Schnorchel- und Inselerlebnis im Laughing Bird Caye National Park
Beschreibung
Laughing Bird Caye ist ein Nationalpark und ein Weltkulturerbe. Es ist eine lange und schmale Insel, die für ihre Fülle an Meereslebewesen und Korallen bekannt ist. Der Name kommt von den Möwen, die zu den vielen Vögeln gehören, die sich am nördlichen Ende des Caye befinden. Laughing Bird Caye bietet ausgezeichnetes Schnorcheln, wie man es von einem Nationalpark erwartet. Auf der Ostseite der Insel erheben sich Korallenhügel, die durch sandige Flecken voneinander getrennt sind, etwa 5 Fuß von der Oberfläche entfernt. Diese Hügel haben eine Vielzahl von Korallenarten, in denen Hummer, Barrakudas, Eidechsenfische, Engelsfische, Papageienfische, gefleckte Trommeln, südliche Rochen und unzählige Rifffische leben. Auf der Westseite findet Ihr Guide Hummer, Barracuda, Eidechsenfisch, Nassau-Zackenbarsch, Engelsfisch, pelzige Seegurken, Muscheln und jede Menge bunte Rifffische.
Tour-Optionen
Reiseverlauf
Verlassen Sie das Splash Dive Center um 09:00 Uhr und fahren Sie 30 bis 40 Minuten mit dem Boot zum Laughing Bird Caye National Park. Dies ist das beliebteste Tauchziel am Inner Reef. Bei der Ankunft erwartet der Park Ranger eine Einweisung und geht dann mit Ihrem lizenzierten Schnorchelführer ins Wasser. Wenn Sie noch nicht geschnorchelt haben, kein Problem. Unsere Guides zeigen Ihnen gerne die Besonderheiten des Schnorchelns und wie Sie die guten Sachen finden. Zu den Lebewesen zählen gefleckte Trommeln, riesige Hummer, sauberere Garnelen, Pfeilkrabben, Schnapper, Barrakudas und mehr Arten von Rifffischen, als Sie zählen können. l Gegen Mittag genießen Sie ein Picknick im Belize-Stil oder ein Barbecue auf der Insel. Dann würden Sie zurück ins Wasser gehen, um weitere Unterwassererkundungen durchzuführen. Es gibt viele Gebiete mit gesunden Korallen und reichlich Wasserlebewesen, die Sie erkunden sollten, bevor Sie nach Placencia zurückkehren.
Highlights
Was ist inklusive
Abholorte & -zeiten
Wir schreiben den Gästen eine SMS, um Zeit und Ort für die Abholung zu vereinbaren. Wir bieten eine kostenlose Abholung und Rückgabe entlang der Hauptstraße im Dorf Placencia.
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Wichtige Informationen
- Für alle Fitnesslevel geeignet
- Kinder müssen von einem Erwachsenen begleitet werden.
- Mahlzeiten für Kinder sind nicht enthalten.
Bewertungen(110)
If you visit Placencia you absolutely must do this tour. Brian, Brian, Aaron, and Captain D were an amazing crew. We saw sharks, a beautiful turtle, lots of fish, and some of the most beautiful reefs at Silk Caye. We can’t wait to come back. Thanks to the crew for making our last day in Belize a memorable one!
Booking solo trips in Belize in April/May can be challenging (there is often a two-person minimum) I was thrilled to easily book with Splash. Solo, with an existing tour. First rate operation from start to finish friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and attentive team. And delicious food! We were well taken care of!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Marcia! We’re very happy you were able to join our Laughing Bird Caye tour as a solo traveler and that you felt welcomed and well taken care of throughout the day. Our team works hard to make every guest feel comfortable and included, whether traveling solo, as a couple, or with family and friends, so your comments truly mean a lot to us. We’re also glad you enjoyed the food and appreciated the service from our crew. Thank you again for choosing Splash Dive Center during your Belize adventure. We hope to welcome you back to Placencia again in the future!
This is the best island snorkel trip I have been on. Laughing Bird Caye is amazing and beautiful; everything you expect from an isolated Caribbean island. The Splash Team were amazing. Duce and Kurzon were amazing and so helpful and informative on the snorkel trip. Their knowledge was amazing. The food which was a barbecue was a 10/10. The Pelicans and Laughing gulls provided amazing shots for birders! Final thanks to Sharon who made the booking seamless! Keep doing what you are doing!
Thank you, Danny, for such a thoughtful review—we’re very happy to hear this was the best island snorkel trip you’ve experienced. Laughing Bird Caye National Park really is a special place, and it’s great to know it lived up to everything you were hoping for. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Duce and Kurzon—they take a lot of pride in sharing their knowledge and making each trip enjoyable. We’re also glad you enjoyed the barbecue lunch and had the chance to capture some memorable birdlife—those pelicans and laughing gulls are always a highlight. Sharon will appreciate the mention as well; seamless planning on the front end makes a big difference. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
We had a truly magical experience at Laughing Bird Caye. Deuce our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and so patient. I was there with my son 8 yrs old, daughter 13 yrs and mother 80 yrs old. We saw so much beautiful wildlife. My mother had not snorkeled in years and had lung surgery and was worried about how whether she could still do it. The patience and kindness Deuce showed my family was so appreciated. Thank you for a brilliant day and amazing memories.
