Belize Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Excursion Adventure with Caye Caulker Island Beach Break

Description

• Round-trip boat ride from your Belize cruise terminal!
• English-speaking snorkel shore excursion guides!
• Guided snorkel at both, the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley!
  
• All snorkel equipment including mask, sterilized snorkel tube/mouthpiece, fins, and flotation vest!
• Tarpon hand feeding and beach time at Caye Caulker Island!
• Complimentary seasonal fresh fruit and cold bottled water!
• Car seats are available upon request at no extra cost!

You'll meet your shore excursion guide outside your Belize tender terminal and have a 2-minute short walk to the dock where the boat is. Your guide will then give you your snorkel gear before heading off to the Island of Caye Caulker, about 40 minutes away and the second largest commercial island of Belize.

On your stop here you'll have time to use the restroom, pre-order your lunch (not included), have a briefing on the use of the snorkel gear, and be given important information on the rules and regulations of Hol Chan Marine Reserve. This snorkel and dive site is part of the world's second-largest barrier reef and teeming with marine life. It's a great place to snorkel as it's less crowded with tourists than in other parts of the reef. This reserve covers 18 km² of coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests. A 10-minute boat ride will get you there and you'll get into your gear before heading off on a guided snorkel adventure.

The snorkel shore excursion groups have no more than 8 snorkelers per guide, so it's great for beginners and experts alike. The reef is rich with over 160 species of fish, about 40 species of corals, 5 types of sponges, 8 algae, 2 sea grasses, 3 types of marine mammals, moray eels, and 3 species of sea turtles. So in other words, there is a lot to see!

Your second snorkel excursion location is Shark Ray Alley. You'll have a 40 to 45-minute snorkel here with harmless southern stingrays and gentle nurse sharks. This is a very shallow area and if you prefer you can stand and not snorkel and still admire and interact with these fantastic creatures.

The next shore excursion stop is on Caye Caulker Island. This long skinny island is divided in two by a narrow channel. The south has Caye Caulker Village where you'll have an hour to have lunch, do some shopping, or hit the beach. Before leaving the island and with time allowing, the guides will take you to hand feed the protected Tarpon, a fish that can grow to over 300 lbs.

At the end of this fantastic day, you'll take your boat again back to your Belize cruise port with time to catch your tender to the ship.

What is included?

• Round-trip boat ride from your Belize cruise terminal.
• English-speaking snorkel shore excursion guides.
• Guided snorkel at both, the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley.
  
• All snorkel equipment including mask, sterilized snorkel tube/mouthpiece, fins, and flotation vest.
• Tarpon hand feeding and beach time at Caye Caulker Island.
• Complimentary seasonal fresh fruit and cold bottled water.
• Car seats are available upon request at no extra cost.

Excursion Notes

• We recommend bringing along a swimsuit, change of clothes, towel, waterproof camera, sun protection, and cash for food, beverages, shopping, tips, etc.
• Please note that Belize is a cruise ship tender port, you will not be docked so you should allow enough time to get off the ship.
• Departure time is approximate for this Belize Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Excursion Adventure with Caye Caulker Island Beach Break.
  
• Car seats are available upon request at no extra cost.

Where we meet

For the Belize Famous Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Excursion Adventure with Caye Caulker Island Beach Break, and Caye Caulker Island Beach Excursion, you will meet outside your Belize cruise tender terminal, all necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• The minimum age to snorkel is 4 years old.
• Guests should be comfortable in the water and have basic swimming skills.
• Parents will need to supervise their children at all times.
• Guests must be able to step in and out of the boat by themselves using the boat ladder.
• This Belize Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Excursion Adventure with Caye Caulker Island Beach Break is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
  
• People under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or similar substances that may prevent safe enjoyment, are not allowed to participate in water sports activities for their own safety.
• Some restrictions for water sports may apply to pregnant women and guests with high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, and/or similar. Please consult a medical professional for more information about safe participation in this activity.
• Excursion does not operate Sunday.
• This excursion only operates when a cruise ship is in port.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.