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Two Iconic Local Snorkel Stops

Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling

Explore the protected reef at Hol Chan before meeting the nurse sharks and southern stingrays commonly associated with Shark Ray Alley.

Rate (USD)$50.00 USDRate shown before 12.5% GST. Snorkeling trip. Marine park fee applies and is paid separately.
Optional Snorkeling Gear RentalUS$16.88 totalper person, per day · paid separately on site

Snorkeling equipment is not included in the tour price. Optional snorkeling equipment rental is US$15.00 plus 12.5% GST (US$16.88 total per person, per day), payable separately on site.

Trip Style Half-Day Snorkeling
Boat Ride Approx. 10-12 Minutes
Departures 9:00 AM & 2:00 PM
Locations Hol Chan + Shark Ray Alley
Afternoon Minimum 4 Guests
The Classic Ambergris Caye Snorkel Trip

What is the Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley tour?

This guided outing combines two of the best-known snorkeling areas near Ambergris Caye in one approximately 2.5-hour trip.

Hol Chan focuses on the reef channel and its marine biodiversity, while Shark Ray Alley offers a different shallow-water encounter nearby.

Experience Highlights

Two distinct environments in one local trip.

Stop One

Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Follow your guide through the natural reef cut while observing coral formations, tropical fish and other marine life.

Stop Two

Shark Ray Alley

Snorkel in the shallow area known for nurse sharks and southern stingrays while your guide explains the habitat.

Easy Logistics

Short boat ride from San Pedro

The marine reserve is approximately 10-12 minutes by boat from Belize Pro Dive Center.

Guided Experience

Briefing and in-water guidance

Your guide explains the plan and leads the snorkeling experience at the selected locations.

Tour Flow

How the local two-stop trip usually flows.

01

Meet and prepare at BPDC

Check in, confirm equipment needs and receive the trip briefing before departure.

02

Snorkel Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Travel to the reserve and explore the reef channel with your guide.

03

Continue to Shark Ray Alley

Make the short transfer to the second snorkeling location before returning to San Pedro.

BPDC lists 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM departures. A minimum of four guests is required to confirm the 2:00 PM trip.

Plan Ahead

What is included and what is additional?

Included

Part of the experience

  • Boat trip to the two snorkeling locations
  • Guided snorkeling and site briefing
  • Approximately 2.5 hours for the complete outing
Additional

Budget separately

  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Any applicable park fee is shown separately in the booking summary.
  • 12.5% Government Sales Tax
Common Questions

Hol Chan snorkeling FAQs.

How long is the Hol Chan snorkeling trip?

BPDC lists an approximate trip length of 2.5 hours.

What time do the boats leave?

BPDC lists 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM departures. The 2:00 PM trip requires at least four guests to confirm.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Snorkeling equipment is not included in the tour price. Optional snorkeling equipment rental is US$15.00 plus 12.5% GST (US$16.88 total per person, per day), payable separately on site.

Is the park fee included?

Any applicable park fee is shown separately in the booking summary.

Will we definitely see sharks and rays?

No wildlife sighting is guaranteed. Marine life and conditions vary each day.

A Classic Local Reef Experience

Explore Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley.

Ask BPDC which departure works best for your San Pedro itinerary.

Reserve your experience

Book Hol Chan Snorkeling Tour

Snorkel Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley on a guided half-day trip from San Pedro. Departures, fees and equipment details included.

Rate (USD)$50.00 USDRate shown before 12.5% GST. Snorkeling trip. Marine park fee applies and is paid separately.
Optional Snorkeling Gear RentalUS$16.88 totalper person, per day · paid separately on site

Snorkeling equipment is not included in the tour price. Optional snorkeling equipment rental is US$15.00 plus 12.5% GST (US$16.88 total per person, per day), payable separately on site.

Cancellation policy

Booking & Payment Policy For bookings made more than 30 days before your first scheduled tour or course, 50% of the total is required at booking. The remaining 50% is due 30 days before your first scheduled activity. For bookings made 30 days or less before your first scheduled activity, full payment is required at booking. The payment due is calculated automatically at checkout. These payments cover all reserved tours and courses, including applicable taxes. Equipment rental and park entrance fees are paid separately on site. Please review these terms before paying. By submitting payment, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted this policy. Cancellation Deadlines We must receive your cancellation by email or WhatsApp at least 24 hours before local tours and courses, including local diving, snorkeling, Hol Chan and courses, or at least 48 hours before private and offshore tours, including private tours, Blue Hole and Turneffe. Deadlines are based on the scheduled start time of the affected activity, in Belize local time. Cancellations & Refunds If you cancel your entire booking before the applicable deadlines, 25% of the total amount you have paid is non-refundable. The remaining 75% of your payment will be refunded. If you cancel only some activities before their applicable deadlines, we will refund all amounts paid towards those activities, without a deduction. Your remaining activities stay booked. Cancellations received after the applicable deadline and no-shows are subject to a 100% cancellation charge for the affected tour or course, and no refund will be issued. This applies regardless of the reason, including illness or changes to travel plans. Payments already received count towards this charge. Weather & Operator Cancellations If BPDC cancels due to unsafe weather, insufficient participants or another operational reason, you may reschedule, subject to availability, or receive a full refund of all amounts paid for the affected services, without any deduction. Our team makes weather-related decisions based on safety. Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method. Processing time depends on your bank or card issuer. If you have any questions, please contact us before paying. We look forward to welcoming you!

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