Silk Caye Snorkeling: Explore a Tropical Island with Turtles, Rays, and Sharks

Experience the ultimate adventure at Silk Caye, a tropical island in Belize. Snorkel with turtles, rays, and sharks, and explore the vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Silk Cayes - Silk Cayes is our most popular snorkel destination, also offering fantastic snorkel and scuba diving opportunities on the nearby Barrier Reef. This idyllic getaway is perfect for the whole family and is part of a marine reserve established to protect the outer reef, teeming with marine life, tropical fish, and healthy corals. Your…
What's Included
  • Lunch and Snacks
  • Licensed Snorkel Guide
  • Sunscreen at the Dive Shop
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
  • Towels
  • Water/ Fruit Punch
  • Use of Snorkel Vests or Life Jackets (available on request)
  • Park Fees
  • Pickup and Drop off along the main road in Placencia Village
  • Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Pickup and Drop off outside of Placencia Village (can arrange for US$ 10.00 per person)
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Silk Cayes is a marine reserve consisting of 3 small islands formerly known as the Queen Cayes. This Marine Reserve hosts over 25 species of reef fish, with a variety of coral and other marine life! The Silk Caye is one of healthiest areas in the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System due to its location and protected status. It is a great destination to…

Location
Splash Dive Centre
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kimberly
Apr 12, 2025
Icing on the Cake! - Amazing day! They take care of you from beginning to end. See dolphins, beautiful corals, so many fish, turtles and nurse sharks. They guided us through the coral and even set us to wander around a bit ourselves. Ask about the coral nursery! So cool!
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Donnybeige
Mar 28, 2025
Awesome snorkle adventure - Silk Cayes is a particularly beautiful location for snorkeling / diving. Under the guidance of the staff of Splash Diving it is a fantastic experience!
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Fearless350207
Mar 13, 2025
Sea Turtles were a bonus! - The snorkeling was perfect off the tiny island of Silk Caye. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a small group so lots of personal attention.
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Maya_b
Mar 11, 2025
10/10 Snorkeling Experience! - My friend and I had the most amazing time snorkeling at the Silk Caye. Captain Ian and guide, Moses were professional, but also fun and relatable. We were lucky enough to see turtles, nurse sharks, spotted eagle rays, sting rays, barracudas, and a host of amazing tropical fish around the gorgeous coral. The boat ride was about an hour from Placencia. It went by quickly and there was an excellent playlist for the experience. The gear was in great condition and made by quality brands. Highly recommend booking!
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278angelao
Mar 5, 2025
Great time! Wear your sunscreen! - This crew is amazing! We had 3 snorkelers and 6 divers on our boat. Our guide, Bryan, was so great. He pointed out all the beautiful underwater creatures. We saw sharks, lobsters, huge sting rays and a giant turtle who swam with us for quite a while! 10 out of 10 would do this again. Worth every penny!
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140janikb
Feb 13, 2025
Perfect Snorkel Day! - Our first snorkeling experience couldn’t have been better! We explored crystal-clear waters and saw incredible marine life, from colorful coral formations to schools of tropical fish. Our guides were fantastic—they made sure we felt confident and safe while snorkeling. They even showed us a local barracuda that fed on scraps, which was both fascinating and a great lesson in marine conservation. We also saw a nurse shark and several stingrays. This was an unforgettable adventure that I’ll cherish forever.
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Judimama
Jan 31, 2025
Great trip. - So much fun! Saw turtles, sting rays and nurse sharks as well as many tropical fish and corals. Tatiana was a very helpful and knowledgeable snorkel guide.
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Tracy_k
Jan 26, 2025
Laughing Bird Caye - Simply amazing experience. The tour and snorkel guides are very knowledgeable, helpful and know how to make it a fun experience. The food is also very delicious.
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Nomad30733757218
Dec 23, 2024
Simply Amazing! - Great guide, great trip! My guide was very attentive and showed us species of fish, coral and made sure we were safe. Thank you!!
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Jonathon_r
Apr 8, 2025
We're lawyers suing Viator. Don't use them EVER. - They stole my money and Viator did nothing about it despite selling me on the trip. We are currently suing Viator.
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From $180
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).