Thursday, January 26, 2017

Stingray Encounter, snorkling and Beach Club


Detailed itinerary


Meeting at the port and the taxi ride to Stingray Beach.

Arrive at Stingray Beach, welcome & safety briefing and equipment distribution

Stingray Encounter

Snorkel with Stingrays

Time to enjoy Beach Club, hermit crab races, green iguanas and buy photo or souveniers

Drive back to the ship or Cozumel Downtown

Tour Overview

Did you know that a stingray's mouth, nostrils, and gills are on its underbelly? Or that it has cartilage instead of bones? Or that it can live as long as 25 years and weigh up to 790 pounds? Learn these fascinating facts and more as you swim with these fascinating sea creatures. All snorkel equipment and safety vest are included, but don't forget to bring biodegradable sunscreen, sandals and a camera to capture every memorable moment. (However, for the stingray's safety, photo & video recording is not allowed during the encounter portion of the tour.)

Great for kids of all ages, this adventure begins as you climb into your air-conditioned taxi and travel the short distance to Stingray Beach, the only stingray encounter attraction in Cozumel. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by expert guides who will lead you to a shaded auditorium where they will teach you how to safely use the snorkeling gear and everything you need to know about how to feed, pet and interact with the stingrays. During the 30-minute stingray Encounter portion of the tour, you'll stand in a one- to four-foot deep area where you'll meet, handle and, if you like, feed, lots of friendly rays. Don't worry, even though dentists in ancient Greece used the venom from the stingray's spine as an anesthetic, these barbs have been removed. So feel free to get up close and personal. Stingrays are generally docile and spend the majority of their time partially buried in sand. After your encounter, you're invited into the nine- to 18-foot deep area of the one acre protective enclosure to go snorkeling with even more rays and all their fishy friends. For 30 minutes, not only can you snorkel with the stingrays but also use your cameras for photos & videos. Then you can head over to the beach club and relax under an umbrella, use the facilities to take a shower and change clothes or watch a number of curious green iguanas pose for pictures or cheer on your favorite in a hermit crab race.

At the end of your excursion you can return to your ship or go downtown and visit Cozumel's wide array of shops, restaurants and entertainment centers.


Special Notes

 
Pregnant women and passengers with back or neck problems or respiratory conditions may not participate. Once participants join their tour, they will be required to complete a liability waiver. The minimum age required to participate is 4 years old. The maximum weight to participate is 250 pounds. Snorkeling equipment including snorkel vest are provided and must be worn. Complimentary soda/water are included. Cameras are only allowed during snorkeling portion of the water activity, cameras are not allowed during the Stingray Encounter, however professional photographer's will be on site to take your photos while doing the encounter portion of the tour. The park has changing facilities and showers. Wear a swimsuit and bring a towel and adequate sun protection. Secure storage facility service is included. Should you choose the downtown shopping option, then you are responsible for your return to the ship.

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