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Fla. reg# ST36497

General Pricing Information

  • ADD $9.75 per booking service charge - 1 time charge to all day trips
  • Airline Tax, Sales Tax Included.
  • Park entrance fees are not included - Payable in Belize (Fees vary from year to year.)
  • Includes Bottled Water
  • Rush Fee of $15.00 will be added, if payment received less than 15 days before trip
  • Watertaxi or taxi are not reserved and the fares are payable in Belize

Cruise Ship Shore Excursion Dive/Snorkel Trip

In short, we offer 2 kinds of trips;
1) Fly to Ambergris Caye and go snorkeling from there. San Pedro, Ambergris Caye has more shops and restaurants than Caye Caulker. More about the island. ---> Ambergris Caye
2) Take a watertaxi to Caye Caulker and go snorkeling from there. Caye Caulker is a small fishing village. A little cheaper than going to Ambergris Caye.
More about the island. ---> Caye Caulker

Generally, there is no "pick up" or "greeting service". (For a large group, we can arrange it if you wish.)


DIVING / SNORKELING PRICING, DETAILS - CRUISE SHIP PORT DAY
FROM SAN PEDRO (Ambergris Caye)

1) Tour #: CSDP1 - Destination; Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley (2 stops - one-tank dive) or San Pedro local reef 2-tank dive
Snorkeler & Divers go on a Same Boat to Hol Chan

#CSDP1

Pricing (see "includes" for what's included in price)

# of People
(Total Divers & Snorkelers)
2 - 4

5 - 8

Per Snorkeler
99.50*
89.00
Per Certified Diver
129.50*
119.00

All prices are in US dollar. Service charge and rush charge (if applicable) are not included in above price.

DESCRIPTION
Fun Visit -- San Pedro, Ambergris Caye -- about 36 miles offshore:
The trip will last about 2 - 2.5 hours.

It is definitely worth the trip. It is right next to the barrier reef and is visible from the dive shop -- superb diving and snorkeling. Enjoy the island afterwords.

ITINERARY

Arrive in Belize about 7am, take a taxi to airport - few dollars (US dollars accepted everywhere in Belize) - 10 minutes

Maya Island Air Flight: Belize City to San Pedro
730, 830, or 930am - 25 minute flight

(Flight is changeable to later or earlier one - no change fee)

About 8am - 9am, leave dock for diving / snorkeling. If you arrive late, you may take 1pm trip.

Return to Belize City
3pm - 325pm or 4pm - 425pm MAYA ISLAND AIR

Includes:

Mask Fins & Snorkel Included For Snorkelers.
1-Tank Weights Belt Included For Divers.
Round-trip Airfare to/from Belize City and San Pedro, snorkeling/diving tour to Hol Chan or San Pedro local reef, sales tax, airline tax, {WILL BE ADDED: service charges, rush charge (if applicable)}

Does Not Include:

Phone Charges, Tips (If Applicable/Amount Varies), Taxis/Water Taxis,
Government Park or Site Fees, Meals and drinks (Except As Indicated)


2) Tour #: CSDP1-CC - Destination; Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley (2 stops - one-tank dive)
From Caye Caulker
To CAYE CAULKER: Travel time approximately 45 minutes (BY BOAT)

#CSDP1-CC

Pricing (see "includes" for what's included in price)

# of People
(Total Divers & Snorkelers)
2 - 4

5 - 8

Per Snorkeler
69.50*
59.00
Per Certified Diver
89.50*
79.00

All prices are per person in US dollar. Service charge and rush charge (if applicable) are not included in above price.

DESCRIPTION
Fun Visit - Caye Caulker - Hol Chan Marine Reserve
The trip will last about 2 - 2.5 hours

It is definitely worth the trip. It is right next to the barrier reef - superb diving and snorkeling.
Enjoy the island afterwords.

ITINERARY

Arrive in Belize about 7a, walk to the watertaxi dock

About 9am, leave dock for diving / snorkeling.

Enjoy the island afterwords.

Return to Belize City by watertaxi

Watertaxi information: Water Taxis (run by Water Taxi Association) leaves from the newly built Tourism Village about 2 blocks from the Marine Terminal, with 9 boats, some are partially covered, and 2 are completely covered.
The Tourism Village has a brand new terminal at the mouth of the Belize River. Clean bathrooms - no charge.

Water Taxi Ticket prices:
Belize City to Caye Caulker Round trip - $15* per person
Travel time approximately 45 minutes
*Water Taxi fees are subject to change without notice

CAYE CAULKER WATER TAXI ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE:
(Schedule may vary anytime without notice - Please double check when you are there)

From Belize City to Caye Caulker
730am, 9am, 1030am, 12noon, 130pm, 3pm, 5 pm

From Caye Caulker to Belize City
630am, 730am, 830am. 10am, 12noon, 130pm, 3pm and 5 pm

Includes:

Mask Fins & Snorkel Included For Snorkelers.
1-Tank Weights Belt Included For Divers.
Snorkeling/diving tour to Hol Chan, sales tax, {WILL BE ADDED: service charges, rush charge (if applicable)}

Does Not Include:

Phone Charges, Tips (If Applicable/Amount Varies), Taxis/Water Taxis,
Government Park or Site Fees, Meals and drinks (Except As Indicated)


3) Tour #: CCMR - Destination; Caye Caulker Marine Reserve Snorkel / Dive Trip
From Caye Caulker
To CAYE CAULKER: Travel time approximately 45 minutes (By Boat)

#CCMR

Pricing (see "includes" for what's included in price)

# of People
(Total Divers & Snorkelers)
2 - 4

5 - 8

Per Snorkeler
39.00*
35.50
Per Certified Diver
49.50*
44.50

All prices are per person in US dollar. Service charge and rush charge (if applicable) are not included in above price.

