Tuff E Nuff Half Day Snorkeling at Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley

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Listing Type
Tour/Activity
Type of Tour/Activity
Water Sports
Main Activity
Snorkeling
Gold Standard
Yes
Departs From
Start Point
San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
Intensity Level
Easy
$
70
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Features:
Barrier | Coral Reef
Beach
Caribbean Coast
Caribbean Sea
Marine Life
Marine Reserve
Nature Reserve
Highlights
  • Snorkeling with nurse sharks and sting rays
  • Belize marine reserve
  • Awesome snorkeling
Belize Gold Standard Certified - Belizing.com
Description
Tuff E Nuff offers the best snorkeling experience at Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley. Come and explore the beauty of Belize's healthy barrier reef ecosystem (no touching), which is also the world's second-largest living barrier reef! At Hol Chan Marine Reserve, there is an excellent coral formation with a variety of friendly sea creatures including, of course, nurse sharks and stingrays.
 
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Suitable for:
Kids
Teens
Adults
Families
Groups
Couples
Seniors
Recommended Age Range:
Under 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
Over 50
What to bring?
Recommended items to bring on the trip.
  • Sunscreen/rash guard
  • Swimsuit/change of clothes
  • Waterproof camera
Rates
The base rates charged by the provider. This includes all taxes and applicable fees.
Capacity:
8 people
Minimum:
2 people
Minimum number of people.
Price
Unless otherwise indicated, prices are in US dollars.
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Price
Unless otherwise indicated, prices are in US dollars.
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Person
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70		per person (all inclusive)
Special Instructions for Rates
PLEASE SPECIFY HOTEL NAME AND GUEST NAMES.
 
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Activity
Description
Time
Duration
Boarding/pickupGuests staying at Coco Beach or Belizean Shores can board the boat or guests will be picked up at their resort dock. PLEASE SPECIFY HOTEL NAME AND GUEST NAMES.8:45 AM15 minutes
Boat ride to Hol ChanBoat ride to first snorkelling stop - Hol Chan9:00 AM20 minutes
SnorkelingSnorkel at first stop9:30 AM45 minutes
Boat ride to Shark Ray AlleyBoat ride to second snorkelling stop - Shark Ray Alley10:15 AM5 minutes
SnorkelingSnorkel at second stop10:30 AM45 minutes
Drop offGuests will be dropped off at Coco Beach or Belizean Shores or the resort dock they were picked up from.12:00 PM35 minutes
Activities
Learning, Snorkeling, Swimming
Transportation
Is Transportation provided?:
Yes
Transport Info.
Important Transportation/Pickup Information
Pick up and drop off locations must be specified before the date of the booking. Pickups and dropoffs can be made upon request. PLEASE SPECIFY HOTEL NAME AND GUEST NAMES.
 
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Schedule
Dates
Start Time
Duration
Daily8:45 AM3 hours 15 minutes
Daily1:45 AM3 hours 15 minutes
Provider
Tuff E Nuff Tours
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TUFF E NUFF DIVE SHOP and TOURS is a highly reputable operation of boats, sailing catamaran, and 2013 Air Condition vehicles on the mainland.... more

We have the best guides that have been professionally trained to offer EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, and most importantly SAFETY.
Account Type:
Tour Operator
Gold Certified:
Yes
Service Types:
Tours | Activities, Shuttles, Vacation Packages, Rentals/Charters, Cruise Excursions
Destinations
Main Attraction:
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Payment & Cancellation
Cancellation Policy
No refunds
Terms & Conditions
This tour is confirmed as soon as we accept the request and is intended to be carried out. Unless there are instances with bad weather or choppy seas, then we will reschedule the date of the tour. No refunds are allowed for this tour.

Pick up and drop off locations must be specified before the date of the booking. Pickups and dropoffs can be made upon request. PLEASE SPECIFY HOTEL NAME AND GUEST NAMES.
 
