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"!
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
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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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Semi-private Exclusive All-in-1 Full Day Guided Tour lasts about 7h 15min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $209 per person for this Ambergris Caye experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:00 PM.
Children aged 4–12 pay from $109, adults from $209.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is Pick up is not included. We depart from the Palapa Bar dock, and we meet there 15 minutes before departure. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 88 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Catamaran Belize - Coral Tours Sailing.
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It was an absolutely lovely experience sitting on the catamaran, admiring the ocean views as we sailed past the island. The drinks were flowing, the food was delicious, and the nature was beautiful!
We did the full day tour with Catamaran Belize on a girls trip. Ana and Charlie took great care of us every step of the way. Ana took us on an amazing snorkel and showed patience with our varying levels of experience. The food was delicious, drinks were flowing, and we never needed for anything. Ultimate Excursions
This was an amazing trip. The people there treated us great and pointed out many things we would have never seen
This catamaran full day sunset tour was amazing. It started with a comfortable ride at the front of the catamaran while being served cocktails that were refreshing and delicious. Then we had a snorkeling stop were the guide took us out and we saw sea turtles, sting rays, spiny lobster, nurse shark and baracudas. Then we stopped to swim with the nurse sharks right off of the boat. This was both terrifying and exhilarating. Really a once and a lifetime type of experience. Then we had a delicious belizean lunch while we cruised to Caye Caulker. We were able to walk around the town and swim a bit before boarding. Then a cruise home with some delicious ceviche. The guides were very knowledgeable, accommodating and also entertaining. We really felt like 5 star VIP service was being provided. Even though the sunset cruise home we hit a storm, the crew got us back safely. This excursion was by far our favorite of Belize. This company is the best and I highly recommend them.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 10/10 – Captain Charlie & Anna are the Absolute Best! This was hands-down the best excursion I have ever been on, all thanks to Captain Charlie and Anna! From start to finish, they made us feel incredibly safe, welcome, and well taken care of. Captain Charlie was an amazing guide at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley, pointing out sea turtles, sharks, stingrays, and barracudas. Meanwhile, Anna was an absolute superstar—she kept the amazing food and drinks coming (the ceviche and mango tangis were delicious!) and even took beautiful photos of everyone and sent them to us after the tour. They both went above and beyond to make our time in Belize unforgettable. If you book this tour, request Charlie and Anna—they are the dream team!
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.!!!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-private Exclusive All-in-1 Full Day Guided Tour | 7h 15min | 4.9 (88) | $209 | |
 Full-Day Snorkel at Hol Chan, Shark Ray & More; San Pedro Belize | 7h 30min | 4.8 (463) | $130 | View |
 C&S (4 Seater) Golf Cart Rentals | 1–30 days | 4.9 (374) | $53 | View |
 Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat | 4 hours | 4.8 (363) | $99 | View |
 Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley | 2h 45min | 4.8 (293) | $80 | View |
 Caye Caulker Sailing with Snorkeling Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley | 8 hours | 4.8 (262) | $150 | View |
 Belize Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Tour - Ambergris Caye | 3 hours | 4.7 (262) | $113 | View |