Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat
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Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat
By Blue Tang Inn
Recommended by 95% of travelers
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Admire Belize’s scenery above and below water on a snorkel and sailboat trip from San Pedro. With skipper-guides for safety and to navigate you to Ambergris Caye’s snorkel hotspots, you can simply relax and enjoy the sights. Visit Hol Chan Marine Reserve to snorkel over its corals before swimming among the nurse sharks and rays at Shark Ray Alley. A choice of departures and supplied snorkel gear make everything easy.
from per adult
$89.00
from per adult
$89.00
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Ages 12-90, max of 10 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
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English, Spanish
Highlights
- Snorkel in Hol Chan Marine Reserve on a sailboat trip from San Pedro
- Safe and hassle-free way to access and enjoy top snorkel spots
- See Hol Chan’s corals and swim with rays and sharks at Shark Ray Alley
- Use of snorkel gear and choice of departures for your convenience
- National Park fees
- Snorkel Gear
- Sailing Tour
- Beverages
- Local guide
What's not included- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Departure details
- Blue Tang Inn, Sandpiper Street Beachfront, San Pedro, Belize Please check in for your Sirena Azul Tour at the Blue Tang Inn front desk. local phone 501-226-4309. Please notify us by phone or email info@bluetanginn.com for any changes to your arrival.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7770P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Snorkel gear and towels can be picked up at the Blue Tang Inn front desk
- If you would like to add Continental Breakfast at Blue Tang Inn prior to the 8:30am morning tour, please pay the front desk directly $7 USD per person prior to departure.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Face masks provided for travelers
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat?
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat price starts from $89.00. Discover and book Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat on Tripadvisor
- What is the Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat cancellation policy?
- Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 4h. Discover and book Hol Chan Marine Reserve Snorkel Tour on the 40' Sirena Azul Sailboat on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7770P1
About the operator
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liltravele
00Best place to stay in San Pedro
We so loved this place. We were picked up from the ferry dock and driven to the best little hotel on the beach. Our…
Trevor G
00A must do while in Belize
Outstanding experience. Incredible service. It was a great evening to wrap up our time in Belize. The boat itself i…
Melissa M
00Incredible View and Tasty Drinks
What an incredible way to watch the sunset and enjoy new views of the sea. The staff were very accommodating and se…
David B
00Relaxing with stunning views
Nice smooth sailing, gorgeous views everywhere, and good rum punch. Edwin was very hospitable, and served up some …
Ineedcalgon
00A fantastic night!
What a perfect experience. Great Captain and first mate. Treated like royalty. Such a joy! We would highly recommen…
499nated
00Peaceful Sunset Cruise
The cruise at sunset was a special and wonderful experience. We were given rum punch and conch ceviche while cruisi…
elizabethnN6610KR
00Great Location, Clean, Affordable Hotel
My husband and I stayed four nights in an economy suite (#8) and one day into our stay we were already talking abou…
Dreamer679634
00Beautiful sunset cruise on powered catamaran.
We had a wonderful sunset cruise! The beautiful blue water and then to see this amazing sunset. The rum punch and c…
Daddyo2o22
00George and Edwin were awesome and made a great, relaxing and memorable day. The wind was perfect and we had a great time
Snorkeling at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Edwin was a fantastic guide and pointed out all the fish species. We wa…
Stubbya10
00Beautiful sunset and excellent Service!
My wife, myself, and our friend spent 2.5 hours aboard the Sirena Azul and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The c…
janicemZ4406CG
00Beautiful sunset
The experience was fantastic, the crew is great , it was perfect. We had drinks and a snack . I will definitely cam…
Jonesebo
00Divine experience
What a divine experience. Not only was the ceviche delicious, but we got to sail along side 5 dolphins who put on a…
traveler_alb
00Beautiful and great service
My husband, sister in law, and I joined for a sunset cruise. It was a beautiful experience and the staff was very a…
Luc Q
00Blue Tang
Blue Tang, Good hotel, clean and well maintained and with a good location. We were lucky to have a room on the …
Teri K
00Perfect sunset cruise
We enjoyed sailing in the evening for sunset. Crew were very attentive and the ceviche was wonderful! Comfortable v…
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Chandra K
Kaysville, UT38 contributions
Very peaceful sail out to the hol chan reserve. I was mostly impressed with big Buddha who realized my 8 year daughter was panicking and then made sure she stayed on the life preserver as he towed her around the reserve and pointed out fish for her. She ended having a fantastic time.
