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 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.
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
Options
8 ppl - Private full day
6 ppl - Private full day
7 ppl - Private full day
15 ppl - Private full day
10 ppl - Private full day
12 ppl - Private full day
3 ppl - Private full day
14 ppl - Private full day
5 ppl - Private full day
11 ppl - Private full day
13 ppl - Private full day
2 ppl - Private full day
4 ppl - Private full day
9 ppl - Private full day
Reviews
203 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An experience not to be missed!
DayTrip609424,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an experience not to be missed! The price could not be beat for the experience provided. The crew on the boat were very knowledgeable, attentive, and a joy be around. The private charter was the way to go! We would hands-down do this time and time again.
Highlight of the trip!
V4553LSalexc,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The service while booking the tour was very helpful and willing to work with you to make it yours. Then while onboard the boat the service was fantastic with drinks, food and snacks. The snorkeling was super cool and worth a stop. Overall we had lots of fun!
Great day on the water!
armska01,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband, college age niece, and I had a perfect day on Catamaran Belize. From great communication upon booking, including details of what to pack, options for tour routes, and specifics about lunch and allergies. To a perfect sailing day. Charlie and Claudio were great hosts ensuring our trip was relaxing and safe. They ensure you just relax and enjoy the day, no stress at all! Charlie joined us in the water during snorkeling and pointed out what we were seeing as well as guiding us through safely. We saw turtles, stingrays, and so many beautiful fish. He made sure our masks and flippers fit so we were comfortable during our time in the water. The Belizean buffet onboard was lovely and our drinks were never empty. They also took photos during our sail and quickly got them back to us in 24 hours. The boat is perfect size for 8 or less people, it was more than enough room for our group of 3. They had super comfortable cushions throughout the boat with cup holders which worked out well. Thanks again Catamaran Belize for a perfect day on the water!
Really good operation...
Scenic38640618564,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great crew, top shelf service. Would book again for sure.
Top tier experience!
657ericab,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I spent the day with Captain Rowan and Ray and had the best day ever! I cannot think of a single bad thing to say about the entire trip. Everything was perfect from start to finish. We saw tons of marine life at the snorkel spots. Ray was a great and knowledgeable guide. The boat was perfect, snacks were delicious, beverage selection was great.
100% Recommend
dans376,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience for my wife and I doing the private day trip. The team was amazing! Super friendly, fun to be around, extremely informative on dives and learning more about Belize, etc.. The stop at Caye Caulker is a nice way to break the day up a little, and gave us enough time to explore the island in which we were questioning if it was a separate day trip. Food and drinks were fantastic on the boat. All I can say is great things about this trip!
Amazing Days
474lylew,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We actually had two separate trips and both were fantastic. The crew made both days amazing , relaxing and fun!!. A snorkel stop and then off to Caye Caulker and finally a beautiful sunset sail back to San Pedro Will definitely book again next year!!
Above and Beyond - A catamaran tour worth coming back for
F4239BNlaurae,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the absolute pleasure of going on two private catamaran tours with Catamaran Belize, just two days apart, and both experiences were exceptional. Captain Roan and Anthony were truly outstanding. Their knowledge of the area, attention to detail, and genuine kindness made every moment enjoyable and relaxed. We were a group of ten adults, and they went above and beyond to tailor each tour to our group, ensuring everyone felt comfortable, welcomed, and well cared for. Nothing felt rushed or scripted—it was clear they genuinely love what they do and take pride in creating meaningful experiences for their guests. We are not people who typically return to the same destination twice, but Captain Roan and Anthony alone made us want to come back to Belize. That says everything. If you are considering a catamaran tour, this is the one to book—unmatched service, professionalism, and heart. Highly recommend.
Amazing day on the water
boveel,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous day on the water! Amazing snorkeling experiences with a fun and knowledgeable crew.. Communication beforehand was very responsive and booking was easy.
Best day of our trip!
119shawnim,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a group of 10 book a private tour. From answering a million questions to ensure we had the perfect itinerary to making us laugh on the tour we had the best time. The staff onboard were tons of fun, patient when our kids did not want to snorkel, always aware of our needs and helpful. We got to see so many fish and sea turtles! Charlie was very knowledgeable about the marine life helping to point out all the different species while snorkeling. Ana was always there to grab you a drink or help with the kids. Captain was our hero and watched the kids while the adults went snorkeling. Drinks were plenty, food was delicious and everyone in our group agreed it was the best day of our entire trip!
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