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Ambergris Caye Snorkel Tour: Explore Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley
4.7
239 Ratings
San Pedro
Set out on a 3-hour snorkeling voyage from Ambergris Caye. Explore the vibrant coral reefs of Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, the most sought-after snorkeling destinations in Belize. Encounter nurse sharks, stingrays, and sea turtles in this unique marine adventure!
Set out on a 3-hour snorkeling voyage from Ambergris Caye. Explore the vibrant coral reefs of Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, the most sought-after snorkeling destinations in Belize. Encounter nurse sharks, stingrays, and sea turtles in this unique marine adventure!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve - For three hours, you will go Snorkeling on the Great Belizean Barrier Reef by boat from Ambergris Caye. It’s an experience of a lifetime as you get to see the wonderful marine life!
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve - For three hours, you will go Snorkeling on the Great Belizean Barrier Reef by boat from Ambergris Caye. It’s an experience of a lifetime as you get to see the wonderful marine life!

What's Included
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Entrance fee to Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Entrance fee to Shark Ray Alley
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Entrance fee to Hol Chan Marine Reserve
- Entrance fee to Shark Ray Alley
- Use of snorkeling equipment
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Note: moderate level of difficulty; passengers should be in moderate physical condition to participate
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Note: moderate level of difficulty; passengers should be in moderate physical condition to participate
Location
Ambergris Divers Belize
Black Coral Street
We are located on the dock. GUESTS MUST BE AT THE DOCK 30 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(239 Ratings)
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Shifra_a
Jul 6, 2025
Great! - Had a great time! They were kind and patient and made sure everyone was having a good time and was okay. They provided water and some fruit which was delicious. Great tour!
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Shellsway
Jun 7, 2025
Fun day on the water - This was a great tour! The staff was helpful, knowledgeable and FUN! This tour is guided meaning you have to stay with your guide while in the water and they do a wonderful job of pointing things out. The guides were very passionate about the marine life, and the sea and that helped to make great conversation while at sea.
Being in the water and seeing the reef and different types of marine life made me feel like I was swimming in an aquarium. We saw stingrays, eagle rays, nurse sharks, and half the cast of Finding Nemo.
I didnt' get in the water when we got to shark alley but my friend did. There were a ton of sharks out there.
Things to note:
They give adults the option to wear a life vest...even if you are an experienced swimmer, I would get the life vest...it will make your life easier...You will be in the water for about 45 min..,the water can be choppy and the guide takes you pretty far from the boat..it was a workout to say the least.
Also, there will be quite a few tours out there at the same time...keep your eye on your guide so you don't get lost in another tour.
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Daydream04915010311
May 26, 2025
Made it back with all 4 limbs! - Chaco and his team were awesome. I was concerned with how many different Hol Chan tours there were online, but I’m extremely happy with how everything turned out.
Tour starts on time, but do not stress if you are in the realm of 1-5 minutes late, while not ideal for timeliness, these guys are very flexible and they run on island time for sure.
Only issues I saw during our tour was mainly the tourists trying to touch all the animals even with clear instruction to give them 6-10 feet.
“Treat em like they got COVID, 5-10 feet away”
Yet everyone wanted to touch the fish/turtles.
My girlfriends snorkel was having a very minimal malfunction so I did opt to trade her snorkel for mine, but it was still function-able, just a few drops of water if you breathe in too aggressive!
Overall these guys were very nice, outstandingly professional, and a joy to take a tour from. I’d absolutely recommend anyone to book through this company, and their catamaran deal (didn’t opt for it this time) seems like a great deal for those looking for a softer ride!
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Katrina_b
May 18, 2025
In Belize you can visit... - In Belize you can visit the zoo but this is the underwater zoo of San Pedro without bars. I saw turtles, rays, beautiful coral and colorful fish! Our guide knew the names of everything we saw. It was a wonderful experience. I will be back!
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Dwayne_d
May 14, 2025
Wowed Experence - It was an amazing experience. Our guides and especially "Candyman" was very entertaining and knowledgeable and claimed to be nephew of "Aquaman" LOL!
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Gandgwhistler
Mar 31, 2025
Fun for all - A great experience led by our very capable snorkel guide Alday. We especially appreciated how he towed our tired 10-year-old on the safety ring for the last half of the Marine Reserve tour. The highlight for most of us, however, was Shark Ray Alley. It didn't take much energy just to swim around the boat where the sharks were being fed. We were a group of nine, ranging in age from 10 to 81, and we all enjoyed the tour very much.
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X3752kckevinc
Mar 31, 2025
Incredible Snorkeling Adventure – Amazing Guide & Unforgettable Experience! - Our snorkeling excursion to Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley was absolutely amazing! Gabi picked our family up right from the dock at our house, which made everything so easy and convenient. From the start, he was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, making sure everyone felt comfortable and had a great time.
Swimming with the nurse sharks was an unforgettable experience—exciting, unique, and something we’ll always remember! Gabi’s expertise and enthusiasm made the trip even more special, ensuring we didn’t miss a thing. If you’re looking for a top-notch snorkeling tour in Belize, this is it! Highly recommend!
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Mirman2017
Mar 31, 2025
Great full day tour of barrier reef area locations. - This was a great 7 hour tour, including numerous snorkeling stops, and commentary from very experienced guides at Ridge & Reef. Lunch and shopping on Caye Caulker was also fun. Many highlights during the day, including snorkeling at the second biggest barrier reef in the world; swimming with the nurse sharks, sting rays and miscellaneous fish; seeing a real seahorse (!?!); and having a tarpon fly out of that water in a millisecond to snatch a sardine dangling from my hand. A great day!!
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Ericmb4346rc
Mar 18, 2025
Fantastic snorkeling experience - Everyone at Ambergris was great! Our guides were Kayson, Manny, Danny, and Choco. All were a lot of fun and did a great job of ensuring we got to see as many amazing sights at both of our stops. They also were really patient with some of the guests who had small children, as the sea was rougher than normal due to high wind speeds. The entire experience felt incredibly safe, but was still a lot of fun. Our group saw turtles, rays, huge numbers of fish, eels, and of course lots and lots of nurse sharks. I won't ding them for not being able to get a Dolphin to show up :)
All in all a great experience and one I'd recommend to all different group types.
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Northstar816731
May 13, 2025
Not for beginners - best to stay in the boat to see the sharks. - The directions to the pick-up location were vague. Once at the address on the beach there were several outfits/docks, but no one knew the one we had scheduled. We finally called the number on the ticket and the agent on the line kept telling us the address was on the confirmation. He was VERY rude and probably did not want to get a call on his Saturday morning. We finally found the correct dock, but the trip was less than enjoyable. The two instructors onboard were very experienced and expected us to be as well, with little instruction, even though we indicated on the consent form that we were beginners. The water was SUPER turbulent and hard to snorkel in, but the nurse sharks were cool to look at. Unfortunately, I would not book this tour again.
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