DESCRIPTION
Fun Visit - Caye Caulker - Hol Chan Marine Reserve
The trip will last about 2 - 2.5 hours.

Scuba: 1-tank dive

Enjoy the island afterwords.

ITINERARY

Arrive in Belize about 7a, walk to the watertaxi dock

About 9am, leave dock for diving / snorkeling.

Enjoy the island afterwords.

Return to Belize City by watertaxi

Watertaxi information: Water Taxis (run by Water Taxi Association) leaves from the newly built Tourism Village about 2 blocks from the Marine Terminal, with 9 boats, some are partially covered, and 2 are completely covered.
The Tourism Village has a brand new terminal at the mouth of the Belize River. Clean bathrooms - no charge.

Water Taxi Ticket prices:
Belize City to Caye Caulker Round trip - $15* per person
Travel time approximately 45 minutes
*Water Taxi fees are subject to change without notice

CAYE CAULKER WATER TAXI ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE:
Schedule may vary anytime without notice - Please check the current schedule when you are there

From Belize City to Caye Caulker
730am, 9am, 1030am, 12noon, 130pm, 3pm, 5 pm

From Caye Caulker to Belize City
630am, 730am, 830am. 10am, 12noon, 130pm, 3pm and 5 pm

Includes:

Mask Fins & Snorkel Included For Snorkelers.
Tanks Weights Belt Included For Divers.
Snorkeling/diving tour to Caye Caulker Marine Reserve, sales tax, {WILL BE ADDED: service charges, rush charge (if applicable)}

Does Not Include:

Phone Charges, Tips (If Applicable/Amount Varies), Taxis/Water Taxis,
Government Park or Site Fees, Meals and drinks (Except As Indicated)


Hol Chan Marine Reserve = "an Underwater National Park"

Location (Map Below) : The Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley Marine Reserve is approximately 4 miles southeast of San Pedro Town near the island of Ambergris Caye.

Describes Snorkel Trip, but excellent information for SCUBA Divers

Leave on boat about 9am - usually 2 to 5 people. Spectacular coral reef and schools of colorful fish the 'Forest Ranger' will have a small boat docked above the best spots on the reef. Expert guide. 2 stops to snorkel or dive.

Take an underwater camera. The disposable type work well in the shallow waters of Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley.

Snorkel "client" holding a ray. Shark-Ray Alley has been selected das one of the seven best "animal dives" in the Caribbean.

 

About Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley:

Hol Chan is Mayan for "little channel." This sanctuary was officially established in 1987, and since then the return of all species of fish has been quite dramatic. The reserve covers approximately three square miles (7.8 sq km) and is divided into three zones. Each one is clearly marked by buoys. The entire reserve focuses on a cut through the reef which is little more than 25 yards (23 m) wide and 30 feet (9 m) deep.

This is a must for one of the first dives in Belizean waters. About 15 minutes south by boat. Maximum 30 feet deep. Excellent visibility. You can almost always see all species of fish including jacks, groupers, snappers, parrot fish, angel fish, barracuda, eels, spider crabs, lobster, and nurse sharks. Divers are occasionally cautioned regarding the currents.

SHARK RAY ALLEY: The Skin Diver Magazine, has given Shark-Ray Alley feature billing in two issues. Selected as one of the seven best "animal dives" in the Caribbean.

For several years, local fishermen often cleaned their catch in this area, located just inside the reef, south of Ambergris Caye. When fishermen noticed that their activity had attracted Nurse Sharks and Sting Rays, they reported this to the dive operations in San Pedro, who then sent divers to investigate. They found a bonanza. "Shark-Ray Alley" quickly became a popular snorkel & dive site.

As your boat arrives in the area, the guide may point out the dark shadows in the shallow (eight foot deep) waters. The sharks and rays hear the boat approach and come in search of a few scraps of fish.

These creatures have a great tolerance for people and seem to enjoy the human interaction. The rays, which have a 'wing-span' of two to four feet, swim directly towards the divers, inviting them to reach out and stroke their wings (although it's best not to touch them). Some might swim in circles around people, like a cat rubbing against one's legs. The gentle Nurse Sharks average four to six feet in length, and the captain might feed them small fish.

This is an unforgettable adventure. Even amateur photographers can take great underwater photos here with disposable marine camera. They work in depths of up to nine feet, which is perfect for the shallow waters inside the reef.

For more information on Hol Chan Marine Reserve, visit http://www.holchanbelize.org/index.html

 
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