Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley
Overview
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3 hours
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Join our Team as we take you to enjoy a wonderful time in our outdoor office where we provide a detailed snorkeling Tour at two of the best sites anywhere in Belize. We do our best to extend to a 3rd snorkeling stop on our 3 hour tour. We arrive at the locations before the rush hour so you can enjoy abundance of Marine life.
The "Hol Chan Marine Reserve" and "Shark & Ray Alley" are the most famous sites near Ambergris Caye & home to more than 200 species of fish, Rays, pristine coral formations along with sea turtles, rays & much more.
"Shark & Ray Alley" offers a friendly but trilling experience with friendly Nurse Sharks, fishes & Southern Stingrays in their natural habitat.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not Handicap accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We do our best to arrive ahead of regular flow of guests at "Hol Chan Marine Reserve". Our Regular Departure is at 8:30am and oftentimes at 1:30pm. Although not guaranteed, We do our best to extend a 3rd stop even on our half day option. We travel for 15 to 25 Minutes to the Reserve where we do our briefing and get you ready to enjoy up to 1 hour of spectacular snorkeling. After an enjoyable snorkeling with hundreds of species of fish, turtles, Rays, other Marine species and pristine coral formations we set out to "Shark & Ray Alley" which is located about 15 Minutes away. Once at Shark and Ray Alley we do another briefing and guests are free to dive in and to enjoy a friendly but trilling experience with large numbers of friendly Nurse Sharks, hundreds of fishes and Southern Stingrays in their natural habitat. We enjoy this location for up to one hour before making our way back to port. Our Team looks forward to showing you a wonderful time in our outdoor office..
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Snack is usually one or two types of seasonal fruit.
We take both bottled water and water pouches on board
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Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley
Reviews
241 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome!
jordync70,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Victor was an amazing guide. We only had a group of four of us so he was able to really point out all of the fish, turtles, sharks and rays. He even let us use his underwater camera case so we could take great photos. He was a great guide.
An amazing experience at amazing price
NorthStar61024444673,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing experience! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. The excursion was very memorable, with so many types of sea life to see. The guides in the water did a great job of making sure they pointed out things for us to see. They were also very attentive to ensuring our safety. The experience was amazing, especially for the cost
Loved it 🥰
Kaysi K,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip was organized and easy to follow, our guides were wonderful. They educated us about everything we saw along the way and kept it fun, while also stressing safety and keeping everyone together.
Just beautiful
Elsy S,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely beautiful! It’s a breath taken adventure and the tour guide is excellent too , definitely recommend it for anyone who loves adventures
Unforgettable experience with awesome guides!
adriennebZ8890DT,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booking on TripAdvisor was easy! And this experience was phenomenal! Check-in for gear was quick and after a brief run down on some rules, you're off! The captain and crew were delightful and energetic. I felt very safe being guided through Hol Chan with our guide and they provided everything you could need for a successful experience. Bring your camera and enjoy the wildlife!
A shark swam over my leg!
Susan S,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We went on the half day tour and it was super amazing! There were so many beautiful animals and corals. We saw a couple of sea turtles and barracuda. Of course we saw lots and lots of sharks and stingrays! Danny and Kyle couldn’t have been better! Awesome day!
Kyle and Duane were very...
Amanda S,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Kyle and Duane were very good and informative had a good time with them. We saw dolphins and turtles during on trip. It was very enjoyable only did the half a day experience and in the morning at 8:30 recommend due to not too hot. You can bring your own snorkeling equipment.
A great birthday
B2557QUjasminej,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I can’t swim, but my experience was still amazing! The tour guides make you feel safe & they are hilarious. Lots of marine life & beautiful water.
Great experience
ilissac2026,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an amazing time on our snorkeling tour! From start to finish, the experience was unforgettable. The water was beautiful, the snorkeling spots were incredible, and everything was so well organized. A huge shoutout to our guides, Kyle and Duane, who truly made the trip special. They were incredibly welcoming from the moment we arrived, and their fun, funny personalities kept everyone smiling the entire time. They made the whole experience feel relaxed, exciting, and enjoyable while also being professional and knowledgeable. Their energy, humor, and genuine friendliness made us feel comfortable and taken care of throughout the tour. If you’re thinking about booking this snorkeling tour, do it — and if you get Kyle and Duane as your guides, you’re in for an even better experience. Highly recommend!
Fun and friendly
Navigator04860033658,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly guides who were knowledgeable and funny. Fantastic shark experience. Cost felt appropriate to the experience. Liked the addition of the fruit and soda/water at the end.
From US$80.00
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