Captain Jaks

I did the Xunantunich and Blue Hole trip with them in May 2025. Do not confuse with the Great Blue Hole which is something else completely! I had a very competent and fun guide who was named Pablo himself of Mayan origin which made his explanation heart felt. Tours are a little pricey but this is Belize and not specifically this tour operator whose prices are similar to others. Pablo is a safe driver, keeps the van immaculately clean, offers plenty of water and brought us to a nice local restaurant between activities.

My husband and I did the Monkey River tour through Captain Jaks. Our group included another couple and a large family with kids. Our tour guide Doyle did an exceptional job providing us with tons of information, answering all of our questions and making sure everyone was having a great time… not to mention he was an excellent boat driver. We had more fun than we anticipated and saw a lot of wildlife. Would recommend this tour to anyone.

We had a great experience with captain jak’s. It was our first time scuba diving and Nick was amazing. We saw so many cool animals! Dolphins, sea turtles, barracuda, reef sharks, nurse sharks! My wife and I both had different issues as new divers and he helped us through it! The food at lunch was amazing.

We went on a Monkey River Tour and Doyle was our guide. He was amazing and we saw howling monkeys, crocodiles, blue crab, and manatees. You stop at a village and have lunch so bring your credit card if you want to buy a gift there. Highly recommend this tour! Make sure you put on lots of bug spray beforehand and some people had mosquito proof clothing, which I thought was smart.

Our family had a day we will never forget. Eric was fantastic with all 4 of the kids (and their parents). He was patient with our inexpert fishing, managing the poles off the back of the boat with only one snarl in the lines. He was knowledgeable and so kind. We caught fish for dinner! He cleaned them for us. Everyone was thrilled. Captain Eyon got us there and back with zero seasickness and a smooth comfortable ride. I was nervous because all of us have struggled with motion sickness at different times. We all felt great the whole time. He helped us all learn to shuck and crack open the coconuts on the beach at Moho caye. He was fun and laid back. Lunch was yummy for all - even my vegetarian enjoyed it. Jullian was full of great information about the fish and the reef. He kept us all feeling safe and interested while snorkeling. He was so personable and fascinating to talk with. The whole crew had such perfect demeanors for entertaining our family for the day. The place was GORGEOUS. We absolutely loved it. They were wonderful.

Wow Captain Jaks is a well run outfit! Our guides, Nick and Doyle were absolutely amazing. We moved to Belize in January from the US and had not gotten the opportunity to go to Placencia yet so we did the last week in August during the slow season. So glad we did. We will definitely be back for more excursions using Captain Jak’s. Whether you’re a local or a tourist check these guys out for sure!

Two of us went out diving with Captain Jaks twice. Mario was our dive master and he was fantastic! His professionalism was exemplary and we felt safe and well looked after. He even reminded us two Canadians to hydrate and reapply our sunscreen. His spotting and communication under the water was great. The entire staff seems to have the same level of professionalism and they care about their guests experiences. Highly recommend

We had a wonderful experience with Captain Jak's! We were in Placencia in late July and booked the ATM tour and 2 days of scuba diving with Captain Jak's. Our drivers, tour guides, dive masters and boat captain were amazing! Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!