rwilk1129 Posted November 23, 2018 #1 Share Posted November 23, 2018 (edited) Carnival has 2 similar stingray excursions available on Paradise for Spring break cruise. Can anybody tell me the difference between the Dlx Stingray City Sandbar for families for $49.99 and the Sensational Stingray Swim for $39.99? They both list 2 1/2 hrs. We are taking son, his wife and 4 grandkids. We would like to save a little money if possible since we are paying for everything. Would also like to take advantage of Black Friday discount available right now. Also if we do book one of them can we cancel and get our money back if we change our mind? Thanks for any help on situation. Edited November 23, 2018 by rwilk1129 Added info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BENHANDEL Posted November 23, 2018 #2 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Can't comment with knowlesge on the differences....are they different kids of boats out? Different levels of instruction on the family one? Snacks or drinks available? We were able to cancel previously booked excursions to rebook using this deal. So you should be able to cancel . We booked the stingray, starfish and snorkel in grand caymen. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdiver Posted November 23, 2018 #3 Share Posted November 23, 2018 See if there are reviews posted there on the excursion details page. I've found that sometimes I can figure out the difference between 2 similar excursions by reading what others have posted. Sometimes it could be just the difference between complimentary snacks/drinks or none at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilk1129 Posted November 23, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Reviews were good for both and I couldn't really pick up any difference in the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango55 Posted November 24, 2018 #5 Share Posted November 24, 2018 depending on the height of the kids it could be a problem.the water can be over 5 ft.our last trip was cancelled to wind in g.c. on another visit the water was deeper.i'm 6'2 with the waves it was fun but not for small children.went to rum point after that.enjoy your cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robc1972 Posted November 24, 2018 #6 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Splurge a little and do the stingray dolphin swim excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athankfulheart Posted November 25, 2018 #7 Share Posted November 25, 2018 I typed up a response and it doesn't appear to have posted. Hopefully this won't be a duplicate post now. I have not been on a Carnival stingray tour but I have seen them at the sandbar. We like to use Stingray Sailing. These folks know how to respectfully handle the rays. They bring food that the rays prefer and the rays seem to just "know" them. This all but guarantees that you will enjoy many many rays during your time there. When we have been at the sand bar with SRS, we see the ship's tours and they are so overcrowded, there is little freedom of movement and the rays just don't hang out over there. The tour guides from the ship's tour come over to SRS and other private tours and carry the rays over to their groups which the rays don't like. We have also gone with another company on a very small group of jet skis and we didn't experience near the number of rays that we do with SRS. I think that the rays prefer their food and gentle handling and also recognize their boat. The gal who does photos on SRS is amazing and charges a very small fee for access to all of the photos taken. I will share a few below. We brought inflatable pool noodles for the kids who weren't strong swimmers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out of Iowa Posted November 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) I would not choose a Carnival excursion for stingray city....their groups are too big. Go online to see what Moby Dick offers. I promise that you will be pleased with their focus on safety, extensive educational information shared and the experience itself. Small group, they provide squid to feed to the rays, they know names for so many of the stingrays and have rapport - with rays, with the guests, too! We have traveled with them multiple times, recommended others to do so (who have been equally delighted with the outing) and are now on our "second generation" of travelers with Moby Dick (now-adult daughter on their honeymoon cruise). Edited November 25, 2018 by Out of Iowa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justbob55 Posted November 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted November 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Out of Iowa said: I would not choose a Carnival excursion for stingray city....their groups are too big. Go online to see what Moby Dick offers. I promise that you will be pleased with their focus on safety, extensive educational information shared and the experience itself. Small group, they provide squid to feed to the rays, they know names for so many of the stingrays and have rapport - with rays, with the guests, too! We have traveled with them multiple times, recommended others to do so (who have been equally delighted with the outing) and are now on our "second generation" of travelers with Moby Dick (now-adult daughter on their honeymoon cruise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justbob55 Posted November 25, 2018 #10 Share Posted November 25, 2018 I have used moby dick ever time i been to the caymans it will worth the money the group last time was least then 15 people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted November 26, 2018 #11 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Captain Marvin is another excellent one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruise2thebeach Posted November 27, 2018 #12 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I second Stingray Sailing. The catamaran sail out to the sandbar is so nice an relaxing and Chip and his crew and very professional and know their stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted November 27, 2018 #13 Share Posted November 27, 2018 40 minutes ago, luv2cruise2thebeach said: I second Stingray Sailing. The catamaran sail out to the sandbar is so nice an relaxing and Chip and his crew and very professional and know their stuff. We used them as well. There were only 8 of us on our boat, but the Carnival boats were loaded down. We were able to have a TON of interaction with the stingrays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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