Private Tour
Private Full Day Charter from San Pedro
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the highlights in the area on your private catamaran! 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. 2 hours of free time to explore the island, followed by a relaxed sunset cruise back to San Pedro, with fresh ceviche being served. You can also choose to return earlier to the boat for one more stop on our way back. Choose between more snorkeling or a stop at a shallow sandbar area. Open bar with local rum, vodka, gin, soft drinks and juices is included. Try the specials, rum punch and "panty rippers"!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that our schedule depends on the sunset, so through the year it changes in 15-min periods within the range of 10 am - 6 pm and 11.15 am - 7.15 pm. The published times are the current ones.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
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.
Restroom on board
Fresh ceviche (shrimp or conch, seasonal)
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
What To Expect
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.
Options
9 ppl - Private full day
7 ppl - Private full day
5 ppl - Private full day
6 ppl - Private full day
15 ppl - Private full day
14 ppl - Private full day
2 ppl - Private full day
13 ppl - Private full day
3 ppl - Private full day
11 ppl - Private full day
12 ppl - Private full day
10 ppl - Private full day
8 ppl - Private full day
4 ppl - Private full day
Reviews
194 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Private Boat Tour
paulhN7335LP,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing private tour! Great food, drinks & world class snorkeling. Swimming with the nurse sharks was a treat. All 8 guests were blown away. We loved Anna & Claudio who were professional, knowledgable, friendly and very charismatic. Highly recommended.
10/10 Highly Recommend
tanzaniab2025,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This boat trip in Belize was EVERYTHING! 🌊🐠 We had so much fun, the crew kept the vibes up the whole time. We even saw sharks (yes, real sharks!) swimming around. Some of my friends went snorkeling and had the best time—me on the other hand? Nope 😂 I was too scared I’d fall in, so I picked my little “safe spot” on the boat and enjoyed the view from there lol. Still, it was such an amazing experience and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. If you’re in Belize, you definitely have to try it!
Best Way to Explore Belize
dylanmD1068AG,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Charlie and Anna are incredible tour guides, cooks, comedians, sailors, and all around great people to spend the day with. They went out of their way to give us a fun experience and I’m so glad we picked their charter for our birthday! We’ll definitely ride with them again when we’re back.
Best private charter !
930tyffanyd,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pablo and Charlie were amazing tour guides and captain of the boat. I love the drinks and food was soo delicious and fresh. They catered to all our needs. The tour was informative and also Pablo took his time and didn’t rush us out the water which me and my family loved ! And the company is so amazing fast response and trustworthy. Everything was seamless. I would definitely come back and book with them again !
This was one of our most favorite sea tours ever!
Quest743545,
Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a lovely time! The captain and tour guide were exceptional! They definitely deserve kudos for making the best anniversary sea trip we could have hoped for. The tour was fantastic and we enjoyed every part of it. Honestly, this was one of our most favorite outings ever. Thanks again!
Great Day- Great Family Time!!!
Happiness534274,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A Great Day with Catamaran Belize! The whole experience was fantastic! We have been coming to the island for over 20 years and this was one of our best Tours! The crew made sure everyone on board had a great time, especially the kids! Charlie, Ana, and Pablo were first class! They made sure we felt at home and like we were locals! Hard workers and great personalities! We will make sure we book again in the future with Catamaran Belize!!!! We will be back in January! Thank you for making a great family memory for the 12 of us! Hope to see you all around the island again!
Best way to spend a day!!!
Wanderer700952,
Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our group of nine spent the day with Charlie, Ana and crew, snorkeling, swimming, visiting Caye Caulker, feeding tarpon, eating, drinking and most of all laughing. Not long into the trip, it felt like we were just out on a boat with old friends. This day was the highlight of our trip. Do not hesitate to book, these people are special. We hope to return some day and explore with them again. Wicked!!!!
Perfect itinerary and great crew / guides
aiptx,
Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was great and the crew was very focused on our comfort and enjoyment. They took really good care of us and kept us entertained. In the water Charlie and Anna were great guides and full of interesting information.
Incredible private catamaran tour
meliss0205,
May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with Catamaran Belize and can’t say enough great things about our private tour! From start to finish, everything was seamless, relaxing, and incredibly enjoyable. A huge thank you to Charlie and Anna, they truly went above and beyond to make our day special. Their professionalism, friendliness, and knowledge of the area made us feel completely at ease and well taken care of throughout the trip. One of the best parts of the experience was how customizable the itinerary was. We were able to tailor the day exactly how we wanted, and it made such a difference. Of course, we couldn’t miss Shark Ray Alley, which was an unforgettable stop, and we also spent some time at Caye Caulker, which was just beautiful.
Girls trip
Meghan F,
May 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The entire experience was wonderful. Charles is so funny and such a good host. This was the highlight of our trip. We are inexperienced snorkelers but had the best time. The boat was great, lots of space to move around.
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