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Shark Ray Alley


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 25 attractions in Ambergris Caye
Traveler Description: Shark Ray Alley is part of the Hol Chan Marine Preserve between Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker.  It was annexed there in August of 1999 ( San Pedro... more »
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Attraction type: Reef, Landmark/point of interest
Activities: Snorkeling
Address: Ambergris Caye Ambergris Caye
Belize

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2 of 5 stars
divenuts   101 contributions
Chicago
Dec 31, 2009

shark ray alley is a calm area inside the reef that the fishermen used to pull up to and gut their fish. over the years the daily "chumming" of the area made it a very popular spot with the local fish, especially southern rays and nurse sharks. fifteen years ago you could go out there and snorkel with dozens (if... more

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5 of 5 stars
mattsmommy   2 contributions
Edmonton
Nov 17, 2009

Snorkelling is a must while in Belize. Snorkelling Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley is an even bigger must. Snorkeling Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley with Happy and Grumpy is an absolute must! The coral and sea life below Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan was abundant and spectacular. Many species of fish make their home in this area... more

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5 of 5 stars
beshar   5 contributions
west coast
Apr 20, 2009

We booked a 1/2 day snorkel trip with Jolene and Lorne (Grumpy and Happy Tours) on Ambergris Caye, March 2009. They are not cheap but they are very reasonable for the personalized service and care you receive. Lorne took us to shark ray alley before the crowds arrived and then as the boats and herds of snorkelers came he relocated... more

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5 of 5 stars
watermelontravel   4 contributions
maryland
Apr 13, 2009

Our family spent two wonderful days on the water with Grumpy and Happy! In real life, Joelene and Lorne are two of the kindest people we came across in Belize. They took us to Hol Chan, Shark Ray Alley and then to Mexico Rocks. They had a large, comfortable boat and stressed safety at all times. Lorne has a gift... more

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5 of 5 stars
Rebecca30   48 contributions
Yardley, PA
Feb 24, 2009

We booked a 1-day snorkeling trip with Happy and Grumpy in February 2009. We were a family of four (two children, ages 8 and 4.) travelling to Belize via cruise ship. I booked with Happy and Grumpy (aka Lorne and Jolene) because their website said they took great care and pride when working with special needs visitors and children. Because... more

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5 of 5 stars
bobinok   1 contribution
Oklahoma
Jan 23, 2009

Snorkeling off San Pedro is great on a bad day. On a sunny day with fantastic guides its a never to be forgotten experience, which brings me to Grumpy and Happy, aka Lorne and Jolene. I can't imagine more professional, kinder, more gracious or knowledgeable folks. We scheduled two trips with them in January 2009, and both were fantasitc... and... more

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5 of 5 stars
lruckel   1 contribution
tenafly, new jersey
Jan 16, 2009

My 17 year old twin daughters and I spent a wonderful day with Happy and Grumpy ( a/k/a Lorne and Jolene) snorkeling at Shark Ray Alley. For starters - their name is a misnomer- they are both very happy people. They picked us up at the dock of our hotel and we went right to shark ray alley. I was... more

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4 of 5 stars
Squid28   4 contributions
Galveston, TX
Apr 10, 2008

We saw plenty of rays and roughly two dozen sharks on our trip to Shark Ray Alley. No problems, it's a good attraction, adults and kids alike loved the trip on our boat. more

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5 of 5 stars
emblitzer   4 contributions
nyc
Mar 28, 2008

Grumpy and Happy aka Lorne and Jolene, made our snorkel experience one to always remember. They are experienced, warm and gracious, full of stories and know the ins and outs of navigating the popular sights as well as less travelled spots. They were a pleasure to deal with from beginning to end. My 13 y.o. son had never snorkeled and... more

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4 of 5 stars
sdillon76   1 contribution
Bowling Green, Ohio
Dec 25, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

I went to Shark Ray alley on December 4, 2007. I expected to see sharks but there were not any there. I think Belize folks are trying to keep it quiet, but a tour operator confessed that they are working to get sharks to come back. He seemed to be fairly certain that we wouldn't see any. It was great... more

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