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
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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
213 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour - poor service.
Matthew S,
Jul 5, 2025
- 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).
Not Good!
John A,
May 31, 2025
- 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
- Viator
5.00Wonderful snorkeling at 2 sites at the island of Caye Caulker, about 40 min boat ride from Belize City port.
Enjoyable day
Kenneth C,
Mar 27, 2025
- Viator
4.00About a 45 minute boat ride, in part through mangroves, to Caye Caulker, an interesting place with a good restaurant to purchase lunch. Snorkeling was nearby, better than excursions in Costa Maya or Cozumel but Roatan was best in our limited sample. Highlights were the ray and shark snorkel and feeding the tarpon. Staff were great.
Snorkel
Jennifer G,
Mar 21, 2025
- Viator
4.00A little unorganized with the directions trying to get to the snorkeling pier Once we got to our boat to take us snorkeling, the crew was wonderful and it was beautiful out
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