Xtreme Circumnavigation (Including Stingray City)

Circumnavigation Excursion Antigua Tour Extreme Xtreme Sting Ray City Green Island Nelson's Dockyard
Price: $247.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Active, Water/Beach
Shore Excursion Duration 6 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? An approximately 5 minute walk from the cruise ship pier.
Food/Beverage Provided Lunch and Beverages
Recommended Dress Active wear, sunglasses, sunscreen.
Restrictions Minimum age is 6 years old.

Xtreme Circumnavigation (Including Stingray City)

If you "feel the need for speed," this high-speed offshore runs through the amazing islands of the Antiguan north sound, with their myriad coral reefs, could be the highlight of your entire trip. Climb aboard a high-performance 45-foot power boat capable of reaching speeds of 40 MPH for this extreme Miami Vice-style excursion around Antigua. This portion usually lasts approximately 40-minutes.

We then head to Stingray City Marine Park where you'll snorkel and have your picture taken actually holding one of these ancient and beautiful fish. This session lasts about 45-minutes.

We then head to Green Island, where you'll get a kick out of the Robinson Crusoe style buffet lunch, with your toes in the water. Prior to lunch, you'll have an opportunity to take a walk through the island over to its other beach for a nice swim before.

After lunch, we then head south to tour from the sea, Nelson's Dockyard with your own on-board local historian. We don't get off the boat, but pull right into the dockyard where all the important structures are fully explained.

We then motor to the awesome Pillars of Hercules, with its volcanic boulders below the surface, for a guided snorkel trip of about 40-minutes.

After the snorkel session, we head for the next swim and beachcombing at the extremely secluded and beautiful Rendezvous Bay. We stay for about 45-minutes before heading back up the West coast into St. Johns.

When choosing this tour, please keep in mind that, although the boat has been designed for offshore racing, the five-mile run from Stingray City to our lunch spot on the north of Green Island could be a little "bumpy" for some. This tour is not recommended if you are pregnant. In addition, rum punch is served only at the end of the tour, so this is not a "booze cruise." However, if you are the kind of person who likes some excitement and wants to experience what an offshore powerboat race feels like, then the spray of this wild, open water section will keep you smiling. If you are "young at heart" (and not "faint of heart"), it could just be the thrill of a lifetime. With five stops along the 50-mile run around the island, this tour is action packed. For those seeking a slower-paced tour around Antigua, we suggest the Eco Tour and Snorkel.

5 Stars4.9 / 5  |  9 ReviewsReview This Tour
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March 08, 2020
Can not say enough about how great this excursion was. Yes it is expensive, but worth every penny. The speed boat around the island is bumpy and thrilling. Stingray Cay was neat. Loved seeing Nelson's Dockyard, even saw a Yacht from TV's Below Deck. Lunch on the beach was nice, could have used chair's and tables. Snorkeling was only sub-par, but I my last trip to compare was Bora Bora so that is not a fair comparison. The beach break was AMAZING. So much rum punch! You NEED to fit and to be able to get off and on the boat with a ladder.
Reviewer: Holly Corson
5 Stars
Outstanding in Everyway!!!
May 22, 2019
The crew of the offshore boat met us right off the ship! Terrific boat and the crew...Arion, Miklah & Shauna were most magnificent! The ride around the island was remarkable...stopping at Stingray City, showing us Long Island, Gates to Hell and more! The lunch that was prepared was fabulous and on to more snorkeling and history! I would do this excursion again...I would go and stay in Antigua...our favorite of all the islands!
Reviewer: Carla Ferrel
5 Stars
Great tour
December 21, 2016
We thoroughly enjoyed our boat ride around Antigua! The island and beaches were beautiful, the staff was fun and engaging and knowledgeable about the island, the stingrays were slightly spooky but overall it was a great time!
Reviewer: Terrie Patterson
5 Stars
Amazing tour...........We both loved the adventure
April 07, 2016
Thank you for an amazing day of land and sea.....What a great birthday I had.....
Reviewer: Broussard
5 Stars
One of the Best, Fun Excursions We Have Ever Had
January 19, 2016
Thrilling Boat Ride from Caribbean to Atlantic. Captain managed speeds and swells very well. High point was swimming with the Stingrays. Price was half what it would have cost on-board cruise ship! tremendous value which allowed the family to enjoy.
Reviewer: DanO
5 Stars
Great opportunity for fun
December 29, 2014
We are in our upper 60s and enjoyed this adventurwe immensely.
Reviewer: Nooch
4 Stars