Swimming with the Stingrays

[DaCruzNut]

It began at Stingray City, in Grand Cayman, and then spread to a number of other cruise ports. By now, thousands and thousands of people have 'swum with the stingrays,' without any mishap. Three people, total, have been killed by stingrays in Australia, total. Only 3 known deaths since records have been kept...

It's probably more dangerous just living here, in South Florida, and ducking hurricanes.

By the way, I'm not sure about trusting those penguins:

[eagleforest]

Dont people mostly swim with Manta Rays? They arent as dangerous as Stingrays, and Im sure any smart tour guide wouldnt put his clients swimming with the Stingrays when they can get Injured and he might be sued!  :wink: 

I think in order to swim with mantas you need to be scuba diving. Mantas are much larger than stingrays and have no stinger. They feed on plankton and can grow up to 22' wingspan. The ecologists discourage touching mantas because they have a delicate skin that can be easily damaged, unlike other stingrays that almost appear to enjoy being stroked. We've "swam" with rays in the Caribbean and in French Polynesia. If you haven't done it, I'd highly recommend it. It is an unusual experience.

I am cancelling all future cruises and taking my vacations in the artic

Penguins dont bite.

Oh shoot I just thought of Polar Bears

Even if the penguins did bite, you'd be safe in the Arctic, penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere. :grin:

I think I'd draw the line at swimming with the polar bears. :huh:

But polar bears are so cute and cuddly.

If you handle them gently you will be fine.

But seriously I send prayers to Terri and the kids.

On my last cruise I had Jelly fish searching for my legs.

Can't wait to get the photos developed as that darn thing kept following me

[SCIROCCO]

Dont people mostly swim with Manta Rays? They arent as dangerous as Stingrays, and Im sure any smart tour guide wouldnt put his clients swimming with the Stingrays when they can get Injured and he might be sued!  :wink: 

I think in order to swim with mantas you need to be scuba diving. Mantas are much larger than stingrays and have no stinger. They feed on plankton and can grow up to 22' wingspan. The ecologists discourage touching mantas because they have a delicate skin that can be easily damaged, unlike other stingrays that almost appear to enjoy being stroked. We've "swam" with rays in the Caribbean and in French Polynesia. If you haven't done it, I'd highly recommend it. It is an unusual experience.

I am cancelling all future cruises and taking my vacations in the artic

Penguins dont bite.

Oh shoot I just thought of Polar Bears

Even if the penguins did bite, you'd be safe in the Arctic, penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere. :grin:

I think I'd draw the line at swimming with the polar bears. :huh:

Thanks jbond I heard someone say they were Manta Rays they swim with in the caymans and cozumel I guess thats not my Forte about the Mantas and stingrays! I guess with anything you just have to be cautious! :wink: And That sounds interesting about the diving part with them! :wink: You see Im not too old to learn new things thats what I like about this board and thanks for taking it easy on me! :wink: :grin:

[schatje]

We have two excursions booked for December to go to "Stingray City" during our B2B and I would not think of cancelling. NO FEAR HERE!