Diving in Caribbean
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Blue Hole Lighthouse Reef, Belize
The Great Blue Hole is a large underwater sinkhole off the coast of Belize. It lies near the center of Lighthouse Reef, a small atoll 70 kilometres (43 mi) from the mainland and Belize City. The hole is circular in shape, over 300 metres (984 ft) across and 124 metres (407 ft) deep. It has formed… -
Punta Sur Cozumel, Mexico
WARNING: Experienced divers only!Starts just after "Devil's Throat" with a great drop-off. Large groupers, turtles... There is a cave named "The Cathedral" with large sponges. -
Sea Star II Wreck Grand Bahama - Freeport, Bahamas
This 180 foot freighter was sunk in April 2002 in 90 feet of water. -
Shark and Ray Alley Ambergris Caye, Belize
Shark Ray Alley which was annexed to Hol Chan officially in 1999.This dive site offers large populations of manta, sting, and eagle rays, as well as nurse, sand, and Caribbean sharks are located here. -
Shark Junction Grand Bahama - Freeport, Bahamas
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The Dome Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
The dome was originally built as a prop for the set of a French reality TV show. Although the show is now off the air, the ruins of the dome remain and provide shelter to schooling fish and other organisms. If you like tiny creatures then you?re in for a treat, as this dive site is home to countless… -
Palancar Reef Cozumel, Mexico
This was my first experience of a coral garden.I didn’t realise it wassuch a literal phrase, believing it to be more of an accepted term for acoral collective.Palancar reef is very garden like.In the clearwater against the pale sand, the coral colours are breathtaking as theypeek from caves… -
Hospital Point Bocas Del Toro, Panama
Hospital Point, also popular with snorkelers, is situated at the northern end of Isla Solarte, a 5-minute boat ride away from Bocas’ dive centers. A shallow sandy bay allows for easy in-water safety checks in about 2m of water. The reef starts at three metersand consists mainly of lettuce and… -
Hospital Point Bocas Del Toro, Panama
Hospital Point, also popular with snorkelers, is situated at the northern end of Isla Solarte, a 5-minute boat ride away from Bocas’ dive centers. A shallow sandy bay allows for easy in-water safety checks in about 2m of water. The reef starts at three metersand consists mainly of lettuce and… -
Coral Garden/ Grandma's Garden Bocas Del Toro, Panama
Coral Garden lies on the westerly side of Isla Solarte, a 10-minute boat ride away from base. This site boasts some of the healthiest corals in the region. Freshwater runoff can severely cut visibility (usually about 10-15m) at times and pelagic life is limited here, but the healthy reef is full of… -
Coral Garden/ Grandma's Garden Bocas Del Toro, Panama
Coral Garden lies on the westerly side of Isla Solarte, a 10-minute boat ride away from base. This site boasts some of the healthiest corals in the region. Freshwater runoff can severely cut visibility (usually about 10-15m) at times and pelagic life is limited here, but the healthy reef is full of… -
Coral Garden/ Grandma's Garden Bocas Del Toro, Panama
Coral Garden lies on the westerly side of Isla Solarte, a 10-minute boat ride away from base. This site boasts some of the healthiest corals in the region. Freshwater runoff can severely cut visibility (usually about 10-15m) at times and pelagic life is limited here, but the healthy reef is full of… -
The Wreck Bocas Del Toro, Panama
“The Wreck” in question is that of an old ferry boat, used to transport cars from the mainland to Isla Colon. It was cleaned and intentionally sunk in 2000 to create an artificial reef for divers. The wreck lies upright in 5-11m of water, above the reef which surrounds Isla Colon’s most… -
The Wreck Bocas Del Toro, Panama
“The Wreck” in question is that of an old ferry boat, used to transport cars from the mainland to Isla Colon. It was cleaned and intentionally sunk in 2000 to create an artificial reef for divers. The wreck lies upright in 5-11m of water, above the reef which surrounds Isla Colon’s most… -
The Wreck Bocas Del Toro, Panama
“The Wreck” in question is that of an old ferry boat, used to transport cars from the mainland to Isla Colon. It was cleaned and intentionally sunk in 2000 to create an artificial reef for divers. The wreck lies upright in 5-11m of water, above the reef which surrounds Isla Colon’s most… -
The Wreck Bocas Del Toro, Panama
“The Wreck” in question is that of an old ferry boat, used to transport cars from the mainland to Isla Colon. It was cleaned and intentionally sunk in 2000 to create an artificial reef for divers. The wreck lies upright in 5-11m of water, above the reef which surrounds Isla Colon’s most… -
Hol Chan Marine Reserve Ambergris Caye, Belize
Hol Chan means 'little channel' in Mayan and is one of the most popular day trips from Ambergris Caye.There are three dive sites in the area where you can see many reef fish, groupers, rays eels, lobster, crabs and nurse sharks. -
Harbour Reef Ocho Rios, Jamaica
This is a reef in form of a wall with sandy bottom located 15 minutes from our dive center. On the sandy bottom you are going to see an old Spanish anchor and a boiler, which probably comes from an old vessel. -
Deep Plane Negril, Jamaica
Named for the Cessna 152 Airplane resting next to the beautiful overhanging reef at 27m/90ft, this site is full of overhangs, ledges, caverns, sponges, sea fans and corals. It is also well known as an exquisite spot for viewing a host of tropical aquatic life including Queen Angelfish, Spotted Drum… -
