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Meet Antigua's famous southern stingrays in their natural habitat and enjoy one of the island's top-rated experiences. WHY BOOK WITH US? ✔ Hotel pickup included ✔ Professional local guide ✔ Rashguard included ✔ Participation certificate included ✔ Assistance before, during and after the tour ✔ No need to arrange taxis ✔ Small-group experience More than transportation to Stingray City: your guide shares local insights and assists you throughout the experience. From pickup to drop-off, enjoy personal assistance every step of the way. The Times UK ranked swimming with stingrays among Antigua's top holiday experiences. After a short 8-minute boat ride, enter shallow waters (approximately 5 ft deep) and interact safely with friendly southern stingrays in their natural habitat. No swimming skills are required. Suitable for all ages and ideal for families, couples and solo travelers. The animals are free and respected, offering an authentic and ethical wildlife experience.

Relax and practice creativity with this art activity. Enjoy a scenic drive to a local art gallery to meet artists displaying their work and learn about local art styles. Drink a welcome beverage and indulge in snacks while a local painter works on island scenes. Partake in the painting class while listening to stories of Antigua and taking in the surrounding sugar mill estate landscapes. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Make the most of your time in Antigua with a small-group tour that showcases the very best of the island. Forget planning an itinerary or hiring a car, this tour takes you straight to the highlights, including pristine beaches, where you can swim and snorkel, fascinating historic sights, plus a stop to sample rum and taste black pineapple, the island's national fruit. A local guide is on-hand throughout to provide insider insight into Antigua's history and culture.

Hop inside a Jeep and visit some of Antigua’s historical sites on this guided half-day tour. Ideal for first-time visitors, the itinerary includes stops at the cricket stadium, Devil's Bridge, and Betty's Hope. Enjoy a Caribbean lunch (included) at a local restaurant and take a swim at Long Bay Beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

Hike along scenic trails surrounded by lush vegetation like coconut and banana trees on this guided tour in Antigua. Take in views of the island scenery and visit Mermaid Gardens, located at Shirley's Heights in English Harbor. Here, you’ll discover fruitful trees and flowers, plus get a peek of the ocean along the way. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Experience the best of Antigua in one day with this small-group guided tour. Explore both the south and north coast of the island. Visit Betty's Hope Sugar Plantation, Devil's Bridge and its natural rock arch, Long Bay Beach, Shirley's Heights and the partially-restored fortifications, Dow’s Hill Interpretation Centre to learn about Antigua's history, Nelson's Dockyard National Park, the Fig Tree Drive rainforest, and more.

Experience the beauty of Antigua on foot without the risk of getting lost by joining a guided small-group hike. Active, outdoor-loving travelers will enjoy hitting the island's trails along the coastline and in the hills. Check out the incredible views while being immersed in them, unlike when you're on a bus tour. This tour is best suited to moderately fit travelers who enjoy walking.

Discover Antigua beyond the tourist trail with a born-and-raised local guide who knows every corner of the island. This sightseeing tour takes you from dramatic coastal cliffs to historic plantations, UNESCO landmarks and hilltop viewpoints that will take your breath away. Stand at the edge of Devil's Bridge as Atlantic waves crash through ancient limestone. Take in the stunning panoramic view from Shirley Heights, overlooking the famous English Harbour, a sight you'll never forget. Step back in time at Nelson's Dockyard, the world's only working Georgian dockyard and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the storied ruins of Betty's Hope, one of the Caribbean's earliest sugar plantations, and visit the beautiful St. Barnabas Church for a glimpse into Antiguan spiritual life. What makes this tour special is the guide beside you. Genuine stories, local history and insider knowledge passed down through generations. You'll leave with a deeper connection to the island, not just photos.

Finding the best spots to watch sunset when you’re unfamiliar with a place can be tough, but this sunset sailing tour ensures you enjoy the sinking sun from every angle. Not only will you escape the crowds on land and enjoy Antigua from a fresh perspective, you’ll enjoy golden hour while sipping a cocktail and enjoying canapés.

Climb aboard a boat at St. John’s for a half-day at sea—leaving all the logistics to your crew. You’ll cruise to Green Island, one of the 51 islands off Antigua with natural pools, white sand, and sea turtles in the surrounding waters. Enjoy time to snorkel and watch the turtles, and relax on the beach. Then visit Emerald Cove to try and see starfish before returning to St. John’s.

Discover the best of Antigua and Barbuda on this fully customizable private tour of the island. Visit key landmarks such as Nelson’s Dock Yard, Shirley’s Heights, Devil’s Bridge, and more as you travel around in an air-conditioned minivan. Learn about the Island's culture and take in the picturesque island scenery from many beaches and viewpoints around the island. Drinks are included.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure as you kayak through our enchanting mangrove lagoon, leading to a stunning secluded beach. Experience a short boat ride to Cades Reef, recognized as Antigua's most vibrant barrier reef, where you will discover some of the finest snorkeling opportunities imaginable. After exploring beneath the waves, relax with a light snack on Cades Bay. For those seeking a more indulgent experience, a scrumptious Caribbean lunch is available for an additional USD $10.00. Orders must be placed by 4:00 p.m. the day before the tour.

