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Most dive sites are moored sites or drift dives. We do our best not to use our anchor which could ruin precious coral and marine life. Caye Caulker and the extended community are working hard to preserve the barrier reef for many years to come. You will soon see more permanent moorings on the Caye Caulker local reef. All dive sites that are accessible from Caye Caulker are boat dives.

HOL-CHAN MARINE RESERVE

Hol-Chan Marine Reserve is an excellent diving area easily reached from Caye Caulker and is one of the favorite sites for tourists. The reef structure runs East to West; inside the reef coral rises to the surface in a long snaking ridge and outside gently slopes down to 35 feet/ 10 meters, unveiling many shallow water corals and an abundance of gorgonians. The sloping shelf is dramatically cut with deep cracks and crevices winding to the reefs outer edge where a great wall drops to depths beyond 130’/ 40 meters. Since fishing is restricted in the Reserve you will often encounter larger fish to include what the Reserve is famous for—Spotted Eagle Rays, Barracudas, Loggerhead Turtles and friendly Nurse Sharks.

This site is one of the many dive sites found in the Hol-Chan Marine Park. Begining your dive at 40-45 feet/13-14 meters divers descend to a large open tunnel at 50 feet. The tunnel is approximately 25 feet/8 meters long and descends to 70 feet/20 meters at the exit. Don’t be surprised if you find a Nurse Shark wanting to pass you in the tunnel. On the way to the tunnel and following the exciting swim through, divers encounter Nurse Sharks, huge Groupers, schools of yellowtail Snapper, Barjacks, and occasionally a Moray Eel. This site is also famous for the spotted Eagle Ray with wing spans of over 6 feet/2 meters. The numerous yellow-tailed Snapper and ever-friendly Nurse Sharks find pleasure accompanying you to your destination and back. As at all of our sites, abundant colorful smaller fish can be seen schooling in the corals or in mid-water. This site is excellent for both novice and advanced divers.

The reef formation at this sight is much the same as at the other sites in the Hol-Chan Marine Park. Huge coral canyons provide sanctuary to lots of marine life. Since this is a cut in the reef and a channel, at times the currents on this dive are fast and make for a great drift dive. Depths for the dive range from 35 feet/10 meters to 130 feet/40 meters and beyond. Often seen on the dive are Dolphin, Sea Turtles, and Spotted Eagle Rays. Most recently Hammerhead Sharks have been spotted. As always there is an abundance of smaller fish at this site. This site is excellent for all diving levels.

These two sites are located only minutes away in the waters east of Caye Caulker and both offer spectacular diving. Divers can see giant Southern Stingrays, majestic Spotted Eagle Rays, friendly Loggerhead Turtles, schools of horse-eyed jacks, thousands of small fish schooling among the corals, and an occasional Nurse shark. These dives are equally fascinating for the beginner and the more experienced diver. Visibility often exceeds 100 feet at these sights.

These three sites located on our local reef offer some of the best diving in Belize and are only moments away. This dive is offered at least once a week for those divers needing refreshers or for those divers who want to dive but do not want to go too far away. Local diving is often touted as not good, but this is not the case at these sites on our local reef. You can encounter the same large and small marine life as the other sites and the canyons and corals are spectacular. The sloping shelf dramatically cuts deep cracks and crevices winding to the reefs outer edge where the great wall drops to the depths of the sea. This dive is equally good for all divers.

Wall diving at its finest, beautiful white sand channels mirroring ski slopes gently guide you and your dive buddy to a spectacular colorful coral wall with unlimited visibility. Giant sea fans and sea whips span the waters as you gaze down onto the wall. Depths for this dive range from 45 feet/15 meters to 130 feet/40 meters depending on your dive plan. It is easy to lose track of your depth. Looking up to the top of the wall you spot schools of Horse-eyed Jack, Blue Tangs, and Sargeant Majors. Dolphins are frequently seen at this sight. A must for all visitors to Belize.

A favorite for many visitors, Turneffe Atoll offers numerous dive sites from the North end. Beautiful reefs and dramatic walls offer incredible diving with outstanding visibility. A favorite site for our guests is Mini Elbow, located centrally on the Atoll. It is at this site divers encounter Nurse Sharks, large Grouper, beautiful Angel Fish, and schools of Blue Hamlets and Yellowtail Snapper, Green Moray Eels, Loggerhead Turtles and Spotted Eagle Rays. This is one site where you never know what you will see. The corals and sponges are colorful and huge, receiving nutrients from the rich land. The seas are almost always calm with sites on the leeward side offering great snorkeling for those who do not want to dive. Lunch is included. A must for all visitors to Belize’s underwater world.

Like the North end of Turneffe, the Elbow offers a view of huge gorgonians and Sponges. The added attraction to the elbow is the chance to see many larger deep water fish because of the location at the end of the atoll. The dives are mostly drift dives because of the currents flowing past the end of the Atoll. Most often schools of Horse-eyed Jacks, Blue Tang, Permits, and Spade Fish are seen flowing with the current. Spotted-Eagle Rays and Loggerhead Turtles are most often spotted along with Green Morey Eels. Take your camera because there is a lot to see, but be prepared to back peddle to get your model in sight. This is an all day trip. Breakfast and lunch included. Well worth the trip.

The Great Blue Hole is located in the center of Lighthouse Reef Atoll. It measures 1,000 feet across and dips down to a mere 408 feet/136 meters. This site was discovered by Jacques Cousteau; it is one of the most dived sites in Belize. Huge stalactites and stalagmites can be found in the hole at 90-100 feet/30-33 meters. This dive trip is a 3-tank dive trip with dives at Half Moon Caye and Long Caye. This trip is offered through Belize Diving Services. Breakfast and Lunch is included.

This is the newest dive site addition to Belize Diving Service’s list of top dive sites. The site is blocked by Turneffe Atoll to the East, thus making it one of the sites with normally always-calm waters. Beginning in shallow waters divers encounter large sea fans and bright corals and sponges. As divers approach the wall they can look for Spotted Eagle Rays, Loggerhead turtles, schools of many varieties of fish, and endless beauty. This is normally also a wonderful snorkeling site for those who do not dive or who just want to get wet. Lunch is included on this dive.

All trips are available upon request and are subject to weather and availability.

The best part of all, are the great diving prices offered through Belize Diving Services. Our prices vary by site and number of dives. Included is all equipment, water and fruits. Discounts are available for those who dive with us for several days; group discounts are available. 10% discount is automatic for those who dive for three days or more, they also receive a free Belize Diving Services t-shirt.