Top Experiences in Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Explore Ambergris Caye, Belize on this sailing and snorkel tour. Sailing on our 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat, you'll spend time snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, where you will be in awe of sea turtles, nurse sharks, stingrays and interesting coral formations. Adequate space will be provided while onboard the Sirena Azul Sailboat for social distancing for your safety.

Setting us apart from all the other companies, we guarantee to give 150% on making our customer happier, we leave 9:30am, 1 hour earlier than most of the other companies, we provide a Gopro for the Tour. We strive on professionalism, safety driven and being a educative tour operator, and of course having fun the entire day.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey with our Full-Day Snorkeling Tour at Hol Chan Marine Reserve. What sets this experience apart? it's an immersion into the heart of Belize's marine wonderland. Picture yourself snorkeling amidst vibrant coral gardens, encountering majestic rays, and sharing the waters with gentle nurse sharks—all in a single day!

What makes it truly special? Our catamaran, is your floating haven throughout the journey. Imagine relishing refreshing water, tropical fruits, a delicious lunch, soda, and the famed Belizean rum punch—all while basking in the sun aboard the catamaran. We prioritize your comfort with top-notch snorkeling equipment and inclusive park tickets.

But what truly makes this adventure exceptional is the shared camaraderie. Connect with fellow travelers, share stories, and marvel together at the underwater spectacle. Hol Chan Marine Reserve isn't just a destination; it's a sanctuary teeming with life, and you have a front-row seat.

Begin your day departing from Blue Tang Inn on Ambergris Caye and sail to Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley. Guests aboard the Sirena Azul Sailboat will be provided distance from other guests for your safety. You will enjoy a guided snorkel through the Marine Reserve and neighboring Shark Ray Alley. Once back on board you can rinse off with fresh water and settle in for the sail to Caye Caulker. When you reach Caye Caulker you will have time to have lunch on your own & explore our quaint sister island. After lunch, enjoy a leisurely sail back to San Pedro. Includes: Beer, soda, rum punch, bottled water, shrimp cocktail & fresh fruit.
*We require a minimum of 6 snorkelers to operate our 40' sailboat, captain and guide. If you reserve with less than 6 ppl, we will add you to other groups. If a minimum of 6 ppl cannot be put together, we will advise you of an alternate date or reserve the tour by motorboat.

Hol Chan Marine Reserve is located off the southern tip of Ambergris Caye. Mayan for “little channel”, Hol Chan Marine Reserve is doubtfully one of the most popular dive sites in the Caribbean, and indeed in Belize. The entire reserve focuses on a cut through the reef (called a quebrada) which is little more than 25 yards wide and 30 feet deep about 4 miles southeast of San Pedro. Hol Chan has burgeoned into a unique refuge, with vigorous coral formations and a richness of marine life. We will then head to the neighboring Turtle Garden, where you will snorkel or dive and be able to get up close and personal with ecstatic Sea Turtle and Southern Sting Rays. When you arrive, you will see the surface often boiling with rolling sharks and sting ray as they compete for the scraps. These creatures have a great tolerance for divers and snorkelers.

Hol Chan is the Number snorkeling site here in Belize City!

Explore Belize’s barrier reef at Hol Chan, one of the oldest marine protected areas in Belize. Snorkel the popular channel with schools of tropical fish. Swim with sharks and rays and with a little luck turtles and manatees.

Hol Chan is the most popular marine park in Belize with good reason, the snorkel is exceptional. Start out in the shallow back reef then gradually move into the deeper water and marvel at the tall coral structures that line either side of the channel. See colourful reef fish among the coral structure and larger schooling fish seeking refuge in the deeper channel.

Shark Ray Alley is your chance to get up close with friendly nurse sharks and stings rays. Take the time to observe these magnificent creatures in clear shallow waters.

6 snorkeling stops and 2 sight seeing stops from the boat. The reserve is one of our oldest marine reserves in Belize. The marine life is healthy and abundant. On this tour you see a wide variety of marine life. Sharks, rays, turtles, eels, fish, corals, manatee, seahorse, tarpon and much more.

9:00 - 9:30 am check in at office.

Departure time is 10:30 am
Return time is 3:00 pm

From Caye Caulker

Things to wear:
-bathing suit and sun block

Things to bring:

sun block, towel, bathing suit.
**Price of ferry to tour starting point can be a lot less if guests opt for us to purchase the ferry tickets for them.**

This is the most fun you will have in Belize. It's a relaxing and fun excursion. You will get to get a taste of the Caye Caulker island vibe. It is quite a little party island.

