You'll be greeted by the staff at the Stingray City dive shop and given a safety briefing before a fun interaction with the rays. Protected by the fringing reef, the calm crystal-clear waters are home to many southern stingrays. You'll be assisted and supervised by the qualified staff into the stingray habitat where you'll be able to play with, pet, and perhaps even feed the stingrays. Entry into the 3-8-foot deep water is an easy step from the large swim platform. Even non-swimmers can enjoy the rays. These amazing animals will surprise you with their gentleness and with the informative briefing you receive, these once-feared ‘beasts’ will find a special new place in your heart and provide you with an unforgettable memory.

OVERVIEW

Observe the natural wonders above and beneath the water’s surface by kayaking and snorkeling off Antigua’s northeastern shore. To maximize your time on the water, a Carolina skiff will take you from the fishing village of Seatons and on into the North Sound Marine Park. There, you will paddle along in a caravan of kayaks, pausing to observe birds such as pelicans and to listen to the naturalist guide elaborate on the natural environment. Red mangroves line the islets, providing shelter for wildlife, stabilizing the coastline and filtering the water to keep it crystal-clear. That clarity will be especially helpful as you snorkel off Great Bird Island, which you will reach by speedboat. You can expect to see marine life such as blue parrotfish, banded butterflyfish and a type of grouper known as red hinds. You may also see stingrays and spotted eagle rays, which are related but noticeably different.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Paddle a kayak among the mangrove-lined islets in North Sound Marine Park.
• Look for birds and other animals that find shelter in the red mangroves.
• Snorkel through the crystal-clear waters off the natural habitat Great Bird Island.
• Cruise to the kayaking and snorkeling sites in a Carolina skiff and by speedboat.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Capture the moment by taking the perfect selfie in St John’s, the charming capital city of Antigua. Your experience will start at St John’s Cathedral, also known as the St. John the Divine, which is dominated by twin towers at the west end and provides a distinct baroque flavor. The perfect place for a good selfie! We will admire Fort James. This fort was built to guard St. John's harbor and is one of the many forts built by the British in the 18th century. Here, you’ll see a lot history and views of the beach. Devil’s Bridge will be the next place to take a great selfie. For hundreds of thousands of years, the Atlantic’s waves have crashed into the east coast of Antigua creating a natural arch, or bridge. Finally, visit one of the most beautiful beaches in Antigua, and stroll by the shore for an easygoing beach experience or swim in the calm blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. Discover Antigua’s most epic spots to snap your selfies while enjoying and learning about its history and culture. Selfie stops include Fort James, St John's Cathedral, Devils Bridge, and a Beach break.

Behold the breathtaking beauty of the still-active Soufriere Hills volcano on neighboring Montserrat from a helicopter with tiered seating that ensures a great view. As you fly high above the turquoise sea between the islands of Antigua and Montserrat, the pilot will describe the devastation from the volcano since 1995, when it erupted for the first time in centuries. The volcano eventually buried the capital of Plymouth in ash and forced it to be abandoned. Much of southern Montserrat lies within the Exclusion Zone, an area that is considered too hazardous to enter except by flying overhead. From the comfort of the helicopter, you will enjoy a literal bird’s-eye view of the Exclusion Zone, the volcano and the destruction from past eruptions. Few experiences are quite so memorable. Be sure keep looking down on the way to and from Montserrat as whales and sea turtles are often spotted.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Observe a still-active volcano on Montserrat from high above in a helicopter.
• See the widespread destruction that the volcano’s past eruptions have caused.
• Look for whales and sea turtles in the waters between Antigua and Montserrat islands.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Fly high over Antigua in a helicopter with tiered seating that offers sweeping views of the island’s attractions. Along the way, the pilot will point out the most noteworthy landmarks and provide enlightening commentary. As you soar along the coast, you will see countless beaches, your cruise ship, superyachts anchored in Falmouth Harbour and the Shirley Heights Lookout that marks the island’s southernmost point. Nearby, you will spot Cade’s Reef, Rendezvous Bay and Nelson’s Dockyard Village, a fully restored 18th-century naval base that is so historically important that UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site. Along the western shore of Antigua, you can expect to see the villages of Five Islands and Jolly Harbour. To the north lies the avian sanctuary Great Bird Island and diminutive Prickly Pear Island, while gorgeous Half Moon Bay is one of the highlights near the eastern tip of Antigua. This helicopter adventure will offer a wonderful view of the entire island.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy sweeping views of Antigua from a helicopter with tiered seating and large windows.
• Circumnavigate the entire island and come away with a genuine feel for the lay of the land.
• See historical attractions, pristine beaches, secluded coves and a bird sanctuary.
• Total airtime approximately 20 minutes, each way. Landing approximately 30 minutes.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.