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Ambergris Caye, Belize
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ISLAND ACTIVITIES & TOURS

Explore the world's second largest barrier reef

A sailboat floats on calm water beneath a bright sun and scattered clouds.

Ambergris Caye Offers a Wonderful Variety of Activities

All of the tours listed below are highly recommended based on guest feedback and personal experience. Many excursions require a minimum number of participants, and our team is happy to help coordinate groups when needed. Most tours conveniently depart from the end of our pier, and if there are any schedule changes, we’ll make sure you’re promptly informed.

Visit our office or speak with our on-site Activities Coordinator—we’ll be glad to help you plan the perfect island itinerary. If you don’t see the tour you’re looking for, let us know and we may be able to arrange it for you.

SCUBA DIVING & SNORKELING

Underwater sights here on Ambergris Caye are truly breathtaking. The water stays a warm 82°F year-round! You can snorkel or dive at the same site every day and discover new fish each time—or explore new sites daily. With so many areas to scuba or snorkel, the possibilities are endless. As the second-largest barrier reef in the world, Ambergris Caye offers some of the most fantastic diving anywhere. This is the kind of diving that keeps divers coming back again and again. Tour operators can take you on local reef dives or boat you to even more exotic locales.

A diver swims among colorful coral formations in a vibrant underwater scene.

The Great Blue Hole

For millions of years, the Blue Hole was a dry cave, and during this time, huge stalactites and stalagmites slowly formed. When the last ice age ended thousands of years ago, sea levels rose about 300′, covering the cave. At some point, the ceiling collapsed, leaving the hole you see today. When diving the Blue Hole, you swim under what remains of the old ceiling to view the remaining stalactites and stalagmites. It’s a journey back in geologic history and unlike any other dive you’ll ever do. The maximum depth of the Blue Hole dive is 130′. Tour guides will pick you up right at the end of our pier for any of your trips.

A stingray glides through shallow water, surrounded by colorful fish and divers above.

Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley

Snorkel Belize’s most famous snorkeling destinations! Just 4 miles from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, explore vibrant coral reefs, and discover tropical fish, sea turtles, eagle rays, moray eels, and other colorful marine life. Swim alongside nurse sharks and stingrays in the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea, with up to 100 feet of visibility. Experience Belize Barrier Reef snorkeling, shallow-water reef diving, and eco-adventure tours in a protected marine reserve. Perfect for beginners and experienced snorkelers! Tours are offered daily at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

A black sea urchin with long spines on a reef, with scuba divers and aquatic plants in the background.

Mexico Rocks

Discover the magic of Mexico Rocks with our half-day snorkeling tour in Belize! Perfect for adventure seekers, this vibrant patch reef between Ambergris Caye’s shore and the Belize Barrier Reef offers crystal-clear 12-foot depths and stunning marine life. Explore towering Boulder Coral, colorful Star and Elkhorn Coral, and spot spiny lobsters, eels, butterflyfish, and more. Guided by expert snorkel guides, enjoy an informative and relaxing experience at Mexico Rocks, now a Marine Protected Area, ensuring its beauty for generations. Snorkeling in Belize doesn’t get better than this! Tours are offered daily at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

More Island Options...

From relaxing hammock time and stargazing to swimming, walking along the shore, and biking around Ambergris Caye, there’s something for everyone. Take a day trip to our sister island, Caye Caulker, or enjoy world-class fishing with expert local guides ready to help you reel in the big catch!

Contact us to arrange your Belize adventures
A colorful underwater scene featuring various fish swimming around coral and seaweed.
A silhouette of two people on a boat watching birds fly over a sunset on the water.
A catamaran named "SEAdduced" sails in blue waters with palm leaves in the foreground.
A diver swims above a school of fish near vibrant coral in clear blue waters.
A spiny lobster camouflaged among colorful coral reefs.
Silhouetted figures sit on a boat as a vibrant sunset reflects on the ocean.
People relax in the clear turquoise water, floating on colorful rafts near a boat.
A colorful underwater scene featuring various fish swimming around coral and seaweed.
A catamaran named "SEAdduced" sails in blue waters with palm leaves in the foreground.
A diver swims above a school of fish near vibrant coral in clear blue waters.
Silhouetted figures sit on a boat as a vibrant sunset reflects on the ocean.
People relax in the clear turquoise water, floating on colorful rafts near a boat.
A spiny lobster camouflaged among colorful coral reefs.
A silhouette of two people on a boat watching birds fly over a sunset on the water.
A colorful underwater scene featuring various fish swimming around coral and seaweed.
People relax in the clear turquoise water, floating on colorful rafts near a boat.
A diver swims above a school of fish near vibrant coral in clear blue waters.
A catamaran named "SEAdduced" sails in blue waters with palm leaves in the foreground.
A spiny lobster camouflaged among colorful coral reefs.
Silhouetted figures sit on a boat as a vibrant sunset reflects on the ocean.
A silhouette of two people on a boat watching birds fly over a sunset on the water.