Coral Garden Shark and Sting Ray Alley Snorkeling
Description
Coral Gardens: A Vibrant Underwater Oasis Discover the enchanting Coral Gardens, a rare and breathtaking marine ecosystem just off the coast of Caye Caulker, south of Ambergris Caye. Here, you can witness impressive masses of large Elk Horn corals stacked atop remnants of older corals, creating a thriving underwater landscape. The vibrant scenery includes stunning Brown and Purple Sea Fans, Bright Orange Stag Horn and Finger Corals, as well as the eye-catching Yellow Tube Sponge. This diverse coral habitat attracts a rich variety of marine life, making it a must-visit destination for snorkelers and divers alike. With depths ranging from 8 to 12 feet, Coral Gardens offers an accessible and unforgettable adventure beneath the waves.
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Itinerary
The second largest reef in the world. But the largest living reef!
Enjoy a nice cool 35 minutes boat ride from the port of Belize as you will be passing along the mangrove islands to the island of Caye Caulker, Belize city second largest island that has a breathtaking view of the barrier reef. Where a 15 minutes stop is being made for you to use the restroom and change of clothing. Then you will be taking a 5 minute boat ride in front of Caye Caulker to the barrier reef (which is the second largest reef in the world). A 45 minutes snorkeling will be taking place at the Coral Garden where you will be seeing the beautiful Coral reef and fishes, and then a 30 minutes snorkeling with Nurse Sharks and Sting Rays. After the Snorkeling is done the Tour Guide on board will being treating you to a snack and some amazing Rum Punch While heading back to island of Caye caulker where you will be having a beach break and also for you to get a meal and head back in to Belize City after you finish where you will be dropped-off back at the port.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Note:!! Also guests that are staying in Belize city, and requesting up please call also to notify us on the pick up or message us. Thanks Guests On Cruise, we notify you to come off the ship as soon as possible! Earlier the better. Recommend trying and board the first ferry. Thanks!!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Anyone with Covid-19 symptoms will not be allow on tour
Reviews(259)
3rd time taking this tour. We love it! Guides and captain very knowledgeable and helpful! Matbe too many people on the boat, but we had a blast!
What an absolutely unforgettable experience! From start to finish, the entire staff went above and beyond to make sure our family had the best possible day on the reef. Traveling with my son can sometimes require a little extra attention, and the crew showed incredible kindness, patience, and genuine care. They made sure he was comfortable and helped us every step of the way, allowing me to fully enjoy the experience without feeling overwhelmed. Because of their thoughtfulness and attention to detail, I was able to snorkel the breathtaking coral reef, swim alongside nurse sharks and stingrays, and take in the beauty of the Mesoamerican Reef—something I’ll never forget. The staff’s professionalism, knowledge, and warm personalities made us feel safe, welcomed, and cared for throughout the entire tour. It’s rare to find a team that truly treats every guest like family, but that’s exactly what they did. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this such a special memory for us. Your exceptional service and genuine compassion did not go unnoticed. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Belize without hesitation!
This experience was awesome. We are very novice snorklers but there were experienced snorklers on the excursion with us and we all had a wonderful time. The captain and guides we had were awesome! We had rum punch and fresh pineapple after snorkeling. We also went to a restaurant on the beach which was delicious and affordable. I would 10/10 recommend booking this excursion. Also swimming with the sharks and stingrays was such an amazing experience!
This was our favorite stop on our cruise. We loved the island we stopped at for lunch. The snorkeling on the reef was amazing. If we had more time we would have done it for much longer. We weren’t huge fans of the sharks and rays part. It was a little chaotic, mostly because there were kids in the tour group and they were wild while the sharks and rays were swimming around. The tour company was great though. Very nice, pointed out things while snorkeling that we would have missed on our own.
Fun excursion that takes up most of the day. Hang out with sharks, snorkel to see coral & native fish, and hand feed juvenile tarpon. The crew with splash wave were wonderful.
Thanks for booking with us! :)
It is a very cool experience, it does seem a little weird when the sharks swim right by your leg and touch you.
Thanks for booking with us! :) Note: The Sharks are friendly and won't harm you
Absolutely amazing. The boat ride was fun, the reef was beautiful, and the shark ray alley was quite the experience.
The excursion was amazing. The crew were so kind, accommodating, and we felt safe. I remember I was feeling the heat of the sun and Jamal, lent me his hat to wear for the ride. When we were snorkelling, Jamal, pointed out to us the unique sea animals living in the corals. Seeing the nurse sharks and stingrays were amazing but I do wish we had more time to experience that in the excursion. It felt quick compared to snorkelling in coral garden. Although, it was made up for when they surprised us with a quick Tarpon feeding; which wasn’t part of the original excursion. So fun. I highly recommend this excursion.
Breathtaking being that close to sharks and sting rays. Don’t forget your waterproof pouch for your phone, you’ll definitely want it!
The good: Coral Gardens + Shark & Stingray Alley snorkeling is epic. The adrenaline of being surrounded by nurse sharks and rays, the gorgeous reef, and a delicious lunch made for an amazing day on the water. The bad: Everything before we got on the boat. We booked 3 days prior and got a pickup time. Day before, they changed it via text. No problem. We arrived 15 min early. Then waited. And waited. 30 min late, no show. 45 min, no show. Texts to the organizer went unanswered. After 1 hour 45 minutes, hotel staff helped us call a different number. That person had no clue we were supposed to be picked up, but sent a car. After the trip, we were also left to find our own way back despite the booking including return transport. Great tour, chaotic logistics. The crew on the water were pros. The office needs to get it together. I would recomand the activity however I would look for another provider with a better customer service.
