About this experience
Laughing Bird Caye is a National Park and World Heritage Site. It is a long and narrow island known for its abundance of marine life and corals. The name comes from the gulls that are among the many birds that Inhabit the north end of the caye. Laughing Bird Caye offers excellent snorkeling as would be expected at a national park. On the east side of the island coral mounds separated by sandy patches rise to about 5 feet from the surface. These mounds have a variety of coral types which are home to lobsters, barracuda, lizardfish, angel fish, parrot fish, spotted drums, southern rays and a myriad of reef fish. On the west side your guide will find lobster, barracuda, lizardfish, Nassau grouper, angel fish, furry sea cucumbers, conch and lots and lots of colourful juvenile reef fish.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Laughing Bird Caye National Park Guide
Plan a day at Laughing Bird Caye National Park from Placencia, Belize, with practical advice on boat trips, snorkeling, tour choices, costs, packing, and booking questions.
Belize Snorkeling Tours Guide
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What is included
- Towels.
- Lunch and Snacks.
- Licensed Snorkel Guide.
- Bottled water
- Park Fees.
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Pick Up and Drop Off along the main road in Placencia Village.
- Use of snorkel equipment
Not included
- Pick Up and Drop Off outside of Placencia Village (can arrange for US $10.00 per person)
- Gratuities.
- Alcoholic Beverages.
Itinerary and highlights
Depart Splash Dive Center at 09:00 am for the 30 to 40 minute boat ride to Laughing Bird Caye National Park. This is the most popular Inner Reef dive destination. Upon arrival expect a briefing from the park ranger and then head into the water with your licensed snorkel guide. If you have not snorkelled before, no problem. Our guides are happy to show you the ins and outs of snorkeling and how to find the good stuff. Critters include spotted drum, huge lobsters, cleaner shrimp, arrow crabs, snapper, barracuda and more varieties of reef fish than you can count. l
Around mid day you’ll enjoy a Belize style picnic lunch or a barbecue on the island. Then, you would head back into the water for more underwater exploration. There are lots of areas with healthy corals and abundant aquatic life to check out before heading back to Placencia.
Meeting and pickup information
- We are located across from Chabil Mar Luxury Villas in the marina of Peninsula Club
- We text guests to arrange time and place for pickup. We provide complimentary pickup and drop off along the main road in Placencia Village.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Splash Dive Center Limited (but shown as Splash Dive Shop on Trip Advisor)
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant meals are not included.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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