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  "documentType": "Stingray Lagoon public business facts",
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  "description": "A site-specific machine-readable profile, sometimes called an AI passport. This is supplementary information, not a certification or universal AI standard. Linked visible pages and booking terms govern the visit.",
  "updated": "2026-10-03",
  "canonicalSite": "https://stingraylagoon.com/",
  "business": {
    "name": "Stingray Lagoon",
    "location": {
      "venue": "Carambola Beach Club",
      "bay": "South Friars Bay",
      "island": "St. Kitts",
      "country": "Saint Kitts and Nevis"
    },
    "contactUrl": "https://stingraylagoon.com/contact/",
    "whatsappNumber": "+12687711911",
    "aboutUrl": "https://stingraylagoon.com/our-stingrays/"
  },
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    "name": "Stingray Encounter",
    "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/experiences/stingray-encounter/",
    "duration": "PT1H",
    "summary": "Meet and feed stingrays at Carambola Beach Club, St. Kitts. A one-hour encounter from US$99, with direct booking and shore excursions with return transport.",
    "included": [
      "Safety briefing, orientation and gear fitting",
      "Guided stingray encounter and stingray food",
      "Optional life vests",
      "Snorkeling goggles",
      "Complimentary water"
    ],
    "exclusionsAndExtras": [
      "Professional photographs, including the guided stingray photo moment, are available to purchase",
      "Food and additional drinks from the on-site restaurant and bar",
      "Umbrellas, love seats and beach furniture unless included in your selected package",
      "Watersports supplied by external vendors",
      "Transportation is an optional checkout extra for direct bookings; Port Zante transfers and the Timothy Hill stop are included in both shore-excursion packages"
    ],
    "nurseSharkArea": "Optional snorkeling and nurse shark observation depend on conditions and operational availability. Nurse sharks are in a separate area from the stingray encounter.",
    "participation": "Be comfortable entering and standing in water. Swimming skills are not required for the main encounter. Contact the team before booking about mobility, assistance or other participation needs.",
    "packages": [
      {
        "id": "direct-booking",
        "name": "Direct booking — Meet at Carambola",
        "price": {
          "amount": 99,
          "currency": "USD",
          "basis": "per person"
        },
        "encounterDuration": "PT1H",
        "additionalBeachTime": null,
        "includesPortZanteTransfers": false,
        "includesTimothyHillStop": false,
        "meetingPlace": "Carambola Beach Club",
        "included": [
          "One-hour activity with briefing, orientation and gear fitting",
          "Guided stingray encounter, food, optional life vest, snorkeling goggles and water"
        ],
        "transport": "Pickup is not included. Review optional transportation choices and charges at checkout.",
        "timeAtVenue": "1-hour encounter",
        "afterActivity": "Continue your day independently after the encounter.",
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        "bookingStatus": "Booking calendar linked; availability depends on date",
        "sourceUrl": "https://stingraylagoon.com/experiences/stingray-encounter/#direct-booking"
      },
      {
        "id": "shore-excursion",
        "name": "Shore excursion — Encounter & return",
        "price": {
          "amount": 124,
          "currency": "USD",
          "basis": "per person"
        },
        "encounterDuration": "PT1H",
        "additionalBeachTime": null,
        "includesPortZanteTransfers": true,
        "includesTimothyHillStop": true,
        "meetingPlace": "St. Kitts Statue, Port Zante, Basseterre",
        "included": [
          "One-hour activity with briefing, orientation and gear fitting",
          "Guided stingray encounter, food, optional life vest, snorkeling goggles and water",
          "Pickup and drop-off at Port Zante",
          "Timothy Hill photo stop"
        ],
        "transport": "Meet your driver at the St. Kitts Statue, Port Zante. Return to Port Zante after the activity. Port Zante pickups are 35 minutes before the lagoon session: 9:25 AM for 10:00 AM, 11:25 AM for 12:00 PM, and 1:25 PM for 2:00 PM. All times are St. Kitts local time.",
        "timeAtVenue": "1-hour activity + Timothy Hill stop + transfers",
        "afterActivity": "Your driver returns you to Port Zante immediately after the activity.",
        "bookingUrl": "https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/skylork/items/764484/?full-items=yes",
        "bookingStatus": "Booking calendar linked; availability depends on date",
        "sourceUrl": "https://stingraylagoon.com/shore-excursions/#shore-excursion"
      },
      {
        "id": "shore-beach-break",
        "name": "Shore excursion — Encounter & beach break",
        "price": {
          "amount": 145,
          "currency": "USD",
          "basis": "per person"
        },
        "encounterDuration": "PT1H",
        "additionalBeachTime": "PT2H",
        "includesPortZanteTransfers": true,
        "includesTimothyHillStop": true,
        "meetingPlace": "St. Kitts Statue, Port Zante, Basseterre",
        "included": [
          "One-hour activity with briefing, orientation and gear fitting",
          "Guided stingray encounter, food, optional life vest, snorkeling goggles and water",
          "Pickup and drop-off at Port Zante",
          "Timothy Hill photo stop",
          "Two hours of beach time after the activity",
          "Beach bed at Carambola Beach Club"
        ],
        "transport": "Meet your driver at the St. Kitts Statue, Port Zante. Return to Port Zante after your two-hour beach break. Port Zante pickups are 35 minutes before the lagoon session: 9:25 AM for 10:00 AM, 11:25 AM for 12:00 PM, and 1:25 PM for 2:00 PM. All times are St. Kitts local time.",
        "timeAtVenue": "1-hour activity + 2-hour beach break + Timothy Hill stop + transfers",
        "afterActivity": "Three hours at Carambola, plus the Timothy Hill stop and transfer time.",
        "bookingUrl": "https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/skylork/items/764485/?full-items=yes",
        "bookingStatus": "Booking calendar linked; availability depends on date",
        "sourceUrl": "https://stingraylagoon.com/shore-excursions/#shore-beach-break"
      }
    ],
    "startTimes": [
      "10:00 AM",
      "12:00 PM",
      "2:00 PM"
    ],
    "startTimeBasis": "St. Kitts local time",
    "cruisePickupTimes": "Confirmed separately for each shore-excursion booking.",
    "directBookingDetails": {
      "arrivalMinutesBefore": 15,
      "maximumAge": 80,
      "participatingAdultRequiredUnderAge": 16,
      "maximumGroupSize": 50,
      "cancellationConditions": [
        {
          "situation": "48 hours or more before your experience",
          "condition": "Eligible for a full refund."
