I remember my first time snorkeling in Belize on the Barrier Reef.  The reef was amazing, it was so beautiful and there was so much action!  Fish were swimming around here and there going about their business, guarding eggs, protecting their territory, finding food, finding shelter, looking for mates, getting their teeth cleaned, or their wounds checked.  There is rush hour too when fish are feeding or their is a change of guard when the day time critters go to sleep and the nocturnal creatures come out. All this activity occurs againts a backdrop of beautiful coral in many different shapes and colors that would remind you of a spring garden.  Sprinkle in a couple passing rays, turtles, manatees and sharks, and now you have the Belize Barrier Reef.

Right now while you read this there is a whole other world under the sea living on the Belize Barrier Reef.

If you would like to explore this undersea world with Sea Sports Belize, this is how your day will go.

If you are staying in Belize City, we can pick you up at your hotel.  If you will be visiting Belize for the day on a cruise ship, you will be shuttled to the “Fort Street Tourism Village” where all cruise ship passengers arrive in Belize.  Our shop is less than one block from here and is about a 10 minute walk.  Map and directions are provided once trip is confirmed.

8:30-9:00

Arrive at Sea Sports Belize

9:00-9:30

Complete snorkel application & get fitted for equipment if needed

9:30-10:00

Travel to Belize Barrier Reef

10:00-11:30

Our trained Snorkel Master will give you a briefing on the boat inside the reef on equipment use, snorkeling technique and marine life you might see.

Once in the water all guests will try out their equipment to make sure it is working properly and everyone is comfortable.

Then you will tour around the shallow corals reefs that make up the Belize Barrier Reef.

11:30-1:00

Lunch

1:00-2:30

Snorkel again on the Belize Barrier Reef

2:30-3:00

Return to Belize City with a drop off at the Cruise Terminal where you will catch your ender back to the ship

Where do we go?

We have some very special snorkeling sites that we like to take our guests.  They are along the Belize Barrier Reef from Gallow’s Point to Sergeant’s Caye.  Where we go depends on the group and weather conditions.

What are the water depths and water conditions like?

The snorkeling sites are within 5-15 feet of water so you can see the corals and reef fish and other marine life up-close and take some amazing pictures if you bring and underwater camera.

The snorkel sites are inside the barrier reef and are protected from the easterly winds so the waters are usually calm and clear.

How do we get into and out of the water?

Before getting into the water your professional Snorkel Master will help you prepare your mask so it does not fog up by using defog or Joy liquid detergent.  If you have baby shampoo you can put some in small container and use this also.

Once your equipment is ready you will sit on the side of the boat, called the gunwale, and put you fins and mask and snorkel on.  Then you will ease yourself into the water.

To get out of the water there will be a ladder that you will need to climb up.  It is a sturdy ladder that you can easily pull yourself up on and our Captain will be there to assist.  Before getting out of the water you will take off your fins and pass them up to the Captain, and then jump in the boat and move forward making room for others to get in. The Captain will pass you your gear so you can keep it together near your seat.

What’s for Lunch?

The typical lunch served during the day includes turkey or tuna sandwiches with chips and cookies, soft drinks and water and also fruit.  We have several small islands that we visit for our lunch break where you can see how Belizean fishermen live.

Rates

Belize Barrier Reef Snorkeling (includes lunch, mask/snorkel and fins)

• $90.00

Marine Park Fee  (payable in advance or on trip date)

• $5.00 pp

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