Dive Belize, and Become an Ally for Conservation—With 25% of Its Entire Ocean Space Protected after 2025
Why Scuba Divers Are Conservationists By Default—And By Numbers It’d take one’s breath away (except you can never break the...
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Belize Reef
Discover the pristine habitats of the Belize Barrier Reef System
The Belize Barrier Reef spans 185 miles of the country’s coastline and is the largest reef system in the Northern Hemisphere.
As the largest and most intact reef system within the Northern Hemisphere, the Belize Barrier Reef comprises seven (7) key marine reserve zones, over four hundred cayes (islands) and three (3) atolls. The reef’s crystal blue waters are a haven for its marine community and an enticing exploratory region for SCUBA divers and snorkelers. Discover the over five hundred species of fish, seventy hard coral and thirty six soft coral species among the plenty of aesthetic views both above and below water. In 1996, this reef was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its significant habitats and natural development. Add the cultural appeal of Belize and skilled guides, and you’ve got yourself the dive trip of a lifetime.
Destinations in Belize Reef
Attractions in Belize Reef
Shark Ray Alley
Shark Ray Alley is located just one mile south of the Hol Chan cut and is listed as “Zone D” of…
Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Translated from Maya as “Little Channel,” the Hol Chan Marine Reserve refers to the deep cut or “quebrada” in the…
Sapodilla Cayes
The southernmost marine reserve in the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System, the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve offers many idyllic sand…
Half Moon Caye
Half Moon Caye Natural Monument is picturesque with its white-sandy beaches, unbelievably blue waters, and lush vegetation. One TripAdvisor user…
Turneffe Atoll
Close to Belize City, Lighthouse and Glover’s Reef, Turneffe Atoll is a great base for exploring all of the atolls….
Southwest Caye Wall
Southwest Caye Wall is best known for offering a feeling of diving into an abyss of blue. The cliff falls…
