Belize Diving Holidays

Belize

Belize is paradise below the surface.

If diving or snorkeling with whale sharks and other pelagic is what you are looking for, then Belize is your diving destination. Not only that, you will also have the opportunity to dive the largest ocean sinkhole in the world.

Liveaboards
Blue Hole
Reef, wall & drift diving
Whale sharks (Apr-Jun)
Shark Ray Alley
Lighthouse & Turneffe Reef

Insider’s View

Belize is an absolute diver’s paradise! Situated on the eastern coast of Central America it is home to Jacques Cousteau’s world-famous Blue Hole, the World’s Second Largest Barrier Reef at 186 miles and three of the four living atolls in the Western Hemisphere, the diving in Belize will not disappoint.

Turneffe Atoll, the most important biological systems in the Caribbean home to mangroves, palm forests, pristine coral reefs and excellent drop-offs including the amazing “Elbow” at the southern tip where currents mix force feeding the marine life.

Lighthouse Reef is the farthest offshore. The Great Blue Hole is a circular hole in the middle of Lighthouse Reef about 1000 feet across and just over 400 feet deep. Here, you will only be able to find coral at the very top of the hole due to the lack of sunlight on the inclining walls of the hole. At about 130 feet of depth, huge stalagmites hanging off the overhang and several reef sharks and an occasional bull shark can be found.

Glovers Reef underwater scenery to the south of the atolls ranges from some shallow lagoons to abyssal drop-offs which means you have the chance of seeing everything from young fish and seahorses to dolphins, manta rays and whale sharks.

OUR HOLIDAY PRODUCTS

Belize, Cancun, Bogota and back

Belize, Belize City

This itinerary was inspired by 2 amazing ladies that have travelled and dived the world with Ultimate Diving. Putting this itinerary together was a very welcome challenge as it allowed us to combine the very best of 3 destinations!

World’s Second Largest Barrier Reef
3 nights in the cosmopolitan city of Bogota
Dive Lighthouse & Turneffe Reef
Dive famous Cenotes site

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"UnBELIZEable" Diving Adventure

Belize, Belize City

As the locals say, diving in Belize is an "unBELIZEable" adventure that will leave you asking for more!

World’s Second Largest Barrier Reef
Whale sharks (Apr-Jun)
Land tours available
Ideal for couples and honeymooners

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Belize Adventure with USA Stopover

Belize, Belize City

Beautiful Belize offers the perfect combination of above and below water adventure. This ancient land is best dived by liveaboard which can be perfectly combined with a land based trip to the Mayan ruins, just ask a member of our team for more details.

Reef, wall & drift diving
Whale sharks (Apr-Jun)
Land tours available
Ideal for couples and honeymooners

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Ramons Village Resort

Belize, Belize City

Ramon’s Village is a Tahitian style resort situated on Ambergris Caye alongside a stretch of beautiful white sandy beach and minutes away from some of the best dive sites in the area.

Tahitian themed resort
Private beach on doorstep
PADI 5 Star IDC onsite
Trips to Blue Hole available
Spa, Massage and Yoga
Shops & Boutiques

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Isla Marisol Resort

Belize, Belize City

Isla Marisol Resort is a Belizean gem located on the Southwest Caye of Glover’s Reef, a World Heritage Site famous for Whale shark encounters between March and June.

Secluded Island Resort
Dive with whale sharks
Rustic, comfortable & relaxing
Trips to Blue Hole available
PADI Dive Centre on-site
Away from everything

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Belize Aggressor III

Belize, Belize City

Belize is most famous for its Blue Hole but there awaits much more for divers. There are some sheer walls to experience and tours to see Mayan ruins on the last day. Enjoy the Aggressor service on this luxury liveaboard.

Max 18 guests/upto 5 dives per day
Nitrox Available (Additional)
Suitable novice to expert level divers
Dive at Lighthouse and Turneffe reefs
Dive the Belize Blue Hole
Local tour add-ons available

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Belize Aggressor IV

Belize, Belize City

Join the Belize Aggressor IV for a week of Caribbean diving. Half Moon Caye and Lighthouse reef have been highly recommended by divers. The luxurious vessel will make the trip relaxing and enjoyable.

Max 20 guests / up to 4 dives per day
Full board inc beer/wine with dinner
Suitable for novice divers
Dive Turneffe and Lighthouse reefs
Choice of cabin types
Nitrox available

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Marcelina

Friday, 08 February 2019

Sandy and Kimi's return from our Belize, Cancun and Bogota trip

We have travelled with Ultimate diving for over 10 years. Every trip booked has lived up to expectations.

