Dive in Belize
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Blue Hole Lighthouse Reef, Belize
The Great Blue Hole is a large underwater sinkhole off the coast of Belize. It lies near the center of Lighthouse Reef, a small atoll 70 kilometres (43 mi) from the mainland and Belize City. The hole is circular in shape, over 300 metres (984 ft) across and 124 metres (407 ft) deep. It has formed… -
Shark and Ray Alley Ambergris Caye, Belize
Shark Ray Alley which was annexed to Hol Chan officially in 1999.This dive site offers large populations of manta, sting, and eagle rays, as well as nurse, sand, and Caribbean sharks are located here. -
Hol Chan Marine Reserve Ambergris Caye, Belize
Hol Chan means 'little channel' in Mayan and is one of the most popular day trips from Ambergris Caye.There are three dive sites in the area where you can see many reef fish, groupers, rays eels, lobster, crabs and nurse sharks. -
Amigos Wreck Ambergris Caye, Belize
Another popular dive site. This cargo ship was sunk on purpose and now sits in about 70 feet of water. -
Amigos Wreck Ambergris Caye, Belize
Another popular dive site. This cargo ship was sunk on purpose and now sits in about 70 feet of water. -
Triple Anchors Turneffe Islands, Belize
The remains of a small vessel lie here, along with its 3 anchors, hence the site name.Great for photography, lots of coral formations and sea life, and the beautiful queen angelfish. -
Triple Anchors Turneffe Islands, Belize
The remains of a small vessel lie here, along with its 3 anchors, hence the site name.Great for photography, lots of coral formations and sea life, and the beautiful queen angelfish. -
Calabash Cut Turneffe Islands, Belize
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Coco Point Turneffe Islands, Belize
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Colusium Turneffe Islands, Belize
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Coral Garden Turneffe Islands, Belize
A very beautiful coral garden with a lot of fish including these species rays (spotted eagle ray and southern stingray) shark (nurse shark) moray (green moray) -
Crawl Cay Turneffe Islands, Belize
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Cut Throat Turneffe Islands, Belize
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Elbow Turneffe Islands, Belize
Dive site is southern tip of the Atoll.Closer the Island the area is a fairly easy dive but move away from the shore and the bottom drops away quickly and you can encounter strong currents being whipped around the tipIf there is a current then the dive quickly needs more mature outlook to itCan be… -
Grand Bogue Turneffe Islands, Belize
elusive white spotted, white lined & large-eyed toadfish -
Half Moon Wall Lighthouse Reef, Belize
Diving here is nice with good corals. This is a good place after diving the Blue Hole (25 min north).For non-divers, the main attraction of the caye is the red-footed Boobies; a protected specie of the endangered list. Nesting of the Boobies begins in mid-December and continues until late in March.… -
Hat Caye Drop-Off Lighthouse Reef, Belize
Fantastic drop-off; starts at 50 feet. The shallow reefs are also good with huge basket sponges. -
Long Cay Wall Turneffe Islands, Belize
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Majestic Point Turneffe Islands, Belize
Great deep dive with many coral ridges and lovely light displays for your morning dive.Wonderful coral formations and striking underwater topography. -
Mexico Rocks Ambergris Caye, Belize
Great tunnels and canyons. A very good dive site for snorkeling. -
Peter's Peaks Turneffe Islands, Belize
A nice site for exploring the many tunnels weaving through the corals, or just cruise along the wall and enjoy the sea life hanging about. -
Pilican Cay Turneffe Islands, Belize
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Que Brada Lighthouse Reef, Belize
This is a cut on the reef; both dive the wall and the shallows parts. Great marine life including green moray eels, spotted drum, lobster, crabs... -
Rendez-vous Point Turneffe Islands, Belize
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Sayonara Wreck Turneffe Islands, Belize
The Sayonara was the transport boat for the Turneffe Island Lodge. It was sunk by Dave Bennett in 1985. It now lies in 50 ft of water. -
Stingray Motel Turneffe Islands, Belize
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Three Corner Cay Turneffe Islands, Belize
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Turtle Ridge Turneffe Islands, Belize
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West Point Lighthouse Reef, Belize
Very nice drop-off with great marine life. -
Diving With Whale Sharks -… Placencia, Belize
In the Months of March, April, May, and June 2 days before the full moon up until 10 days after the full moon whale sharks can be observed at Gladden Split, Belize.Gladden Split is Located about 30 miles off the cost of Belize. What makes this place so special is that many different species of reef… -
Robert's Caye Placencia, Belize
You can see spotted drums, tangs, wrasse, gobies, sea fans and many other corals and fish. -
Laughing Bird Caye National… Placencia, Belize
Many reef fish, coral and macro life such as crabs and shrimp.It's possible to see many different types of rays such as the southern and eagle rays, or maybe even a manta if you're lucky -
Glover's Reef Outer Cayes, Belize
Super clear water, keep your eyes out for black and nassau groupers, turtles or reef shark. -
Ranguana Caye Outer Cayes, Belize
Many tropical fish and colourful corals, lobster, nurse sharks and maybe even a hammerhead!You can do a couple of dives around the caye such the Grand Canyon and Fox Hole. -
South Water Caye Marine… Outer Cayes, Belize
Nice easy and calm dive, great for beginners.Colourful coral covered wall with lots of fish, moray eels, groupers, lobsters and much more. -
Tres Cocos Ambergris Caye, Belize
Protected site, great for all levels with canyons and different types of corals, many species of reef fish, crabs, eels and sea turtles.Photographers will love the macro life here. -
Tackle Box Canyons Ambergris Caye, Belize
Canyons, caverns, tunnels and lots of places to explore for lobsters, eels and good macro life, or schools of jacks around the reef. -
Victoria Tunnels Ambergris Caye, Belize
Tunnels and canyons with lots of fish, eels spider crabs, lobster, shoals of fish, groupers and maybe even a turtle! -
Cypress Canyons Ambergris Caye, Belize
Lots of macro life for photographers, many corals with juvenile fish hiding through them along with hermit crabs, spiny lobster, eels, crabs, lots of reef fish and huge elkhorn coral. -
The Aquarium Lighthouse Reef, Belize
Usually the last dive of the day, the shallow water meaning a long bottom time to look for lots of fish and small creatures in the arches, tunnels and swim throughs.
- Quick facts about the Belize
- Visibility: 10-100m, depending on weather conditions
- Recommended Equipment: Normal scuba equipment - 3mm wetsuit in winter
- Seasons: All year round but best between Nov and May. Jun - Sep can be rainy
- Water Temperature: 26°C/79°F Nov - Jan - 29°C/84°F May - Sep
- Air Temperature: 10°C/50°F - 35°C/95°F
- Highlights: The Blue Hole, Ambergris Caye; Turneffe Atol and Lighthouse reef
- Currents: Mild to medium, depending on weather conditions
- Average Depth: 5-40m, all diving depth available