Enjoy a scenic boat ride to Caye Caulker, encounter stingrays and nurse sharks, and snorkel through vibrant Coral Gardens.

Your experience begins with a scenic boat ride to Caye Caulker, a historic island along Belize's barrier reef. Step onto a shallow sandbar, where you can encounter stingrays and nurse sharks. Next, head to Coral Gardens to snorkel through the clear waters above this beautiful underwater landscape, full of marine life. Return to the island and enjoy some free time to explore the village, purchase snacks and souvenirs, or relax before leaving this tropical paradise.

Energy Level

Duration

5.5 Hours

Type

ENERGETIC

Accessible

Shore Thing Highlights

Take an hour-long motorized speedboat ride to the island of Caye Caulker
Let your hands glide along the smooth sides of nurse sharks and rays as they swim by
Journey to Coral Gardens for a tropical snorkel experience
Return to the island and spend some free time exploring the village

Need to know

This Shore Thing is wheelchair accessible for collapsible wheelchairs
Suitable for pregnant Sailors in their first trimester only
Maximum weight is 275 lbs
This Shore Thing is not suitable for Sailors with back or neck injuries, cardiac conditions, epilepsy, or asthma
Sailors must be able to climb in and out of the boat, which includes climbing a ladder
Motorized boat transfer from the ship to the island is approximately one hour
Sailors prone to motion sickness should take precautions prior to this Shore Thing
Snorkeling vests and gear are provided and required
Sailor's should be confident swimmers
Includes rum punch, juice, and water
Marine life sightings are not guaranteed
Order of sites and locations are subject to change

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Shore Things are fully refundable to the original form of payment. However, please note that Shore Things are only fully refundable if they are canceled within 48 hours prior to the booked Shore Thing taking place, unless stated otherwise in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section. If you fail to either (a) cancel within 48 hours of the booked Shore Thing (or alternative time period as may be stated in a specific Shore Thing 'Need to Know' section), or (b) show up for a booked Shore Thing, you will be charged for 100% of the Shore Thing price.

If you make a cancellation prior to the first day of your voyage and within 48 hours (unless otherwise stated in the tour details) of your Shore Thing, you will be refunded to the original form of payment after midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the day of cancellation.

If you make another purchase prior to midnight EST, after canceling a booking eligible for a refund, the credit from the canceled booking will be applied to your new booking. Therefore, you’ll only be charged for the price difference between the canceled and new experience. If you have remaining temporary credit left on your account after you’ve made another experience purchase, the remaining credit will be refunded to your original form of payment after midnight EST.

If you cancel a Shore Thing during your voyage and are eligible for a refund, a credit will be applied to your folio and not to your original form of payment.

Shore Things departure times and/or meeting locations are subject to change. We will make every effort to notify Sailors in advance via the Sailor App of any tour departure and/or meeting changes.

Shark & Ray Encounter and Reef Snorkeling

Enjoy a scenic boat ride to Caye Caulker, encounter stingrays and nurse sharks, and snorkel through vibrant Coral Gardens.

Shore Thing Highlights

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