HolChan Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling: Explore Marine Life and Spot Manatees in Belize

Embark on a thrilling snorkeling adventure at HolChan Shark Ray Alley in Belize. Discover vibrant marine life, spot majestic manatees, and immerse yourself in Belizean culture.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hol Chan Marine Reserve - Delight in a private tour led by skilled tour guides who take guests snorkeling at one of the premier spots near Belize’s Barrier Reef, known as Hol Chan Marine Reserve, where marine life thrives.
    The adventure continues with snorkeling at Shark Ray Alley, where friendly nurse sharks are fed sardines. Following this,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Park fee is also 15usd per person
  • Use of snorkeling equipment
Additional Information

This expedition is led by seasoned guides who proudly share their local heritage, offering deep insights and knowledge. The journey reveals a glimpse of ‘La Isla Bonita’ San Pedro’s charm, and its sibling island, ‘La Isla Carñosa’ Caye Caulker, provides a taste of Belizean culture. The vibrant marine life at the barrier reef, including savvy Manatees,…

Location
Wicked Adventures Of Belize
Meeting points are agreed to when booking and we try to accommodate based on your hotel stay.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Georgesf3828hr
Jun 30, 2025
Snorkeling in Hol Chan and Shark/Ray Alley - If I could give our experience 6 stars, I would. Captain Sonny and Brandon, our Wicked Adventures guides, took my family and I out to Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley for snorkeling. On our multiple stops around Kaye Caulker, we fed massive tarpons by hand and got to pet friendly sting rays. On this trip we saw sea turtles, nurse sharks (Sonny estimated the largest to be 14'), star fish, sea horses, sting rays, tarpon and countless species of tropical fish. For context, my kiddos are ages 18 (son) and 14 (daughter). My wife is 48-years old and I am 52. Sonny and Brandon were absolutely awesome! Helpful, informative, attentive, funny, personable...absolutely first class!! This was my fourth time to Ambergris Kaye and on future returns to Ambergris Kaye and/or Kaye Caulker, I will only consider Wicked Adventures for our excursions. I could not have been happier with our experience and we made memories that will last a lifetime. Huge thanks to Sonny and Brandon for spending the day with us!!
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699danh
Apr 30, 2025
Great Experience on the Ocean!! - We had a great time with Wicked Adventures and our captain Sonny. He took us around Hol Chan, we saw eagle rays and turtles. We also went to shark/ray alley. We were able to find the Manatees and jump in to swim around them. We had lunch at Caye Caulker and we also checked out seahorses and hand fed tarpon. Sonny was a great guide, he new exactly what to do, he kept everything fun, moving and kept us engaged (even our 14 yr old daughter). He was great at explaining history, pointing out wildlife and quick with a joke. It was great seeing wildlife and doing activities that aren't just the normal boat, snorkel, go home.
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A640eykates
Feb 10, 2025
Well worth the extra $ for a private snorkel & Caye Caulker boat adventure! - We simply had an amazing time with Captian Alex of Wicked Adventures of Belize. He was very knowledgeable regarding all the sea life of the area. With one parent from America, and one from Belize he easily connected to us as Americans, yet knows the culture and history of the area. He went above and beyond to point out different types of fish and coral during our snorkeling. It was obvious we were getting to see and learn WAY than the other larger groups around us out there! I can't even count what all we saw up close or got to touch at the various stops we made. Our group of 8 adult adults were very please we decided to book a private tour with Alex and Wicked Adventures vs the other group tours I had been looking at. Since it was private, he was very flexible with what we wanted to do, and how we prefered to break up our day with snokeling and time in Caye Caulker. The manatees were not out the day of our adventure, but hopefully they will be next time. We will not hesitate to book Alex again when we return to San Pedro with our children!
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Samson488
Jan 28, 2025
Always a great day on the water. This is a fun day on the water for all ages - Always a great day on the boat to see and learn from a knowledgeable guide that definitely knows the areas. Interesting and worth the pricewevegroughlyvenhoyedour day out with Alex. Would hjghly recommend him for this adventure You can’t go wrong very knowledgeable and lots oflfun so go out and enjoyout and have a great time.
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Rhonda_b
Jan 20, 2025