This trip is great for a day where you had nothing planned and want to truly experience the island life. Plenty of cold beverages and great food are available on the island. Also, if you are feeling brave, there is a diving plank. Be sure to give it a try. After you get lunch and relax a bit, we will take you to feed the Tarpons. Feeding the Tarpons is an amazing experience.

Our company's mission is to excel in creating cherished, enduring memories for our guests through personalized service in small group settings.

Recognizing our profound responsibility to safeguard the marine environment, we are dedicated to conducting all of our operations in a sustainable and environmentally respectful manner.

Embark on an unforgettable aquatic adventure with our full-day snorkeling tour that takes you on a journey through the waters of the largest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere.

With 7 captivating stops, you'll explore vibrant coral formations and witness the diverse ecosystem that thrives beneath the waves. Commonly spotted marine life includes sea turtles, nurse sharks, manatees, rays, and a variety of fish species.

Our knowledgeable guides ensure a safe and enriching experience, providing insight about the vast marine ecosystem.

This tour is conducted by Experienced guides with local heritage. This enables a fountain of knowledge to be shared by those who know it best. The tour gives a hint of what " La Isla Bonita" San Pedro has to offer and its sister Island " La isla Carñosa" Caye Caulker for a taste of Belizean Culture. Bustling Marine Life at the barrier reef, clever Manatees, Large Tarpons, and seahorses at Caye Caulker makes this adventure a unique experience .

Wicked Adventures of Belize offers premium private Fishing, Snorkeling & Beach Cookout tours. These tours are carried out by experienced and certified guides with in dept knowledge of the marine life of Belizean waters. Our tours have been appreciated by many customers throughout the years coming from North America, Europe, South America and others. Come explore the biggest alive Barrier Reef in the world with us and get a taste of our fine fish and unique culture of Belize with us at Wicked Adventures of Belize.

This offering is for a private snorkeling trip from Ambergris Caye however we are open to customizing our tour to ensure guests receive the service they are looking to receive. We can do a day of 5 snorkeling stops which offers some of the best snorkeling in the country or we can do a couple snorkeling stops followed by time to look for manatees, feed tarpons, interact with Stingrays simply do some snorkeling and then spend some time relaxing on a beach where you can also enjoy lunch and catch that perfect tan.
The above 2 points of interest are only 2 of the many great options we offer. Send us a WhatsApp at +5016137999 to discuss.

Hol Chan Marine Reserve is located off the southern tip of Ambergris Caye. Hol Chan Marine Reserve is doubtfully one of the most popular dive sites in the Caribbean, and indeed in Belize and has burgeoned into a unique refuge, with vigorous coral formations and a richness of marine life. The entire reserve focuses on a cut through the reef (called a quebrada) which is little more than 25 yards wide and 30 feet deep about 4 miles southeast of San Pedro. The tour will then head to the neighbouring Shark Ray Alley, where you will snorkel or dive and view ecstatic Nurse Sharks and Southern Sting Rays. When you arrive, you will see the surface often boiling with rolling sharks and stingray as they compete for the scraps. These creatures have a great tolerance for spectators.

We are proud to be one of the few operators to give you more for a competitive price and still provide exceptional services.

An idea of the itinerary will be as follows:
Depart at 8:30am for 20 Minutes drive to Hol Chan Marine Reserve followed by orientation.
9am to 9:45am snorkel At Hol Chan.

Drive to Shark Ray Alley 10 Minutes.
10am snorkeling at Shark Ray Alley for about 25 Minutes.
10 Minutes ride to Coral Gardens for our 3rd Snorkeling stop.
10am to 11am: Snorkel at Coral Gardens.
10 Minutes ride from Coral Gardens to the North Channel to snorkel & look for Manatees.
Snorkel for approximately 45 Minutes at North Channel.
10 Minutes Drive to Caye Caulker.
After consulting with our guests we make a decision to continue to tarpon interaction or take a break to Enjoy a warm Belizean Lunch.
At about 1:30pm, take some time to explore the laid back Island of Caye caulker where you can purchase souvenirs.
We depart at 3pm enroute to San Pedro with arrival there at about 4pm.

Enjoy a 3-hour snorkel tour by boat from Ambergris Caye. At Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, Belize’s most popular snorkeling sites, you’ll float along colorful coral reefs and see tropical fish. Swim with nurse sharks, stingrays and sea turtles for a unique underwater experience!