Sail and snorkel around Cades Reef and the surrounding beaches during this 6-hour boat tour from St. John's. Relax on the white sand while the crew serve you drinks and prepare a barbecue lunch. Round-trip transportation from St. John's hotels or the cruise port included.

Hop aboard this all-day boat tour in Antigua to explore the North East Marine Management Area with over two dozen little islands and cays nestled between reefs that form a barrier to the Atlantic Ocean’s waves and swells. After zigging and zagging through the azure waters, head to the private Laviscount Island where you’ll enjoy lunch and drinks including homemade rum punch.

Discover Antigua’s history, culture, and folklore from your guide on this small-group tour around some of the island’s top attractions and hidden gems. Taste black pineapple, sip rum punch, drive through a rainforest, take a dip at one of the island’s most beautiful beaches, and more. Just don’t forget your swimsuits!

Taste your way through Heritage Quay with this food-focused tour. Your local guide will take you and your smallish group of fellow travelers on a food-focused exploration of the area, giving you the chance to sample all sorts of traditional dishes you might otherwise overlook. You'll even stop to taste some locally produced rum.

*Transfer included, provide accommodation at check out for details* Experience Antigua's North Sound Offshore Islands like never before with our fully transparent boat tour, a unique aqua adventure! Starting from St John’s Cruise Port or other central locations, your day begins with a 25-minute drive to Belfast Bay on the island’s east coast. Cruise aboard our innovative fully see through vessel made from a special clear polycarbonate material and marvel at the vibrant coral reefs and marine life beneath. Learn about the area's rich ecosystem from our expert crew, gaining insight into Antigua’s delicate marine environment. The journey includes a visit to deserted Bird Island, where you can unwind on pristine beaches and soak up the sun. Snap photos of the oddly shaped “Hell’s Gate” Island from up close! We only do small groups, so you’ll never feel crowded or rushed. Keep an eye out for sea turtles and other marine creatures as you explore. Includes light snacks and cold drinks.

Glide along Antigua's stunning coastlines on a power catamaran as you make your way to some of the island's natural hot spots. You'll circumnavigate the beautiful island of Antigua exploring iconic sites and landmarks along the way. Then snorkel one of the island's best reefs and enjoy a delicious lunch on-board the catamaran before cruising to the historic English Harbour. Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Tour the island of Antigua from one end to the other on this 3.5-hour exploration of all the area’s major landmarks. Join your guide as you check out major Antigua historical sites, including English Harbor, Blockhouse Ruins, Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, Shirley Heights and the location for most of the island’s yachting and sailing competitions. This overview of Antigua’s top attractions also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel or cruise ship, plus all entrance fees.

Spend a half-day at the stunning white-sand Fryes Beach on Antigua—without having to deal with logistics and navigation by yourself. Following pickup at the cruise terminal in Heritage Quay, arrive at the beach. You can relax in lounge chairs and swim, or sample various watersports and snorkeling (extra fee). Enjoy lunch and a non-alcoholic welcome drink included, with more drinks for purchase, before returning to your ship.

Shirley Heights is a restored military lookout and gun battery. The Lookout is a high point (about 490 ft.) that affords a superb view of English and Falmouth Harbours, the best view in Antigua. In this fantastic place every Thursday and Sunday at sunset you will have the opportunity to attend 2 typical Caribbean concerts: the first of calypso music and the second of mixed songs interpreted in a reggae key. At the Shirley Heights bar you can taste the best cocktails in all of Antigua, including the Rum Punch. The photo you can take at sunset will be an indelible memory of your holiday and this day.

Get your adrenaline pumping on an ATV ride through Antigua’s highlights and hidden gems. The tour’s itinerary showcases areas often missed by visitors, including local villages, Greencastle Hill, Diamond Hole Reservoir, and the secluded Sea Fort beach. Going with a guide ensures you never get lost and learn about the area along the way. Light refreshments are included for your comfort and convenience.

IMPORTANT FOR CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS: FOR US IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR RETURN TO THE SHIP IN TIME, THAT IS WHY THE VAN AND THE DRIVER WILL ALWAYS REMAIN WITH YOU THROUGHOUT THE TOUR, UNLIKE THE TAXIS THAT YOU CAN FIND AT THE PORT THAT WILL CONTINUOUSLY GO BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT ALWAYS STAYING WITH YOU. THIS IS AN EXTRA TRANQUILITY TO LET YOU LIVE THE TOUR SERENELY. "A few dollars more for so much more serenity." Dickenson Bay has been nominated in the "USA TODAY 10 Best Readers" Choice Travel Awards! The most famous beach of Antigua with the RED TELEPHONE BOOTH NEXT TO THE SEA. The second beach you will visit will be Fort Bay Beach: a captivating Caribbean beach with a rich historical backdrop. The watchword will be FREEDOM and RELAX: a swim in turquoise waters, a romantic walk or simply lots of photographs. PLEASE N.B.: BEACH CHAIRS AND UMBRELLAS ARE NOT INCLUDED.

If you’re looking for a guaranteed stingray sighting while you’re in Antigua, book this Stingray City Antigua experience ahead of your trip. With this experience, staff leads you into the water—the natural habitat of the area’s stingrays. Under staff supervision, you can swim in the same waters and watch feedings, too.