singjenn Posted February 10, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Howdy! We have swam with the stingrays in Grand Cayman and I was wondering what other options there is besides there? We love Grand Cayman and wouldn't mind going back. We have been to all the other ports that are available with Grand Cayman and we don't really want to go to thsoe places this soon after visiting them UNLESS they offer swimming with stingrays that we didn't know about. I was hoping some of you might now another great location for stingrays or is Grand Cayman the only one? Thanks y'all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seguincruiser Posted February 10, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Swam with them in Grand Turk then went to Margarittaville afterwards. Great day, wish I was there right now.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1013 Posted February 10, 2011 #3 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Swam with them in Nassau. It was an excursion with Carnival. Got to swim with the stingrays and then spend the rest of the time at the beach. However, personally, this excursion was not nearly as cool as in Grand Cayman. In Nassau, the stingrays are "enclosed" by nets right off the beach. You waded out to them and they swim around. I thought the experience of being out on a sandbar in the middle of the ocean was a lot more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singjenn Posted February 10, 2011 Author #4 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Swam with them in Nassau. It was an excursion with Carnival. Got to swim with the stingrays and then spend the rest of the time at the beach. However, personally, this excursion was not nearly as cool as in Grand Cayman. In Nassau, the stingrays are "enclosed" by nets right off the beach. You waded out to them and they swim around. I thought the experience of being out on a sandbar in the middle of the ocean was a lot more fun. YES! We are looking for the same thing as Grand Cayman. I'm guessing there aren't any other stingray sandbars in cruise options??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTravelista Posted February 10, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'll be doing this in Antigua in July...you sail out to the sand bar in Stingray Village. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misguidedangel Posted February 10, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I agree on Grand Turk. Gibbs Cay is heavenly and the stingrays there were friendly too. The good thing about that excursion is after you'vbe played with the stingrays you can sit and tan, swim, walk around the island, or snorkel... Of course sitting at M'ville after is fun too....the DJ's are quite good at making people have as much fun as they can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singjenn Posted February 10, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I agree on Grand Turk. Gibbs Cay is heavenly and the stingrays there were friendly too. The good thing about that excursion is after you'vbe played with the stingrays you can sit and tan, swim, walk around the island, or snorkel... Of course sitting at M'ville after is fun too....the DJ's are quite good at making people have as much fun as they can Gibbs Cay sounds wonderful! How do you get there? Is it something you have to do an excursion? Or can you book a third party or can you walk? We have our own snorkel equipment and this sounds fabulous!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrobtx Posted February 10, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 10, 2011 You can swim with rays and friendly nurse sharks off Caye Caulker when stopping in Belize City. Search the excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart Arsenal Fan Posted February 10, 2011 #9 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Cozumel too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singjenn Posted February 11, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted February 11, 2011 You can swim with rays and friendly nurse sharks off Caye Caulker when stopping in Belize City. Search the excursions. I'm sold!!! We are going back to Belize :-) Now I just have to find a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5waldos Posted February 11, 2011 #11 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I'm sold!!! We are going back to Belize :-) Now I just have to find a cruise. Just make sure that the "issues" with Belize have been resolved. But we also swam with rays in Belize but it was a bit south- we weren't on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpreece Posted February 11, 2011 #12 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Black Beard Cay in Nassau is awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIZZ_K Posted February 11, 2011 #13 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Howdy! We have swam with the stingrays in Grand Cayman and I was wondering what other options there is besides there? We love Grand Cayman and wouldn't mind going back. We have been to all the other ports that are available with Grand Cayman and we don't really want to go to thsoe places this soon after visiting them UNLESS they offer swimming with stingrays that we didn't know about. I was hoping some of you might now another great location for stingrays or is Grand Cayman the only one? Thanks y'all! Did this in Grand Turk with my grandaughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misstopgun Posted February 11, 2011 #14 Share Posted February 11, 2011 You can swim with rays and friendly nurse sharks off Caye Caulker when stopping in Belize City. Search the excursions. I have this booked in April! Was it as fun as Grand Caymen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrobtx Posted February 11, 2011 #15 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I have this booked in April! Was it as fun as Grand Caymen? Yes. Better because we were the only boat there. Did it with coral breeze if I remember right. To enjoy the sharks, get in the water fast. Once many excursion guests get in the water they tend to leave. Very timid animal. The first 3 or 4 of us got to feed them and touch them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYGirl1002 Posted February 11, 2011 #16 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Gibbs Cay in Grand Turk is the best! We did a Carnival excursion that was pretty cheap. They met you by the shopping area and took you on a catamaran to the Cay..stopping for snorkeling on the way. If you don't want to snorkel off the boat you can do so at the island. Plenty of time for Margaritaville when you get back to the dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkscruiser Posted February 11, 2011 #17 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I have this booked in April! Was it as fun as Grand Caymen? Absolutely and much less crowded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singjenn Posted February 11, 2011 Author #18 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Just make sure that the "issues" with Belize have been resolved. But we also swam with rays in Belize but it was a bit south- we weren't on a cruise. What does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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