Mexico Rocks Day Sail from Ambergris Caye: snorkel and lunch

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Duration6h

GroupUp to 16

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Sail to three snorkel stops and eat lunch floating in shallow water

A 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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day sail and snorkeling tour

Meet at Palapa Bar dock
Depart and sail to Mexico Rocks
Enjoy fresh fruit and meat-pies
Snorkel at Mexico Rocks coral heads
Sail to natural pool area
Relax and swim in shallow water
Enjoy Belizean buffet onboard
Sail towards Tres Cocos reef
Snorkel at Tres Cocos marine area
Return to town

The Experience

You meet at Palapa Bar dock 15 minutes before departure and spend the first 1 hour 15 minutes sailing north along the coast on comfortable cushions, with fresh fruit, homemade meat-pies, drinks and music. The boat then reaches Mexico Rocks, a protected marine reserve since 2015 where huge coral heads scatter across the seafloor. The snorkeling there centers on the coral formations and the marine life they shelter — the spot got its name from the way the coral heads look like a Mexican sombrero from above.

After Mexico Rocks, the boat travels 15 minutes to a shallow natural pool that only this tour visits. The operator's shallow draft — just 2 feet — lets the boat anchor where others cannot go, and the captain knows the spots where nobody else stops. The water here is calm and warm, rarely deeper than waist-high, which makes it safe for non-swimmers and children. The crew prepares the famous Belizean buffet onboard while you float and rest: stewed chicken, the captain's secret recipe BBQ fish, rice and beans, tortillas, coleslaw, pico de gallo and fried sweet plantain. The open bar runs all day with local rum, vodka and gin from Cuello's Distillery, plus soft drinks and juices — try the rum punch or the house special "panty rippers".

On the return south to San Pedro, the boat makes a second snorkel stop at Tres Cocos, a small reef area where large fish gather to feed. The ride back takes 1 hour 15 minutes. Snorkel gear is provided, and the boat has a restroom onboard. The guide speaks English and Spanish.

What’s included

Snorkel gear for both stops.
Mexico Rocks marine reserve entrance fee.
fresh fruit and homemade Belizean meat-pies during the morning sail.
a full Belizean buffet cooked onboard at the natural pool with stewed chicken, the captain's secret recipe BBQ fish, rice and beans, tortillas, coleslaw, pico de gallo and fried sweet plantain.
an open bar all day with local rum, vodka and gin from Cuello's Distillery, plus Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, tonic, soda water and juices.
water from a dispenser to reduce single-use plastics.
restroom onboard.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Catamaran Belize - Coral Tours Sailing

Is this one for you?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.