Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
FEEDING THE RAYS
Don't miss the chance to feed the rays some squid. Just pinch the
squid between your fingers, arch your fingers back like you're
about to slap someone, and put your hand down in the water: the
greedy stingrays will do the rest. (If you don't arch your fingers
back, the rays might suck up your fingers and give you a little
scare. They don't have teeth, but their lips are a firm cartilage
that will give you a jolt.) Typically about 30 stingrays frequent the
area, so you're just about guaranteed the opportunity to pet and
swim alongside these beautiful creatures.
After feeding the stingrays, most operators then take snorkelers over to
Coral Gardens
, a beautiful snorkeling area with several large coral
heads, fans, and abundant marine life.
Stingray City Boat Tours
If you're not a swimmer or are traveling with small children, you'll still
find opportunities for viewing the residents of Stingray City. Several oper-
ators offer the chance to get a view of the rays without ever getting wet.
Red Sail Sports
, Rum Point,
345-949-8745. From the Red Sail location
at Rum Point, you can take a glassbottom boat ride to the Sandbar six days
a week. It's a 20-minute ride to the site; once there, snorkelers can explore
the area in the water while others remain on board and view the rays
through a glass port. Kids under three enjoy this excursion without
charge; cost without snorkel gear is US $30 ($40 with snorkel gear).
STINGRAY CITY TRIP OPERATORS
These excursions leave from all over the island (most along Seven
Mile Beach) and many include free shuttle service from hotels
and condos.
Abanks Diving
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345-945-1444
www.abanks.com.ky
Ambassador Divers
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345-916.8839
www.ambassadordivers.com
Aqua Adventures
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345-949-1616
Aqua Delights
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345-945-4786
Aquanauts Diving
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888-786-6887
or 345-945-1990, www.aquanautsdiving.com
Bayside Watersports
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345-949-1750
