Magpie
4.5(17 reviews)

Full-Day Snorkeling Trip to Laughing Bird Caye

From$150
24 hours

About this activity

Laughing Bird Caye is a protected marine park and part of the Belize Barrier Reef. Its shallow fringing reef provides excellent snorkeling, with diverse coral formations, seagrass beds, and marine life including parrotfish, rays, and nurse sharks.

Highlights

  • Protected Marine Park: Part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Rich Marine Life: Home to colorful coral reefs, seagrass beds, parrotfish, rays, and occasional nurse sharks.
  • Shallow Waters: Ideal for snorkeling, with clear visibility and calm conditions.
  • Unique Geography: A faro reef structure with a deep channel separating the island from the main reef.
  • White Sand Beaches: A picturesque island with palm trees and soft sand, perfect for relaxation.

Full description

Your Laughing Bird Caye adventure begins at Splash Dive Center, where you'll check in, meet your snorkel guide, and gear up for the day. Enjoy a complimentary refreshment before setting off on a scenic 45 mins boat ride to the island.

Upon arrival, get a briefing from the rangers and head out to explore vibrant coral formations teeming with marine life. After, relax with a lunch and snack while taking in the breathtaking beauty of the marine reserve. Then, it’s time for Snorkel 2, where you'll encounter towering reef structures and an array of tropical fish, rays, and possibly reef sharks.

After a full day of underwater exploration, enjoy the scenic ride back to Placencia, returning to the dive shop with unforgettable memories of Belize’s stunning reef.

Included / Excluded

  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Lunch
  • Full equipment rental
  • Mask/snorkel
  • National Park Fees/Marine Park Fees
  • Fins (full foot)
  • Fins (open heel)

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.5(17 reviews)
GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Apr 2025
5.0

The tour was amazing. Alejandro knew so much about San Jose history. He knew fun facts that will stick in my mind! A very enjoyable evening!

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Rafael Kindlein
Apr 2025
4.0

A guia Mariana foi muito simpática e instrutiva. O tour passa pelos principais pontos relevantes do centro de San José. A comida servida no final do tour é o ponto alto. Poderiam cobrar um pouco menos para termos um melhor custo benefício aqui. Mesmo assim vale a pena, pois andar por conta própria no centro de San José pode ser perigoso.

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Apr 2025
5.0

Very informative, my guide was very kind and helpful, she was one of the best guides I’ve ever had. And even thought it was just me and her she made it very memorable in so many ways, food and drinks were amazing 10/10 would do this tour again!

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