If you like stingrays like I do this place does not let you down. The cruise I was on did not offer this as an excursion but I showed up and they let me pay a fee and go anyway which I thought was really nice. You get a good amount of time with the stingrays, feeding them and letting them swim around you. They’re very organized and you can get a cd with photos.
Rayna C.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Plano, TX
We were on an excursion from our cruise with Carnival, Magic. We almost missed our window since we waited to long to get off the boat. I really recommend getting in line 45 min. before your excursion time if it’s in the morning. We met our host at the dock holding the sign, «Everyone Loves Rays». We then were taken to the taxi area where our guide lined up a taxi for our group. The drive was not far at all. We actually didn’t have to get on a boat, since this attraction is right on shore. We arrived at the location and of course had to sign a waiver form. We sat down in a little arena. They took our belongings and put them in net lockers and gave us keys. No camera’s where allowed during the interaction part of the excursion, they take pictures for you later that you can purchase all on a CD for a pretty good price. The snorkeling side, we were allowed to take our Go-Pro. I loved the snorkeling side best as we got to swim around with sting rays and dive down if we chose to. We followed another guide around as she fed the Sting-Rays who were eager to eat whatever she had. The area is a large caged in area, you don’t have to fear outside fish coming(AKA Sharks) and they ask you to stay away from the fence. The water gets pretty deep. The Ray’s are magnificent. I had one come around and bump me several times as if it was actually communicating with me. It was AMAZING. The interaction side was fun as well but in the shallower area. I was just very concerned about the number of people who seemed to fear these creatures. They have their stingers trimmed back and without them, they are harmless. If you can’t handle being around things you fear, then please do not do this side. I was worried by the fact that several people couldn’t stand when faced with the Ray and nearly fell on them. In the shallow water this is more harmful for the Ray and not you. They are docile creatures. They can’t actually attack you, unless you consider a hickey an attack. After our time was up, we were allowed access to fresh water showers, a bar an opportunity to view baby rays and iguanas. If you wanted to stick around you could go back in the snorkel area and swim. Everyone here was wonderful, helpful and very professional. I highly recommend the experience if you are not afraid of marine life. I also recommend going early because that seemed to have the less amount of people to deal with.
Shannon S.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Fort Lauderdale, FL
Amazing experience! Worth every penny! The staff is amazing here — everyone is so nice, friendly, helpful, and knowledgable. The excursion was outstanding. Even though you experience your encounter in a group it doesn’t take away from anything. You get more than enough time to spend touching, feeling, and feeding the Rays. You learn a lot too. The Rays are beautiful. Some are huge and there are little ones too. They seem very friendly and comfortable around people. Just relax — the trainers are there with you the entire time. The snorkeling was awesome as well. There are so many fish, which were also very friendly and swim right up to you. You are allowed a good amount of time snorkeling and you can attempt to go to the bottom and touch a ray if you can catch one. I would recommend this excursion to anyone wanting to try something different.
Claudio C.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Tijuana, Mexico
The paddle boarding is really good and the instructors take great care in giving you the training to enjoy the ride. If you bring the kids they will enjoy some great water activities. Like touching stingray’s and peting parrots & iguanas. The food is kinda pricey. But normal for cruise prices.