        },
        {
          "situation": "Less than 48 hours before your experience",
          "condition": "Nonrefundable, except when your cruise ship cannot dock in St. Kitts or an itinerary change makes participation impossible."
        },
        {
          "situation": "Cruise ship unable to dock or itinerary change prevents participation",
          "condition": "Eligible for a full refund, including within the 48-hour window."
        },
        {
          "situation": "No-show or late arrival resulting in a missed experience",
          "condition": "Nonrefundable."
        }
      ],
      "weather": "Weather, sea conditions and animal welfare may require changes, suspension or cancellation. Contact the booking team about the options for an affected visit; the published policy does not specify a separate weather-refund arrangement.",
      "scope": "Direct Stingray Lagoon bookings through the Skylork FareHarbor product 761670. Separate shore-excursion and other activity terms must be confirmed for the selected booking.",
      "source": "https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/skylork/items/761670/?full-items=yes&flow=no",
      "verifiedDate": "2026-10-03",
      "visiblePolicyUrl": "https://stingraylagoon.com/booking-information/"
    }
  },
  "otherExperiences": [
    {
      "name": "Kittitian Bar Crawl",
      "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/experiences/kittitian-bar-crawl/",
      "summary": "Local bars, Caribbean music and an open-air safari ride, with a stop at Caribelle Batik.",
      "duration": "3 hours 30 minutes",
      "publishedPriceUsd": null,
      "bookingUrl": null,
      "bookingStatus": "online booking coming soon"
    },
    {
      "name": "The Bartender’s Way",
      "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/experiences/the-bartenders-way/",
      "summary": "Make four Caribbean cocktails, take home the recipes and settle into beach time at Carambola.",
      "duration": "3 hours 30 minutes",
      "publishedPriceUsd": null,
      "bookingUrl": null,
      "bookingStatus": "online booking coming soon"
    },
    {
      "name": "Meet the Locals",
      "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/experiences/meet-the-locals/",
      "summary": "Explore island landmarks, meet a local fisherman and discover the stories behind Kittitian life.",
      "duration": "3 hours 45 minutes",
      "publishedPriceUsd": null,
      "bookingUrl": null,
      "bookingStatus": "online booking coming soon"
    },
    {
      "name": "Foodie & Beach",
      "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/experiences/foodie-and-beach/",
      "summary": "Sample Kittitian small plates and a local drink, learn about the recipes, then enjoy the beach.",
      "duration": "4 hours",
      "publishedPriceUsd": null,
      "bookingUrl": null,
      "bookingStatus": "online booking coming soon"
    },
    {
      "name": "Hike to Shitten’s Bay",
      "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/experiences/hike-to-shittens-bay/",
      "summary": "A demanding coastal hike with views of Nevis Peak, a Shitten’s Bay stop and beach time at Majors Bay.",
      "duration": "4 hours",
      "publishedPriceUsd": null,
      "bookingUrl": null,
      "bookingStatus": "online booking coming soon"
    },
    {
      "name": "Discover Brimstone Hill",
      "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/experiences/discover-brimstone-hill/",
      "summary": "Walk through the fortress’s history, then enjoy a rum punch or water with panoramic island views.",
      "duration": "3 hours 30 minutes",
      "publishedPriceUsd": null,
      "bookingUrl": null,
      "bookingStatus": "online booking coming soon"
    },
    {
      "name": "Escape to Coccoloba Beach Club",
      "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/experiences/escape-to-coccoloba-beach-club/",
      "summary": "A beach chair, Caribbean music and time to unwind at Coccoloba on South Friars Bay.",
      "duration": null,
      "publishedPriceUsd": null,
      "bookingUrl": null,
      "bookingStatus": "online booking coming soon"
    },
    {
      "name": "Island Vybz Aquatic Escape",
      "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/experiences/island-vybz-aquatic-escape/",
      "summary": "Beach stretching, an instructor-led Aqua Zumba session and time to relax by the sea.",
      "duration": "2 hours 30 minutes",
      "publishedPriceUsd": null,
      "bookingUrl": null,
      "bookingStatus": "online booking coming soon"
    },
    {
      "name": "Academy of Rum St. Kitts",
      "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/experiences/academy-of-rum-st-kitts/",
      "summary": "Create, flavour and bottle your own rum in a guided 90-minute class at Carambola Beach Club, St. Kitts. Explore live dates and single or shared tickets.",
      "duration": "1 hour 30 minutes",
      "publishedPriceUsd": null,
      "bookingUrl": "https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/academyofrum/items/676111/calendar/?flow=1512103&full-items=yes",
      "bookingStatus": "Booking calendar linked; availability depends on date",
      "priceStatus": "See live checkout pricing",
      "minimumAge": 18,
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        {
          "title": "Single experience",
          "description": "One guest, one personal creation and one take-home bottle. Choose the single ticket in the booking calendar."
