INTRODUCING "DARK VADER"

One of the biggest surprises for most visitors to the Stingray Sandbar in Grand Cayman, is how the stingrays display personalities and character traits much like we do.

"Barbara" is without doubt Captain Mario's favourite, while "Snowflake" has captured Duayne's heart for good. But over the last 2 or 3 months of excursions, we have started noticing a gorgeous looking lady who is fast making her way into the "Acquarius group".

"Dark Vader" settles in for a while

And what a beauty she is ....... forget shades of grey and bring black back! This girl is one slinky, sexy stingray caped in black velvet, bearing a mesmerising aura that weaves a spell on many a guest cradling her.

After playing just enough hard to get, she is oh so content to settle in for cuddles and kisses, and yesterday had her heart quite set on kissing a young male who refused to take his snorkel mask off ....... a disappointment she no doubt seldom suffers. Not sure if he was more afraid of the kiss or the stingray???

We love growing relationships with these awesome creatures and watching them come out of their "shells" and to the fore - it is an absolute honour and privilege.

So next time you are on vacation in Grand Cayman, come join us on a tour to meet the "ladies" - it's a memory you will never forget!

"IT WASN'T ME" SAYS CAPTAIN MARIO

The "other woman" is pregnant. 

Captain Mario and Barbara have a close relationship (check out the photos below). It's a special bond which many of our guests don't believe until they witness it.

Captain Mario and stingray Barbara - Grand Cayman

We make one snorkel stop during our excursions in Grand Cayman, and Captain Mario's eyes are always on the lookout for his "girl". If he spots Barbara, he dives into the Caribbean waters, opens his arms and she swims straight into them for a snuggle.

Lately, he has noticed a little rounder Barbara........and is now pretty certain she is pregnant. Captain Mario is quick to say "it wasn't me" but we have to wonder......if they come out bald and with a love for pizza, he's gonna have to take responsibility.

No matter who the daddy is, we are all delighted and wish her health and safety - and hope she brings them to meet us!

Adore you Barbara!

Barbara.....with her two little bumps!

For those interested, stingrays are oviparous and incubate the eggs inside for approximately 8 months. They hatch inside their mother and are then delivered all rolled up like newspaper. They uncurl themselves, swim off, and are 100% self sufficient straight after birth.