SCUBA Diving in Caye Caulker

Dive Caye Caulker for an Abundance of Sea Life and Unparalleled Diving Opportunities.

Blue Hole Dive Site 60km off the Belize Coast

The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef system is the second largest in the world, stretching 900 kilometers/560 miles, from Cancun, Mexico south to Honduras. Protecting much of the Belizean coast and cayes, this healthy, thriving reef offers an abundance of sea life and unparalleled opportunities for the ultimate in diving experiences.

Off Caye Caulker, Belize, the reef is visible from shore at a distance of approx 1.5 kilometres/1 mile and presents numerous sites in close proximity to the Caye on which to dive, so very little of your day is spent travelling to the dive sites. The addresses of some of the dive sites bear such monikers as Hol Chan, North Cut, Shark Ray Alley, Caye Caulker Marine Reserve, The Elbow, Spanish Bay, Frenchie’s Hole and of course, the world famous Blue Hole.

One can expect to find, at any or all the dive locations, many different species of fish, corals, sharks and rays. Nurse sharks are regular visitors and hammerheads occasionally, several different types of rays of startling size frequent many of the sites, grouper, barracuda, tarpon and many of the smaller species are easily found. The coral formations are myriad, colourful and healthy.

The assorted diving companies here on Caye Caulker offer programs that suit the first time diver to the expert and can certify to all levels. Here at Caye Caulker Rentals, we can offer advice to all regarding the diving company best suited to your needs and requirements. There is often no need to reserve with anyone as arrangements can be made when you arrive. We can prearrange dives for you on request, should you so desire. A detailed description of your certification and skill level will allow us to determine which company and dive fits you best.

Weather plays a very important role in the scheduling of diving on the reef. Should the Easterly Trade Wind set up and come onto the reef at 25 mph or more, the diving becomes too risky with the currents created. Also, the water become cloudy due to surf created agitation. This excessive wind does not happen frequently and usually lasts no more that 2 or 3 days. So please keep in mind that Mother Nature is always along for the ride and is sometimes in the driver’s seat.