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Stingray Beach Encounter: Wade with Southern Stingrays

Stand in knee-deep turquoise water as graceful southern stingrays glide over your feet in their natural habitat. A marine naturalist guides every interaction, making this a bucket-list wildlife moment in the Bahamas.

What to expect

A boat whisks you to a calm, shallow sandbar where a knowledgeable marine guide introduces you to a resident pod of southern stingrays that have long been accustomed to human presence. You'll wade in, feel their velvety wings sweep past your legs, and have the chance to hold and feed them under expert supervision. The guide narrates the biology and behaviour of these animals throughout, turning the experience into an education as much as a thrill. Underwater cameras are welcome and the light in these shallows is extraordinary for photos.

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Princess Cays / Carnival Corporation (Official Island Operator)
USD 59 per adult; USD 39 per child (approx.)
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Good to know

Wear water shoes or sandals — the sandbar bottom is sandy but guides advise caution. Book early as spots are capped; this is the island's single most popular structured activity. Duration is approximately 1.5–2 hours, leaving ample time for beach relaxation before all-aboard.

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Luxury cruises that call at Princess Cays — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Princess · Sky Princess
8 nights · calls at Princess Cays
from $477
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Princess · Regal Princess
7 nights · calls at Princess Cays
from $492
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Princess · Enchanted Princess
5 nights · calls at Princess Cays
from $499
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Princess · Caribbean Princess
7 nights · calls at Princess Cays
from $521
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