YOUR ST. KITTS CRUISE VISIT

Stingray shore excursions
in St. Kitts.

One hour with the rays. A memory to take home.

Make time on your port day to meet and feed the stingrays at Carambola Beach Club. Discover their calm, approachable side with the encounter team, with optional snorkeling and the rays at the heart of your visit.

Meet your driver at the St. Kitts Statue at Port Zante in Basseterre. Both shore excursions include a Timothy Hill photo stop before Carambola and return to Port Zante afterward. Choose to return after the activity or add two hours of beach time with a beach bed.

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A guide helps a young guest meet a stingray in the lagoon.

TWO WAYS TO SPEND YOUR PORT DAY

Choose your shore excursion.

Every option includes the one-hour activity at Carambola, Port Zante pickup and drop-off, and a Timothy Hill photo stop. Choose how you would like to spend your time afterward.

Shore excursion

Encounter & return

US$124per person

1 hour at Carambola + travel

Meet at
St. Kitts Statue, Port Zante
Transport
Pickup & return included
Timothy Hill
Photo stop included
Beach break
Return after the encounter
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Choose your date in the booking calendar

Full package details

Meet at Port Zante, stop at Timothy Hill and enjoy your stingray encounter.

  • One-hour activity with briefing, orientation and gear fitting
  • Guided stingray encounter, food, optional life vest, snorkeling goggles and water
  • Pickup and drop-off at Port Zante
  • Timothy Hill photo stop

Meet your driver at the St. Kitts Statue, Port Zante. Return to Port Zante after the activity. 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.

Your driver returns you to Port Zante immediately after the activity.

Professional photos, food and additional drinks cost extra.

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Shore excursion

Encounter & beach break

US$145per person

3 hours at Carambola + travel

Meet at
St. Kitts Statue, Port Zante
Transport
Pickup & return included
Timothy Hill
Photo stop included
Beach break
2 hours + a beach bed
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Choose your date in the booking calendar

Full package details

A Timothy Hill photo stop, time with the rays and two hours relaxing on the beach.

  • One-hour activity with briefing, orientation and gear fitting
  • Guided stingray encounter, food, optional life vest, snorkeling goggles and water
  • Pickup and drop-off at Port Zante
  • Timothy Hill photo stop
  • Two hours of beach time after the activity
  • Beach bed at Carambola Beach Club

Meet your driver at the St. Kitts Statue, Port Zante. Return to Port Zante after your two-hour beach break. 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.

Three hours at Carambola, plus the Timothy Hill stop and transfer time.

Professional photos, food and additional drinks cost extra.

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All prices are in US dollars, per person. Allow time for transfers and the Timothy Hill photo stop in addition to the one-hour activity, or the three hours at Carambola with the beach-break option. Choose your package and date in its booking calendar.

Contact us with your ship’s name, visit date and port times to discuss pickup and which option fits your schedule.

FROM PORT ZANTE TO THE LAGOON

Your shore-excursion itinerary.

Both options include the same one-hour activity at Carambola, a Timothy Hill photo stop and return transport. The beach-break option adds two hours at the beach. Allow additional time for the scenic stop and transfers.

Encounter & return

US$124 per person

  1. Meet your driver at Port Zante

    Meet your designated taxi driver at the St. Kitts Statue at Port Zante in Basseterre. Follow your driver to the vehicle to begin your excursion. 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.

  2. A photo stop at Timothy Hill

    Pause at Timothy Hill for a quick photo moment and sweeping views of the St. Kitts coastline. Take in the scenery before continuing to Carambola Beach Club.

  3. A warm welcome at Carambola

    Arrive at Carambola Beach Club, where our friendly staff will greet you and direct you to the lagoon, just a few steps away.

  4. Meet the team and get ready

    Meet your encounter team for a safety briefing, orientation and gear fitting before your time with the rays.

  5. Meet and feed the stingrays

    Step into your guided stingray encounter. Watch the rays glide, feed them with the food provided and discover their calm, approachable nature and individual character.

  6. Optional snorkeling or nurse shark observation

    Optional snorkeling and nurse shark observation depend on conditions and operational availability. Nurse sharks are in a separate area from the stingray encounter.

