Ambergris Caye Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Ambergris Caye tours and things to do on Belize’s largest island: snorkel the coral of Hol Chan Marine Reserve and swim with rays at Shark Ray Alley, sail to Caye Caulker, cruise into a Caribbean sunset, graze San Pedro on a food tour and explore ancient Maya ruins. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Ambergris Caye by interest
Whatever brings you to Ambergris Caye — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Ambergris Caye
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Hol Chan
Sharks & rays.
Caye Caulker
Car-free island.
Mexico Rocks
Coral gardens.
San Pedro
Food & town.
Sunset Sail
Golden hour.
Altun Ha
Maya ruins.
Barrier Reef
A world wonder.
Ambergris Caye
Belize’s big island.
The reef awayHol Chan
Sharks & rays.
By boat awayCaye Caulker
Car-free island.
North reef awayMexico Rocks
Coral gardens.
Town awaySan Pedro
Food & culture.
The lagoon awaySunset Sail
Golden hour.
Mainland awayAltun Ha
Maya ruins.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Ambergris Caye visitor asks before booking.
Dry (Nov–Apr)
Sunny and drier — the best time to visit.
Peak
December to April draws winter sun-seekers.
Green (May–Oct)
Hotter and wetter with brief showers.
For the reef
Calm, clear water for snorkelling in winter.
Hurricane care
Storms are possible from August to October.
Best overall
November to April for sunny, drier days.
One day
A Hol Chan snorkel and a sunset sail.
Two days
Add Caye Caulker and a food tour.
Three+ days
Add Maya ruins and more reef.
For the reef
Hol Chan and Mexico Rocks.
For islands
A Caye Caulker day trip.
For history
A mainland Maya ruins tour.
By golf cart
Golf carts are the island’s main way to get around.
By boat
Water taxis link San Pedro, Caye Caulker and Belize City.
On foot
San Pedro town is small and walkable.
By bike
Bikes are easy for short island trips.
Where to stay
Stay in or near San Pedro for tours and nightlife.
Belize dollar
The Belize dollar is fixed to the US dollar, which is accepted everywhere.
Hol Chan
Book a small-group boat for the best snorkelling.
Caye Caulker
Catch an early water taxi to enjoy a full day.
Snorkelling
Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect the coral.
Sunset sail
Book the golden-hour departure for the best light.
Maya ruins
Choose a full-day tour to reach Altun Ha comfortably.
Combos
Some tours pair Hol Chan with Caye Caulker.
Hol Chan snorkels
Small-group boats fill up — book ahead.
Caye Caulker trips
Day boats fill up — reserve early.
Sunset sails
Popular cruises fill up — book ahead.
Maya ruins tours
Full-day mainland tours fill up — reserve early.
Food tours
Small-group tastings fill up — book ahead.
Winter peak
December to April is busiest — book far ahead.
Hol Chan snorkel
From about $113 for a reserve snorkel tour.
Caye Caulker
Around $65 for an island snorkel day trip.
Mexico Rocks
About $90 for a coral-garden snorkel.
Food tour
Roughly $75 for a San Pedro food tour.
Maya ruins
From $107 for a mainland Altun Ha tour.
How to save
Join group snorkel boats and combine Hol Chan with Caye Caulker in one trip.
Ambergris Caye through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Sunny & dry.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Best.
- Best for
- Warm & clear.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Hot & humid.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Showers.
- Best for
- Fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Storms.