About this experience
5 snorkeling stops and 2 sight seeing stops from the boat. The reserve is one of our oldest marine reserves in Belize. The marine life is healthy and abundant. On this tour you see a wide variety of marine life. Sharks, rays, turtles, eels, fish, corals, manatee, seahorse, tarpon and much more.
9:00 - 9:30 am check in at office.
Departure time is 10:30 am
Return time is 3:00 pm
From Caye Caulker
Things to wear:
-bathing suit and sun block
Things to bring:
sun block, towel, bathing suit.
**Price of ferry ticket to starting point can be a lot less if guests opt for us to purchase the ferry tickets for them.**
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
Hol Chan Marine Reserve Guide
Plan a boat trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve from San Pedro, with guidance on reserve habitats, tour costs, weather, access, conservation rules, accessibility, and what to bring.
Belize Snorkeling Tours Guide
Compare Belize snorkeling tours, understand the classic Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley route, choose a departure base, and know what to confirm before booking.
What is included
- Life jacket
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Underwater pictures
- Includes water, fruits, lunch, soda or juice
Not included
- Ferry ticket from San Pedro or other locations to the start point in Caye Caulker
Itinerary and highlights
If your on a CRUISE SHIP please inform us which cruise line you are on so we can tailor the tour to meet your time limit.
Guests will be taken on a speed boat to snorkel with a wide variety of corals and fish. The coral is healthy and the fish are huge. At the chanel there are many species passing including eagle rays, manatees and turtles.
Enjoy a full day of snorkeling, stopping at six different sites around the marine reserve. Dive in to snorkel in areas known for nurse sharks, southern sting rays, and manatees; explore a sunken shipwreck, and swim among schools of tropical fish and colorful coral reefs.
See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.
Meeting and pickup information
- We are near the "Caribbean Sprinter" water taxi terminal. Just turn west unto "Calle del Sol" and walk 1 minute. We are an aqua green shop with pink trims just before "Fantasy dining" restaurant.
- We pick up at the water taxi terminal at San Pedro for an extra fee of 25usd per person. We do not pick up at Belize city. We pick up at some hotels on the island of Caye Caulker.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Nauti Time Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
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We do not pick up at Belize city.
We pick up at some hotels on the island of Caye Caulker.
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