Snorkel Trips on Ambergris Caye
Explore the Belize Barrier Reef
You don’t need to be a scuba diver to enjoy the beautiful fish life and coral of our pristine reefs in Belize! Book a guided snorkeling trip package through the front desk at Blue Tang Inn.
Hol Chan Marine Park and Shark Ray Alley
At Hol Chan Marine Reserve, a guide will lead you along the reef, pointing out the many interesting fish and coral formations. This beautiful, small channel contains many different schools of fish. Large black groupers, horse eyed jacks, school master snappers and sergeant majors will escort you through this very scenic tour around the channel. At Shark Ray Alley you can snorkel with friendly nurse sharks & southern stingrays next to the boat. Enjoy the blue tang fishes as well.
Time: AM or PM 2 ½ hour trip
Price: $75 USD
Coral Gardens
Known for its diversity of coral, this is probably the best Belize snorkeling site for beginners. The shallow depths, yet incredible diversity, of the Coral Gardens, make it the ideal location if this is your first time donning a snorkel and mask. Located on the inner side of the reef, Coral Gardens are also sheltered, which means currents here are less strong and swimming around to see the tons of colorful fish is much easier. Visibility is excellent in its shallow waters, and you will love its photogenic coral maze teeming with fish.
Time: AM or PM 2 ½ hour trip
Price: $85 USD
Glass Bottom Boat Snorkel
This tour takes you to the famous Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley, where you can snorkel with nurse sharks, stingrays, and occasionally, loggerhead turtles. Located three miles from San Pedro, it's a 35-minute boat ride each way, with about 1.5 hours of snorkeling. Non-snorkelers can observe marine life from the boat or swim nearby. The tour includes a park fee, sales tax, water, fruit punch, and snorkel gear if needed.
Time: Departs 9am and 2pm daily - 3hr trip
Price: $70 USD (11yrs & under: $35). Min. 2 adults to book (4 on holidays)
Mexico Rocks Snorkel
A 20-minute skiff ride north of San Pedro brings you to the well-known cluster of coral heads called Mexico Rocks. No mooring buoys mark this site, but all the locals know its location adjacent to the former coconut plantation named Mexico Cocal. Shallow and protected by the barrier reef from ocean swells, this site is great for snorkelers.
Time: AM or PM 2 ½ hour trip
Price: $75 USD
Manatee Snorkel
Ready to kick back, relax and play? Visit the secluded Mangrove Caye that is home for the West Indian Manatee. There, you can observe and take photos of the gentle Manatee in their natural habitat.
Time: Pick-up at 8:30 a.m. and return at noon.
Price: $170 USD
Sirena Azul Sailing & Snorkeling
The owners of Blue Tang Inn wanted a traditional sailboat for their guests that modeled the typical fishing boats in Belize. The 40-foot Sirena Azul ("Blue Mermaid") is made out of hardwoods found in Belize, including Santa Maria, Bullet and Mahogany. The traditional style and quality craftsmanship was maintained, but we have added a diesel inboard engine, bathroom and plumbing fixtures and modern window hardware and lighting. The boat has a very unique style with its cabin shape and wide beam.
- Snorkeling with Beach & BBQ/Lunch -
Secret Beach Barbecue with Fishing & Snorkeling
Enjoy a day of reef fishing, snorkeling, swimming and barbecuing at the well-known Ambergris Caye Secret Beach! This fun day tour starts on a 22-foot skiff, where you will begin the tour enjoying some reef fishing from 9:30am to 11:30am. After fishing, from 12pm to 2pm, you get to relax on Secret Beach, where a beach barbecue is prepared and a special swimming area is provided. Later, from 2:30pm to 4pm, you have the option to snorkel on the reef with tropical fish and colorful coral. *Make sure to bring money for drinks and sunscreen.
Time: Pick-up at 8:30 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m.
Price: $685 USD per boat charter, up to 4 people. Additional people on the boat add $105 USD per person.
Bacalar Chico
Bacalar Chico is a reserve on the northern part of Ambergris Caye that includes reefs as well as land. In the morning you will make your way along the leeward side of the island to the ranger station in the reserve, where you will have a chance to see the flora on the northern part of the island. We then head out to snorkel Barracuda Reef and Rocky Point before we head to Robles, where our guides will prepare lunch for you. After lunch, explore the deserted beaches, relax in a hammock or chill out in the tree house.
Time: Pick-up at 8:30 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m.
Price:$320 USD per person (minimum 4 people)
- Catamaran Tours -
Caye Caulker Day Sail
Begin your day by sailing to Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley. 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.
Price: $120 USD
Mexico Rocks Sail & BBQ
Your day begins sailing north to Tres Cocos for our first snorkel. Then we sail on to Mexico Rocks for our second snorkel stop where you will encounter larger coral heads & smaller fish. After snorkeling, you can rinse off with fresh water & sit back to enjoy the sail to Habaneros. Our guides will then prepare a delicious BBQ.
Price: $150 USD per person including park fee, tax and lunch (minimum 8 people)