Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley
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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‘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
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..
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Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley
Reviews
141 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Had a totally fantastic...
Steven S,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a totally fantastic trip out, so happy we went on it. Nick was a great guide, the gear was good, and they really help you make the most of your time.
Easy peasy
stephaniesI9248VS,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything about this excursion was simple-from the expectations of the company (be on time, what to bring) to extra tips posted by others (bring clothes to change into). Kyle and Jordan were amazing guides and were friendly and helpful. Everything was explained clearly and we felt like a 3 hour tour was perfect. This is a great company and they really enjoy what they are doing.
Family diving
312myriamg,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to Jordan for taking care of us and for accompanying us through the reefs. Very concerned about the safety of my 5 and 9 year olds, it was great! We have seen turtles, rays, sharks and tons of fish!
Definitely worth it!!
Heather B,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend! This was a great way to spend an afternoon in San Pedro! Marvin and Abraham were excellent guides and very knowledgeable about the sea life and history of the area. We saw turtles, rays, innumerable fish and several types of coral. Plus, swimming with sharks is one thing I never thought we'd check off our bucket list!
Lots to see
B7254TVpauln,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The etaff are very friendly and professional. The boat is clean and comfortable. A shoet trip to a great location. The location and proximity to San Pedro is very convenient.
Incredible Experience
alejandrafX2138WF,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My best friend and I had an amazing experience with Ridge and Reef Adventures! We did the 3 hour tour and our guide Abraham was very kind and knowledgeable, he was also pretty funny. I was really struggling with my mask at one point and Abraham was kind enough to swap masks with me which I really appreciated. We saw many different types of fish and flora the first stop but my favorite part was swimming with the nurse sharks!! We also had enough time left to make a third stop where we saw so many sea turtles, the day was beautiful and sunny despite it being the "rainy season." We plan on using Ridge and Reef again next time we visit and doing their whole day tour! Thank you guys again!
Fantastic experience!
jeffrJ404VW,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First time snorkeling but great help from our guide Kyle. Equipment was very good and we had a blast the entire time in the water. We saw sea turtles, sharks, almost uncountable number of fish. The sting rays and feeding the Tarpons were amazing. Our guide was so good to explain things to us and to make sure we were all comfortable. Great trip for us all.
Best in Belize!
Aaron S,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We came to Belize for the first time, and Ridge and Reef took very good care of us! Ovel was organized, personable, and made sure the snorkel trip was enjoyable for us. Kyle guided us for the whole day, providing informative guidance on the species and ecosystem found around the reef. While we were not able to find a Manatee or a seahorse, we saw several species including rays, sharks, snapper, etc. there were fish everywhere! We spent some relaxing time at Caye Caulker and soaked up the island atmosphere. That is also where we had some delicious Belizean stewed chicken that was included in the package. You will not find a better tour company in Belize!
Ridge & Reef Divers better than most.
JerryH,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ridge & Reef Divers were great! Our giuide, Abraham was just the right balance of relaxed & attentive. We went to the locations planned but also took time to detour for dolphins who wanted to play with us. Hoi Chan was crowded & we witnessed inappropriate snorkeling etiquette from both guides & guests. Abraham on the other hand, guided our group calmly through the crowded sit w/o the shouting & histrionics we observed from others. Note: The shop is easy to find on the beach & navigation apps. The directions on the Viator app are confusing & misleading.
Friendly staff and great experience.
erinmY3243YU,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Very fun getting to see the reef and swim with the nurse sharks and see all of the fish and turtles. Not a fully covered boat so make sure to bring a waterproof bag or things you don’t care about getting wet.
From US$80.00
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