Things to do in Ambergris Caye
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Snorkeling in Hol Chan Marine Reserve from San Pedro: four stops★ 4.80 (454) · 7h 30m
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Golf Cart Rental Ambergris Caye: drive around San Pedro★ 4.92 (373) · 1d–30d
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Ambergris Caye: Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley Sail Snorkel Tour★ 4.83 (363) · 4h
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Snorkeling Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley: 2 Sites★ 4.83 (290) · 2h 45mUS$ 80View ›
Ambergris Caye: Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley Snorkel★ 4.72 (261) · 3hUS$ 113View ›
Ambergris Caye: Sailing, Snorkeling & Shark Ray Alley Sunset★ 4.78 (256) · 8hUS$ 150View ›
Ambergris Caye: Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley Full Day Snorkel Tour★ 4.94 (244) · 7h 15mUS$ 144View ›
San Pedro: Private Catamaran Day with Hol Chan, Shark Ray Alley & Caye Caulker★ 4.97 (209) · 8hUS$ 1,110View ›
Ambergris Caye: Parasailing Over Caribbean Sea with US Safety★ 4.87 (205) · 15mUS$ 130View ›
San Pedro: Private Fishing, Snorkelling & Beach Cookout Tour★ 4.98 (156) · 6hUS$ 337View ›Top rated (5)
San Pedro Belize: Bamboo Art Class & Local SnacksYou’ll carve your own bamboo keepsake with gentle guidance from local artists in San Pedro’s breezy tropical gallery. Taste Belizean-inspired snacks and sip fresh mocktails as you work with your hands—and leave with more than just art: you’ll carry home a bit of Belizean warmth too.
San Pedro Food Tour: 11 Tastings & Rum SamplingYou visit six hand-selected local eateries across San Pedro after sunset, tasting eleven dishes that span fry jacks, salbutes, Maya tacos, ceviche, and rum cream. Your guide shares the island's culinary history and cultural roots between stops. Dinner is included, and the tour moves at a steady pace through the evening without requiring you to find these places or figure out what to order.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste real Belizean food the way locals eat it, without spending the evening researching menus or navigating unfamiliar neighborhoods — the guide handles the route and the ordering, leaving you free to eat and listen.
San Pedro: Belizean Lunch Food Tour with 5 Local StopsYou’ll slip into San Pedro’s midday rhythm as you taste Belizean classics from five family kitchens—fluffy fry jacks, Mestizo salbutes, local rum cream, and a Maya-inspired dessert. Expect laughter with your guide and small surprises at every stop. This Belizean lunch food tour isn’t just about eating—it’s about feeling welcome where you land.
Ambergris Caye Sunset Sail: 40' Sirena Azul & Coral ReefYou board the 40-foot Sirena Azul in the afternoon and sail along Ambergris Caye's shoreline toward the Belize coral reef. Light refreshments and beverages are served as you watch the reef and the sky change color together. The boat stays small—groups are capped at the minimum of six people—so the deck never feels packed. You're back on shore after sunset, having seen the reef from the water and the day end from the boat.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Belize coral reef from the water and watch the sunset from a sailboat without arranging your own boat or timing—the fixed departure and return keep the whole experience contained in one afternoon, and the small group size means you're not competing for space or the guide's attention.
Ambergris Caye: Cave Tubing & Zipline from San PedroYou zipline through the forest canopy above the Belizean jungle, then float on inner tubes through cave systems with stalagmites and stalactites. The half-day format leaves your afternoon free, and pickup from San Pedro, lunch, and transport are all included. Moderate fitness required; not suitable for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full adventure morning or afternoon without arranging separate activities, transport, or meals — the combination of zipline and cave tubing in one trip is what makes it efficient for visitors staying on Ambergris Caye.
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San Pedro: Golf Cart Rental with Island Delivery & PickupYou’ll cruise past palm trees and bright houses in your own golf cart, stopping for snacks or swims wherever you like. Enjoy hotel or airport pickup and drop-off, plus clean carts ready to go. It’s an easy way to explore Ambergris Caye—and maybe get a little lost in the best way.
Reef snorkeling in San Pedro: 1-hour guided tourA one-hour guided snorkeling tour in San Pedro takes you to Belize's barrier reef in shallow, calm water designed for beginners and children. Full snorkeling gear is included, a live guide leads in English or French, and the 10 AM departure runs daily with a minimum group of four people. Children from age 4 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?The 10 AM departure from San Pedro works for anyone staying in town without a car—no transport to arrange, and the morning timing leaves the rest of your day free. The one-hour length suits families with young children and anyone trying snorkeling for the first time, since you get the reef without the all-day commitment.