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review—we’re very pleased to hear your family had such a special day at Laughing Bird Caye. It’s wonderful that all three generations were able to enjoy the experience together. We’re especially glad your mother felt comfortable getting back in the water—those moments mean a great deal, and Deuce will be very happy to know his patience and care made a difference. Seeing a wide variety of marine life always adds to the day, and it’s great to hear you were able to enjoy that as a family. Thank you again for choosing to spend your day with us. We hope to welcome you all back for another visit in the future.
We had a wonderful snorkeling experience with Splash. Sigourney and Karzen were our guides. They were very helpful, patient, and knowledgeable!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I am really happy to hear you had a wonderful day snorkeling at Laughing Bird Caye. Sigourney and Karzen will be glad to know their patience, knowledge, and support made a positive impression—they take real pride in making sure every guest feels comfortable and gets the most out of the experience. Thank you for choosing Splash and I hope to welcome you back again on your next visit to Placencia.
Our snorkeling trip to Silk Caye was absolutely breathtaking and truly unforgettable. Being able to experience the beauty of the reef up close — the vibrant coral, colorful fish, and even swimming near nurse sharks — felt surreal and once-in-a-lifetime. Our guide Carzon was incredible from start to finish. He was patient, kind, and so attentive the entire trip. When I started feeling a little nauseous from the salt water, he immediately stepped in to help me in the ocean and made sure I felt safe and comfortable. That level of care made such a difference and allowed us to fully enjoy the experience. This was one of the most memorable parts of our trip to Belize, and we’re so grateful for such a beautiful, well-guided adventure. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting!
Brittany, thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review. I am really happy to hear that your experience at Silk Caye was such a memorable part of your time in Belize. The caye truly is something special, and it’s great to know you were able to enjoy the coral, marine life, and those close encounters with nurse sharks. We will share your kind words about Carzon with him—he takes a lot of pride in making sure every guest feels safe, comfortable, and well looked after. We’re glad he was able to step in quickly and help when you weren’t feeling your best so you could continue to enjoy the day. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing Splash Dive Center. We hope to welcome you back for another great day on the water in the future.
We were on this tour with Splash today and had an absolutely spectacular time. Our guides, Erin, Sigourney and Carson went out of their way to make sure the experience was top shelf all the way. They took great care of us and ensured we saw as many fish, coral and other ocean life as the reef had to offer including nurse sharks, stingrays, spiny lobsters, a good sized red snapper and too many other species to name them all. Laughing Bird Caye is a glorious island with incredibly soft sand - a truly magical place that the Belizean community is working hard to preserve. The only downside of the adventure was the rough boat ride out. Nothing the Splash team could control but something that people who don't like rough waters should take into consideration before booking. I should mention that it was a particularly windy morning so I am sure the ride would not always be as rough as ours was today.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re very pleased to hear you had an incredible day with us at Laughing Bird Caye National Park. It’s especially rewarding to know that Erin, Sigourney, and Carson made such a positive impact on your experience. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them—they take great pride in ensuring our guests feel well cared for and have the opportunity to experience the reef at its best. We’re glad you enjoyed the variety of marine life and the beauty of the caye. It truly is a special place, and like you mentioned, one that is carefully protected for future generations. We also appreciate you noting the conditions during the boat ride. Weather and sea state can occasionally make for a rougher journey, particularly on windy days, and we always do our best to prepare guests in advance and ensure safety and comfort throughout. Thank you again for joining us—we hope to welcome you back for another adventure, hopefully on a calmer day!
Beautiful place to snorkle in paradise. Sig, Kendrick,Captain John and Ciran made sure we were safe the entire trip. I was very anxious about being in the water but Sig and Kendrick made sure I felt safe and in control. Thank you to the entire Splash team.
Hi Herbert, Thank you for your kind review. We’re very pleased to hear you enjoyed your time at Laughing Bird Caye—it really is a special place. It’s especially rewarding to know that Sig, Kendrick, Captain John, and Ciran helped you feel safe and comfortable in the water. Supporting guests who may feel a bit anxious is something we take seriously, so your feedback means a great deal to the team. We appreciate you choosing Splash and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Splash Dive center was great! They really seemed to enjoy what they do and wanted us to have a great time. We saw many great fish and sea creatures. Best tour food of our trip.
Hi Sarah, Thank you for your kind review. We’re very pleased you enjoyed your day with us at Laughing Bird Caye. It’s great to hear that the team helped make the experience special and that you were able to see a variety of marine life. We’re also glad the food stood out—that’s something we put real care into. We appreciate you choosing Splash and hope to welcome you again on a future visit to Belize.
Our resort set up our snorkeling excursion. Upon arrival, the employees were very welcoming and friendly. We tried to go to Silke Caye, but the waters were too rough, so we detoured to Laughing Bird. Everyone was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and so fun!!! We had a guided snorkeling trip, Eric had so much information about the sea life and caye, we learned a lot. I highly recommend scheduling a trip with them, they make you feel like family.
Hi Ganyon, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re very pleased to hear you enjoyed your snorkeling trip with us, even with the change in plans due to sea conditions. Laughing Bird Caye National Park and a World Heritage Site is a special place, and we’re glad it provided a great alternative. It’s especially nice to hear your feedback about the team—Eric will appreciate your kind words. We aim to make each trip both enjoyable and informative, so it’s great to know you felt well looked after and learned along the way. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure in the future.