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Beautiful sights but poor communication w/ Tour
My friend and I did the Half day snorkel to Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley with Jose and Raul. There was limited communication beforehand. Our tour was supposed to be at 9am but we ended up waiting until 9:35am, looking for the Tuff N Nuff boat. My friend finally WhatsApp them and the person said that due to windy conditions, the morning tour had been cancelled. Apparently they had been trying to call ... more everyone. So we told them we'd do the 2pm tour, not sure what or who to expect, a boat named "Sea Maxx" docked at Ramon's where we were staying. We had about 14 people on the boat, which was bigger than I expected but at least we were split into two groups. Hol Chan was amazing of course, really beautiful. But some of the waves were a bit rough to swim through and my friend and I struggled at times to keep up. Our guide didn't quite care nor wait for us. So the entire tour was alright, nothing to write home about.
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A Great Experience
We had Jose, James, and Rex. They were great. They picked us up from a resort close by where we were staying. They had a lot of great information about the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. They were very knowledgeable about the waters and guiding us through some pretty strong currents. If we didn't have them I'd be halfway to Cuba right now. This marine reserve was absolutely beautiful. We've been to a few ... more islands in Hawaii and to Costa Rica, and this was probably the best out of those four places. Our only regret about this is not doing a longer tour! Thanks.
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Half day snorkel
We did the half day snorkel to Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley. We were staying at Coco beach so it was very convenient that the dock they leave from was right next door. But they will pick you up if you are staying somewhere else. It did take a good chunk of time to pick everyone up but once we got to the snorkeling it was a lot of fun! Saw so many amazing fish, sharks, and sting rays. Our guides were ... more super knowledgable and welcoming. There were a couple people in our group who had never snorkeled, so we did spend a lot of time helping them learn how and stuff which cut into our snorkeling time a bit. I think this tour is great for beginners! Next time we may do a longer experience but would definitely do it again with this company. They provided all the gear and refreshments on the boat. 10/10!
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Half day snorkel to Hol. Chan Marine and shark alley
Very fun and beautiful!
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Jameel and Jose are excellent guides
Fun snorkeling and seeing the aquatic life. Jose is very knowledgeable and both he and Jameel go above and beyond to accommodate everyone. The boat is clean and well maintained. Highly recommended!
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Incredibly beautiful & fun experience
We were picked up on time at our hotel’s (Caribbean Villas) dock by the tour boat. We were warmly welcomed by the crew- Pepper, Jose and Casson. They were all very fun, energetic, informative and amazingly helpful. Everyone on the tour was divided into small snorkel groups. My group was shown around Hol Chan by Pepper. He would point out fish, rays, other creatures, then surface to tell us about each ... more one. We snorkeled there for a good 45 minutes and got to dive in and around coral, schools of colorful fish, & peer into caves. Shark ray alley was our first stop. The crew instructed us in safety, equipment usage, and where to go, while they tossed bits of fish to the nurse sharks (very docile & kinda cute). I got in the water and instantly was transported into an amazingly beautiful world. While the water isn’t very deep there is a lot to see & experience. As I floated around I was able to see rays, nurse sharks, hundreds of fish species, various corals, sea grasses, vibrant colors everywhere. This experience is well worth it, especially with the boat crew we had. Thank you Jose, Cason and Pepper! You rock!
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Snorkeling at Hol Chan
The tour was awesome! They can pick you right up from your hotels dock and drop you back off. The tour guides actually get in the water and take you around the reef which was nice! Would definitely recommend!!
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Such an amazing experience!
Peppa was an awesome guide. We can't recommend this excursion enough!
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A Must Do!
Fantastic experience, wonderful and knowledgeable guides, very accommodating, friendly, and fun!
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Great tour and guide
Great tour and our guide, Afri, was great too
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Hol Chan & Shark Alley
We went on a 3 hour tour with Tuff E Nuff on February 28th. It was very well run, the operators on the boat were engaging and entertaining, and they had plenty of water and other drinks to keep everyone satisfied. The snorkeling itself was fine. Didn't see anything amazing, but there was enough sea life to at least enjoy the tour.
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Swimming with the fish!