  7. A photo to remember

    With the team’s guidance, enjoy a photo opportunity holding a stingray as a souvenir of your time at the lagoon. Follow the team’s directions and the animals’ comfort on the day. Professional photographs are available at an additional cost.

  8. Return to Port Zante

    After the activity, your driver will take you back to Port Zante in Basseterre.

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Encounter & beach break

US$145 per person

  1. Meet your driver at Port Zante

    Meet your designated taxi driver at the St. Kitts Statue at Port Zante in Basseterre. Follow your driver to the vehicle to begin your excursion. 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.

  2. A photo stop at Timothy Hill

    Pause at Timothy Hill for a quick photo moment and sweeping views of the St. Kitts coastline. Take in the scenery before continuing to Carambola Beach Club.

  3. A warm welcome at Carambola

    Arrive at Carambola Beach Club, where our friendly staff will greet you and direct you to the lagoon, just a few steps away.

  4. Meet the team and get ready

    Meet your encounter team for a safety briefing, orientation and gear fitting before your time with the rays.

  5. Meet and feed the stingrays

    Step into your guided stingray encounter. Watch the rays glide, feed them with the food provided and discover their calm, approachable nature and individual character.

  6. Optional snorkeling or nurse shark observation

    Optional snorkeling and nurse shark observation depend on conditions and operational availability. Nurse sharks are in a separate area from the stingray encounter.

  7. A photo to remember

    With the team’s guidance, enjoy a photo opportunity holding a stingray as a souvenir of your time at the lagoon. Follow the team’s directions and the animals’ comfort on the day. Professional photographs are available at an additional cost.

  8. Two hours of beach time

    After the activity, settle onto your included beach bed for two hours of sunshine and relaxation at Carambola Beach Club. Restrooms, a restaurant and a bar are on site; food and additional drinks are purchased separately.

  9. Return to Port Zante

    After your two-hour beach break, your driver will take you back to Port Zante in Basseterre.

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YOUR TIME AT CARAMBOLA

What’s included in your visit?

Both packages include Port Zante pickup and drop-off, a quick photo stop at Timothy Hill and the one-hour activity at Carambola: welcome, safety briefing, orientation, gear fitting and your guided stingray encounter. Stingray food, optional life vests, snorkeling goggles and complimentary water are included. The US$145 beach-break option also includes two hours of beach time and a beach bed.

Optional snorkeling or nurse shark observation follows the ray encounter, with nurse sharks in a separate area. Enjoy a photo opportunity holding a stingray with the team’s guidance and the animals’ comfort in mind. Professional photographs are available to purchase. Optional activities depend on conditions and availability.

Restrooms, a restaurant and a bar are on site. Food, additional drinks, umbrellas, love seats and third-party watersports are extra. A beach bed is included only with the beach-break package.

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PLAN YOUR CRUISE DAY

Before you come ashore.

  • Check your ship’s arrival and all-aboard times before choosing a package. Share your ship’s name, visit date and port schedule with the team.
  • Meet your designated taxi driver at the St. Kitts Statue at Port Zante in Basseterre, then follow your 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.
  • The activity at Carambola lasts one hour. The beach-break package adds two beach hours afterward. Transfers and the Timothy Hill stop take additional time for both options.
  • No swimming skills are required for the main encounter. Snorkeling is optional; confirm its separate participation requirements with the team before taking part.
  • Children under 16 must be accompanied throughout by a participating adult, parent or legal guardian. Review participation and child-ticket details for your chosen package.
  • Bring swimwear for water activities, a towel, a change of clothes, sun protection and a payment method for optional purchases.
  • Confirm the shore package’s cancellation, weather, cruise-delay and missed-port terms before payment. Read the separate direct-encounter policy.

ANSWERS FOR CRUISE GUESTS

Stingray shore-excursion FAQs

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 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.

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.

How much time should I allow during my cruise stop?

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.

Can I add beach time after the stingray encounter?

Yes. 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.

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.

Do I use the direct FareHarbor calendar to book a shore excursion?

No. The direct calendar is for the US$99 meet-at-Carambola encounter. The two shore packages have separate transport and beach inclusions. Choose your shore excursion and book online.

MAKING YOUR OWN WAY?

Meet us at Carambola.

Direct booking is US$99 for the same one-hour encounter. Pickup is not included; review optional transportation choices and charges at checkout.

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