The rum punch they offered on the ride back was without doubt the best rum punch I’ve ever had.
The rum punch they offered on the ride back was without doubt the best rum punch I’ve ever had.
Written June 15, 2022
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BzeMermaid
We are happy to hear that your 8-year-old daughter had a positive and memorable experience on the Sirena Azul sailboat tour to Hol Chan Marine Reserve. I'm sure the amazing scenery and cool breezes made your rum punch taste even better!
Written September 12, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Miles H
3 contributions
Dec 2019
For those of you who don't have diving certifications or don't want to shell out $350 for quick certification in San Pedro, there is plenty of sea life to see when you book a $55/person tour with Abergris Divers. There are other vendors, but this is the average rate in the winter.
This was just spectacular, the highlight of our trip, really. The guides do this twice/day, and they've probably been doing this for years. Excellent guidance and very safe. On a windy day, if you get sea sick, please be aware. While it is not a lengthy sea trip to the destination, it certainly can affect those with sensitivities.
This was just spectacular, the highlight of our trip, really. The guides do this twice/day, and they've probably been doing this for years. Excellent guidance and very safe. On a windy day, if you get sea sick, please be aware. While it is not a lengthy sea trip to the destination, it certainly can affect those with sensitivities.
Written January 15, 2020
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BzeMermaid
Thank you for your 5-Star review of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley Snorkel Tour on the Sirena Azul Sailboat offered at Blue Tang Inn. We are glad to hear this snorkel tour was a highlight of your trip!
Written January 17, 2020
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Don k
Nipomo, CA59 contributions
Lovely sailboat and ride. Snorkeling equipment top notch. Small group was lead around rather than a free swim within an area which caused a lot of time trying to make sure you were not loosing your group or ending up in another group which distracted a bit from enjoying the experience.
Written January 31, 2023
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P Jay
North Carolina Mountains, NC736 contributions
Spectacular. Amazing. Incredible. Beautiful. Awe inspiring. Peaceful. Moving.
Roan and Victor were phenomenal, passionate, invested.
The sail boat was very intimate, private, unique.
Well worth the money
Roan and Victor were phenomenal, passionate, invested.
The sail boat was very intimate, private, unique.
Well worth the money
Written May 17, 2021
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Kinaya
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
I highly recommend this experience. We did the morning trip, I went with my mom, cousin and a friend and we all had so much fun. We were also with another group of 4 people. I like that the group was small and there was plenty of room for all of us on the boat. The water was kind of choppy because of the weather but it was still a nice temperature. We saw schools of fish, stingrays, pufferfish and even a barracuda. My mom is usually afraid of everything but the team made her feel safe enough to go in and have a great time.
Written January 25, 2020
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BzeMermaid
We are thrilled that you all enjoyed your snorkel tour on the Sirena Azul Sailboat! Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We are happy the crew made your mom feel safe and have a great time! Thanks again!
Written January 26, 2020
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Justin H
2 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
My wife and I booked this snorkeling trip for our honeymoon and we’re very pleased with our experience. Sailing to the reserve is a much more relaxing way to get there and the captain and guide are awesome and very informative. If you’re visiting San Pedro this tour is a must!
Written December 17, 2022
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Carol S
2 contributions
Jan 2020
The coral grows very close to the surface, so close that one has to avoid the shallowest spots of swim slowly and keep one's self very straight to not hit it. It is thus colorful and teaming with fish of various species. The guides will point out rays and more special fish such as eels and lobsters that are rare (we only saw one of each) but are spectacular.
Written January 11, 2020
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BzeMermaid
We are so happy you enjoyed your experience on the Sirena Azul Sailboat Hol Chan Marine Reserve snorkel. Thank you for sharing a review!
