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Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel

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      5½ Hour Duration
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      Lasts 5 ½ Hours Start To Finish From Belize City
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      Book With Confidence! We Guarantee You'll Make It Back To Port In Time
      Wildlife Encounter
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      Get To Know Local Wildlife Up Close With Stingray & Nurse Sharks
      Transportation Included
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      Includes Transportation From Belize City Port or Hotel

      Description

      Hol Chan is famous for a reason - it offers a pristine reef protected by the government, which provides an amazing variety of sea life including turtles, friendly sharks, spotted eagle rays, and more.

      Imagine snorkeling in crystal-clear tropical waters, surrounded by nurse sharks and stingrays all vying for your attention as you decide which ones to feed. Sounds appealing? Then this is the perfect excursion for you in Belize.

      You can be picked up from the Tourism Village at the cruise port, or from your hotel in Belize City, and then transported to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. You can also start this tour from Caye Caulker. This park is located just off the shore of Ambergris Caye - one of the famous Belize Cayes - and is a government-designated nature park.

      During your visit, you'll explore an important section of the reserve - a 30-foot-deep channel that cuts through a section of the reef. This area has become one of the most abundant and diverse sections of the barrier reef, supporting a large number of fish, mammals, and coral formations. You'll spend some time snorkeling in Hol Chan Marine Reserve, experiencing its exquisite beauty firsthand.

      You'll then head to Shark Ray Alley, another popular part of the reserve, for a thrilling snorkeling adventure. As the name suggests, this section of the reserve is filled with friendly southern stingrays and sharks. You can swim with them and feel your adrenaline racing as nurse sharks approach you, eager to meet their latest visitors. If you're feeling brave, you can even feed them, creating an unforgettable experience and fantastic photo opportunities!

      Staying in San Pedro?

      If you're staying in San Pedro and intersted in a smilar tour, check out this Hol Chan Snorkeling Tour leaving directly from San Pedro.


      What's Included

      Roundtrip Transportation
      Knowledgeable Guide
      Snorkeling Gear
      Life Vest
      Bottled Water
      Guide Gratuity
      Lunch

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What kind of wildlife will we see?

      During the snorkeling tour, you'll see nurse sharks and southern sting rays as well as a variety of fish and corals.

      Where is the Hol Chan Marine Reserve located?

      Hol Chan Marine Reserve is located off the coast of Caye Caulker; it takes a total of about 1.5 hours to get from Belize City to the marine reserve.

      What should I bring on the tour?

      It's recommended to bring sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a towel, and a waterproof camera to capture the underwater scenery.

      Is lunch included?

      Lunch is not included but is available to purchase on the tour

      Is this a private tour?

      No, this is not a private tour, you will be joining a small group to share in the fun!


      Know Before You Book

      Minimum Age: There is no minimum age to join this tour
      This is a shared group tour with a max of 15 people
      Subject to cancellation if group minimum is not met within 1-3 days prior to scheduled departure
      Lunch is not included but is available to purchase on the tour
      Your tour costs are refundable if canceled 24 hours before the tour departure. If booking using the Book Now, Pay Later option, the 5% deposit is non-refundable under all circumstances.

      Quick Facts

      City
      Belize City

      Duration
      5h 00min

      Guest Rate
      $89

      Infant Rate
      $0


      Itinerary • 5h 00min • 6 activities

      Meet your guide outside your hotel or at port and take a quick drive to the boat dock, where you'll begin to make your way to Caye Caulker.

      Duration
      20 minutes

      Cruise through the sparkling Caribbean on a 30-40 minute boat ride to Caye Caulker, where you'll have a chance to stretch and place a lunch order before heading to the marine reserve.

      Duration
      1 hour

      Explore the incredible underwater life looking for turtles, stingrays, eagle rays, barracuda and more.

      Duration
      1 hour

      Take a 5-10 minute boat ride over to Shark Ray Alley, where you can meet gentle nurse sharks or relax on the boat as you enjoy the view.

      Duration
      45 minutes

      Stop for a relaxing beach break and a delicious lunch on Caye Caulker before the journey back to Belize City.

      Duration
      1 hour

      Return to the boat dock in Belize City and then return to your port or local hotel.

      Duration
      45 minutes

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      Wonderful...this barrier reef is excellent

      Nancy B
      January 11
      We chose the full day tour which was jam packed with 4 snorkeling stops which is wonderful because this barrier ...
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      A great tour with friendly. Talkative guides

      Holly C
      June 22
      Favorite part by far was the Shark Ray Alley. So cool to have so many around you. The tour guides ...
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      Kimberly L
      April 20
      Our tour was awesome! Our boat ride was a beautiful way to see the scenery. We enjoyed the informative talks ...

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      Rdrambuie
      November 17
      Well it has been a while since I have been to Belize and I have fallen in love again. What ...

      Wonderful...this barrier reef is excellent

      worldsmymuse
      November 17
      We chose the full day tour which was jam packed with 4 snorkeling stops which is wonderful because this barrier ...

      Fun half day of snorkeling the barrier reef

      Empty Nester
      November 17
      We booked a tour with Suya tours to snorkel Hol Chan Marine reserve and shark alley. They picked us up ...

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