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour:

► Great Blue Hole Flight-Seeing Tour

► Swimming with Sharks & Sting Rays

► Snorkeling in the World’s Second Largest Barrier Reef

► Visiting Impressive Archaeological Sites

► Coming in Contact with Black Howler Monkeys

► Seeing a Wildlife Sanctuary

► Tubing & Canoeing Inside Caves

► And Much Much More...

We love the natural beauty our country has to offer and want to share it in a fun-filled sustainable way. We'll take you to explore 7 epic snorkel stops; turtles, manatees, a ship wreck, sharks and rays, pristine corals at Hol Chan, the coral gardens and two sight seeing sights around Caye Caulker. After this tour you'll check so many things off of your bucket list and you'll learn so much about the Caribbean sea and we take Free GoPro photos/videos for you. Group size per boat is usually 4-10 people the most.

We do not use single-use plastics on board our boats, we do not touch or feed the marine life and we hire experienced, energetic guides to bring you the best experience there is to offer. We also give back a percentage of our profits to the local community at the end of the year to support a number of community projects.

***This tour is not for cruise ship passengers, we do not meet in Belize City which makes this tour not compatible with the cruise ship time frame.***

Discover the highlights in the area on your private catamaran! We start with snorkeling at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley. Hol Chan has the largest variety of species to be seen in the area and is often compared to an aquarium, while at Shark Ray Alley you get to experience a close encounter with nurse-sharks and stingrays. Watch from the boat or swim with them!
We then serve our famous Belizean buffet lunch on-board. Traditional dishes like stewed chicken and rice and beans with our Captain’s secret recipe BBQ fish! After lunch, we stop at the neighbor island Caye Caulker for approx. 2 hours of free time to explore the island, followed by a relaxed sunset cruise back to San Pedro, with fresh ceviche being served. You can also choose to return earlier to the boat for one more stop on our way back. Choose between more snorkeling or a stop at a shallow sandbar area. Open bar with local rum, vodka, gin, soft drinks and juices is included. Try the specials, rum punch and "panty rippers"!

Discover the highlights in the area on this exclusive "best of tour" that includes the most requested by our guests! We depart later to let you sleep in, avoid the crowds, and see the sunset at the end of the tour.
We start with snorkeling at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley. Hol Chan has the largest variety of species to be seen in the area and is often compared to an aquarium, while at Shark Ray Alley you get to experience a close encounter with nurse-sharks and stingrays. Watch from the boat or swim with them!
We then serve our famous Belizean buffet lunch on-board. Traditional dishes like stewed chicken and rice and beans with our Captain’s secret recipe BBQ fish! After lunch, we stop at the neighbor island Caye Caulker for approx. 1 hour of free time to explore the island, followed by a relaxed sunset cruise back to San Pedro, with ceviche being served. Open bar with local rum, vodka, gin, soft drinks and juices is included. Try the specials, rum punch and "panty rippers"!

Snorkel the famous Hol Chan Marine reserve, enjoy some fresh ceviche and drinks from our open bar. Choose either a morning cruise or a sunset cruise. Relax on comfortable cushions while enjoying the ocean, the views and the sunshine and being pampered by our crew. Hol Chan has the largest variety of species to be seen in the area and is often compared to an aquarium, while at Shark Ray Alley you get to experience a close encounter with nurse-sharks and stingrays. Watch from the boat or swim with them!
On the afternoon schedule we stop to see the sunset over the open water, then we sail back watching Ambergris Caye turn into its nocturnal shape with all the lights coming on, and hopefully also the first stars. Open bar with local rum, vodka, gin, soft drinks and juices is included. Try the specials, rum punch and "panty rippers"!

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 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.

Discover the highlights of the area on the semi-private Exclusive "All-in-1" tour, with max. 8 guests onboard. We depart later to let you sleep in, avoid the crowds, and see the sunset. We start with snorkeling at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley. Hol Chan has the largest variety of species to be seen in the area and is often compared to an aquarium, while at Shark Ray Alley you get to experience a close encounter with nurse-sharks and stingrays. Watch from the boat or swim with them! We serve our famous *Premium* Belizean buffet on-board. Traditional dishes like stewed chicken, rice and beans, our Captain’s secret recipe BBQ fish and the premium additions corn on the cob and skewers. After lunch, we stop at the neighbor island Caye Caulker for approx. 1 hour of free time to explore the island, followed by a relaxed sunset cruise back to San Pedro, with ceviche served. Open bar with local rum, vodka, gin, soft drinks and juices is included. Try the specials, rum punch and "panty rippers"!