We were greeted on the dock near us with happy faces and two nice guys! They tried to accommodate each of their guests in whatever manner they could. They informed us about what was next and we could expect to see. As we got in the water, they encouraged safety. As they spotted fish and marine life, they were quick to point out everything from fan coral and eels to huge sting rays and shark. They ... more made it a wonderful experience! The only negative was my friend’s experience with the snorkeling gear not working properly even though they attempted to repair it. This caused him to leave the water! For me, it was the experience of a lifetime!
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Trip to Hol Chan and Shark Alley
This has been our worst experience while in San Pedro. There is no to little communication or confirmation of booking. On the third attempt we wait over 20 minutes and no one showed. One of the other establishments say they are well know for doing this. I would say the ratings are fake. They did not even confirm where we were to be picked up we had to ask and figure it out on our own. I would not ... more recommend them and will be asking for a full refund. All I can say is don't get your hope up.
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Exhilarating trip!
Although a bit late getting started, the trip to Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley was wonderful. Afri, Jameel and Kayson were funny, very congenial and informative. A thrilling excursion all around!
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Absolutely Wonderful!
One of the highlights of our stay. TRex and Gordy were great guides. It was not only beautiful, but very informative. Would highly recommend the trip.
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Tuff E Nuff - Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan Marine Reserve
One of our highlights of the entire trip. We were initially nervous to get close to the sharks but our guides were kind, fun, and skilled at making everyone feel comfortable (especially Kayson). They provided us equipment and info on the boat ride over and answered questions during the snorkeling as well. We brought our own GoPro and underwater camera which I would highly recommend as the guides do ... more not bring their own cameras. They were able to point out a variety of animals (nurse sharks, multiple types of rays, turtles, fish, eels, etc) and answered our questions. At Hol Chan we were also split into smaller groups of 5-6 with each group having their own guide which made the experience feel more personal. Definitely would book again.
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Amigos Del Mar, not Tuff E Nuff
Great trip and wonderful guides. Our emails said we booked with Tuff E Nuff but we were picked up by Amigos Del Mar. A little confusing but all worked out. The reef was full of life and great!
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Great trip!
Loved every minute! Guide was very knowledgeable and fun!
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It was fantastic!!
Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley were an experience....sea turtles, sharks, stingrays, eagle rays, tons of fish...its well worth it. The three guides were awesome! They made sure everyone was comfortable, safe, and having a good time. I highly recommend tours with them.
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Fun snorkeling!
Great guides and amazing experience seeing all the fish, coral, rays, and sharks! Highly recommend!
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Shark Ray Alley tour
Had a good time here. We were exhausted from the snorkeling so we elected to stay in the boat rather than "swim with the sharks." Got come nice photos and there sure were plenty of sharks being fed by our guide Afrie! All in all a great experience.
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Had a great time!
Our captain was super friendly and chatty and knew the names of all the species we were seeing at Hol Chan. It was so much fun!
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Half-day Snorkel Tour a success
If it's your first time snorkeling in Belize, you should ask for the dyanmic duo Kayson (sorry if I spelt it wrong) and boat captain "Choco". They were great from the second you stepped foot on the boat. Kayson talked all the way and made sure all his guests were comfortable while also making sure we knew the rules/protocols. The tour was enjoyable - espcecially when the sharks were being fed right ... more next to us. We were even provided with soda and water which was a bonus to the already great tour. I would do it again :)
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One of the best water tours I've ever been
Not a lie. Have been snorkeling or scuba diving in some of the best spots in the world and this tour stands out. The amount of sea creatures were so dense and colorful. Rays, nurse sharks, eels, turtles, dolphins, etc... The gear was pretty high quality And our tour guide Pepper was both very informative and fun at the same time. He added to the experience.
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First time
The guides, were patient and entertained us. I thought I was a pretty good swimmer, but I realized, I was not. I've never gone snorkling, it would have been nice if we received some info by email, with the do's and don'ts. Like not putting sunscreen or lotion on your face. It was an amazing experience. I wish I could have taken underwater pictures. Maybe the company can offer that, water proof cameras, ... more or cases.
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Beautiful and Fun
Our snorkel guide, Kayson, was positive, funny, and knowledgeable. We saw sharks, sting rays, a manatee, and sea turtles. Great experience!
