Stingray City Antigua from Antigua: ship excursion or on your own?
NCL's own Stingray City Antigua excursion is about $79 per person cheaper than independent tours (Carnival $95, NCL $99 vs $177 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- Carnival: 1 excursion that include Stingray City Antigua, median $95 per adult, e.g. "Stingray Sensation".
- NCL: 1 excursion that include Stingray City Antigua, median $99 per adult, e.g. "Stingray Swim & Snorkel".
Ship excursions that include Stingray City Antigua often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.
Independent Stingray City Antigua tours we compared
- Antigua: Stingray City, Long Bay Beach & Devil’s Bridge · $130 · 5.0★ (26 reviews)
- Antigua: Stingray City, Devil’s Bridge & Betty’s Hope Tour · $244 · 3.6★ (9 reviews)
- Antigua; Stingray City+Long Bay Beach+Sightseeing+Rum Punch · $135 · 4.8★ (261 reviews)
- Antigua: Stingray City, Laviscount Island Tortoises and Rum Punch · $220 · 4.8★ (21 reviews)
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Getting back to the ship
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
- Stingray City Antigua is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.
Questions
How much is the Stingray City Antigua excursion from Antigua on Carnival?
Carnival's Stingray City Antigua excursions start at a median of $95 per adult (1 option, $95 to $95).
How much is the Stingray City Antigua excursion from Antigua on NCL?
NCL's Stingray City Antigua excursions start at a median of $99 per adult (1 option, $99 to $99), converted from €88.
Can you visit Stingray City Antigua on your own from the Antigua cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $177 per person (4 tours compared, from $130). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.
Is it cheaper to book Stingray City Antigua independently?
Not here: NCL's own excursion is cheaper than the independent median.
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