Stingray City for Non- Swimmers?

[tonyt]

Is Stingray City doable for elderly non-swimmers?

[runningradical]

You should be fine my husband is a nonswimmer and he enjoyed himself and we are in our 40's. You are provided with life vests. If I remember correctly I am five feet and the water was a little above my waist. The sting rays was a highlight of our cruise.

[tonyt]

Thanks for your reply. I think we'll do it.

tonyt

[jean-lynd]

If the water is calm it is very easy. When it is rough it can be a little hard getting out and back into the boat. The crews are very experienced at helping people with that though. When we were there it was a rough day. The 79 year old that was with us was able to do it but my 87 year old father, who walks with a cane, decided not to try it. He still enjoyed watching from the boat. It is a wonderful experience.

 

I hope this helps!

 

Enjoy!

[EliseinAustin]

Is Stingray City doable for elderly non-swimmers?

My 11 yo is a swimmer, but the waves were really high when we went. He wore a life jacket and was fine, but if you are over 5', you should be okay -- you actually stand in the water and put your head down -- they don't want you swimiming with the stingrays -- just standing with the stingrays.