Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat
Overview
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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.
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.
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Sailing Tour
Local guide
National Park fees
Snorkel Gear
Beverages
Lunch
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
359 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was our first time...
CHRISTINA T,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was our first time snorkeling and we enjoyed it very much. The hotel where we took off from was easy to get to and find. The gear was also provided. The guides were awesome and very knowledgeable. Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley were both super cool and a great experience . Our favorite was seeing the sea turtles. Note: If you are sensitive or prone to motion sickness I would recommend to take medicine as it's a sailboat.
We went on a snorkel trip...
Mary G,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We went on a snorkel trip with George and Edwin and had a great experience. They were kind, welcoming, and taught us a lot about the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. The snorkeling was incredible. We saw turtles, lobsters, and even dolphins. We really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting the area.
Awesome for kids and adults of all ages!
Paristours,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience! From the point of check in, to being greeted on the sail boat by our guide, yo last moment- all was great! Our guide, Edwin, was very knowledgeable and made our snorkeling adventure relaxing and memorable! Sailing on a big boat is an awesome way to spend a time ! We highly recommend! Family of 4, including 10 year old. 2 of us have never snorkeled before, but did great!
Great fun!
marknR2024LF,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00They did a great job of taking us to Hol Chan and Shark Ally where there was an abundance of sea life. Very friendly and professional. I had my waterproof camera and there were a lot of great pictures to be had so I felt a bit rushed but that's on me. I could have stayed taking pictures for another hour at least. Also, I used to do a lot of sailing so it was nice to get out under sail again. Very relaxing trip. For the seniors out there, I'm 76 years old. The wind was about 15 knots and there was chop. I still lift weights and stay in good condition but I got a good aerobic workout. In short, if you're in relatively good shape and don't have heart and/or lung conditions, go for it. I did and it was definitely worth it.
A worthwhile snorkel tour!
H5257KJkarenk,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had fun on the boat. Edwin was humorous, personable and a great snorkeling guide while Charlie was a solid captain. Loved swimming with the nurse sharks. Check in process was simple for the tour.
Wonderful team, wonderful experience
Ambassador822168,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a wonderful experience! Edwin was so friendly. My partner has a water phobia and Edwin helped her so much, keeping her calm and stayed with her the whole time. Neither of us can swim but we did fine bc of the life jackets. A must do experience.
The whole thing is very...
pfcvrgwmmr,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The whole thing is very relaxed with great guides and amazing sites! Saw EVERYTHING, and had a great time talking with staff. They also gave us directions to the BEST authentic jerk chicken and oxtails here!
Hol Chan trip
tom s,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Reapply sunscreen in between dives, especially on the shoulders. You can hear more detail if you are close to the guide. Edwin and David were excellent and good-natured.
Amazing day on the water....
Zack R,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing day on the water. Friendly guides, easy coordination, and just enough guided snorkel time with our family
It was just ok.
James D,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00For the price I would definitely not do this again. You can rent a small private boat and not go packed in. We were a family of 6 and another family came too which really killed the vibe. Hol Chan is packed with people and with 11 people and a guide you can’t hear what is happening. Also the gear is not well taken care of so straps snap and the goggles fog up horribly. Since the other family was slow, we did not get to snorkel as much as our family could have. The whole thing is ridiculously rushed. If I could do it again I would find a personal guide for our group and go snorkel someplace not as crowded where you can take your time and watch the fish rather than swim a marathon fast as you can.
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