Private Tour
Cook Your Catch-Private Island Picnic
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Cook your catch on the beach! What’s better than a full day trip of snorkeling, fishing and beach cooking on a secluded beach in Southern Belize? It’s intimate, fun, tasty and very inexpensive.
You are taken out on this adventure trip on one of our boats to the southern barrier reef for snorkeling and fishing.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Use of Fishing Equipment
Professional guide
Bottled water
National Park fees
Snacks
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Local taxes
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
South Water Caye
our captain will take you to his favorite spot for your chance at catching snapper, grouper, barracuda, lion fish, lobster (seasonal) and conch (seasonal). After snorkeling, you’ll get on board and your guide will whisk you away to a private island where you will be able to cook your fresh catch! Your guide will cook your catch right in front of you on the beach ensuring the freshest & best cooking experience possible. Feast on your freshly grilled catch and delicious sides. After lunch, relax on the beach and enjoy an afternoon swim or snorkel, before heading back to the mainland. You come to the beach, eat, drink and be merry. It’s that simple!
Options
Cook Your Catch-Private Island Picnic
Pickup included
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Time
Klae N,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the absolute best time on our “cook your catch” fishing tour and private island lunch! Lennox and Theodore were amazing guides: so friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to spend the day with. They were super flexible and understanding when we had an issue with our room and needed to adjust the pickup time, which we really appreciated. We caught two barracuda, a snapper, and even some lobsters while snorkeling… such a blast! The highlight of the entire experience, though, was the incredible lunch they prepared for us on a private island. It was beyond special and honestly the best meal we’ve had on our trip. They cooked up a feast including curry fish, seasoned fish, BBQ chicken, stuffed lobster, salad, potatoes, pineapple, salsa, and chips ; everything was so fresh and flavorful. This was hands down the most memorable experience of our trip. Highly recommend Lennox and Theodore to anyone looking for an authentic, fun, and delicious adventure!
Eat what you Catch
Todd O,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You can’t beat Meds and Jeff for providing an exciting adventure on the water in this beautiful place. All five of us caught fish. It was also lobster season, so my adult sons were able to spear two lobsters while snorkeling. Then we headed to an island and enjoyed a delicious ceviche, curry fish and roasted fish, along with the two grilled lobsters. I don’t think we could have asked for a better time or experience.
If you love fishing, snorkeling and fresh seafood this is your tour!
55karlaf,
Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a tour I will not soon forget! Theodore and his uncle skippered and guided this tour for us, while Medz, Theodore's brother skippered another boat. The ride out to the part of the ocean we fished at was rather choppy, so if you get seasick, make sure to bring what you need for that (Dramamine, sea bands, etc) Upon arrival to the location, we watched them catch the bait fish which was a fun experience in itself. After that the guides taught us the skills required to catch fish at different depths. We tried a few different locations to catch enough fish to feed our group. Theodore and Medz both dove for fresh Conch and Medz spear fished some big snapper as well. We caught barracuda, and snapper along with others. We were able to snorkel as well during this trip which was a nice respite after being on the boat for awhile. It's a beautiful other world under the water! The island itself is unforgettable and the fresh seafood recipes the guides cooked were delicious. It doesn't get any fresher than this! Even the sting rays and nurse sharks came to feast on the scraps thrown in the water. And there was a friendly parrot on the island to boot!
A unique experience
brandonfH9409XY,
Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything needed for a great day is provided -- a boat with a captain and guide who know where to go and what to do, fishing gear, bait (obtained during the trip) and a private island where lunch - including what was caught - is prepared. A guided snorkel along the barrier reef is also part of the day. As with all Get To Know Belize Adventures we experienced, communication was excellent and the guides made the experience interesting, enjoyable and comfortable.
We Loved this tour!!!
Heather W,
Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time!!! Theo and Big Grouper made it so fun for us. They made sure we caught fish and even got us a lobster, then cooked us a delicious meal on the island. We saw dolphins from the boat and then snorkeled and saw nurse sharks, sting rays, and a variety of beautiful fish. Overall it was an amazing day.
Cook Your Catch is such a fun and unique experience!
Jennifer M,
Dec 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour company is family-run by locals and Letticia was extremely helpful! The Cook Your Catch experience was amazing for our family with teenagers. Medz and Jeff are incredibly knowledgeable and made the day fun and memorable. We caught snapper, barracuda, lobster and jack which they grilled and served to us on private island! Snorkeling was beautiful and we felt so safe with Jeff by our side - highly recommend Get to Know Belize!
Unforgettable day and meal!
Madelynn K,
Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our day on the “Cook What you Catch” tour with Medz and Jeff was among the highlights of our trip to Belize. They were so kind, accommodating, fun, and wow do they know what they are doing. We fished, snorkeled, explored a couple of cayes, and ended with an incredible homemade lunch that was easily one of the best meals we had on our trip (and we had some really fantastic food). It was all amazing and frankly, the excellent company of Medz and Jeff were icing on the cake.
Brief description of what your day will look like
Wade K,
Aug 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First they set us up on catching some bait and let me operate the boat while they threw a cast net for some sardines. Then we got to go catch bigger bait with the sardines, caught some yellowtail and some crockers(used the croakers for bait). Then we went and caught some jack creval and a barracuda. We also snorkeled and I was able to get a lobster. They cooked us some great lunch with the barracuda, lobster, and the jack. They were great company as well and I would definitely recommend them👍
Great fishing, snorkeling, food, and guides!
Brandon S,
May 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Medz and Jeffry were the best guides on this private tour. We caught a lot of fish. The best snorkeling I’ve ever done, and one of the best meals I’ve ever had. The private island was beautiful and relaxing. Worth every penny. Almost worth coming to Belize just for this tour.
Superb adventure. Great food!
Bryant H,
Apr 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00They picked us up right from the doc in front of where we stayed. This company is run by a local family and the uncle is the boat captain, and his nephew was the tour guide. My Fiancé and I had a BLAST! Fishing was great. The moment the sinker hit the bottom you'd get a hit and reel up a snapper. Neither one of us love fishing because typically there is just lots of sitting and waiting, but not this time. Then we went to the reef and snorkeled. It was lovely. Also, our guide pointed out conch shells on the sea floor. I dove to get them, and we brought them to the boat. Finally, we went to a tiny, private island and there were hammocks and such to relax in. Our captain removed the conchs from their shell and cleaned them and then our guide made fresh conch ceviche. It was AMAZING! We waded out from the island and did some more snorkeling while They cooked up the fish and veggies. Lunch was fresh and superb, and we both loved it. Also, they supplied rum punch! 😉 It was a superb outing. When we got home, we were pleasantly tired and lazed about in the pool for the rest of the afternoon.
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