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7 hours 15 minutes
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Discover the highlights in the area on this exclusive "best of tour" that includes the most requested by our guests! We depart later to let you sleep in, avoid the crowds, and see the sunset at the end of the tour.
We start with snorkeling at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley. Hol Chan has the largest variety of species to be seen in the area and is often compared to an aquarium, while at Shark Ray Alley you get to experience a close encounter with nurse-sharks and stingrays. Watch from the boat or swim with them!
We then serve our famous Belizean buffet lunch on-board. Traditional dishes like stewed chicken and rice and beans with our Captain’s secret recipe BBQ fish! After lunch, we stop at the neighbor island Caye Caulker for approx. 1 hour of free time to explore the island, followed by a relaxed sunset cruise back to San Pedro, with ceviche being served. Open bar with local rum, vodka, gin, soft drinks and juices is included. Try the specials, rum punch and "panty rippers"!
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is a shared tour, created with small groups joint together. It is confirmed with min. 8 guests and we have max. 16 guests onboard.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Use of Snorkelling equipment
We serve water from a water dispenser, to avoid single-use plastics.
Hol Chan marine reserve entrance fee
Coca Cola, Coca Cola Light, Sprite, Fanta (orange, fruit punch, ginger, grapefruit), tonic and soda water. Orange, pineapple, lime and fruit punch juices.
Fresh ceviche: Fish, shrimp/conch (seasonal), onions, sweet peppers, tomatoes and coriander marinated in lime juice and a mix of spices. This is served with locally made tortilla chips.
Restroom on board
Our famous Belizean buffet features our Captain's secret recipe BBQ fish. Our chef also prepares stewed chicken, rice and beans, tortillas, coleslaw, pico de gallo (spicy) and fried sweet plantain.
Local rum (white, dark and coconut), local vodka and local gin all from the popular Cuello's Distillery
Gratuities
Pick up is not included. We depart from the Palapa Bar dock, and we meet there 15 minutes before departure. Then the ride to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve takes 45 minutes, while you lay down on comfortable cushions enjoying the ocean, the views and the sunshine, accompanied by drinks and music.
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Hol Chan is Mayan for "little channel" and is a natural break in the reef, which has always been a very productive fishing area with abundant marine life. It is open to the sea beyond the reef, so allows marine creatures to travel from the outside of the reef to the inside and vice versa. It became the first marine reserve in the entire country of Belize back in 1987 and this have led to the species to re-generate and the corals of growing unharmed. This snorkeling area has the greatest variety of marine life and coral, compared to being an "underwater zoo" - you have the chance to see all kinds of corals, fishes and even sea turtles! Over 160 species of fish and forty types of coral have been recorded in the area. The snorkeling here is minimum 45 minutes.
170 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
venice d,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
Fun snorkel and swim with the nurse sharks. The catamaran has very comfortable lounge seating. Our guides were Charlie and Ana they did a great job! They served nonstop drinks, lunch and ceviche. We made us of the hour stop in caye caulker to feed the tarpon and was just on time to see the sting ray come up on sting ray beach. 😊
Brandy D,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
A great way to have a fun day full of activities Annie and Charlie were great I highly recommend booking this. I can’t wait to do it again.
Kayden M,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
The tour guides did an amazing job! They kept us safe and ensured we had fun the entire time. Thank you Ana, Louis, and Claudio!!
Terrence A,
Apr 15, 2025
- Viator
A great experience, everyone should try even if you cant swim as myself . I was given a life jacket and felt relieved after the guides and travelers in excursion made me feel safe .
Veronica M,
Mar 15, 2025
- Viator
My family enjoyed being on the catamaran for the day and snorkling. We saw some very cool fish, and even a sea turtle. The guides were very attentive to the guests on board.
Operated by Catamaran Belize - Coral Tours Sailing