Dive in Lighthouse Reef
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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… -
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. -
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... -
West Point Lighthouse Reef, Belize
Very nice drop-off with great marine life. -
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 Lighthouse Reef
- 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