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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"!
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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.
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.
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
223 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ebony M,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
The overall day was great. We had a great crew with Charlie, Anna, and one more person who's name has slipped my mind. The crew was very energetic and funny. What I appreciated the most was the drinks and food. They provided a real lunch that was cooked. They were very knowledgable about our environment and I didn't feel rushed at all. We took our time and relaxed and having that time to explore Cay Cayuer was perfect. The overall timing was just right and not having to meet up until 1130 was a definate plus. I would highly recommend this tour 100 times over.
Nichole B,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
BEST TIME! The snorkeling was amazing, lunch, rum punch was the bomb. Crew was fantastic. And the ceviche for the 2 hour cruise back in was delicious. It was a wonderful day.
Liz H,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
The boat was clean & comfy. Staff was experienced, knowledgeable, & fun. The music was playing & the drinks were flowing. Customer Service was on point. Snorkeling at the reef & with the sharks was priceless and simply beautiful. Feasted on traditional and flavorful Belizan lunch & shrimp ceviche. The island was cute & quaint. We enjoyed shopping, ice cream, and cocktails. We definitely recommend this full day of fun under the sun. As Anna, ourtour guide, would say this was "Wicked!"
Elizabeth L,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
Amazing! The crew was fun and taking care of everyone. We had such amazing experience. I highly recommend.
249lexish,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I have no words for how amazing our experience was. From start to finish, the people the island, the snorkling the snacks the people. Effing phenomenal. Book it!
Danny N,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
Amazing crew they have been accommodative, fun, and overall awesome. They took care of my friends and I. Drinks were great foods great and the vessel was nice
takarrat2025,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This experience was great! Charles, Anna, Eric was great host. Snorkeling was great. The lunch was delicious. The ceviche was tasty. Overall experience was great! I will definitely book again when I come back to Belize.













joshuamZ707KI,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great experience and the food was delicious. Ana was awesome! Bring yo sunscreen!!


Leslie W,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
Book this! Wonderful time! The crew is top notch! We saw everything described! Our family highly appreciated the amazing day!
Jet311979,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
What a perfect day! Firstly, Charlie, Anna and the rest of the crew was amazing. Charlie is hysterical and had us cracking up all day! We got to snorkel Hol Chan marine reserve, guided by Charlie who is super knowledgeable. We saw a huge sea turtle, a moray eel, a sleeping shark (the first of the day) and a ton of fish. Then we headed to shark ray alley and swam with the sharks and rays which was so cool! Throughout the day, the crew kept our drinks full and fed us well. We also got to spend an hour exploring Caye Caulker, then sailed back to San Pedro while watching a beautiful sunset. It was the perfect mix of adventure, relaxation and beautiful views. I felt the cost of the trip was totally worth it and would highly recommend it to anyone! We happened to go on a cloudier, windier day which was totally fine, but if you have similar weather, you might want to bring a change of dry clothes because the swimming and snorkeling is in the first half of the day, so you can change and be dry and cozy for the last few hours.

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