Belize snorkeling offers an unparalleled underwater adventure, and with its vast Barrier Reef ecosystem and untouched coral, Long Caye is an ideal destination for exploration. The warm, crystal-clear Caribbean waters are inviting and perfect for beginners and experienced swimmers to discover the vibrant reefs. Witness marine life in the same areas as SCUBA diving, minus the need for heavy equipment, time restrictions, or costly gear. With the freedom and safety of staying on the water’s surface, it’s no wonder that snorkeling is Belize’s most sought-after activity.
Experience the ultimate Belize snorkeling adventure at Glover’s Reef Atoll, the premier location for underwater enthusiasts. With extensive opportunities just minutes offshore from the island, you’ll have access to some of the country’s most undiscovered and unspoiled snorkeling sites.
We also offer access to other snorkeling sites by kayak or boat, provide training to snorkel on your own with a buddy, and occasionally have night snorkeling. Avoid the hassle of lengthy and expensive boat rides to access top Belize snorkeling spots by snorkeling right off the shore and identifying the marine life of Belize.
Free diving in Belize is a popular sport related to snorkeling, where you can explore the underwater world while holding your breath. Belize offers numerous locations to free dive to depths of 40 feet or more. The crystal-clear and warm water provides the perfect setting, and with a small weight belt, you can stay down for several minutes safely.
This easily accessible patch reef is ideal for snorkeling orientations and night snorkeling, featuring shallow sandy areas and proximity to coral.
Sights of Caribbean Spiny Lobsters are common at this coral-rich reef, accessible by kayak, swim, or paddleboard.
The caye next door provides several areas of gorgeous reef and a deep snorkel, perfect for hanging onto a kayak for extra flotation.
A swim around the outside of the island provides views of amazing coral and parrot fish.
A submerged sand volcano surrounded by deep waters features a shallow coral-covered top that reveals remarkable and unexplored marine wonders.
A ⅔ mile paddle takes you to a picturesque shallow reef perfect for standing and capturing breathtaking underwater images.
Sometimes combined with Sea Fan City, this large patch reef offers numerous tropical fish and serves as a weekly kayak-snorkel destination.
A swim to the island’s north end offers a drift over three small patch reefs, concluding in a swim back to the south end.
An absolutely huge patch reef sits a mile paddle away, where anchoring immerses you in a remote and isolated world.
Named after a ship-wrecked sailor, this reef is only a short swim away, quite deep in places, and offers beautiful underwater scenery.
Featuring larger fish and thriving Elkhorn Coral, this location near the channel offers the sight of Purple Sea Fans and a vibrant marine ecosystem.
In ideal conditions, this swim and famous dive site provides an over-the-head snorkel featuring giant loggerhead turtles.
Not as intimidating as the giant Far Tortuga snorkel, this one is teaming with Angel Fish and other beautiful species.
Accessible by a ½ mile kayak or swim with a safety kayaker, this reef offers an excellent first paddle and snorkel adventure.
A paddle to a deep patch reef between Long and Northeast Cayes often provides huge sightings of Bermuda Chub, Black Grouper & Spotted Eagle Rays.
This loop snorkel and swim from the island’s southern end along the barrier reef of the atoll offers a long exploratory adventure.
Anchoring in the middle of these two patch reefs offers the sight of a fantastic Star Coral canyon and lots of sponges and fish.
