What is the price?＋
Direct booking is US$99 per person. The US$124 shore excursion includes Port Zante pickup, a Timothy Hill photo stop and return to Port Zante after the activity. The US$145 option adds two hours of beach time and a beach bed before returning. All prices are in US dollars. The activity at Carambola lasts one hour.
What time does the stingray encounter depart?＋
Stingray departures are at 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM, St. Kitts local time. The encounter lasts one hour. Direct guests should arrive at Carambola Beach Club at least 15 minutes before their confirmed start time. 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.
Are stingrays friendly?＋
Stingrays can be calm, curious and surprisingly approachable. During the encounter, the team helps you notice their different movements and personalities while guiding every interaction. Give them space to move naturally and follow the team’s directions so you can enjoy getting to know them at a comfortable pace.
Do I need to be able to swim?＋
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.
Are photographs included?＋
Professional photographs are an optional extra. The team guides a photo opportunity with a stingray during the visit, taking the animals’ comfort and conditions into account. Ask about photo choices and prices on arrival.
Will we encounter nurse sharks?＋
Optional snorkeling and nurse shark observation depend on conditions and operational availability. Nurse sharks are in a separate area from the stingray encounter.
How long is the experience?＋
The activity at Carambola lasts one hour. The beach-break option adds two hours of beach time, making three hours at Carambola. For both shore excursions, allow additional time for transfers and the Timothy Hill photo stop. Compare the shore-excursion itineraries and plan around your ship’s all-aboard time.
Where does this experience take place?＋
Stingray Lagoon is at Carambola Beach Club in St. Kitts. Direct guests are greeted at the beach club and directed to the lagoon a few steps away. Shore-excursion guests meet their designated taxi driver at the St. Kitts Statue at Port Zante in Basseterre; both shore excursions include a Timothy Hill stop and return to Port Zante.
What should I bring?＋
Bring your booking confirmation, swimwear, a towel, sun protection and a payment method for optional purchases. Water shoes or comfortable footwear and a change of clothes are useful. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your confirmed direct-encounter start time.
Are transfers included?＋
Both shore excursions include pickup at the St. Kitts Statue at Port Zante, a Timothy Hill photo stop and return to Port Zante. The US$99 direct booking meets at Carambola without pickup. Optional transportation is an extra; review the options and charges at checkout.
What will I learn about the rays?＋
Watch how the rays move and feed, discover their calm, approachable side, and ask the team about their daily care and individual stories.
Is the stingray encounter safe?＋
The team starts with a briefing, helps you enter the lagoon and guides feeding and contact with the rays. Tell them if you feel unsure and ask them to show you what to do before participating. The main encounter requires comfort entering and standing in water. For individual access or participation questions, contact us before booking.
Can I touch or hold a stingray?＋
The team will guide you through appropriate contact with the rays, including holding a stingray during the photo moment. Follow their directions throughout, and do not handle the animals independently. Professional photographs are available at an additional cost.
Who cares for the stingrays?＋
A dedicated Stingray Lagoon team feeds the rays, observes their behavior and general condition, maintains the lagoon environment and provides daily care.
Can I visit Stingray Lagoon if I’m travelling on a cruise?＋
Yes. Both shore excursions include pickup at the St. Kitts Statue at Port Zante in Basseterre, a quick photo stop at Timothy Hill and the one-hour activity at Carambola. Choose US$124 to return to Port Zante after the activity, or US$145 to add two hours of beach time and a beach bed. View the shore-excursion options and itineraries and check the timing against your ship’s schedule. Choose your package and date in its booking calendar.
What does the beach-break shore excursion include?＋
The US$145 shore excursion includes Port Zante pickup, a Timothy Hill photo stop, the one-hour activity at Carambola, two additional hours of beach time, a beach bed and return to Port Zante after the beach break. Restrooms, a restaurant and a bar are on site. Food, additional drinks and other beach extras are separate. View the encounter and beach-break option.
Can I add transportation to a direct booking?＋
Yes. Direct booking starts at US$99 without pickup. Review the optional transportation choices and charges at checkout. Confirm your pickup details with the team before booking.
Where do cruise guests meet, and are transfers included?＋
Yes. Both shore excursions include pickup and drop-off at Port Zante. Meet your designated taxi driver at the St. Kitts Statue at Port Zante in Basseterre, then follow the driver to the vehicle. 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. View the shore-excursion itineraries or contact the team with your ship’s name and arrival date.
Will the excursion fit my ship’s all-aboard time?＋
The US$124 option returns to Port Zante after the one-hour activity; the US$145 option returns after two additional hours of beach time. Allow time for transfers and the Timothy Hill stop on both excursions. Before reserving, contact us with your ship’s name, visit date and port times so we can help you check which option fits your schedule.
What happens if my ship arrives late or misses St. Kitts?＋
If you booked the direct encounter, a full refund is available when your cruise ship cannot dock in St. Kitts or an itinerary change makes participation impossible, including within 48 hours. A late arrival alone is not listed as the same exception. Contact the booking team promptly. For shore excursions, confirm the cruise-change and refund terms with your selected package before payment. Read booking and arrival information or compare shore excursions.
Do both shore excursions stop at Timothy Hill?＋
Yes. Both the US$124 shore excursion and the US$145 beach-break option include a quick photo stop at Timothy Hill on the way from Port Zante to Carambola Beach Club. Direct bookings meet at Carambola and do not include this stop. See both shore-excursion itineraries.
Are there restrooms, a restaurant and a bar at Carambola?＋
Yes. Restroom facilities, a restaurant and a bar are on site at Carambola Beach Club. Food and additional drinks are purchased separately. The US$145 shore excursion includes two hours of beach time and a beach bed after the activity.
When should I arrive for a direct booking?＋
Arrive at Carambola Beach Club at least 15 minutes before your confirmed encounter time. Have your booking confirmation ready and tell the beach-club staff you are joining Stingray Lagoon. They will direct you to the nearby lagoon. See arrival details and the meeting-point map.
Can children join the stingray encounter?＋
Children under 16 must be accompanied throughout by a participating adult, parent or legal guardian. The direct-booking listing accepts guests up to age 80. Confirm the correct ticket for each child in checkout and contact us about any assistance your family needs.
Can I cancel my direct stingray booking?＋
Cancellation at least 48 hours before the experience is eligible for a full refund. Within 48 hours, bookings are nonrefundable except for the specified cruise missed-port or itinerary-change cases. No-shows and late arrivals that miss the experience are nonrefundable. Read the direct-booking policy.
