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Scuba Diving in Belize: A Package of Fascinating Adventures

By: Allyn Cutts

Belize is a small Central American country situated in the western Caribbean ocean and south of the Yucatan peninsula. Home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, scuba diving in Belize presents a beautiful quest to witness a wide variety of coral, sponges and other marine life from the dozens coral atolls or cayes as they are called in Belize.


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Whether you are a beginner or experienced diver, you will find everything you need available at the many dive shops or resorts to make your diving adventure truly one for the log book.

You can enroll for classes at one of the many dive shops or dive resorts if you have never been to scuba diving. Ideally, classes range from very basic scuba breathing in shallow water, open water certification or advanced certifications. All scuba diving in Belize is done under the watchful eye of the Belize regulated dive masters. Regulated dive masters oversee the scuba diving performances in Belize.

Check out dives and certifications are available for those who have completed their classroom work and basic scuba instruction, but have not completed the final exam. It is a good idea to call ahead to the dive shop to make sure you bring all of the needed paperwork from your stateside instructor.

Several dive operators offer Live-Aboard diving boats that will take you to many of the popular diving locations in the lap of luxury. The all inclusive rates include room, meals and air all just a few feet away from your room. Make your reservations well in advance as these boats are quite popular.

Popular diving areas known as the Hol-Chan Marine Reserve and Shark-Ray Alley are found on the southern end of Ambergris Caye and a short boat ride from San Pedro. Each with its own exceptional habitat and bio-diversity, this protected area is divided into 4 zones. Coral reefs, mangroves and sea grass beds make up the different segments of the reserve. For night diving sites, Hol-Chan is among the best.

When you get to Shark Ray Alley, expect some company. For years the local fishermen have been cleaning their catches here so the sharks and rays will surface near your boat awaiting for a free meal.

On the Lighthouse Reef, a day trip east of Turneffe Reef is where you can spot the famous Great Blue Hole. Made famous and filmed by Jacques Cousteau in the early 1970's, it is more than 400 feet deep and 1000 feet across. Experienced diver is given a chance to go deep the Blue Hole, while seeing the sights of the corals and stalactites that were shaped when the sea levels were much lower.

The scuba diving in Belize is different from other areas in the Caribbean as the water temperature only varies between the mid 70s to the mid 80s year-round. Water visibility varies upon location but you can expect to have 50 foot or better viewing with 100 foot visibility not uncommon in some areas. Water clarity will be less in the rainy season during the summer months.

Follow the rays, swim with the Whale Sharks, feed the groupers or relax in the shallow mangrove cayes beside the manatees. Regardless of experience, going scuba diving in Belize has something to offer all divers. Plan your vacation now and make early reservations for your preferred dive destination.

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