Lamanai or Snorkeling?

[OceanLover404]

We'll be on the Liberty of the Seas next week and we still haven't chosen an excursion for Belize. If you have seen Lamanai or been snorkeling at Hol Chan/ Shark Ray Alley, which did you prefer? We're not trying to spend too much money, but it looks like it's about $90 for either.

[OceanLover404]

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[eargal]

I've done both.

 

The Lamanai trip is a very long day. It feels like you're on a real adventure and the ruins are good.

 

We did shark/ray alley and Caye Caulker and it was a very fun day. The snorkeling was great. We only saw a couple of sharks from a distance but the rays are friendly.

 

My children preferred shark/ray alley but I personally enjoyed Lamanai more. My innate nerdiness may be a factor here.;)

[jaasb0808]

I have not snorkeled in Belize but I have been to Lamanai. I assume you have other opportunities to snorkel on your itinerary so I would say Lamanai as it is the only place you can experience it. It really is amazing, the boat ride up the river is fun and it feels like you have entered another world...truly the middle of the rain forest. It is a long day but in my opinion worth the journey at least once.

[JimAOk1945]

I agree, Lamanai is well worth it. Book through your cruise line since it is a long excursion.

 

You might like to see the pictures my wife took and made into a slide show for her website.

 

Lamanai Mayan Ruins Excursion