About this experience
Coral Gardens: A Vibrant Underwater Oasis
Discover the enchanting Coral Gardens, a rare and breathtaking marine ecosystem just off the coast of Caye Caulker, south of Ambergris Caye. Here, you can witness impressive masses of large Elk Horn corals stacked atop remnants of older corals, creating a thriving underwater landscape. The vibrant scenery includes stunning Brown and Purple Sea Fans, Bright Orange Stag Horn and Finger Corals, as well as the eye-catching Yellow Tube Sponge. This diverse coral habitat attracts a rich variety of marine life, making it a must-visit destination for snorkelers and divers alike. With depths ranging from 8 to 12 feet, Coral Gardens offers an accessible and unforgettable adventure beneath the waves.
At a glance
- Duration: 5 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 5 hr 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
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.
Shark Ray Alley Belize Guide
Plan a responsible snorkeling trip to Shark Ray Alley in Belize, including boat access, wildlife expectations, reserve rules, tour costs, accessibility questions, and what to bring.
Belize Barrier Reef Guide
Plan a thoughtful Belize Barrier Reef trip with advice on choosing snorkel or dive experiences, managing weather, preparing for boat days, traveling responsibly, and selecting the right base for your itinerary.
What is included
- Professional guide
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins)
- Round-trip boat transportation from Belize City
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary rum punch, bottled water, and fresh fruit
Not included
- Gratuities for guide and boat crew
- Lunch on Caye Caulker (available for purchase)
- Towels, sunscreen, and waterproof phone pouches
Itinerary and highlights
The second largest reef in the world.
But the largest living reef!
Enjoy a nice cool 35 minutes boat ride from the port of Belize as you will be passing along the mangrove islands to the island of Caye Caulker, Belize city second largest island that has a breathtaking view of the barrier reef. Where a 15 minutes stop is being made for you to use the restroom and change of clothing. Then you will be taking a 5 minute boat ride in front of Caye Caulker to the barrier reef (which is the second largest reef in the world).
A 45 minutes snorkeling will be taking place at the Coral Garden where you will be seeing the beautiful Coral reef and fishes, and then a 30 minutes snorkeling with Nurse Sharks and Sting Rays. After the Snorkeling is done the Tour Guide on board will being treating you to a snack and some amazing Rum Punch While heading back to island of Caye caulker where you will be having a beach break and also for you to get a meal and head back in to Belize City after you finish where you will be dropped-off back at the port.
Meeting and pickup information
- Hotel Mariner dock Infront of the sea and hotel.
- It is very important that you are on one of the first tenders to shore if you want to make it to your tour before it departs. please look for the Diamonds International store at Terminal 2. Walk through the store to the you tour representative from "Splash Wave Tours" Sign.
- Note:!! Also guests that are staying in Belize city, and requesting up please call also to notify us on the pick up or message us. Thanks Guests On Cruise, we notify you to come off the ship as soon as possible! Earlier the better. Recommend trying and board the first ferry. Thanks!!
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- splash wave tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Anyone with Covid-19 symptoms will not be allow on tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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