Coral Garden Shark and Sting Ray Alley Snorkeling
Overview
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5 hours
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Coral Gardens: A Vibrant Underwater Oasis
Discover the enchanting Coral Gardens, a rare and breathtaking marine ecosystem just off the coast of Caye Caulker, south of Ambergris Caye. Here, you can witness impressive masses of large Elk Horn corals stacked atop remnants of older corals, creating a thriving underwater landscape. The vibrant scenery includes stunning Brown and Purple Sea Fans, Bright Orange Stag Horn and Finger Corals, as well as the eye-catching Yellow Tube Sponge. This diverse coral habitat attracts a rich variety of marine life, making it a must-visit destination for snorkelers and divers alike. With depths ranging from 8 to 12 feet, Coral Gardens offers an accessible and unforgettable adventure beneath the waves.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Anyone with Covid-19 symptoms will not be allow on tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Rum punch
Fruits
Professional guide
Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Port pickup and drop-off
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza
Miles 3 Philip Goldson Highway Belize City Belize
Fort George Hotel And Spa
2 Marine Parade Belize City Belize
Ramada by Wyndham Princess Belize City
Newton Barracks, Kings Park Belize City Belize
What To Expect
Mesoamerican Reef (Belize Barrier Reef)
The second largest reef in the world. But the largest living reef!
Caye Caulker
Enjoy a nice cool 35 minutes boat ride from the port of Belize as you will be passing along the mangrove islands to the island of Caye Caulker, Belize city second largest island that has a breathtaking view of the barrier reef. Where a 15 minutes stop is being made for you to use the restroom and change of clothing. Then you will be taking a 5 minute boat ride in front of Caye Caulker to the barrier reef (which is the second largest reef in the world). A 45 minutes snorkeling will be taking place at the Coral Garden where you will be seeing the beautiful Coral reef and fishes, and then a 30 minutes snorkeling with Nurse Sharks and Sting Rays. After the Snorkeling is done the Tour Guide on board will being treating you to a snack and some amazing Rum Punch While heading back to island of Caye caulker where you will be having a beach break and also for you to get a meal and head back in to Belize City after you finish where you will be dropped-off back at the port.
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Coral Garden Shark and Sting Ray Alley Snorkeling
Pickup included
Reviews
217 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful!
sarahlI799HB,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! Loved the shark and stingrays encounter. The stop for lunch was lovely. I Would definitely do it again :)
Amazing
Leslie J,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The entire trip was amazing! Our guide was wonderful as well as the crew. We learned alot about Belize itself as well as the things we saw in the ocean. Snacks were gone when we got back to the boat but we waited only a short time on our meal which was very good despite mixed reviews. We were nervous about getting to our ship on time but we got back with 30 minutes before last departure. Feeding the Tarpons wasn't on the description but it was a fun additive to everything else we did. I get get bit but I followed directions it wasn't anyone's fault and felt like roadrash. It makes for a fun story. We all enjoyed this excursion best out of all the ones we have ever done. Definitely worth it and a great price!
Great tour
DayTrip499986,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour is well done.Guides were knowledgable and very freindly. The wildlife was fascinating! We recommend this one. It is a boat so bring a dry bag!
Great tour - poor service.
Matthew S,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00First off, the experience is worth it. Our rating is more on the execution and coordination of the experience. Here is our summary of the good and bad: - Stated pickup 0700. Actual pickup 0800, After repeated calls and messaging. - Never received a reply through Viator to verify pickup time or location in the days prior to the event. - waited until 0930 in the Sun for the boat, crew, etc. No information was given during this time to the participants. - Finally got underway at 1000. - Boat broke a propeller half way to Cate Caulker. Crew was able to fix and got back underway. - The snorkel spots were excellent and as expected. - “snacks” were 1-2 pieces of fruit and a bag of water. Bring plenty of water with you! - Tour stated rum punch was available. Crew started drinking before the tourist and there wasn’t enough for everyone on the boat to have a drink. We would have given a better rating, but it was poorly executed. If you book this tour, ensure you verify your pickup location and time prior to the tour and ensure you have a drop off point, if you are not coming from a cruise ship (we were not).
Amazing Day in Belize!
Kimby B,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour guides. They were fun, nice and informative. The day was fantastic. All the marine life we saw was incredible. I highly recommend Splash Wave Tours. The water was a little rough but they did not cancel like a few other tours did that day. Safety was always important to them. The staff definitely took care of everyone from ages 3-70. I didn't snorkel and had a great time just relaxing and watching my friend in the water.
Difficult to contact.
Kevin K,
Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Very difficult to contact. Had to go through Viator to get them to contact us back. Then they canceled 30 minutes before picking us up. Another party had canceled, and the tour was below the minimum number, but 30 minutes before pick up, come on
Not Good!
John A,
May 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00When we finally got there it was nice. Otherwise, there was to much time waste waiting at the port 15 minutes, 12 minutes to check in at the beginning of the pier then 45 minutes standing in the waiting for boat. Then th boats throttle did work correctly and we had to back to the pier for repairs. After approximately 15 minutes we were on our way. The lunch was complete chaos. The one group were charge twice for their meal and our bill could not be found.
Coral reef, sharks and sting rays
Anna K,
May 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful snorkeling at 2 sites at the island of Caye Caulker, about 40 min boat ride from Belize City port.
Amazing Fun Knowledgeable Kind Crew
priscillab429,
May 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The crew provided an amazing experience for my family. They were friendly fun and amazing young men who knew the water and all life living in it. I highly recommend this excursion as it far exceeded my expectations. Thank you and I hope to come back and book with the same crew for another amazing experience.
Coral Garden Sharks and Stingray Adventure - A Must-Do Experience!
Adam B,
Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This adventure was absolutely amazing and so much fun from start to finish! The guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and really made the whole experience feel safe and exciting. Seeing the sharks up close was an unforgettable thrill — they were such an awesome sight gliding gracefully through the water! The coral reefs were breathtaking, bursting with color and teeming with marine life. Snorkeling through them felt like swimming in an underwater paradise. The stingrays were gentle and majestic, and interacting with them was such a unique experience. One of the unexpected highlights was a surprise tarpon fish feeding — watching those huge fish leap out of the water was so cool and added an extra dose of excitement to an already incredible day. I highly recommend the Coral Garden Sharks and Stingray Adventure to anyone looking for an unforgettable ocean excursion. You won’t regret it!
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