Great Day with Wicked Adventures of Belize - Our guide Sheldon was knowledgeable and experienced. There were only the 4 from our party and never felt rushed. Wicked Adventures arranged to pick us up near where we were staying. We were early enough to beat the crowds at Hol Chan and SharkRay Alley and had the opportunity to be flexible with our time. The snorkeling was fabulous! We enjoyed wandering Caye Caulker, feeding the Tarpon(what a thrill) and seeing the seahorses. Highly recommend!
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Chrisnk6760ol
Jan 5, 2025
Incredible Snorkeling and Fishing Trips! - If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure in Belize, look no further than Wicked Adventures! From start to finish, this company exceeded every expectation. Their communication was excellent, always informing us about pick up times, locations, equipment, and responding to questions very quickly. We took two snorkeling trips and a fishing trip with them. The team of guides is nothing short of exceptional—friendly, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about both the environment and providing an incredible experience. They made sure we felt comfortable and informed throughout the entire journey, whether we were snorkeling or fishing. The crystal-clear blue waters of Belize are simply breathtaking, and the marine life is abundant and vibrant. We were lucky enough to see a variety of tropical fish, rays, turtles, manatees, and plenty of sharks, all while floating in the warm, turquoise waters. Our snorkeling guide, Ricky, was awesome. He knew the best spots to snorkel, pointing out hidden creatures in the coral reef. There were plenty of ice cold waters, sodas and beers as well as fresh ceviche when we got back in the boat. Our fishing guides, Pancho and Julio took great care of us too, helping us all reel in plenty of fish outside the reef. Later, we came inside the reef and they helped our son find lobsters and he was able to spear them. They grilled up a delicious lunch for us while we relaxed on shore. Whether you're snorkeling or fishing, a beginner or experienced, Wicked Adventures caters to everyone. Their professionalism and attention to detail made the entire trip seamless and enjoyable. I can’t recommend them enough—this is the best way to experience the magic of Belize's underwater world!
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Aschex85
Dec 2, 2024
Fantastically Wicked Time! - Let me start by saying this was not my first time in San Pedro; however, it was hands down my favorite time visiting, which was largely due to the incredible excursion we had with Wicked Adventures!! Poncho and Garrett picked us up outside of our condo and took us on a wonderful adventure where we got to snorkel Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley, which both were enough to make my little heart happy but that was nowhere near the highlights of the trip! Poncho and Garrett were able to help me cross a bucket list item off my list and found two amazing manatees for us to swim with! INCREDIBLE!! We then spend some time in Caye Caulker which was absolutely lovely, we then went to feed the tarpon (super fun!) and to round things off they brought us to the sea horse garden; therefore, checking another thing off my list by getting to see a sea horse!! I will always recommend Wicked Adventures to all who visit San Pedro and will return to have some more fun with you guys! Thank you for an unforgettable time!! 💜
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Aimeeh372
Dec 1, 2024
AMAZING experience spending the day with Wicked Adventures 🤩 - Alex and his crew do it the best ! Poncho and Garrett were so fun ! Professional, on time and they led us to all the sports so we can get the most out of our day - we snorkeled, swam with the manatees, relaxed on the boat, fed the tarpons, visited caye caulker and ate all the good food … thanks to them for giving us a memorable Thanksgiving 🧡
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Seattletraveler099
Nov 4, 2024
Perfect Day - My 84 yo mother and I were so well taken care of by Poncho and Kanton. If you’re on the fence on whether to do a private tour… just do it! We hit all the highlights, never felt rushed, and they were a wealth of info. Thanks guys!
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Dogsd2024
Sep 27, 2024
Lovely experience, kind guides, awesome sea life ! - My husband and I went on a tour with Alex and Julio and had an amazing time. We enjoyed Hol Chan, saw 3 (!) manatees and spent at least 20 mins following them around, enjoyed Caye Caulker, saw sea horses, and fed tarpon. It was great all around. The boat was comfortable, Alex and Julio shared tons of information along the way, and they were able to arrange it for us very last minute. I highly recommend them. We were going to go with our hotel’s dive shop but based upon the large group size, and lack of room engagement from the dive shop staff, we were very happy to have gone with Wicked Adventures of Belize instead. Highly, highly recommend!
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From $202
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).