Belize
HOME OF THE SECOND-BIGGEST BARRIER REEF IN THE WORLD
For the small size of Belize, it has a lot to offer underwater. Explore the Belize Barrier Reef, the second biggest reef in the world, or the famous Blue Hole.
Belize is a Caribbean country located on the northeastern coast of Central America. Belize is bordered on the northwest by Mexico, on the east by the Caribbean Sea, and on the south and west by Guatemala. The reefs of Belize contain huge crimson gorgonians and giant orange elephant ear sponges. Belize is also a wall-divers paradise. The water is always warm and clear. A liveaboard cruise in Belize will drive you to the different cays and reefs and give you a great chance to enjoy the abundance of sea life.
BEST TIME TO VISIT BELIZE
Belize is a all-year destination. However, from March to December the conditions are ideal for scuba diving. Air temperature is between 24 and 29 degrees and the water is very warm with 30 degrees. August to October is wet season ans also the warmest months of the xear with around 26 to 29 degrees. In October and November it is mating season for groupers.
POPOULAR DIVE SPOTS IN BELIZE
Most famous around the world is the Blue Hole. It´s a collapsed freshwater cave system approximately 1000 feet across and over 400 feet deep. The Blue Hole was made famous by ocean pioneer Jacques-Yves Cousteau who declared it one of the Top Ten Dive Sites in the World. The first shelf of this collapsed underground cavern begins at 33 m. Here stalactites descend from the ceiling. A healthy reef exists around the edge of the blue hole.
Diving Half Moon Caye Wall means exploring tunnels and grooves. You can see several types of grouper and snapper. Just off the wall, one can spot eagle rays, sharks and turtles.
Other popular dive sites are Aquarium, Black Beauty or Cathedral.
LIVEABOARDS IN BELIZE
Cruising on a liveaboard in Belize offers you the most comfortable way to explore the islands, reefs and cays of this small Caribbean country. Don´t miss the chance to see nurse sharks, eagle rays, amazing underwater topography and unique critters.