Palapa Tours - 25 ft Boat
Palapa Tours is based on Ambergris Caye and offers a wide range of trips, spearfishing and reef fishing to snorkeling. Captain Chip Myvett runs the whole operation and is always happy to accommodate people who are looking to have a memorable time in Belize. Whether it’s a family outing or just a regular fishing trip, you’re after, Captain Chip has you covered.
His boat is a 25’ center console boat by Captain Shark’s, and it’s equipped with a 115 HP Yamaha engine. It has all the necessary equipment needed for a safe and productive journey, which includes a GPS device, fishfinder, and a live bait tank.
Taking a reef fishing trip with Captain Chip will have you visiting the second largest coral reef system in the world, Belize Barrier Reef. Among the fish you’ll be targeting are Wahoo, Grouper, Snapper, Jack Crevalle, and Amberjack.
If you’re itching to try something else apart from fishing, why not give snorkeling a go? You’ll be able to see lots of Manatees and Seahorses, as well as the beautiful seabed. If you’ve always wanted to see a Nurse Shark up close, this is the trip for you.
Included in the price are all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need, as well as light snacks and water. After the trip, anything you catch will be cleaned and filleted by the crew so you don’t have to. Bring along a camera and a pair of polarized sunglasses, and you’re all set to have some fun.
Customer reviews
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Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Appropriate for children
75%
Friendly captain
75%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
80%
Caught fish
100%
Mar 22, 2024
Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (AM)
Chip and his first mate were awesome!
Local guides that shared island history and facts. It was a super fun trip!
Local guides that shared island history and facts. It was a super fun trip!
Apr 16, 2025
Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (AM)
BE CAUTIOUS - Lost Item Tracked to Captain
Unfortunately, I had a disappointing experience after our trip. I accidentally left my AirPods on the boat — something I later confirmed through video footage. I also tracked them using the Find My app, which showed them moving around San Pedro after the trip. At one point, Find My even led us directly to the captain in town, which felt like more than just coincidence. I shared this information with him, offered to come retrieve them with a tip, and tried to handle everything respectfully — but I was met with slow responses, deflection and no real effort to help recover the item. Accidents happen, but the lack of follow-through or accountability was really frustrating. Based on how this situation was handled, I wouldn’t feel comfortable booking again with this captain.
Unfortunately, I had a disappointing experience after our trip. I accidentally left my AirPods on the boat — something I later...
Captain replied
Jan 22, 2024
Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (AM)
Reef fishing
Weather was terrible, but determination by the captain was there! We caught a few fish, not as many as hoped but the captain did his best to get us on some.
Weather was terrible, but determination by the captain was there! We caught a few fish, not as many as hoped but the captain did...
Belize City, Belize
Dec 27, 2022
Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (PM)
Half day trip wit captain Chip and his brother
We trolled inside the reef for part of the time and caught a few fish then went to a spot to fish for snapper. We caught plenty of snapper.
We trolled inside the reef for part of the time and caught a few fish then went to a spot to fish for snapper. We caught plenty...
Lufkin, TX
Sep 20, 2022
Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (PM)
September fishing trip
Caught one big barracuda. Chip worked the fishing really hard.
Caught one big barracuda. Chip worked the fishing really hard.
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photo by reviewers
for this charter yet!
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Appropriate for children
75%
Friendly captain
75%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
80%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Chip and his first mate were awesome!
Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (AM) on March 22, 2024
Local guides that shared island history and facts. It was a super fun trip!
Local guides that shared island history and facts. It was a super fun trip!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
BE CAUTIOUS - Lost Item Tracked to Captain
Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (AM) on April 16, 2025
Unfortunately, I had a disappointing experience after our trip. I accidentally left my AirPods on the boat — something I later confirmed through video footage. I also tracked them using the Find My app, which showed them moving around San Pedro after the trip. At one point, Find My even led us directly to the captain in town, which felt like more than just coincidence. I shared this information with him, offered to come retrieve them with a tip, and tried to handle everything respectfully — but I was met with slow responses, deflection and no real effort to help recover the item. Accidents happen, but the lack of follow-through or accountability was really frustrating. Based on how this situation was handled, I wouldn’t feel comfortable booking again with this captain.
Unfortunately, I had a disappointing experience after our trip. I accidentally left my AirPods on the boat — something I later confirmed through video footage. I also tracked them using the Find My app, which showed them moving around San Pedro after the trip. At one point, Find My even led us directly to the captain in town, which felt like more than just coincidence. I shared this information with him, offered to come retrieve them with a tip, and tried to handle everything respectfully —...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Reef fishing
Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (AM) on January 22, 2024
Weather was terrible, but determination by the captain was there! We caught a few fish, not as many as hoped but the captain did his best to get us on some.
Weather was terrible, but determination by the captain was there! We caught a few fish, not as many as hoped but the captain did his best to get us on some.
Belize City, Belize
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half day trip wit captain Chip and his brother
Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (PM) on December 27, 2022
We trolled inside the reef for part of the time and caught a few fish then went to a spot to fish for snapper. We caught plenty of snapper.
We trolled inside the reef for part of the time and caught a few fish then went to a spot to fish for snapper. We caught plenty of snapper.
Lufkin, TX
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
September fishing trip
Half Day Trip - Reef Fishing (PM) on September 20, 2022
Caught one big barracuda. Chip worked the fishing really hard.
Caught one big barracuda. Chip worked the fishing really hard.
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