Belize is a country in Central America located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. Its most popular tourist attraction is the Belize Barrier Reef, which is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, one of the world’s largest coral reef systems. An unforgettable destination that can be seen from space, the Great Blue Hole is a giant sinkhole that is also part of the Belize Barrier Reef.
Not surprisingly, many Belize beach resorts help visitors arrange sailing, snorkeling, or scuba expeditions. Scuba diving trips, like the one to the Blue Hole, will require travelers to have earned certification from an organization like the Scuba Schools International (SSI) or the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI).
Happily, Belize has a large number of scuba diving schools that will enable travelers to earn their certifications by diving in Ambergris Caye’s clear and warm blue water. Visitors should do the course work at home so that they can devote their vacation time to actually diving.
The dives themselves may take only a few hours or all day. While most dives are scheduled during the daytime, there are also night dives that visit the Tuffy Canyon or the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
Snorkeling trips can be half-day or full-day expeditions. The latter can be combined with other activities like sailing or manatee watching. Full-day expeditions will include lunch. The Mexico Rocks & Tres Cocos trip takes visitors towards the Mexican border. The water is generally shallow, which makes this trip a good one for families with children.
The resort has its own catamaran sailboat, and its captain will take visitors on trips to places like the island of Caye Caulker or the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. There are both day and evening trips available, and you can snorkel, swim, or eat at some of the stops. The Caye Caulker expedition includes a trip into town and a visit to Shark Ray Allery where snorkelers can have close encounters with southern sting rays and nurse sharks.
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