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
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
256 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun 1/2 day snorkel tour
Lisa C,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00They were efficient in getting everyone set up with gear and explaining what the process was. They had guides in the water helping those who needed it.
So fun!
583mandiz,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time and the guides were friendly.
Highly recommended
Kijana B,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great staff who were knowledgeable and provided everything needed . Highly recommended
Not to be missed!
John C,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing adventure with Andre and Kyle snorkeling both in the Marine Preserve and Shark Alley. They explain everything ahead of time and are obviously very focused on ensuring BOTH their guests experience and respect for the environment we snorkeled in. It was such a fun day seeing turtles, 2 types of rays, barracudas, sharks, and SO many types of fish. My family can’t recommend this tour company and these two guys enough. It was a great day! 10/10!
What a great experience!...
Nai S,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great experience! Danny and Kyle were friendly, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable in the water. We saw sharks, stingrays, sea turtles, and so much beautiful marine life up close. The whole trip was well organized, fun, and unforgettable.
Sharks, rays and turtles.
G2784IOwilliamp,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Dwayne, Marvin, Kyle and the funny guy were all great. It’s a great morning adventure that’s easy and priced right for the activity.
Wasted time
Destination702013,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Well we called to see if we can get refunded cause my friend didn’t feel too well and it was super windy . They said they’re not allowed . We told them okay that’s fine we will still come not gonna waste our money like that . So we went down got there early and they overbooked cause they said they thought we weren’t coming when we clearly told them we were coming . So they try using an excuse saying it’s to windy and if we’re not experts at swimming they suggest we don’t go: just keep it real that’s how I see it . We drove all the way there 30 mins away just to be told some excuse cause they overbooked : just a waste of time if you ask me and they should just keep it real not make up a bs excuse . Still waiting for my refund .
Amazing adventure!
Autumnkat3,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my first snorkeling experience and it was fantastic! Marvin was so accommodating and knowledgeable. He was constantly pointing out - so that we would not miss anything - the sea turtles, hidden lobsters, and what types of fish and coral we were seeing. The entire experience was well organized and I’m so happy we booked with this company!
Loved our trip!
W4303MCheathert,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just got back from a snorkeling tour with Ridge and Reef adventures and I cant recommend it enough! We did the three hour tour they offer, spent an hour at the coral reef Hol Chan Marine Reserve and another 30 mins or so swimming game with sharks and rays at another location. Our guide Marvin was super knowledgeable and you could tell he absolutely loves his job. He was super accommodating of my mom who is a bit older and had a tougher time keeping up. She was hesitant to join at first but in the end we were so happy that she did join and she said it was an experience of a lifetime. She was diligently taken care of from her first steps on the boat until we disembarked. Dont skip this tour!
Organized with great...
Kevin,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Organized with great snorkeling gear compared to Trip Advisor. Tour guides had great knowledge of aquatic life.
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