With its crystal-clear waters offering a range of diving depths, from reef proximity dive spots suitable for beginners to deeper sites for seasoned divers, Belize provides an unforgettable experience for all skill levels. Whether you're exploring the vibrant coral reefs or encountering fascinating sea creatures, Belize snorkeling and scuba diving tours off Ambergris Caye promise […]
Reef Coral Brain Coral- There are many species of brain coral, but they all have the distinctive ridges that look uncannily like a brain. A type of stony coral, this order makes up the building blocks of the reef. Sea Fans- These gorgonians look just like their namesake. They wave elegantly in the current and […]
Hol Chan Marine Reserve & Shark Ray Alley Hol Chan Marine Reserve is a large protected area located between Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker. It covers several zones throughout its 21 square miles, each representing a different habitat. Snorkeling at the cut is paired with a stop at Shark Ray Alley where you can swim […]
Snorkeling Ambergris Caye Ambergris Caye is ideally situated to take advantage of snorkeling. With the reef just offshore, between a half-mile and a mile in most locations, it’s a quick boat ride from the island to a fantastic snorkel site. Most areas for snorkeling are shallow with the water between five and fifteen feet, offering […]
Do not: Chase or otherwise harass the wildlife Tempting though it may be to entice a moray eel out of its hidey-hole for a better look, hug a nurse shark or swim along with a green sea turtle, resist. A lot of times, this advice is for your safety, as well. Many creatures sting, bite […]
Belize’s Emphasis on Conserving National Lands Belize is unique in that 26% of our territories are under some type of protected status with up to 60% of our forest cover intact. Protection of our land in Belize began in the early 1920’s when Forest Reserves were established under the Forest Act. When independence from the […]
