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I just got back from the Radiance two days ago and we did Stingray City. I am not an animal lover and I have to admit I was extremely uncomfortable (as in close to crying for my mommy - get me out of here - panicked). We booked the excursion through Soto Tours (wonderful outfit) but a number of the ships actually cancelled their excursions to Stingray City due to the waves.I am glad I did the excursion because it was definitely different. But the waves the day we went were very high and knocking all of us off our feet, which scared me because I was so afraid of landing on one of the sting rays. In some parts the water was waist level but for the most part it was up to my shoulders (I am 5ft 2). Did not mind the rays brushing up against me or touching them, but again the waves were so bad that I spent my entire time trying not to land on one and hurt it or me. I had a horrible time, but, as i said, I am not an animal lover and most people had a blast. My friend got a stingray hickey because she forgot to let go of the squid when she fed the stingray - for some reason, she thought this was a great souvenir). I think our experience with the waves was not typical.There were people with small children there. The parents held the children in their arms. Some of the kids thought it was pretty cool, other kids cried and were scared. However, I believe that on all the boats a crew member stayed on board the boat while everyone (who wanted to) swam, so I doubt there would be any issue with leaving her on the boat while you swam - she will be within eye sight the entire time - or you and your son can take turns staying with her.
I just got back from the Radiance two days ago and we did Stingray City. I am not an animal lover and I have to admit I was extremely uncomfortable (as in close to crying for my mommy - get me out of here - panicked). We booked the excursion through Soto Tours (wonderful outfit) but a number of the ships actually cancelled their excursions to Stingray City due to the waves.
I am glad I did the excursion because it was definitely different. But the waves the day we went were very high and knocking all of us off our feet, which scared me because I was so afraid of landing on one of the sting rays. In some parts the water was waist level but for the most part it was up to my shoulders (I am 5ft 2). Did not mind the rays brushing up against me or touching them, but again the waves were so bad that I spent my entire time trying not to land on one and hurt it or me. I had a horrible time, but, as i said, I am not an animal lover and most people had a blast. My friend got a stingray hickey because she forgot to let go of the squid when she fed the stingray - for some reason, she thought this was a great souvenir). I think our experience with the waves was not typical.
There were people with small children there. The parents held the children in their arms. Some of the kids thought it was pretty cool, other kids cried and were scared. However, I believe that on all the boats a crew member stayed on board the boat while everyone (who wanted to) swam, so I doubt there would be any issue with leaving her on the boat while you swam - she will be within eye sight the entire time - or you and your son can take turns staying with her.
