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Belize’s three outer atolls offer some of the country’s finest diving opportunities and can be reached by day boats or liveaboard.

The world-famous Blue Hole forms part of Lighthouse Reef, the northernmost of the three atolls. Originally a cathedral-like cave, the roof fell in 10,000 years ago, leaving a perfectly circular hole. At 40 metres, divers can see stalagmites and stalactites and swim through the maze of quartz and limestone while marine life swims below. Dive along magnificent walls adorned with yellow tube and huge barrel sponges. Marine highlights here include regular sightings of eagle rays, angel fish and black grouper with occassional sightings of hammerheads and other shark species. Elkhorn Forest is an excellent site for hard corals and critters. Look out for blennies and several crab species as well as the colouful fish, turtles and schooling jacks.

Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve is the largest of the three atolls and the closest to Belize’s coastline. It has large mangrove areas providing a haven for juvenile marine life whilst the seagrass beds are home to lobster, conch and manatees. The atoll is famed for excellent wall diving and sea gardens. Must dive sites include Elbow on the southern point, Black Beauty and Grand Bogue for a glimpse of the endemic white-spotted toadfish. Divers can expect to see eagle rays, turtles, large snapper and jacks on the atoll's healthy reefs.

Glover’s Reef is the southernmost and most remote of Belize’s atolls. Its stunning oval shaped coral formation has over 700 patch reefs and it is surrounded by over 80 kilometres of coral drop-offs. Designated a World Heritage Site in 1997, the atoll is also home to Nassau grouper spawning sites. Expect incredibly colourful dive sites with creole wrasse, yellow tail snapper, huge grouper and nurse sharks regularly seen.

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  • Ideal for viewing: spotted eagle ray, green turtle, white-tip reef shark, giant grouper, black-tip reef shark

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Belize Liveaboard

Home to the second longest barrier in the world, Belize makes a fabulous liveaboard destination. Dive the world-famous Blue Hole and Turneffe Atoll, where you can expect to see eagle rays, turtles, large snapper and jacks. Find Out More about Belize Liveaboard

  • Duration inc. flights: 10 days
  • Price inc. flights: From £3,795 pp
  • Trip type: Liveaboard trip
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