I'm spending a 4 days in a VRBO on 7mi beach with my daughter and her 3 non-diving friends. I'm diving with Living the Dream in the mornings, but we're trying to find some afternoon activities for the entire group.
I've read there are two distinct "Stingray City" sites - one on a sandbar only 4 ft deep where folks snorkel (or just swim), and another about 3 miles away that is about 12 ft deep where you can snorkel or scuba.
I've heard that the cruise ship folks go for the 4ft experience, which can get crowded.
My first thought is to do the 12 ft deep site, with me on SCUBA and my daughter and friends snorkeling. Living the Dream charges $75 for a 1 tank afternoon dive there, and $45 for snorkelers.
Can anyone compare experiences at the two sites, and offer any advice? Have I overlooked anything?
Many thanks!
-Don
I've read there are two distinct "Stingray City" sites - one on a sandbar only 4 ft deep where folks snorkel (or just swim), and another about 3 miles away that is about 12 ft deep where you can snorkel or scuba.
I've heard that the cruise ship folks go for the 4ft experience, which can get crowded.
My first thought is to do the 12 ft deep site, with me on SCUBA and my daughter and friends snorkeling. Living the Dream charges $75 for a 1 tank afternoon dive there, and $45 for snorkelers.
Can anyone compare experiences at the two sites, and offer any advice? Have I overlooked anything?
Many thanks!
-Don