Top Belize On the Water

The Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark & Ray Alley are two of the top spots for snorkeling in Belize, but tours are popular and can book up. Guarantee your opportunity to visit these two popular spots when you prebook this snorkeling excursion and head out for an underwater adventure.

Experience the fun of tubing through ancient caves on this private tour, which includes transportation to and from your hotel and lunch. You'll drive from your hotel to the rainforest, where you’ll hike for about 20 minutes until you reach a river. You'll then hop aboard an innertube for a floating adventure through natural caves.

Discover the stunning underwater world of the Belize Barrier Reef, the second largest in the world! Begin your adventure at the meeting point, where the crew welcomes you, provides quality snorkeling gear, and gives a full safety briefing. Board a high-speed boat and cruise over turquoise waters to your first stop at Shark & Ray Alley, swimming safely alongside gentle nurse sharks and southern stingrays with expert guides. Continue to South Channel to explore vibrant coral reefs filled with tropical fish, eagle rays, and other marine life. Next stop at Coral Gardens with free time to enjoy colorful coral formations, spot bright fish, take photos, and soak in the peaceful beauty of the reef. Finally, end your tour with a bonus stop at the Tarpon Feeding Dock, where you can hand-feed giant silver tarpons as they leap from the water. Private tours are available for cruise ship guests. Please select this option when booking. Minimum of 5 people per booking.

Snorkel at one of the very best spots on Belize’s barrier reef, Laughing Bird Caye. At this national park that's part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, swim in a unique environment known as a faro, with an angular atoll surrounding a lagoon. A guide shows you the best coral gardens teeming with reef fish and other marine life, while a Belizean-style picnic lunch keeps you energized for a full day of underwater exploration.

What sets our Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling tour apart is the chance to explore two of Belize’s most breathtaking underwater destinations in a single excursion. You’ll snorkel in the pristine waters of Hol Chan Marine Reserve, where you'll encounter vibrant coral reefs, sea turtles, and schools of tropical fish. Then, just minutes away, you’ll swim with nurse sharks and graceful stingrays in Shark Ray Alley – a rare and exhilarating experience that you won’t find anywhere else. Our experienced, friendly guides will ensure your safety while providing fascinating insights into the incredible marine life you’ll encounter. With personalized attention, and unforgettable sights, this tour promises an adventure that’s as unique as it is memorable.

Get up close to the vibrant marine life of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve—including the Mesoamerican Reef (Belize Barrier Reef)—on a full-day, small-group snorkeling tour. Enjoy an early-morning departure that gets you into the water ahead of the crowds, maximizing your time with the reef’s colorful fish and coral. Have fun with the provided GoPro cameras to document your underwater journey, enjoy a delicious lunch, and gain valuable snorkeling tips from your guides.

Discover Ambergris Caye’s wildlife and coral reefs on this sailing and snorkeling tour to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. Watch for the sea turtles, eels and fish that thrive within the protected area as well as stingrays and nurse sharks at Shark Ray Alley, watch them feed on fresh sardines, then enjoy tropical breezes on deck as you return to San Pedro Town.

Experience a unique one-hour snorkeling adventure at Belize’s breathtaking coral reef. Departure: 10:00 AM daily Equipment: Full snorkeling gear included (mask, snorkel, and fins) Group size: Minimum of 4 people per tour Important: Children must be accompanied by an adult Traveling solo or in a smaller group? If you have fewer than 4 people, please contact us! We will gladly find a solution and match you with our next available departures. Whether you're a first-time snorkeler or a seasoned explorer, this activity is designed for all skill levels. We offer a single, unbeatable price—the best value on the island—for a well-organized, unforgettable underwater experience. Book now and discover the magic beneath the surface. We look forward to welcoming you on board and sharing the wonders of Belize with you!

Avoid trying to find a cab at Belize International Airport and instead book this transportation option to get to your accommodations within Belize City or one of the water taxi terminals, if you're headed to the Cayes off the coast. Travelers can also book this shuttle in reverse, going from Belize City to the airport.

Explore the vibrant underwater world of Belize on a thrilling snorkeling adventure at Caye Caulker Marine Reserve. This 3-hour tour aboard our 45 foot catamaran allows you to swim alongside colorful marine life and discover the stunning coral reefs in crystal-clear waters. With expert guides leading the way, you'll gain insider knowledge about the local ecosystem while enjoying the beauty of your surroundings. Plus, all necessary gear, snacks, and drinks are included, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Perfect for families, friends, and solo adventurers alike, this snorkeling trip promises unforgettable memories in one of Belize's most picturesque locations. - 3-hour snorkeling tour at Caye Caulker Marine Reserve - Includes all snorkeling gear, snacks, and drinks - Led by experienced local guides with extensive knowledge - Ideal for families and adventurers looking for a unique experience

The Hol Chan Marine Reserve is one of the most popular snorkeling and scuba diving sites in Belize and lies just off the coast of Caye Caulker. With this tour, 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.

