The Belize Barrier Reef sits about a mile off our dock, which makes Ambergris Caye one of the easiest places in the Caribbean to fit diving around a holiday rather than the other way round. A local two-tank morning has you back at the pool by lunch.
For the two big offshore days — the Great Blue Hole and Turneffe Atoll — boats leave before dawn and return at dusk, with breakfast and lunch aboard. Both are worth planning your week around.
Tours we book
Local single-tank dive
Half dayOne tank on the local reef, morning or afternoon.
- One dive site
- Tanks and weights
- Divemaster
Local two-tank dive
8:15 AM – 11:30 AM / 1:15 PM – 4:30 PMHalf dayTwo dives on the reef wall, back in time for lunch or dinner.
- Two dive sites
- Tanks, weights and divemaster
- Bottled water
Local three-tank dive
Full dayThree tanks along the local wall, a full day on the water.
- Three dive sites
- Tanks, weights and divemaster
- Lunch aboard
Night dive
6:00 PM departureEveningThe reef by torchlight — octopus, lobster and sleeping parrotfish.
- One night dive
- Tanks, weights, torch and divemaster
The Great Blue Hole
5:15 AM – 5:30 PMFull dayThree sites at Lighthouse Reef, including the Blue Hole itself.
- Three dive or snorkel sites
- Breakfast and lunch aboard
- Tanks, weights and divemaster
Turneffe Atoll offshore three-tank dive
5:15 AM – 5:30 PMFull dayThree dives on the atoll wall, including the Elbow when conditions allow.
- Three dive sites
- Breakfast and lunch aboard
- Tanks, weights and divemaster
Hol Chan dive & snorkel combo
8:15 AM – 11:30 AMHalf dayDivers and snorkellers on the same boat, at the same reserve.
- One dive at Hol Chan
- Snorkel stop at Shark Ray Alley
- Gear for both
Prices change with the season and the operator, so we quote them at the time of booking. Ask the concierge for current rates and availability.
Certification and gear
Bring your certification card and log. Rental gear is available through the dive operators we work with, and discover-scuba sessions can be arranged for anyone who wants to try a first dive in shallow water before committing to the reef.
Flying home
Leave a clear day between your last dive and your flight out of Belize City. If your departure is tight, our concierge will schedule your dive days accordingly.
Good to know
- Can you dive the Blue Hole from Ambergris Caye?
- Yes. It is a long day — boats leave around 5:15 AM and return around 5:30 PM — with three dive or snorkel sites and meals included. Non-divers in the group can snorkel the same stops.
- Do I need to be certified?
- For reef and offshore dives, yes. If you are not certified, our concierge can arrange a discover-scuba session or a full open-water course with a local dive shop.