city and I am having trouble picking between them and hoping someone here has been on one or multiple of these and can help add a little color to help me decide. Dolphin Swim and Stingray City - GC12 Dolphin Encounter and Stingray City - GCH9 Stingray City and Barrier Reef Snorkel - GC88 Stingray City and Calico Jack's Beach Break - GCN8 Deluxe Stingray City Sandbar - GCI3 Catamaran Sail and Stingray City - GCC7 Neither of us have swam with Dolphins so that does have some of our interest, the reef snorkel and Calico Jack also interest us. We have never been to 7 mile beach where Calico Jacks is, so any insight there would be much appreciated! Thanks everyone!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carlosalonsor 112 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 2 hours ago, hsweat22 said: Looking through the cruise planner there are many different options that involve stingray city and I am having trouble picking between them and hoping someone here has been on one or multiple of these and can help add a little color to help me decide. Dolphin Swim and Stingray City - GC12 Dolphin Encounter and Stingray City - GCH9 Stingray City and Barrier Reef Snorkel - GC88 Stingray City and Calico Jack's Beach Break - GCN8 Deluxe Stingray City Sandbar - GCI3 Catamaran Sail and Stingray City - GCC7 Neither of us have swam with Dolphins so that does have some of our interest, the reef snorkel and Calico Jack also interest us. We have never been to 7 mile beach where Calico Jacks is, so any insight there would be much appreciated! Thanks everyone!!! Once I got the Deluxe Stingray City Sandbar - GCI3 reserved. We got off the ship and looked out for our Shore excursion number but couldn't find it. I reached to a crew member from another tour and she told me my excursion was canceled due high winds... I walked out the pier and found a local tour company that took me to the Stingray City and had a blast! The sea wasn't as calmed as you wanted but still was very fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mljstr 259 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 I have done the Catamaran sail and Stingray City at least 3 times over a number of years and always been pleased. You will have plenty of time to interact with the sting rays and there are a lot of them! Enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mom2mybugs 1,666 Posted May 5, 2019 Report Share Posted May 5, 2019 We did the dolphins and stingrays... The stingrays ended up cancelled due to the high winds so we ended up just with dolphins. Hope to go back someday! Jane Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coneyraven 2,173 Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 We did the Turtle Farm and Stingray City that included a trip to Hell just a couple of weeks ago. Completely had a blast. Next trip will include the dolphin encounter. KristiZ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KristiZ 878 Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 12 hours ago, coneyraven said: We did the Turtle Farm and Stingray City that included a trip to Hell just a couple of weeks ago. Completely had a blast. +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZMANATL 30 Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 If not too late for info.. I took a self booked tour with this guys: Cayman Eco Adventures Excellent experience.. smaller boat... beat the 100 people that showed up on ship tour to Stingray City.. Look them up on tripadvisor.. Hope you have a great time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vlgg 29 Posted June 1, 2019 Report Share Posted June 1, 2019 We did Stingray City Experience Plus Two Snorkeling Stops provide by Captain Marvin's last October. Absolutely loved it. The snorkeling was wonderful, not the big groups booked thru the ship and when we were at Stingray City our host gave us feed for the Stingrays. Would definitely do it again! Found them on Trip Advisor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TessA 1 Posted June 12, 2019 Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 On 5/5/2019 at 8:52 AM, hsweat22 said: Looking through the cruise planner there are many different options that involve stingray city and I am having trouble picking between them and hoping someone here has been on one or multiple of these and can help add a little color to help me decide. Dolphin Swim and Stingray City - GC12 Dolphin Encounter and Stingray City - GCH9 Stingray City and Barrier Reef Snorkel - GC88 Stingray City and Calico Jack's Beach Break - GCN8 Deluxe Stingray City Sandbar - GCI3 Catamaran Sail and Stingray City - GCC7 Neither of us have swam with Dolphins so that does have some of our interest, the reef snorkel and Calico Jack also interest us. We have never been to 7 mile beach where Calico Jacks is, so any insight there would be much appreciated! Thanks everyone!!! Highly recommend using www.stingraysailing.com My 3rd time going to stingray city was with them, and by far the BEST experience. I promise you will not be disappointed!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SSprouse 3 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 On 5/6/2019 at 8:25 AM, coneyraven said: We did the Turtle Farm and Stingray City that included a trip to Hell just a couple of weeks ago. Completely had a blast. Next trip will include the dolphin encounter. I am considering this for our group. My husband and our kids (10 & 12) would love to snorkel but the grandparents (3 of them) will not want to get in the water. Thought this might be a good compromise. Did you think the time with the stingrays was enough? Was the Turtle Farm worth the time? Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 12,140 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 We did this excursion a few years ago. The turtle farm was surprisingly interesting. It was much bigger and more sophisticated than I thought it would be. It’s a full day but worth the time, IMO KristiZ and coneyraven 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coneyraven 2,173 Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 12 hours ago, SSprouse said: I am considering this for our group. My husband and our kids (10 & 12) would love to snorkel but the grandparents (3 of them) will not want to get in the water. Thought this might be a good compromise. Did you think the time with the stingrays was enough? Was the Turtle Farm worth the time? Thanks! Was there plenty of time with the Stingrays? Yes, although, it was a little crowded with other boats..... but it wasn't a big deal for us. Water was about 4 ft. deep. As for the Turtles, I was really impressed. Back in April, we were able to hold a baby, but I thought I heard a rumor that the policy allowing the public to do that may have changed. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SSprouse 3 Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 On 5/6/2019 at 8:25 AM, coneyraven said: We did the Turtle Farm and Stingray City that included a trip to Hell just a couple of weeks ago. Completely had a blast. Next trip will include the dolphin encounter. What was your time like at the Turtle Center? Were you able to swim in the lagoon with them? Looking at this excursion and Royal is light on the details! Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 12,140 Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 We visited the turtle farm a couple of years ago. I do not recall any swimming anywhere. They did have “touch tanks” where you could lightly handle some of the turtles but not full swimming that can recall. Very good excursion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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