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Ambergris Caye Snorkelling: The Best Itinerary

Ambergris Caye sits on the world’s second-largest barrier reef. Here is how to snorkel it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Hol Chan
  2. 2Mexico Rocks
  3. 3Reef
  4. 4Underwater

Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley

Sharks, rays and coral.

Mexico Rocks

Shallow coral gardens.

The barrier reef

A UNESCO world wonder.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Ambergris Caye — prices per person.

Snorkel HolChan Shark Ray Alley and Caye Caulker Manatee Spotting
Ambergris Caye
Snorkel HolChan Shark Ray Alley and Caye Caulker Manatee Spotting
5.0(24)·6 hours
from$300/ person
via Viator
Mexico Rocks Snorkel Adventure from Ambergris Caye, San Pedro
Ambergris Caye
Mexico Rocks Snorkel Adventure from Ambergris Caye, San Pedro
5.0(2)·3 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Snorkeling Tour at the Great Barrier Reef of Belize
Ambergris Caye
Snorkeling Tour at the Great Barrier Reef of Belize
5.0(21)·2 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Snorkeling San Pedro Belize
Ambergris Caye
Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Snorkeling San Pedro Belize
5.0(17)·3 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos
Cancun
Small-Group Mesoamerican Barrier Reef Snorkeling in Puerto Morelos
4.9(519)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Let's snorkel Hol Chan the Best Marine Reserve in Belize
The Cayes
Let's snorkel Hol Chan the Best Marine Reserve in Belize
5.0(161)·7 hours
from$109/ person
via Viator
2 Hours Turtle Feeding, Shipwreck & Reef Snorkeling Tour Barbados
Bridgetown
2 Hours Turtle Feeding, Shipwreck & Reef Snorkeling Tour Barbados
4.8(443)·2 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Private Snorkeling in Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley
Ambergris Caye
Private Snorkeling in Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley
4.9(31)·7 hours
from$675/ person
via Viator

Ambergris Caye snorkelling — FAQ

Where is the best snorkelling on Ambergris Caye?
Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Shark Ray Alley and Mexico Rocks on the Belize Barrier Reef.
Is the snorkelling suitable for beginners?
Yes — Mexico Rocks in particular is shallow and calm, ideal for first-timers.
What will you see?
Coral, tropical fish, turtles, nurse sharks and stingrays.

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