Written January 12, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
justin
Austin, TX5 contributions
After looking for the right tour for days, I decided on this one! And I’m happy I did. It’s a sailboat. You cruise out to the snorkel spots at a leisurely pace while all the other boats fly by. Gives you a chance to appreciate it more. Listen to the history of the place. Buddha, David, George ( I think that’s right, I know Buddha was there) were amazing. Super chill, funny, and just great all around. Once we hit the water, it was just nothing short of amazing. Turtles right when we jumped in! Swam out to the reefs edge, back over the reef, saw some spotted rays, barracuda’s, so many fish! The we headed to the shark spot! So cool! After that, a nice leisurely back to the dock. 4 hours of fun! I’ll definitely do this again next trip!This is the one you want to take! The Sirena Azul! And grab the breakfast before hand. You’ll need it.
Written January 22, 2023
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Vicky C
1 contribution
Dec 2019 • Couples
We had a great time, lots of fun, surprising, the captain and our tour guys knew all kinds of data about the places we visited and the things we saw. Our tour guide was incredibly patient and nice.
We had a lot of fun, it was a once in a life time experience.
We had a lot of fun, it was a once in a life time experience.
Written January 3, 2020
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rocr
4 contributions
Feb 2020
This was a great tour with awesome guides. I'm not a huge fan of the water so I was a little nervous about this trip but, the guides made it so easy to keep up even for me. They stopped periodically to make sure everyone was keeping up. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to point out so many things to us that I would have missed otherwise. Overall, it was an awesome trip and I would 100% recommend it to anyone going to San Pedro!
Written February 17, 2020
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BzeMermaid
Thank you for the 5-Star review of your experience on the Sirena Azul Sailboat to Hol Chan Marine Reserve. We are so thrilled to hear that you felt comfortable with the guides and saw many things while enjoying the tour.
Written February 18, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Noelia
5 contributions
nos alojaremos en el Hotel sunbreeze en cayo Ambergris en agosto ¿nos recogerÃan en el hotel?, somos mi esposo y yo.
si nos recogen en el hotel tiene algún coste extra.
¿su tour incluye la zona de pasto marina para ver Manaties?.gracias
Hi. I have a 3 and 6 year old. Can they come on the boat and how do I reserve for them? We have 5 adults and 2 children in our party.
Are life jackets provided for children or should we bring our own?
Kaleb J
3 contributions
They are provided. If you bring children make sure the water isnt rough that day is a hard swim with life jacket if it is.
Placencia35
Milwaukee, WI13 contributions
Hi, is there a restroom on the boat?
Allison B
Houston, TX13 contributions
There may be a bucket but not a proper restroom.
Cristina C
Roswell, GA16 contributions
Hi! What is the maximum amount of travelors that can book this trip? We have a group of 9.
I’m coming from Belize city that morning . First ferry departs at 8:30 arrive 11 am. Since last ferry back is 4:30 pm is there affordable boats to go out and do this tour ?
Melissa A
Kansas City, MO42 contributions
Are there any times when a restroom is available? On the boat or at any stops?
Sid B
Chicago, IL336 contributions
I see the price bracket for Adults between 12-60. I have a 10 year old who would love to join us. Is that possible? We are staying in San Pedro town. Where do we board?
Tae A
21 contributions
It’s the same price ranging from $60-70 USD, yes a 10 year old can snorkel there.
Any tour excursion places will have boats but the oldest is Ramon’s Village in San Pedro. You should book it advance, we did the 1/2 day morning tour of Hol Chan Shark and Ray Alley.
Hi, I see that you have to options (8:30 and 13:30). Which one do you think is the best to see more animals?
Thanks in advance
Reyna D
Rancho Cordova, CA6 contributions
This may sound silly, but do you actually swim with the sharks, rays, etc? It seems substantially cheaper than the other excursions promising the experience. Just curious as there aren't any "photos" featured like others. TIA
Dawn.C
Milford5 contributions
Actually you do they are nurse sharks, and fed before you jump in, they are playful and fun, there are many other pretty fish as well.
I suggest the company TUFF ENUFF with Capt Tigger, who has a more private Catamaran, then the others, he dives with you and will take pictures underwater with you. We really enjoyed the less crowded personal service from him and the crew and a yummy lunch! Beautiful day.