Belizean Cooking Class San Pedro: Learn Ceviche & PupusasA three-hour cooking class in San Pedro, Belize, where you learn to prepare ceviche and pupusas from a family-run kitchen using fresh local ingredients and traditional techniques. The class includes lunch, kitchen apron, bottled water, and produce from the local market. Children under 8 attend free; the guide speaks English and Spanish. Participants cook at their own risk and must declare allergies or dietary restrictions before the class begins.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and Spanish, so language is not a barrier—anyone who can follow instruction in either one can cook. The family kitchen is wheelchair accessible and welcomes children, making it workable for mixed-ability groups and families with kids old enough to handle a knife.
Snorkeling in San Pedro Belize: Hol Chan and Shark Ray AlleySnorkel two of Belize's top marine sites in a single 2.5-hour excursion from San Pedro: Hol Chan Marine Reserve, where coral gardens and tropical fish fill the water, then Shark Ray Alley, where you swim alongside nurse sharks and stingrays. A guide in English or Spanish leads both stops, and all snorkeling gear is provided.Is it for me?At 2.5 hours, this snorkeling fits into a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day — you're back in San Pedro with time for lunch or other activities afterward. The two-site format means you see both a coral reef and sharks and stingrays without island-hopping all day.
Mexico Rocks Day Sail from Ambergris Caye: snorkel and lunchA shared guided snorkel and sailing tour from Ambergris Caye that visits Mexico Rocks marine reserve, a shallow natural pool exclusive to this operator, and Tres Cocos reef, with snorkel gear, a full Belizean buffet cooked onboard, and an open bar included. The boat departs from Palapa Bar dock and the day runs six hours. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the shallow natural pool works for non-swimmers.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable in the water for snorkeling at Mexico Rocks, or choose the natural pool stop instead if you prefer staying in shallow, calm water without diving deep.
San Pedro: Hol Chan Snorkeling, Shark Ray Alley & Sunset Caye CaulkerYou’ll float above coral gardens at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, swim beside nurse sharks at Shark Ray Alley (or watch from the boat), then feast on Belizean BBQ before exploring colorful Caye Caulker island. End your day sipping rum punch and sharing ceviche as the sun sets over turquoise water—a memory that lingers long after you’re back on land.
Altun Ha, Monkey Sanctuary & Rum Factory Tour from Belize CityA guided tour from Belize City combines Altun Ha's temples and museum with the Community Baboon Sanctuary's Black Howler Monkeys, plus a rum factory stop with tastings and a walking tour of the distillery. The guide teaches the history at each site, handles all transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and wraps by early afternoon—built for cruise passengers and overnight visitors who need to see multiple attractions without spending the whole day.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're docked in Belize City or staying overnight and need to see multiple attractions without spending the whole day—the fixed schedule and included transport mean the morning holds together without you arranging anything between stops.
Great Blue Hole Snorkeling: Lighthouse Reef AtollA full-day snorkeling trip to the Great Blue Hole and Lighthouse Reef Atoll in Belize, where you enter the water at three protected sites: the Blue Hole itself, Half Moon Caye's coral gardens, and Long Caye Aquarium. The tour includes early morning pickup, breakfast, lunch, fruits and beverages throughout the day; park fees of US $40 per person are paid in cash on arrival. A minimum of 10 guests is required for the trip to run.Is it for me?The 12-hour commitment means you're on the water from early morning through afternoon, which rules out combining this with other activities the same day but gives you three full snorkeling sites instead of a half-day's single reef. If your schedule allows a full day and you want to see the Blue Hole's rim, Half Moon Caye's coral gardens and a third reef in one trip, the length is what makes all three stops possible.
Snorkeling Caye Caulker: Hol Chan, Shark Ray Alley, ManateesThis private snorkeling tour from Caye Caulker visits three marine sites in six hours: Hol Chan Marine Reserve on the barrier reef, Shark Ray Alley where nurse sharks gather to feed, and the waters around Caye Caulker for manatee spotting and tarpon feeding. A local guide leads the route and handles transport; you bring or rent snorkel gear and cover the park entrance fee and lunch separately.Is it for me?Book this if you have a half-day window and want to visit two islands plus the barrier reef without committing to a full day; choose the longer option if you need more time on land or want to add a third site.
Ambergris Caye: 4-Hour Jet Ski Rental to Secret Beach & Blue BayouYou drive your own jet ski through San Pedro's lagoon, stopping to swim at remote beaches and the shallow Sandbar before reaching Secret Beach. Lunch and drinks happen at Blue Bayou, where tables float in the water. The return trip takes you back to the marina in San Pedro. Total time is four hours; minimum age to drive is 18.Is it for me?Book this if you want to control your own pace on the water and don't mind the physical engagement of driving a jet ski—the four-hour window lets you hit three distinct spots without the rush of a packed tour schedule, and you're back in town early enough for the rest of your day.