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Marvelous Trip
A group of 8 of us attended and we had a fantastic time. The guides communicated well to prepare everyone before going into the water. The guides constantly checked to make sure we were OK as well. Learned a lot from the trip. Will definitely use them again.
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Very Disappointed
At the first snorkel site there was a fairly strong current. We ended up having to do a huge amount of very strenuous swimming. The guide, Raul, swam way to fast and got far ahead and kept yelling for everyone to come to him. I'm a fairly good swimmer but found this to be not enjoyable. Another thing, my snorkel tube leaked in water every time I took a breath. They said that they didn't have any spare ... more tubes. I had to only keep my face in the water for short times. a friend swapped with me towards the end, so it wasn't a problem with the operator. Overall it was not enjoyable.
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Tuff Enuff
The instructors and divers were full of life and had us entertained the entire trip! We highly recommend them for all of your water experiences! The water was amazing and the marine animals were beautiful to see. Thank you guys so much!
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AMAZING
Highly recommend! It was a great trip and the guides were awesome!
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Would highly recommend!
The snorkeling trip was amazing. The water was calm and easy for beginners. We ended up seeing so many different types of fish, corals, rays, turtles and sharks. Our guide was fantastic as well and did a great job pointing out everything for us.
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Amazing Snorkeling Experience!
Clifford, our guide, was incredible! Very knowledgeable, kind, patient, and great about communicating what to expect. He did such an awesome job pointing out cool sea life, answering questions, and even taking cameras down to take pictures. Such an awesome experience. I would highly recommend both Clifford and Tuff E Nuff snorkeling!
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Unforgettable Snorkeling!!
This was probably the best snorkeling trip I have ever done. Being able to freely swim with 30+ sharks was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. Our guide, Peppa, was excellent. I would do this again.
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Unforgettable!
Well organized. Very friendly and cooperative staff. Enjoyed thoroughly. Wish we could spend 5 ore minutes with the sharks.
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Absolutely worth it!
They picked us up and dropped us off right at the resort dock. Russell and Jesus were great guides and we got to see rays, sea turtles , sharks and even a well camouflaged octopus. Who can pass up swimming with nurse sharks? This experience is absolutely with having!
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Awesome Tour!
We loved this tour! We got to see so much marine life, from sea turtles to sharks. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and great about helping us have the best time.
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All day tour with Bob and Abner
We had a great time fishing , snorkeling and has a beach cook out with the fish we caught We met two other couples and had a ball, Your people are the best!! Thanks from Joe , Andrea Steve and Christy Phoenix AZ
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Great experience
I had a wonderful time snorkeling with Tuff E Nuff tours. This was my second time visiting Hol Chan and I had as much fun as I did the first time I went. We saw tons of fishes, corals and sharks! I also liked that we were picked up at the dock of our resort and dropped off there too.
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Awesome Tour!!
Loved everything about the tour. The guides were funny and friendly and showed us a great time. Beautiful snorkeling experience. Just stunning!! Highly recommend Tuff E Nuff 👌😊
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Didn't believe it was me with the sharks
Everything went according to plan. The guides were helpful and informative. I have done lots of snorkeling in the Red Sea but this was my first time in the Caribbean. The sharks were beautiful and I couldn't believe how u threatened I felt. The rays were like curious and affectionate house pets. A great experience
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Awesome
Hasan amazing time on the tour. It’s great as it doesn’t go too long, good for people who are not strong swimmers, exciting and a little scary when swimming with sharks. Pepper, our tour guide was absolutely amazing. He knew so much information about the sea creatures that were spotted, Made me feel safe & had a great sense of humour. Highly recommend this tour
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Incredible!
Sheri and Candyman were great guides, they let us explore, made us laugh and kept it interesting. Don’t pass up this opportunity. Such a unique place with tons of marine life and you are sure to see a surprise or two. Mine was a turtle and an underwater cave!
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Amazing!
This tour was so amazing! We saw such a variety of sea life I definitely would not pass up the opportunity to go on this tour. Our guides were helpful and patient with those who are not the best swimmers. Don't pass up this opportunity!
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