A private 4‑hour snorkel charter that pairs Hol Chan Marine Reserve’s coral gardens with the close encounters of Shark Ray Alley. Choose morning for brilliant underwater visibility or sunset for a calm ride back to San Pedro with rum in hand.
A private 4‑hour snorkel charter that pairs Hol Chan Marine Reserve’s coral gardens with the close encounters of Shark Ray Alley. Choose morning for brilliant underwater visibility or sunset for a calm ride back to San Pedro with rum in hand.
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Operated by Catamaran Belize - Coral Tours Sailing · San Pedro, Belize District
You step off the wooden dock at Palapa Bar with salt on your skin and the Caribbean sun already warming the cushions on the bow. The crew unties lines, pours a rum punch if you like, and the boat eases away from San Pedro; the ocean opens and, for the next few hours, the reef sets the rules. Waves nudge the hull and the breeze tugs at your hat; ahead, a shallow channel in the barrier reef channels life like a highway.
easy.
4 hours.
Comfortable basic swimming ability and mobility to get on/off a low boarding ladder; suitable for most fitness levels.
Meet at the Palapa Bar dock in San Pedro 15 minutes before departure; pickup is not included.
No — basic swimming comfort is sufficient; crew provide a safety briefing and life jackets.
Yes — at Shark Ray Alley you can enter the shallow water to observe and swim near nurse sharks and stingrays under crew guidance, but avoid touching or feeding them.
Yes — the tour is family‑friendly, but parents should assess children’s swimming ability and consider life jacket use; check operator age limits when booking.
Hol Chan was designated Belize’s first marine reserve in 1987 to protect a biologically rich channel through the barrier reef that local fishing once relied upon.
Operators typically use refillable water dispensers and encourage reef‑safe sunscreen and no‑touch policies to reduce single‑use plastic and coral damage.
Catamaran Belize - Coral Tours Sailing operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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