How Do You Swim With Sharks In Belize?
Ambergris Caye is the largest and most popular island in the Caribbean nation of Belize. It sports the world’s second largest coral reef, which makes it the ideal destination for lovers of sea life. While most divers avoid sharks, the nurse sharks of Ambergris Caye are gentle and docile, offering you a very unique experience of communing with nature! Check the weather on the day you want to go out snorkeling. Make sure the day is storm free. Hire a boat to take you on your short trip to the waters just past the beach. You can speak to your hotel or resort for their recommendations or contact a few of the following charter boats: SEAduced by Belize, La Gaviota, El Gato and Katkandu. Be prepared to pay $20 – $25 dollars per adult for the trip. This price usually includes snorkel mask and flipper rental, as well as your guide. Tell your guide to take you to Shark-Ray Alley, a shallow area off of Belize’s 5 mile underwater national park known as the Hol Chan Marine Reserve where nurse shar