        },
        {
          "title": "Shared experience",
          "description": "Two guests create together and share one take-home bottle. Check that your selected shared ticket covers both participants."
        }
      ],
      "meetingPlace": "Meet at Carambola Beach Club, St. Kitts. Follow the specific meeting and arrival instructions in your confirmation. Cruise guests should arrange transport from Port Zante unless their chosen ticket explicitly includes it."
    }
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      "name": "St. Kitts & Nevis Guide",
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        {
          "title": "Port Zante, St. Kitts: cruise port guide and things to do",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/st-kitts-nevis-guide/port-zante-cruise-day/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "Carambola Beach Club, St. Kitts: activities, arrival and beach time",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/st-kitts-nevis-guide/carambola-beach-club/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "Timothy Hill: a pause for the view",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/st-kitts-nevis-guide/timothy-hill-and-southeast-peninsula/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "Brimstone Hill: the stories behind the stone",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/st-kitts-nevis-guide/brimstone-hill-fortress/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "A day on Nevis, at your own pace",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/st-kitts-nevis-guide/nevis-day-trip-from-st-kitts/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "Taste St. Kitts. Take home a story.",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/st-kitts-nevis-guide/st-kitts-food-and-culture/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "Things to do in St. Kitts: beaches, history, rum and stingrays",
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          "updated": "2026-10-03"
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        {
          "title": "Basseterre walking guide: what to see near Port Zante",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/st-kitts-nevis-guide/basseterre-walking-guide/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "St. Kitts sugar-cane history: plantations, railway and rum",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/st-kitts-nevis-guide/st-kitts-sugar-cane-history/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "Rum in St. Kitts: tasting, rum making and Academy of Rum",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/st-kitts-nevis-guide/st-kitts-rum-tasting-and-making/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "St. Kitts Scenic Railway: sugar-train history and visitor guide",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/st-kitts-nevis-guide/st-kitts-scenic-railway/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "Romney Manor and Wingfield Estate: batik and St. Kitts history",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/st-kitts-nevis-guide/romney-manor-wingfield-estate/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
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        {
          "title": "St. Kitts beaches from Port Zante: choosing your beach day",
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          "updated": "2026-10-03"
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        {
          "title": "St. Kitts and Nevis travel tips: money, transport and planning",
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          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "Best time to visit St. Kitts and Nevis: weather and trip planning",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/st-kitts-nevis-guide/best-time-to-visit-st-kitts-and-nevis/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "Nevis history and Alexander Hamilton: a Charlestown guide",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/st-kitts-nevis-guide/nevis-history-and-hamilton/",
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      "name": "Ocean Guide",
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        {
          "title": "Your first stingray encounter: what to expect",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/ocean-guide/meeting-stingrays/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "Stingrays: built for a graceful life underwater",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/ocean-guide/stingray-facts/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "Your first snorkel starts with feeling prepared",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/ocean-guide/snorkeling-for-beginners/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "Nurse sharks: a quieter side of shark life",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/ocean-guide/nurse-sharks/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "Read the reef: a beginner’s guide to looking closer",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/ocean-guide/caribbean-reef-life/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        },
        {
          "title": "Close to marine life. Thoughtful about the encounter.",
          "url": "https://stingraylagoon.com/ocean-guide/responsible-marine-encounters/",
          "updated": "2026-10-03"
        }
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    "Departure and return times for the selected date",
    "Current cancellation, weather and cruise schedule change terms",
    "Direct booking optional transport choices and charges",
    "Retail prices for experiences without a published price",
    "Any personal access, dietary or optional snorkeling requirements"
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    "note": "Public crawl access and indexing controls must permit discovery. These files do not guarantee search visibility or AI recommendations."
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