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A full-day snorkeling voyage from San Pedro that visits the iconic Great Blue Hole and the coral gardens of Lighthouse Reef. Expect long surface swims, bird colonies on Half Moon Caye, and a day on an open boat with food provided.
A full-day snorkeling voyage from San Pedro that visits the iconic Great Blue Hole and the coral gardens of Lighthouse Reef. Expect long surface swims, bird colonies on Half Moon Caye, and a day on an open boat with food provided.
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Operated by Amigos Del Mar Dive Shop · San Pedro, Belize District
You push off before sunrise from the dock in San Pedro and the sea takes the wheel — palms fade behind you as the horizon opens, and the Lighthouse Reef Atoll rises from the flat blue like a ringed secret. By midmorning the Great Blue Hole comes into view: a perfect, deep circle of dark water framed by pale limestone and vibrant reef that dares you to look over the edge.
moderate.
Approximately 12 hours.
Moderate fitness required — comfortable swimming and repeated short surface snorkels for up to 40–60 minutes at a time.
The tour runs about 12 hours from San Pedro and typically includes continental breakfast, lunch, fruit, non-alcoholic drinks, and often a rum punch on return.
Snorkelers stay on the rim where shallow reefs surround the Blue Hole so you can see the dramatic outline and abundant reef life; deep cave features are for certified divers.
Yes, beginners who are comfortable in open water and can swim are welcome, but staff expect moderate physical fitness and basic snorkeling ability.
Trips are often canceled for heavy seas, tropical storms, or insufficient travelers; Belize’s wet/hurricane season (Jun–Nov) has the highest cancellation risk.
The Blue Hole formed as a karst sinkhole during lowered sea levels of the Pleistocene and later flooded; the atoll has long been fished and now lies within protected marine management zones.
Lighthouse Reef is part of Belize’s marine reserve network — visitors are asked to follow no-touch rules, use reef-safe products, and avoid anchoring on coral to reduce impact.
Amigos Del Mar Dive Shop operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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