Snorkeling
All our snorkel trips include equipment, guide and refreshments. Our snorkel guides will point out those fish which you might otherwise miss and tell you their names. If they don't know a name, they sometimes make one up. See if you can catch them out!
Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley
The
protected status of the Hol Chan
Marine Reserve means that what was once a depleted fishing area has been
allowed to re-generate, providing an unparalleled diving/snorkeling experience
for visitors.
Nurse sharks and southern stingrays were originally attracted to Shark Ray Alley when fisherman used to clean their catch there. Now a popular part of the reserve, you have the opportunity to get close to the sharks and rays, feel the sandpapery texture of their skin and see that they really don’t deserve their bad reputation.
Tres Cocos
Tres Cocos offers a menagerie of marine life amongst some spectacular coral.
Grunts, damselfish, trumpetfish, angelfish, schoolmasters and stoplight
parrotfish are just a few of the species here. There is an abundance of elk
horn, lettuce, brain and other hard coral formations as well as sponges and soft
corals. Our second stop is at Tuffy's Cut, where there is a good chance of
seeing some of the larger fish species such as grouper.
Mexico Rocks
One of the best snorkeling sites on the island and just off the end of our
dock. Scattered coral heads are home for a variety of marine life. With shoals
of snapper, wrasse and grunt adding color against a background of sea fans and
vase sponges; this is a great site for photography. Anemones, scallops,
tubeworms, shrimp and eels shelter in the coral, giving lots of opportunities
for macro shots.
If you enjoy snorkeling, why not try diving during your stay? The Discover Scuba Diving course takes just half a day and forms part of your Open Water certification should you choose to progress.