How much does it cost to get scuba certified in Belize?

Can beginners dive the Blue Hole Belize?

The Blue Hole is Not a Beginner Dive.

Your dive guide may take you down to 40 metres/131 feet. If you don’t have the training and experience to dive this deep, complete your PADI^® Advanced Open Water certification or take the Deep Diver Specialty course before you dive the Blue Hole.

Can you dive in Belize without certification?

Yes. The non-certified divers can do the Discover Scuba Diving and the certified divers can come along. The two trips we take both divers and snorkelers are Lighthouse Reef and Turneffe North.

Is it worth it to dive the Blue Hole in Belize?

You’ll be left with a $300-400 shaped hole in your pocket after scuba diving The Belize Blue Hole. That’s a big chunk of money just for a single day trip, but in a single word YES! It’s totally worth the price tag for The Blue Hole diving experience.

How much does it cost to go to the Blue Hole?

Entrance Fees. You’ll be required to pay an entrance fee of $20 USD per adult to get into the area where the Cool Blue Hole is located in Jamaica.

How much does cave tubing in Belize cost?

A guided cave tubing tour through the cave of Nohoch Che’en costs approximately $85 USD per person.

Can you swim in the Great Blue Hole in Belize?

Divers can swim along the walls 124 meters to the ground and explore the stalagmites. But beware! Apart from needing a lot of diving experience, it is also very dark down there. So you’ll probably be able to spot more sealife around the corrals surrounding the Blue Hole.

How many bodies are in the Great Blue Hole?

Famous for freediving for its easy access directly from the shore and the lack of current, the Blue Hole is known to have the highest diving fatalities in the world with an estimated death of 130 to 200 divers from recent years.

How deep are the dives in Belize?

All the colorful sponges and Caribbean fish are effortlessly enjoyable as diving in Belize is relatively easy. Most dives are characteristic of easy Caribbean diving, with deeper reefs at 80-100ft, and shallow reefs at 20-40ft.

Where is the bluest water in Belize?

Amongst these options, Half Moon Caye—a protected monument—is said to have the clearest water in Belize…as well as the comical red-footed boobies… From Placencia one option is to take a day-trip to Laughingbird Caye.

Where is Shark Ray Alley in Belize?

Shark Ray Alley is located just one mile south of the Hol Chan cut and is listed as “Zone D” of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Once a place where fishermen would clean their catches, this 1,280-acre protected region, has evolved into a top snorkeling location!

Can you brush your teeth with the water in Belize?

Bring a reusable bottle to refill throughout the day to stay hydrated. It’s not recommended to drink tap water, though it is fine for brushing teeth.

What is the prettiest beach in Belize?

What is the safest part of Belize?

What is the safest part of Belize? Placencia, San Pedro, and Caye Caulker are all considered safer areas for tourists. Belize City can be safe too if you stick to the tourist areas and don’t wander off alone – especially not into the Northern part of the city.

Are there alligators in Belize?

We don’t have alligators in Belize but do have two species of crocs, one whose habitat is behind the caye where you won’t swim and not at or even close to Banyan Bay or other areas where people swim.

Do you flush toilet paper in Belize?

Most all toilets are on septic and you can’t flush toilet paper.