Tours/Belize City/Coral Garden Shark and Sting Ray Alley Snorkeling
Viator · group up to 40 pax

Coral Garden Shark and Sting Ray Alley Snorkeling

4.0(262)Belize City1 hour
VIATOR3.9(142)TRIPADVISOR4.1(120)

Description

Coral Gardens: A Vibrant Underwater Oasis Discover the enchanting Coral Gardens, a rare and breathtaking marine ecosystem just off the coast of Caye Caulker, south of Ambergris Caye. Here, you can witness impressive masses of large Elk Horn corals stacked atop remnants of older corals, creating a thriving underwater landscape. The vibrant scenery includes stunning Brown and Purple Sea Fans, Bright Orange Stag Horn and Finger Corals, as well as the eye-catching Yellow Tube Sponge. This diverse coral habitat attracts a rich variety of marine life, making it a must-visit destination for snorkelers and divers alike. With depths ranging from 8 to 12 feet, Coral Gardens offers an accessible and unforgettable adventure beneath the waves.

Tour Options

Coral Garden Shark and Sting Ray Alley Snorkeling
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

The second largest reef in the world. But the largest living reef!

120 min

Enjoy a nice cool 35 minutes boat ride from the port of Belize as you will be passing along the mangrove islands to the island of Caye Caulker, Belize city second largest island that has a breathtaking view of the barrier reef. Where a 15 minutes stop is being made for you to use the restroom and change of clothing. Then you will be taking a 5 minute boat ride in front of Caye Caulker to the barrier reef (which is the second largest reef in the world). A 45 minutes snorkeling will be taking place at the Coral Garden where you will be seeing the beautiful Coral reef and fishes, and then a 30 minutes snorkeling with Nurse Sharks and Sting Rays. After the Snorkeling is done the Tour Guide on board will being treating you to a snack and some amazing Rum Punch While heading back to island of Caye caulker where you will be having a beach break and also for you to get a meal and head back in to Belize City after you finish where you will be dropped-off back at the port.

Highlights

Rum punch
Fruits
Professional guide
Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Port pickup and drop-off
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

What's included

Included
Rum punch
Fruits
Professional guide
Bottled water
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Port pickup and drop-off
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Pickup Locations & Times

Note:!! Also guests that are staying in Belize city, and requesting up please call also to notify us on the pick up or message us. Thanks Guests On Cruise, we notify you to come off the ship as soon as possible! Earlier the better. Recommend trying and board the first ferry. Thanks!!

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Anyone with Covid-19 symptoms will not be allow on tour

Reviews(262)

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Kristal_W
August 13, 2026
The phone number that was...

The phone number that was printed on my itinerary wasn’t a good number. The hotel called the company and they came and got us. I don’t think they was going to get us. The company were nice and informative. We had a good time. A storm came up and cut it a little short.

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bb78023
July 26, 2026
Get outside and explore.

Stacey is a wonderful guide and very knowledgeable. We swam with nurse sharks, sea turtles and sting rays. We loved it!

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C3779QDjb
July 18, 2026
Snorkeling the reef and with shark/stingrays

We took an excursion with Splash Wave with a multigenerational family. Mark and Paul were our boat captains and Jamal and Jose were our guides. These men were phenomenal! They gave us so much information about the area and the history of Belize during our ride to and from our snorkel excursion. They were excellent guides in the water, pointing out things while we snorkeled and guiding us to the best spots. They took great care of our family and made this experience so much fun and unforgettable. Everyone in our party agreed they’d love to come back and discover more in Belize.

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Todd_C
July 15, 2026
Again and again and again

3rd time taking this tour. We love it! Guides and captain very knowledgeable and helpful! Matbe too many people on the boat, but we had a blast!

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Tiffany_S
July 14, 2026
Excellent Experience & Adventure

What an absolutely unforgettable experience! From start to finish, the entire staff went above and beyond to make sure our family had the best possible day on the reef. Traveling with my son can sometimes require a little extra attention, and the crew showed incredible kindness, patience, and genuine care. They made sure he was comfortable and helped us every step of the way, allowing me to fully enjoy the experience without feeling overwhelmed. Because of their thoughtfulness and attention to detail, I was able to snorkel the breathtaking coral reef, swim alongside nurse sharks and stingrays, and take in the beauty of the Mesoamerican Reef—something I’ll never forget. The staff’s professionalism, knowledge, and warm personalities made us feel safe, welcomed, and cared for throughout the entire tour. It’s rare to find a team that truly treats every guest like family, but that’s exactly what they did. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this such a special memory for us. Your exceptional service and genuine compassion did not go unnoticed. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Belize without hesitation!

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lscrow01
July 12, 2026
10/10 recommend

This experience was awesome. We are very novice snorklers but there were experienced snorklers on the excursion with us and we all had a wonderful time. The captain and guides we had were awesome! We had rum punch and fresh pineapple after snorkeling. We also went to a restaurant on the beach which was delicious and affordable. I would 10/10 recommend booking this excursion. Also swimming with the sharks and stingrays was such an amazing experience!

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Shalee_V
June 24, 2026
This was our favorite...

This was our favorite stop on our cruise. We loved the island we stopped at for lunch. The snorkeling on the reef was amazing. If we had more time we would have done it for much longer. We weren’t huge fans of the sharks and rays part. It was a little chaotic, mostly because there were kids in the tour group and they were wild while the sharks and rays were swimming around. The tour company was great though. Very nice, pointed out things while snorkeling that we would have missed on our own.

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Connor_R
May 28, 2026
Fun excursion that takes...

Fun excursion that takes up most of the day. Hang out with sharks, snorkel to see coral & native fish, and hand feed juvenile tarpon. The crew with splash wave were wonderful.

Operator response

Thanks for booking with us! :)

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CYNTHIA_G
May 27, 2026
It is a very cool...

It is a very cool experience, it does seem a little weird when the sharks swim right by your leg and touch you.

Operator response

Thanks for booking with us! :) Note: The Sharks are friendly and won't harm you

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jasonbC9567CX
May 10, 2026
Snorkeling at the reef and shark ray alley

Absolutely amazing. The boat ride was fun, the reef was beautiful, and the shark ray alley was quite the experience.

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