Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours

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Explore Ambergris Caye, Belize on this sailing and snorkel tour. Sailing on our 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat, you'll spend time snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, where you will be in awe of sea turtles, nurse sharks, stingrays and interesting coral formations. Adequate space will be provided while onboard the Sirena Azul Sailboat for social distancing for your safety.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Snorkel gear and towels can be picked up at the Blue Tang Inn front desk

If you would like to add Continental Breakfast at Blue Tang Inn prior to the 8:30am morning tour, please pay the front desk directly $7 USD cash per person prior to departure.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Sailing Tour

Local guide

National Park fees

Snorkel Gear

Beverages

Lunch

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Tour begins in San Pedro Town at the pier in front of Blue Tang Inn hotel, where you will get ready for the sailing tour. Stop into the Blue Tang Inn office to get your fins, snorkel and mask. The first snorkel stop at Hol Chan Marine Reserve will take you along the reef for 45 minutes. Guided Snorkel in the Hot Chan Marine Reserve with sea turtles, stingrays, nurse sharks and living coral reef.

2 hours • Admission Included

Shark Ray Alley

The second stop is Shark Ray Alley, where your guide will feed the nurse sharks and you can observe from the boat or view while snorkeling in the water. This is a must do tour while staying on Ambergris Caye! We require a minimum of 6 snorkelers to operate our 40' sailboat, captain and guide. If you reserve with less than 6 ppl, we will add you to other groups. If a minimum of 6 ppl cannot be put together, we will advise you of an alternate date or reserve the tour by motorboat.

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

Departures 8:30am or 1:30pm

Sirena Azul Sailboat: Our Belize built, authentic 40-foot wooden sailboat offers a one-of-a-kind experience to sail to explore the Belize reef.

Reviews

4.83

308 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

281

Amazing wildlife and friendly guides
NJSell D,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing wildlife. Sharks, turtles, rays, and even glimpses of octopuses. Must do for Belize. The guide and captain were also both very personable and fun. Snorkel goggles could do with being a bit better though as they were a bit leaky and steamy
Great Guide, great vibes
Natasha C,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was the best snorkeling excursion I've been on, and that was mostly because of how engaging and knowledgeable the guide was! It was more than worth what you pay.
Victor was a great...
Sandra W,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Victor was a great snorkeling guide showing us fish and turtles we would have otherwise missed. Edwin the captain was super funny and a pleasure to speak with.
Care, Courtesy and Chuckles
stephaniefK7783VN,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Edwin and George did a fantastic job! My husband and I searched through all Hol Chan options from San Pedro and I’m so happy we chose this one! From beginning to end, this crew had it covered. Edwin was full of one liners! We had a few laughs. Very patient with newbie snorkelers. I could see my teenage kids on our next trip!
First time snorkeling
Mia J,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful excursion! The crew took great care of everyone. Thanks Edwin and Mr. Church! Book this experience.
Awesome tour!!
Terry S,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic experience!! Operators were prompt and very knowledgeable. The reef was amazing and swimming with the Nurse sharks was a great experince!!
Not great for kids under 10.
lawgod,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
We asked in advance whether the trip would be good for a 7 year old and 10 year old who were good swimmers and who had snorkeled before, and they assured us it was. That was not true. The staff rushed us in the water when at Hol Chan even when we needed to take it slow with the kids. The gentleman with us had very little experience with kids and was not patient or good at explaining the fish we were seeing. We were the only customers under his watch but he literally was dragging us by our lifevests when he felt we were moving too slow. The younger kids did not enjoy that at all. The shark ray spot was great for the adults and big kids but the young kids were too shaken up from the first snorkeling part and didn't go in the water again. We grabbed breakfast at the Blue Tang before the trip and it was simple but a good value.
Nice trip!
Rebecca H,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A little longer that the typical half day snorkeling packages. That extra time is used for sailing to/from/in between the snorkeling sites, which is enjoyable. Staff/crew are helpful. Our guide towed my mom against the current so she would be able to continue with the activity.
This was an amazing...
Triniti S,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an amazing experience and they provided exceptional customer service. I would recommend this to anyone in San Pedro.
Great experience, would recommend!!
V6005AUelliem,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience! Our guides Edwin and Jorge were super friendly and welcoming, allowing us to see lots of unique fish and coral along with swimming with sharks and rays. When they said “make yourselves feel at home,” they meant it; we were allowed to move freely about the boat and I was even allowed to connect my phone to play music for everyone. Our group was only 6 people total so it felt like a truly personal experience. Would recommend!!