Sandy and Kimi's return from our Belize, Cancun and Bogota trip

Cave Tubers of Xibalba

A transfer from Belize City on the Western Highway brings you to the Caves Branch River and its winding path through the Maya Mountains and numerous ancient caves once inhabited by the Maya.

Tour Type: Trekking Tours

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Lamanai & The New River Safari

This is one of the most interesting tours in Belize. After an hour’s drive up the Northern Highway, you board a riverboat at Tower Hill and head up the New River. While traversing the many little creeks and lagoons, it is easy to encounter hawks, kites and falcons.

Tour Type: River Safari

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Belize Zoo Tour

The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center gives you a unique opportunity to view Belize's prolific wildlife in one location.

Tour Type: Cultural Tours

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Lamanai Mayan Temples

Lamanai is cradled on the shores of the New River Lagoon and is thought to be the largest Mayan ceremonial site in the region.

Tour Type: Cultural Tours

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Altun Ha Mayan Temples& ZipRio

Board your tour bus and drive to Altun Ha (Maya for “Rock was uncovered by Dr. David Pendergast of the Royal Ontario Museum. Altun Ha was once a major trading center linking the Maya on the Caribbean with the Central American mainland Maya. Your guided tour temple complex will be narrated by expert guides.

Tour Type: Cultural Tours

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Crocodile Encounter & ZipRio

After leaving Belize City you will travel a short distance (about 30 minutes) to Rainforest Adventure Zone. Once at the zone, there is a crocodile enclosure featuring many Morlett’s crocodiles and turtles. These crocs have been brought to the Zone by the American Crocodile Education Sanctuary who are committed to the conservation of this protected species.

Tour Type: Adventure Tours

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Hiking, Rafting or Kayaking & ZipRio

After leaving Belize City you will travel a short distance (about 30 minutes) to Rainforest Adventure Zone. Once at the zone, you will start a jungle hike that takes you to the starting point of your rafting tour. The trail meanders along a rainforest path while your guide highlights flora of medicinal and cultural significance.

Tour Type: Rafting Tours

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Jungle Trolley, Bamboo Rafting and Mayan Village

After leaving Belize City you will travel a short distance (about 30 minutes) to Rainforest Adventure Zone. Once at the zone, you will board a tractor drawn trolley for a true jungle ride which takes you to the starting point of your rafting tour. Here you will board a bamboo raft and start your leisurely sojourn downstream.

Tour Type: Rafting Tours

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ZipRiders of the Howling Hills

The ZipRider adventure is a zip-line tour through the rainforests of Belize. The zip-line tour features an intricate harness system of pulleys on horizontal traverse cables which lets you glide 100 - 750 feet between platforms up to 120 feet high in the trees at canopy level.

Tour Type: Adventure Tours

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ZipRider, Caving & Rappelling Extreme Adventure

We combined zip lining, caving and rappelling into one fun heart-pounding adventure to create an experience that you won’t forget.

Tour Type: Adventure Tours

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Destination Fact File

Belize is paradise below the surface.

Climate Information

Wildlife Calendar

Destination Key Information

Currency	Belize Dollar.
Time Difference	GMT -7 ( United Kingdom is 7 hours ahead of Belize)
Vaccinations	Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Malaria and Yellow fever. We always advice to check with your nurse.
Tipping	Belizeans don’t get paid much in the service industry and expect to be tipped even if it is a small amount. 10 to 15% is the average tipping amount.
Passport & Visas	British passport holders don't need a visa to enter Belize. On entry, you will normally be granted a specified period to stay. Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay plus 6 months after the return date.
Flight Routes	Best connection from the UK is via Atlanta with Delta Airlines as you will have 1 transit stop. Other options available with additional transit stops.
International Flight Durations	The average journey via Atlanta is 11 hours and 30 minutes plus stop over time
Luggage Allowance	23kg.
Transfer Information	Once you arrive to your destination you will have someone waiting for you to take you to your liveaboard.
Dive Season	Belize is a year round diving destination. November through March the average water temperature is between 76F and 81F and from April to October ranging from 79F to 81F. The visibility is between 60 and 100 feet, only being around 60 feet when there are changes in the weather. During the months of April through June, southern Belize offers the unique opportunity for spotting whale sharks.