Snorkeling in Southern Belize: Cook Your Catch

Snorkel, fish, cook and eat on the same day

Cook Your Catch is a full-day snorkeling and fishing activity in Southern Belize where you catch your own fish on the barrier reef, then cook it fresh on a private island beach. A professional guide handles the boat and the cooking. You do the snorkeling and fishing. Pickup is included, and the group stays small: minimum two people per booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling, fishing, and beach cooking

• Boat to favorite fishing spot
• Snorkel and fish for local catch
• Boat to private island
• Cook fresh catch on beach
• Feast on grilled catch and sides
• Relax, swim, or snorkel on beach
• Return to mainland

The experience

The day starts with your captain taking you out to his favorite spot on the southern barrier reef. You snorkel first, then fish for snapper, grouper, barracuda, lion fish, or seasonal lobster and conch. After you've caught what you want, the boat heads to a private island where your guide cooks your catch right on the beach in front of you, grilled with sides, while you rest in the sand. The meal is the centerpiece: fresh, simple, and the reason you came.

After lunch you have the afternoon to swim or snorkel again before heading back to the mainland. The whole day runs seven hours. Snorkeling and fishing gear are provided, along with bottled water, snacks and national park fees. Your guide speaks English or Spanish and manages the boat, the cooking and the logistics. You show up ready to be in the water and hungry.

What’s included

• Snorkeling and fishing equipment.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• bottled water and snacks.
• freshly cooked lunch on the private island.
• national park fees.
• local taxes.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Youth (9 to 14 years) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 22 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Get to Know Belize Adventures

Is this one for you?You do the snorkeling and fishing yourself (this is not a watching tour), so it suits anyone who wants to be active in the water and doesn't mind a full day on a boat. The private island and the cooked meal make it intimate enough for a couple or a small family, and the minimum of two people keeps groups manageable.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 to 14 years); Child (4 to 8 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What fish can I actually catch on the southern barrier reef?

Snapper, grouper, barracuda and lion fish are the main catches year-round. Lobster and conch are seasonal, so availability depends on when you go.

Do I need fishing or snorkeling experience to book this?

No. The guide handles the boat and teaches you what you need to know. The activity suits all fitness levels, and children from age one are welcome.

Who cooks the fish I catch?

Your guide cooks it on the beach in front of you, grilled with sides, so you eat it the same day you caught it.

What's included in the price?

Snorkeling and fishing gear, a professional guide, bottled water, snacks, lunch, national park fees and local taxes are all included. Pickup is arranged with your booking.