Scuba Diving
From local reef dives to the Great Blue Hole — Belize offers some of the most remarkable diving in the Western Hemisphere, arranged through certified local divemasters who know every site.
Book a Dive TripFive ways to dive Belize.
Whether your first certified dive or your hundredth, Belize's reef and atoll systems offer something extraordinary at every level.
Single & Two-Tank Reef Dives
Local Ambergris Caye reef dives along the Belize Barrier Reef — walls, cuts, and coral gardens teeming with marine life. A perfect daily dive for guests staying on the island, with two-tank options for a full underwater morning.
- Certification required: Open Water
- Depth: 15–30m typical
- Duration: Half day
Hol Chan Combo
Dive the iconic Hol Chan Marine Reserve channel and combine it with Shark Ray Alley — an immersive half-day that mixes scuba and snorkel in Belize's most biodiverse protected marine area.
- Certification required: Open Water
- Includes: Dive + snorkel
- Duration: Half day
Great Blue Hole
The bucket-list dive — a 300m-wide marine sinkhole dropping to 125m, famous for its stalactites, Caribbean reef sharks, and eerie blue descent. An unforgettable experience for qualified divers.
- Certification required: Advanced Open Water + logged dives at depth
- Duration: Full day from Ambergris Caye
Turneffe Atoll
A full-day expedition to Turneffe — Belize's largest atoll and one of the most ecologically significant marine areas in the country. Dramatic walls, eagle rays, and exceptional visibility make this a standout dive day.
- Certification required: Open Water
- Duration: Full day
Night Dive
The reef after dark is a completely different world — sleeping parrotfish, hunting octopus, phosphorescent plankton, and marine life that only emerges at night. One of the most memorable dives guests experience in Belize.
- Certification required: Open Water
- Duration: 2–3 hours evening
What to know about diving in Belize.
Belize's reef and atoll system offers dives at every level — from calm 15m reef dives to dramatic 40m wall descents. Equipment is provided; certification cards and logbooks must be presented before any dive.
