About this experience
This guide-led experience brings travelers together for a well-paced look at the places and activities in the itinerary. Snorkel in Belize’s marine environment with a guide who helps you spot reef life and explains how to observe animals responsibly; sightings, visibility, and the exact route depend on sea conditions.
Allow about 5 hours for the full experience. This is a shared experience with a listed maximum of 25 travelers. fuel surcharge and bottled water are included. lunch is not included. Travelers should have a moderate level of physical fitness. The experience is not wheelchair accessible. It is not recommended for pregnant travelers, travelers with back problems, and travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Guests should be comfortable in open water and prepared for weather-related changes.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 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
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.
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 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
- Bottled water
- Landing and facility fees
- Fuel surcharge
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
After the snorkeling safety briefing and equipment check, spend approximately 1 hour 30 minutes exploring Hol Chan Marine Reserve with the guide. Observe coral formations, reef fish, and other marine life while following reserve rules, maintaining safe distance, and avoiding contact with coral or animals.
Spend approximately 1 hour 30 minutes snorkeling at Shark Ray Alley with the guide. Observe nurse sharks, southern stingrays, and other marine life from a respectful distance. Enter and exit the water only when instructed, avoid touching or chasing animals, and follow all guide and marine-reserve safety rules.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Private Belize Adventure
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- 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
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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