Two distinct environments in one local trip.
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Follow your guide through the natural reef cut while observing coral formations, tropical fish and other marine life.
Shark Ray Alley
Snorkel in the shallow area known for nurse sharks and southern stingrays while your guide explains the habitat.
Short boat ride from San Pedro
The marine reserve is approximately 10-12 minutes by boat from Belize Pro Dive Center.
Briefing and in-water guidance
Your guide explains the plan and leads the snorkeling experience at the selected locations.
How the local two-stop trip usually flows.
Meet and prepare at BPDC
Check in, confirm equipment needs and receive the trip briefing before departure.
Snorkel Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Travel to the reserve and explore the reef channel with your guide.
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.
What is included and what is additional?
Part of the experience
- Boat trip to the two snorkeling locations
- Guided snorkeling and site briefing
- Approximately 2.5 hours for the complete outing
Budget separately
- Snorkeling equipment
- $15 USD marine park entrance fee
- 12.5% Government Sales Tax
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?
No. Snorkeling equipment is additional.
Is the park fee included?
No. The $15 USD Hol Chan park entrance fee is additional.
Will we definitely see sharks and rays?
No wildlife sighting is guaranteed. Marine life and conditions vary each day.