A full day built around the best available conditions.
Three snorkeling locations
Explore multiple areas during morning and afternoon sessions at Belize's largest atoll.
Sites selected for the day
The crew chooses locations based on visibility, currents, weather and overall guest safety.
Meals and refreshments
Continental breakfast, lunch, fruit, snacks, sodas and water are part of the published tour.
A remote atoll experience
Spend the day beyond the local reef in a different and more distant marine environment.
How the Turneffe Atoll snorkeling day is planned.
7:00 AM departure from San Pedro
Check in with BPDC and begin the approximately 1.5-hour offshore crossing.
Morning snorkeling locations
Explore the sites selected by the crew for current conditions and guest safety.
Lunch onboard
Pause for lunch, fruit, snacks, sodas and water during the day.
Afternoon snorkeling stop
Complete the third snorkeling experience before beginning the return journey.
Approx. 3:30 PM return
Relax on the ride back to San Pedro, with light alcoholic beverages served during the return.
Turneffe snorkeling is not offered daily and requires at least 10 participants to confirm. The trip accommodates up to 18 guests.
What is included and what is additional?
Part of the experience
- Three guided snorkeling stops
- Continental breakfast
- Lunch served onboard
- Fruit, snacks, sodas and water
- Light alcoholic beverages on the return journey
Budget separately
- Snorkeling equipment
- $10 USD marine park fee, paid separately in cash
- 12.5% GST on snorkeling equipment rental
- Hotel transportation unless arranged separately
- Special dietary meals or substitutions
Turneffe Atoll snorkeling FAQs.
Is the Turneffe snorkeling tour offered every day?
No. BPDC states that the trip is not offered daily and requires at least 10 participants to confirm.
How many snorkeling stops are included?
The published itinerary includes three snorkeling stops.
How long is the boat ride?
The boat ride is approximately 1.5 hours each way, depending on sea conditions.
What is the minimum age?
BPDC lists a minimum age of 10 years.
Is snorkeling equipment included?
No. A mask, snorkel and fins set is available for $15 USD plus 12.5% GST.
Is lunch included?
Yes. Lunch is served onboard. BPDC states that dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated on this tour.
Is the park fee included?
No. BPDC lists a separate $10 USD marine park fee paid in cash.