Semi-private Exclusive All-in-1 Full Day Guided Tour
Description
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"!
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Itinerary
Pick up is not included. We depart from the Palapa Bar dock, and we meet there 15 minutes before departure. Then the ride to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve takes 45 minutes, while you lay down on comfortable cushions enjoying the ocean, the views and the sunshine, accompanied by drinks and music.
Hol Chan is Mayan for "little channel" and is a natural break in the reef, which has always been a very productive fishing area with abundant marine life. It is open to the sea beyond the reef, so allows marine creatures to travel from the outside of the reef to the inside and vice versa. It became the first marine reserve in the entire country of Belize back in 1987 and this have led to the species to re-generate and the corals of growing unharmed. This snorkeling area has the greatest variety of marine life and coral, compared to being an "underwater zoo" - you have the chance to see all kinds of corals, fishes and even sea turtles! Over 160 species of fish and forty types of coral have been recorded in the area. The snorkeling here is minimum 45 minutes.
The story behind Shark Ray Alley is that in all times, due to its position close to the channel to go outside the protecting barrier reef for fishing, it was the point where the local fishermen came in with their catch and started cleaning it - throwing the head, etc into the water. This converted it a natural habit for the marine life such as nurse sharks and sting-rays that associate the sound of an engine to food. The water is shallow and transparent and you will see the nurse-sharks and sting-rays on the surface, meaning that even if you don't get in to the water you can enjoy it from the boat as well! The nurse-sharks and sting-rays eventually swim away, but the stop is minimum 20 minutes.
Caye Caulker is just how you imagine an authentic Caribbean Island and a nice contrast to the more developed Ambergris Caye. Since the 1960's tourism has slowly grown on the island, but it has kept its quiet laid-back atmosphere, with the motto "Go Slow". We stop by the famous “the Split”, from where you can stroll off to explore the village.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that our schedule depends on the sunset, so through the year it changes in 15-min periods within the range of 10.45 am - 6 pm and 12 pm - 7.15 pm. The published times are the current ones.
- This tour is semi-private, created with small groups joint together. It is confirmed with min. 4 guests and we have max. 8 guests onboard.
Reviews(83)
The best!! Anna and Charlie were the perfect hosts! Funny informative and made sure to keep us safe. The snorkeling was amazing! Anna was sure to point anything interesting while in the sea. The food was good and the drinks were flowing. It was truly the perfect day
One of the best experiences I've ever had in my life. It's an absolute MUST if you're in San Pedro. Charlie and Anna are the most incredible hosts and make an already amazing experience that much better.
Great experience. Lots of fun. Lots of rum 😁 Beautiful sunset. Funny hosts. Anna was great as a guide!
Such a great excursion! The catamaran was fabulous! and the crew, Captain Charlie and Anna were wonderful! Lunch was delicious and the rum punch was flowing! HIGHLY recommended!!! I could do this trip every week! Especially loved sailing back under the night stars after a spectacular sunset!
Hands-down, the best snorkeling tour I've ever been on not to mention the most comfortable boat ride and the most fun staff. Anna and Charlie made the day wonderful for my family of 4. They took extra care in making sure my kids were comfortable before they got in the water. The boat was equipped with couch like chairs to lean against and the food and drinks were delicious and plentiful. The water was crystal clear and the amount of wildlife we saw under the water was incredible! Definitely book this excursion. You will not be sorry.!!!
Amazing time with Charlie and Anna as our guides. Snorkeling with the sharks and swimming the reef was great, and Anna's cooking was delicious. Highly recommend!
Charlie and Anna were great! The snorkeling exceeded our expectations. We saw turtles, sting rays and sharks. Food and drinks were fabulous. Overall, a perfect day! Would highly recommend this excursion.
Highly recommend. Charlie and Anna were great hosts. Friendly, attentive and very efficient Day of snorkeling, eating, drinking and sailing on their catamaran was a memorable excursion.
Amazing experience, would highly recommend! Charlie and Anna are awesome. My husband wasn’t too excited for this excursion but by the end he said he is glad he did it and we will definitely be booking another tour next time we go to San Pedro.
Literally my favorite day of our whole trip! Staff was so friendly and communicative, snorkeling was incredible, the drinks and lunch were absolutely delicious! 10/10 recommend!
