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A full-day snorkeling voyage from San Pedro that visits the iconic Great Blue Hole and the coral gardens of Lighthouse Reef. Expect long surface swims, bird colonies on Half Moon Caye, and a day on an open boat with food provided.
A full-day snorkeling voyage from San Pedro that visits the iconic Great Blue Hole and the coral gardens of Lighthouse Reef. Expect long surface swims, bird colonies on Half Moon Caye, and a day on an open boat with food provided.
You push off before sunrise from the dock in San Pedro and the sea takes the wheel — palms fade behind you as the horizon opens, and the Lighthouse Reef Atoll rises from the flat blue like a ringed secret. By midmorning the Great Blue Hole comes into view: a perfect, deep circle of dark water framed by pale limestone and vibrant reef that dares you to look over the edge.
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Operated by Amigos Del Mar Dive Shop · San Pedro, Belize District
You push off before sunrise from the dock in San Pedro and the sea takes the wheel — palms fade behind you as the horizon opens, and the Lighthouse Reef Atoll rises from the flat blue like a ringed secret. By midmorning the Great Blue Hole comes into view: a perfect, deep circle of dark water framed by pale limestone and vibrant reef that dares you to look over the edge.
This full-day snorkel runs around a living marine laboratory. Geologically, the Blue Hole is a collapsed limestone sinkhole carved during past ice ages and later flooded; its sheer walls contrast with the shallow coral gardens of Half Moon Caye and Long Caye. Culturally, Lighthouse Reef is remote — a place historically fished by coastal Maya communities and now protected as a marine reserve with strict rules to preserve nesting birds and fragile corals.
Expect long surface swims around coral bommies, drifting over sea fans and gardens where parrotfish, angelfish, and occasional reef sharks trail the boat’s shadow. On Half Moon Caye you can step onto white sand and watch red-footed boobies and frigatebirds wheel above.
Practical guide: trips are ~12 hours with early pickup in San Pedro, bring reef-safe sunscreen, sturdy snorkel gear, and motion-sickness prevention. Visibility is best in the dry season (Nov–Apr); hurricane season (Jun–Nov) can bring cancellations. Staff typically provide breakfast, lunch, and drinks — you’ll spend most of the day on the water, so hydrate, layer for sun and wind, and be prepared for active snorkeling between sites.
The tour runs about 12 hours from San Pedro and typically includes continental breakfast, lunch, fruit, non-alcoholic drinks, and often a rum punch on return.
Snorkelers stay on the rim where shallow reefs surround the Blue Hole so you can see the dramatic outline and abundant reef life; deep cave features are for certified divers.
Yes, beginners who are comfortable in open water and can swim are welcome, but staff expect moderate physical fitness and basic snorkeling ability.
Trips are often canceled for heavy seas, tropical storms, or insufficient travelers; Belize’s wet/hurricane season (Jun–Nov) has the highest cancellation risk.
Amigos Del Mar Dive Shop operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You push off before sunrise from the dock in San Pedro and the sea takes the wheel — palms fade behind you as the horizon opens, and the Lighthouse Reef Atoll rises from the flat blue like a ringed secret. By midmorning the Great Blue Hole comes into view: a perfect, deep circle of dark water framed by pale limestone and vibrant reef that dares you to look over the edge.
You push off before sunrise from the dock in San Pedro and the sea takes the wheel — palms fade behind you as the horizon opens, and the Lighthouse Reef Atoll rises from the flat blue like a ringed secret. By midmorning the Great Blue Hole comes into view: a perfect, deep circle of dark water framed by pale limestone and vibrant reef that dares you to look over the edge.
This full-day snorkel runs around a living marine laboratory. Geologically, the Blue Hole is a collapsed limestone sinkhole carved during past ice ages and later flooded; its sheer walls contrast with the shallow coral gardens of Half Moon Caye and Long Caye. Culturally, Lighthouse Reef is remote — a place historically fished by coastal Maya communities and now protected as a marine reserve with strict rules to preserve nesting birds and fragile corals.
Expect long surface swims around coral bommies, drifting over sea fans and gardens where parrotfish, angelfish, and occasional reef sharks trail the boat’s shadow. On Half Moon Caye you can step onto white sand and watch red-footed boobies and frigatebirds wheel above.
Practical guide: trips are ~12 hours with early pickup in San Pedro, bring reef-safe sunscreen, sturdy snorkel gear, and motion-sickness prevention. Visibility is best in the dry season (Nov–Apr); hurricane season (Jun–Nov) can bring cancellations. Staff typically provide breakfast, lunch, and drinks — you’ll spend most of the day on the water, so hydrate, layer for sun and wind, and be prepared for active snorkeling between sites.