Sting Ray City while Expecting

[Solis Family]

My husband and I are on the May 9th sailing of The Mariner of the Seas. While in Grand Cayman we would like to do the Sting Ray City excursion and I will be 16 weeks pregnant at that time. Does anyone know if this excursion prohibits expectant mothers?????

Thank you,
Patricia Solis

[Hucc]

not sure if Royal Carib does or does not allow expectant mothers, but in my search on the internet, I came across a few companies that do not allow pregnant women on stingray/shark excursions.

Yes, stingrays are in the shark family. :)

[chuckg0413]

Don't know for sure, if it was the states, I would say no, but in the Carib, who knows? At that time could you climb up and down a boat ladder, (3 or 4 steps) and stand up in 4 feet of water? Because that is about as strenous as it gets.

Chuck

[potter27]

Hi you can go to the engine search and look for captain bryans swim and snorkel w/ the sting rays in cayman islands its aprox.34.00 .I booked with him for april 20th.Its just swimming I dont see why not but royal caribbean wont let you they dont want to be lieble.

[Solis Family]

Thanks for your info. I did do some research. RCCL is requiring a note from my OB GYN, which I have obtained. Also, I have emailed a couple of tour guides who stated it was safe but advised to go at my own risk. I am still undecided! Again, thank you for your help!

Patricia Solis

[Hucc]

personally, I would not risk it

a child's safety should always come first

[Chiquita]

I went once a few years ago when I was 6 months pregnant and it was Great. It was a calm day when I went and I was the most buoyant I've ever felt in the water. My tummy was like a balloon that kept me afloat:)

I really don't know if the ship has any restrictions but we did went on

Captain Bryans Catmaran and they didn't have a problem with it, my husband just helped me on the ladder.

[tlzeterrell]

I did this snorkeling excursion through RCCL when I was 5 months pregnant. It was WONDERFUL. The Sting Rays would swim over my tummy since it was nice and round, what a treat! We tease my 6 year old son (who went snorkeling last January at Sting Ray City) that he has been to Sting Ray City TWICE! Have fun!