King Fish Point Negril, Jamaica
This is a beautiful dive site for divers who seek to find various species of fishes. It also has beautiful overhanging ledges, which leads into a 130ft great wall. This reef is home to turtles, great back whales and occasionally hammer head shark can be seen!One of Negril´s best wall dives. -
Tug Boat Negril, Jamaica
This boat was sunk in 1993 to provide the sea life with an artificial reef.Dive among the remains of the ship and see the great diversity of marine life that has been created over the years. Look for barracuda, scrawled file fish, and the occasional eagle ray passing through the area. -
Shark Reef Negril, Jamaica
As the name suggests, this site is a good place to spot small reef sharks. This majestic reef provides large overhangs with holes where you can find nurse sharks hanging out during the day. Close to the mooring there is a huge stand of pillar coral, some of the largest to be seen in area of Negril. -
Stairway Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Diving in Stairway is StandardYou can find Interesting. Typically, visibility is Good ( 10 - 30 m)The average depth is 15.2 m / 49.9 ft although the maximum depth you can reach is 30.5 m / 100.1 ftTo reach Stairway you have to do it By boatThis dive site is best suited for CMAS * / OW divers. -
Amigos Wreck Ambergris Caye, Belize
Another popular dive site. This cargo ship was sunk on purpose and now sits in about 70 feet of water. -
Amigos Wreck Ambergris Caye, Belize
Another popular dive site. This cargo ship was sunk on purpose and now sits in about 70 feet of water. -
Airport Caves Utila, Honduras
West. Airport Caves offers the SCUBA diver many beautiful swim-thrus in the rock formations with great visibility and rich marine life -
C-53 Xicotencatl Cozumel, Mexico
The Xicotencatl was sunk June 6, 2000. It is 184 feet long & 33 feet wide. -
C-53 Xicotencatl Cozumel, Mexico
The Xicotencatl was sunk June 6, 2000. It is 184 feet long & 33 feet wide. -
C-53 Xicotencatl Cozumel, Mexico
The Xicotencatl was sunk June 6, 2000. It is 184 feet long & 33 feet wide. -
C-53 Xicotencatl Cozumel, Mexico
The Xicotencatl was sunk June 6, 2000. It is 184 feet long & 33 feet wide. -
Columbia Deep Cozumel, Mexico
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French Cay Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Diving in French Cay is InterestingYou can find Interesting. Typically, visibility is Excellent ( > 30 m)The average depth is 27.4 m / 89.9 ftTo reach French Cay you have to do it By boatThis dive site is best suited for CMAS * / OW divers.Blue water entry. Sharks, rays, lobster. -
Halliburton Utila, Honduras
The Halliburton was a 100 foot long inter island transport supply vessel. She was sunk in 97 feet of water after being made diver safe as an artificial reef. The Halliburton offers SCUBA divers easy penetration and interesting diving. She is upright -
Paso del Cedral Cozumel, Mexico
Cedar Pass Reef is one of Cozumel's most colorful reefs, teaming withschools of grunts and snappers. Divers are typically greeted by a largeBarracuda that hovers over the reef. Turtle are commonly seen heremunching on the sponges, often ignoring the divers and photographers.The reef is full of… -
San Francisco Cozumel, Mexico
This wall starts at 50 feet and drops into the abyss. Drift along and observe the coral and schools of fish. -
Santa Rosa Wall Cozumel, Mexico
Great dive site. Supreme and probably one of the best not only in Cozumel but the Caribbean. Plenty of big fish as well as little fish and water clarity is amazing. Even at depth, the surface looks closer than it really is. -
Stingray City Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Stingray City, Grand Cayman is one of the most popular off-shore excursions in the Caribbean, as well as one of the world's truly unique tourist attractions. The name Stingray City is a misnomer because there are no buildings, streets, or automobiles; however, there are an abundance of stingrays to… -
Stingray City Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Stingray City, Grand Cayman is one of the most popular off-shore excursions in the Caribbean, as well as one of the world's truly unique tourist attractions. The name Stingray City is a misnomer because there are no buildings, streets, or automobiles; however, there are an abundance of stingrays to… -
Sunset reef Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Just a short swim from the beach there are several reefs, a mermaid (12' tall), a small wreck, and we actually came across a small submarine filled with tourists. -
Sunset reef Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Just a short swim from the beach there are several reefs, a mermaid (12' tall), a small wreck, and we actually came across a small submarine filled with tourists.
- Quick facts about the Caribbean
- Visibility: 20-40m
- Seasons: The rainy season begins in May, with the Caribbean still enjoying 9-10 hours of sunshine per day during this time. The best time to visit is during the winter, this is when the islands have warm and sunny days, and there is little rainfall. Hurricane season runs from June to November, with most occurring during the month of September.
- Air Temperature: emperature range between 24ºC and 32ºC
- Highlights: paradise islands offering tropical marine life, coral reefs, and pelagic life