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Stingray City & Barrier Reef Private Boat Encounter

Wade waist-deep in the Caribbean's clearest water to hand-feed wild Southern stingrays at the world-famous Stingray City sandbar, from your own private boat.

What to expect

A short boat ride from George Town brings you to a shallow sandbar where dozens of gentle stingrays glide around waist-deep water, trained over generations to approach for squid treats. Your guide shows you how to hold and pet them safely, and underwater photos are easy in the glass-clear shallows. A second stop at a coral garden offers snorkeling among reef fish and sea turtles.

Book it with
Captain Marvin's Watersports (official, since 1979)
USD 90 per person (private/small-group charter option, min group)
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Good to know

Book the smaller-boat or private option specifically — standard tours can be crowded. Water shoes recommended; return allows ample buffer before all-aboard at George Town port.

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