Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Overview
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6 hours
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Laughing Bird Caye is a National Park and World Heritage Site. It is a long and narrow island known for its abundance of marine life and corals. The name comes from the gulls that are among the many birds that Inhabit the north end of the caye. Laughing Bird Caye offers excellent snorkeling as would be expected at a national park. On the east side of the island coral mounds separated by sandy patches rise to about 5 feet from the surface. These mounds have a variety of coral types which are home to lobsters, barracuda, lizardfish, angel fish, parrot fish, spotted drums, southern rays and a myriad of reef fish. On the west side your guide will find lobster, barracuda, lizardfish, Nassau grouper, angel fish, furry sea cucumbers, conch and lots and lots of colourful juvenile reef fish.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Infant meals are not included.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Depart Splash Dive Center at 09:00 am for the 30 to 40 minute boat ride to Laughing Bird Caye National Park. This is the most popular Inner Reef dive destination. Upon arrival expect a briefing from the park ranger and then head into the water with your licensed snorkel guide. If you have not snorkelled before, no problem. Our guides are happy to show you the ins and outs of snorkeling and how to find the good stuff. Critters include spotted drum, huge lobsters, cleaner shrimp, arrow crabs, snapper, barracuda and more varieties of reef fish than you can count. l Around mid day you’ll enjoy a Belize style picnic lunch or a barbecue on the island. Then, you would head back into the water for more underwater exploration. There are lots of areas with healthy corals and abundant aquatic life to check out before heading back to Placencia.
What‘s Included
Towels.
Lunch and Snacks.
Licensed Snorkel Guide.
Bottled water
Park Fees.
Coffee and/or Tea
Pick Up and Drop Off along the main road in Placencia Village.
Use of snorkel equipment
Pick Up and Drop Off outside of Placencia Village (can arrange for US $10.00 per person)
Gratuities.
Alcoholic Beverages.
Options
Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Pickup included
Reviews
109 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great! And solo-traveler friendly!
Marcia L,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Booking solo trips in Belize in April/May can be challenging (there is often a two-person minimum) I was thrilled to easily book with Splash. Solo, with an existing tour. First rate operation from start to finish friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and attentive team. And delicious food! We were well taken care of!
Best Island Snorkel Trip Ever
Danny F,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the best island snorkel trip I have been on. Laughing Bird Caye is amazing and beautiful; everything you expect from an isolated Caribbean island. The Splash Team were amazing. Duce and Kurzon were amazing and so helpful and informative on the snorkel trip. Their knowledge was amazing. The food which was a barbecue was a 10/10. The Pelicans and Laughing gulls provided amazing shots for birders! Final thanks to Sharon who made the booking seamless! Keep doing what you are doing!
Pure magic!
shellshoes,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a truly magical experience at Laughing Bird Caye. Deuce our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and so patient. I was there with my son 8 yrs old, daughter 13 yrs and mother 80 yrs old. We saw so much beautiful wildlife. My mother had not snorkeled in years and had lung surgery and was worried about how whether she could still do it. The patience and kindness Deuce showed my family was so appreciated. Thank you for a brilliant day and amazing memories.
Must do in Placencia!
katier630,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful snorkeling experience with Splash. Sigourney and Karzen were our guides. They were very helpful, patient, and knowledgeable!
Unforgettable Snorkeling at Silk Caye
Brittany E,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our snorkeling trip to Silk Caye was absolutely breathtaking and truly unforgettable. Being able to experience the beauty of the reef up close — the vibrant coral, colorful fish, and even swimming near nurse sharks — felt surreal and once-in-a-lifetime. Our guide Carzon was incredible from start to finish. He was patient, kind, and so attentive the entire trip. When I started feeling a little nauseous from the salt water, he immediately stepped in to help me in the ocean and made sure I felt safe and comfortable. That level of care made such a difference and allowed us to fully enjoy the experience. This was one of the most memorable parts of our trip to Belize, and we’re so grateful for such a beautiful, well-guided adventure. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting!
An Incredible Day thanks to our amazing Guides!!
Wolfie61,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were on this tour with Splash today and had an absolutely spectacular time. Our guides, Erin, Sigourney and Carson went out of their way to make sure the experience was top shelf all the way. They took great care of us and ensured we saw as many fish, coral and other ocean life as the reef had to offer including nurse sharks, stingrays, spiny lobsters, a good sized red snapper and too many other species to name them all. Laughing Bird Caye is a glorious island with incredibly soft sand - a truly magical place that the Belizean community is working hard to preserve. The only downside of the adventure was the rough boat ride out. Nothing the Splash team could control but something that people who don't like rough waters should take into consideration before booking. I should mention that it was a particularly windy morning so I am sure the ride would not always be as rough as ours was today.
Paradise!
Herbert S,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful place to snorkle in paradise. Sig, Kendrick,Captain John and Ciran made sure we were safe the entire trip. I was very anxious about being in the water but Sig and Kendrick made sure I felt safe and in control. Thank you to the entire Splash team.
Great outing
SARAH K,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Splash Dive center was great! They really seemed to enjoy what they do and wanted us to have a great time. We saw many great fish and sea creatures. Best tour food of our trip.
Best Snorkeling Trip
ganyon,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our resort set up our snorkeling excursion. Upon arrival, the employees were very welcoming and friendly. We tried to go to Silke Caye, but the waters were too rough, so we detoured to Laughing Bird. Everyone was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and so fun!!! We had a guided snorkeling trip, Eric had so much information about the sea life and caye, we learned a lot. I highly recommend scheduling a trip with them, they make you feel like family.
Snorkeling
Q8048GDbrianb,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The staff were very helpful in equipping or family for the day. It was the the most organized dive shops I've been to. The guides in the water, Brian and Carson, had incredible knowledge of the fish and sea life. They pointed out sea creatures I would never have spotted on my own. The reef was the best I've had the chance to snorkel around. Would do it again in a heat beat if/when we return to Palencia
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