Belize Barrier Reef Dive Tours
Local Barrier Reef
Dive Trips
Divers will be amazed at the diversity of dive experiences, from drift dives, to wall dives, to reef flats dives, and pinnacle and trough dives, this is a true underwater paradise.
Our diving services are modern, professional, and safe. Our dive-masters are passionate about your safety and your fun for a one-of-a-kind un-Belizeable Caribbean diving vacation!
Tour Details
Includes: Boat transportation, dive master, tanks, weights, belt, gear storage. Tour departs from Blue Marlin dock. Bring along certification card or proof of certification. All divers will be asked to complete a liability waiver and medical disclosure. (Note: A Dive Refresher is required if your last dive was 2 years or more ago.)
1.5 hours
8 maximum guests
Skill: Novice to Advanced
One-tank: US$107 with gear rental
One-tank: US$92 without gear rental
Two-tank: US$200 with gear rental
Two-tank: US$170 without gear rental
Dive Refresher: US$75 (re-intro to diving on the dock)
Prices do not include 12.5% local tax and 10% service charge. Departure is subject to resort availability.
This tour is included in these Packages:
Local Dive Sites
Dive sites are generally east of the island and are typically within a 5-10 minute boat ride.
Rosella’s Garden
Location: 0.2 nautical miles east of South Water Caye
Depth: 40-60 feet
Expertise rating: Novice
This site got its name from long- time resident of South Water Caye, our very own Ms. Rosella, the owner of Blue Marlin Resort. The dive is between two reef structures at depths ranging from 45-60 feet/14-18 meters. This site is well known for ray sightings, including southern stingrays and spotted eagle rays and nurse sharks. There is also a wide variety of tropical reef fish and a healthy population of corals. Night dive is possible in this area and would give divers the opportunity to see the splendid toafish and octopus.
Trick Ridge
Location: 0.2 nautical miles East of Carrie Bow Caye
Depth: 40-100 feet
Expertise rating: Intermediate
Ranging from deep to shallow there are very unique coral formations at this site. It is important to monitor your depth gauge and follow your dive master. The ridge here has massive barrel sponges and cleaning stations where barracuda congregate to be cleaned by cleaner shrimps. There are a variety of sponges, including tube and vase sponges, that attract juvenile spotted drums and other small fish.
The Abyss
Location: 2.8 nautical miles southeast of South Water Caye
Depth: 40-130 feet
Expertise rating: Intermediate
This impressive wall dive is one of the best in southern Belize. From about 40 feet a vertical wall drops into the deep blue abyss. Overhangs can be seen with beautiful black corals and several species of gorgonians. Visibility is excellent and can be up to 100 feet. Depth can be deceiving as some dips are deeper than they appear in some areas, so it is good to keep a close eye on your depth gauge on this dive. Sightings here can include eagle rays, turtles, lobsters, nurse sharks, and schools of blue wrasse , horse eye jack and Atlantic spadefish. This dive is best in mornings at high tide.
Long Reef
Location: 2 nautical miles south of South Water Caye
Depth: 45-100 feet
Expertise rating: Intermediate
The wall here starts at 45 feet and drops to a little over 100 feet. It then goes east a few feet before it drops into the deep blue. Crevices housing spiny lobster, spider crabs, and spotted eels can be seen along the wall at around the 60 foot rang. It is not unusual to see turtles and spotted eagle rays here as well.
Hana’s Haven
Location: 0.5 nautical miles east of South Water Caye
Expertise Rating: Intermediate
Depth: 40-80 feet
Located on the north side of South Water Caye. Named after a professor from the University of Minnesota, visiting Blue Marlin for 20 years. Range is from 40-80 feet and elkhorn coral abounds.
Parrot Reef
Location: 0.5 nautical miles east of South Water Caye
Expertise Rating: Intermediate
Depth: 40-80 feet
Here you will find an abundance of parrot fish and other grazing reef fish. Range is from 40- 80 feet.