Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park

Placencia

Snorkel and Island Experience at Laughing Bird Caye National Park

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Laughing Bird Caye is a National Park and World Heritage Site. It is a long and narrow island known for its abundance of marine life and corals. The name comes from the gulls that are among the many birds that Inhabit the north end of the caye. Laughing Bird Caye offers excellent snorkeling as would be expected at a national park. On the east side of the island coral mounds separated by sandy patches rise to about 5 feet from the surface. These mounds have a variety of coral types which are home to lobsters, barracuda, lizardfish, angel fish, parrot fish, spotted drums, southern rays and a myriad of reef fish. On the west side your guide will find lobster, barracuda, lizardfish, Nassau grouper, angel fish, furry sea cucumbers, conch and lots and lots of colourful juvenile reef fish.

Itinerary

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    Depart Splash Dive Center at 09:00 am for the 30 to 40 minute boat ride to Laughing Bird Caye National Park. This is the most popular Inner Reef dive destination. Upon arrival expect a briefing from the park ranger and then head into the water with your licensed snorkel guide. If you have not snorkelled before, no problem. Our guides are happy to show you the ins and outs of snorkeling and how to find the good stuff. Critters include spotted drum, huge lobsters, cleaner shrimp, arrow crabs, snapper, barracuda and more varieties of reef fish than you can count. lnAround mid day youu2019ll enjoy a Belize style picnic lunch or a barbecue on the island. Then, you would head back into the water foru00a0more underwater exploration. There are lots of areas with healthy corals and abundant aquatic life to check out before heading back to Placencia.

    6 hours Admission included

What's included

  • Towels.
  • Lunch and Snacks.
  • Licensed Snorkel Guide.
  • Bottled water
  • Park Fees.
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Pick Up and Drop Off along the main road in Placencia Village.
  • Use of snorkel equipment

What's not included

  • Pick Up and Drop Off outside of Placencia Village (can arrange for US $10.00 per person)
  • Gratuities.
  • Alcoholic Beverages.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund 1+ days before departure
  • 0% refund Within 1 days of departure

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Infant meals are not included.