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Top 8 water & beach things to do in Placencia

Boats, beaches, and the parts of Placencia you only see from the water. Ferry rides, sunset cruises, snorkel runs, and the occasional sailing day for travellers who measure good cities by their coastline.

  1. Snorkeling tour at Silk Caye and Moho Caye, Placencia1

    1. Snorkeling tour at Silk Caye and Moho Caye

    4.9· 192 reviews· 7 hours

    A full-day snorkeling trip from Placencia — swim with nurse sharks and turtles, lunch included on Moho Caye.

    Captain Nick and Carlos were fantastic! The snorkeling experience was incredible, and Moho Caye was beyond belief. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend Captain Jak's.awalters5
  2. Snorkeling and island visit at Laughing Bird Caye National Park, Placencia2

    2. Snorkeling and island visit at Laughing Bird Caye National Park

    4.8· 109 reviews· 6 hours

    Half-day tour with snorkeling gear provided — explore marine life at Laughing Bird Caye, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    This snorkeling trip to Laughing Bird Caye was the best I've experienced. The island was stunning, just as you'd imagine a remote Caribbean location to be. The Splash Team, especially Duce and Kurzon, were incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. The barbecue meal was excellent, scoring a perfect 10/10. Birdwatchers will love the pelicans and laughing gulls for great photo opportunities. I'm also grateful to Sharon for making the booking process easy. Keep up the fantastic work!Danny F
  3. Snorkel and swim with marine life at Silk Caye in Placencia, Placencia3

    3. Snorkel and swim with marine life at Silk Caye in Placencia

    4.8· 109 reviews· 8 hours

    Full-day trip from Placencia — snorkelling at Silk Caye with reef fish, rays, sharks, and turtles, including a visit to a local cleaning area.

    This experience was the highlight of my week. Splash and the entire team were extremely professional and attentive. They arranged hotel pickup, making everything run smoothly. Our trip featured snorkeling around the island, followed by a delicious homemade lunch and more snorkeling at the reef. On the return, we visited a well-known spot for turtles, stingrays, and nurse sharks. Erin's knowledge and engagement were impressive. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience; it was fantastic, and you will not be disappointed.Wendy_Z
  1. Monkey River boat tour with wildlife and manatee watching, Placencia4

    4. Monkey River boat tour with wildlife and manatee watching

    4.8· 114 reviews

    Three hours by boat — wildlife spotting along Monkey River, swimming opportunities, native lunch at Monkey River Village, and manatee watching on the return to Placencia.

    The tour with Percy was wonderful. We loved exploring the village and interacting with the locals. The lunch provided was fantastic as well. We encountered monkeys, alligators, various birds, and trees.kim s
  2. Wildlife boat tour and manatee watching near Placencia, Placencia5

    5. Wildlife boat tour and manatee watching near Placencia

    4.8· 80 reviews· 7 hours

    Two hours on a boat and guided rainforest hike — spot crocodiles, howler monkeys, and end with manatee watching on the return journey to Placencia.

    The bird and wildlife sightings were exceptional, including howler monkeys, manatees, herons, and ibises. Your country is truly beautiful.S4012VJcynthial
  3. Half-day snorkelling tour to Laughing Bird Caye, Placencia6

    6. Half-day snorkelling tour to Laughing Bird Caye

    4.7· 39 reviews· 4 hours

    Three hours of snorkelling in Laughing Bird Caye's waters — guided exploration of marine life, followed by a local lunch and time to relax on the beach.

    We enjoyed an outstanding half-day excursion to Laughing Bird Caye. Get ready for extensive snorkeling, as you'll swim a good distance around the Caye. I've never encountered so much marine life on a snorkeling trip before. Additionally, we rented a golf cart from them, which was very convenient as they delivered it to our VRBO and handled the pickup.RussU2525
  4. Monkey River wildlife cruise from Placencia, Placencia7

    7. Monkey River wildlife cruise from Placencia

    4.7· 20 reviews· 6 hours

    Three-hour river tour with a local guide — spot Howler monkeys, toucans, and crocodiles, plus an authentic meal included.

    We participated in an excursion arranged by our resort. Our guide had great knowledge about the various species we encountered, including howler monkeys. Be sure to apply bug spray, and consider using coconut oil beforehand as you will be trekking through the jungle.ganyon
  5. Fishing and snorkeling experience in Placencia, Belize, Placencia8

    8. Fishing and snorkeling experience in Placencia, Belize

    4.6· 10 reviews· 6 hours

    Full day of fishing and snorkeling in Placencia, including cleaning and filleting your catch for takeaway.

    We had an amazing snorkeling experience with Edlin in 2019, so we returned with family in April 2021 to Laughing Bird with him again. We also enjoyed several days of fishing with Randolph, catching tuna, Spanish mackerel, and king mackerel. Our hotel prepared the fish, and we had a fantastic meal. It was an excellent experience, and we plan to return.Noahbegley

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