Explore the cave of the crystal sepulcher on a full-day tour to Actun Tunichil Muknal from San Ignacio, and discover a spiritual site that was sacred to the ancient Maya. Learn about the traditions and rites that took place in the cave system and visit the crystallized remains of an ancient ceremonial victim as you hike deep into the cave with a professional guide. Swim through a spring-fed pool, and follow tunnels, passageways and yawning chambers lined with stalactites, stalagmites, ancient ceramics and stoneware.

Escape the crowds on land and discover the underwater wonders of Caye Caulker on a snorkel tour that increases your chances of spotting stingrays and sharks. Explore Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark & Ray Alley with a guide who points out wildlife along the way. Plus, all tickets, transport, and refreshments are included, so there’s no planning required from you.

Depart Placencia for one of the best and clearest snorkeling spots on Belize’s barrier reef, the marine reserve of Silk Cayes. A licensed guide gets you there and helps you gear up to safely explore colorful coral gardens teeming with lobsters, crabs, and colorful reef fish. Refuel with a Belizean-style lunch before splashing back in at a spot famous for attracting throngs of nurse sharks, sting rays, and sea turtles.

Explore the pristine Northern coast of Ambergris Caye, with amazing blue waters and beautiful views along the way. While we start our morning sail, we serve you fresh fruit and homemade Belizean meat-pies. In the end of 2015 Mexico Rocks became a part of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, to protect its rich marine life and precious corals. We do our first stop for snorkeling there and then continue to our favorite spot - a shallow area close by the reef, that is just like a natural pool (great for non-swimmers as well)! Here we make a break to relax in the shallow warm water, while the crew prepares our famous Belizean buffet on-board. Traditional dishes like stewed chicken and rice and beans with our Captain’s secret recipe BBQ fish! After lunch we return South doing a second snorkel stop at Tres Cocos. Open bar with local rum, vodka, gin, soft drinks and juices is included. Try the specials, rum punch and "panty rippers"!

We leave earlier than most others on the Island so you get to enjoy marine life in abundance before others arrive. We offer excellent customer services, quality snorkeling equipment and an experience team.

Discover what makes Lamanai one of Belize’s most impressive Mayan ruins on this full-day tour that takes you through an excavated ancient city that rises mysteriously out of the jungle. Look for native wildlife including birds and crocodiles on a river cruise to the archaeological site, where the ruins of the Jaguar and Mask Temples and ancient Mayan palaces beg exploration. See fascinating artifacts like clay pots and temple carvings at the on-site museum, and round out the day with a typical Belizean lunch at a restaurant.

Parasail above the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean Sea where you enjoy the view for 12-15 mins. During your flight, keep an eye out for a variety of marine life in the waters below--such as turtles, rays, nurse sharks and dolphins! You will have the option of being dipped in the water at the end of your flight. Price includes all taxes and fees. Tipping your captain is suggested. We are proud to be the only team on Ambergris Caye trained to US safety standards. Please contact our office to determine if pick-up is available at your resort--during peak times pick-up may not be available.

Explore the underwater wonders of Belize’s most popular snorkeling sites on this trip to Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley. Departing from Ambergris Caye, you'll swim with an amazing variety of fish, sea turtles, stingrays, and nurse sharks among the coral formations.

Experience a collection of places only accessible by boat without the hassle of chartering one yourself with this full-day from San Pedro. Cruise first to Hol Chan Marine Reserve for some snorkeling to see marine life and coral. Continue to Shark Ray Alley to see and swim with nurse sharks and sting-rays. Explore Caye Caulker and relax before heading back.

Head out into the Anderson Lagoon to see enchanting bioluminescent plankton light up the water with this Sittee River trip. Your guide will take you into the mangroves by boat, where you'll get to see this enchanting natural phenomenon up close and personal. You can even put your hand in the water and swish it around to see how agitated plankton immediately illuminate.

Go cave tubing in a remote national park on a guided half-day outing. Travel by mini-bus into the rain forest outside of Belize City and learn about the area’s tropical flora and fauna on a brief walk to the cave system. Once there, get outfitted with a life jacket, helmet, and light, hop in a tube and float downstream, passing unique rock formations and a waterfall as you go.

Explore Belize’s UNESCO-listed barrier reef even if you don't have your scuba certification with this snorkeling tour from Hopkins. Travel by boat to a marine reserve, where you can swim among some of the more than 500 species of fish that populate Belize’s colorful coral reefs. The half-day tour leaves plenty of time to relax on the beach when you get back to Hopkins.