Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park

Overview

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6 hours

Mobile ticket

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‘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.

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.

6 hours • Admission Included

Options

Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park

Pickup included

Reviews

4.77

81 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great time!
Patricia S,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The crew and guides were delightful and great to be with. Not only are they very knowledgeable but also very patient and helpful. I was incredibly pleased with my experience.
Great time
Nathan B,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great time! Mario and the team were very considerate. Departed on time and they sent a separate, gentle boat for a traveler who was pregnant (water was choppy this day).
Mario was an expert,...
Christina A,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Mario was an expert, calm, and attentive guide. The entire crew was professional. Lunch was delicious.
Loved it!
JoAnn E,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The snorkel experience was awesome. The hosts were informative and friendly. We saw so many varieties of sea life. Loved it.
Belize Reef Snorkel Trip Only 30 Minutes From Placentia
Erik F,
Mar 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We wanted to see and snorkel the Belize barrier reef, but didn't want to stay on the islands. This 30 minute boat ride, 6 hour trip, allowed us to do that from Placentia.