Is Belize good for diving?

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1. Is Belize good for diving?
2. How much does it cost to scuba dive in Belize?
3. Can you shore dive in Belize?
4. Do you need a wetsuit to dive in Belize?
5. Is the Blue Hole worth it?
6. Where should I stay in Belize to dive the Blue Hole?
7. Where is the best diving in Belize?
8. What should I pack for Belize?
9. What is the water temp in Belize?
10. Where is the clearest water in Belize?
11. Can you snorkel at the Blue Hole?
12. Can you dive in the Blue Hole?
13. Can you dive the Blue Hole from Belize City?
14. How long is the boat ride from Ambergris Caye to the Blue Hole?
15. How much should I tip in Belize?

Is Belize good for diving?

With more than 400 islands, white sandy beaches, the longest unbroken barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere and 298 kilometers/185 miles of coastline, Belize is a world-class scuba diving destination. While the Blue Hole is Belize best-known dive site, there's much more to discover.

How much does it cost to scuba dive in Belize?

Open Water Dive Certification

Courses	# Dives	Rate per person (1 person)
Discover Scuba Diving	2	$350
Open Water Referral	4	$450
Refresher - Rusty Water	1	$60
Open Water Dive Certification	4	$650

Can you shore dive in Belize?

But, Belize has much more to offer than just that, including some of the best shore diving in the world. ... The Ambergris Caye is a world famous dive site that is located within swimming distance of the beach in many places.

Do you need a wetsuit to dive in Belize?

Dive Skin or Wetsuit? Many of our guests wonder why they need a wetsuit or diveskin (also called hydroskin, swim tights, or rashguard) when the water is 80 degrees. ... Snorkelers cannot rent from the dive shop. If you do not bring a wet suit or skin you will regret it.

Is the Blue Hole worth it?

A $300-350 shaped hole in your pocket is what you'll be left with after scuba diving the Belize Blue Hole. That's a big chunk of money just for a single day trip. In a single word YES! It's totally worth the price tag for the Blue Hole diving experience.

Where should I stay in Belize to dive the Blue Hole?

Itza Resort on Long Caye, is a great alternative to the resorts on Ambergris Caye, to stay and dive the Belize Hole. The Resort offer amazing vacation packages for Diving, Snorkeling and Fishing on the Atoll. As the only beachfront Resort on the island, witness the sunrise from your room's private balcony.

Where is the best diving in Belize?

Belize best dive spots

• The Blue Hole.
• Half Moon Caye.
• Ambergris Caye.
• Turneffe Atoll.
• Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
• Placencia.

What should I pack for Belize?

Essential packing list for Belize

• Clothes. Regular T-shirts and a couple of long-sleeved T-shirts for sunburn protection and jungle hiking. ...
• Shoes. Hiking or walking shoes. ...
• Toiletries. Razor. ...
• Books and documents. A good guidebook – perfect for planning specialty trips e.g. birding in Belize. ...
• Health products.

What is the water temp in Belize?

The sea in Belize is warm enough for swimming all year round, in fact the water temperature ranges from 27 °C (81 °F) between January and March, to 29 °C (84 °F) in the summer months.

Where is the clearest water in Belize?

Half Moon Caye Amongst these options, Half Moon Caye—a protected monument—is said to have the clearest water in Belize…as well as the comical red-footed boobies… From Placencia one option is to take a day-trip to Laughingbird Caye. This protected area has beautiful beaches and a desirable swimming area.

Can you snorkel at the Blue Hole?

Many intrepid divers perish in its depths every year. In snorkeling, you will just move along the edge of the Blue Hole, colonized by a good diversity of corals, but it remains an exceptional underwater experience. An adult lionfish noted on the drop off.

Can you dive in the Blue Hole?

The Lost Ocean Blue Hole is one of seven underwater sinkholes found in the Bahamas and is one of the more accessible one and can be dived by divers of all levels. The hole measures 24m (80 feet) across and is about 91m (300 feet) deep. Ususal encounters include reef sharks, stingrays and groupers.

Can you dive the Blue Hole from Belize City?

In past years diving The Great Blue Hole meant visiting Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, or Belize City. Now you can dive the pristine southern reef of Belize and include the Blue Hole as part of your vacation.

How long is the boat ride from Ambergris Caye to the Blue Hole?

about 3 hours The trip to the Blue Hole from Ambergris Caye in Belize will take about 3 hours. From Placencia in Southern Belize, it will take up to 4 hours to get there.

How much should I tip in Belize?

Belize restaurants rarely add a service charge, so in better restaurants tip 10%–20% of the total bill. At inexpensive places, leave small change or tip 10%. Many hotels and resorts add a service charge, usually 10%, to bills, so at these places additional tipping isn't necessary.