Destination guide
Ambergris Caye, Belize has 8 public dive sites on PickADive. Use the list below to compare mapped sites by depth, access, difficulty, ratings, and reviews before opening a site page.
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Ambergris Caye · 15–30 m
Tres Cocos (Spanish for 'three coconuts') is a classic Ambergris Caye spur-and-groove site where coral canyons begin around 15m and drop toward 30m. It is a noted spot for turtles, especially during the summer mating season, alongside nurse sharks, rays and big snapper. Healthy coral and good visibility make it a favourite San Pedro boat dive.
Ambergris Caye · 2–8 m
Part of Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Shark Ray Alley is a shallow sandy area where decades of fish-cleaning by fishermen trained dozens of nurse sharks and southern stingrays to gather around boats. In just 2-8m, divers and snorkellers are surrounded by docile nurse sharks and rays, making it one of Belize's most famous wildlife encounters. It is most often experienced as a snorkel after the Hol Chan dive.
Ambergris Caye · 12–24 m
Esmeralda is a series of tall, narrow sand-floored canyons cutting through the barrier reef off Ambergris Caye, beginning around 12m and dropping to roughly 23-30m. Divers wind between coral walls draped in sponges as turtles, rays, nurse sharks and barracuda pass through the gullies. One of the shallower, easier Ambergris sites, it suits all skill levels.
Ambergris Caye · 15–30 m
Cathedral Reef off Ambergris Caye is named for its tall, light-filled coral canyons and archways that evoke a cathedral interior. Sand-floored gullies between 15 and 30m wind past sponge-covered walls where turtles, rays and reef sharks pass. It is a scenic intermediate spur-and-groove dive popular on San Pedro boat trips.
Ambergris Caye · 6–12 m
Hol Chan ('little channel' in Maya) is a natural cut through the barrier reef and Belize's first marine reserve, just south of Ambergris Caye. The shallow channel and surrounding reef teem with habituated fish, green morays, big snapper and grouper, nurse sharks and turtles in only 6-12m of water. It is one of the country's most popular and accessible dives, usually combined with neighbouring Shark Ray Alley.
Ambergris Caye · 20–30 m
Tackle Box Canyons, off San Pedro, is a maze of coral canyons and tunnels running between about 20 and 30m. Divers swim tunnel to tunnel through spur-and-groove formations rich in sponges and reef life, with nurse sharks, turtles and big groupers frequently seen. The swim-throughs and moderate depth give it an adventurous, intermediate feel.
Ambergris Caye · 12–21 m
Eagle Ray Canyon off Ambergris Caye is named for the schools of spotted eagle rays that ride the tidal currents through its coral gullies, typically between 12 and 21m. Yellowtail snapper and reef fish fill the canyons while rays glide overhead, making it a reliable and easy site for ray encounters. Best visited when current is running.
Ambergris Caye · 2–8 m
Mexico Rocks is a shallow patch-reef complex of coral heads in 2-8m of clear, calm water off the northern tip of Ambergris Caye. Its protected, shallow setting and abundance of small reef life make it a favourite for beginners, refresher dives, macro photography and snorkelling. Eagle rays are sometimes seen feeding in the current at the reef edge.
Ambergris Caye has 8 public dive sites in the PickADive catalog. Start with the map when coastline, nearby alternatives, and travel distance matter.
Explore sites on the mapCurrent public data shows 3 intermediate dive sites. Listed depths range from about 2m to 30m where available. Boat is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.
PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.
How condition context worksUse the ranked list on this page to compare 8 public dive sites in Ambergris Caye. PickADive highlights ratings, reviews, depth, access type, difficulty, and mapped location so you can move from destination research to a specific site page.
PickADive does not yet have enough beginner-labeled public site data to summarize Ambergris Caye confidently. Review difficulty, access, depth, and recent notes on each site page before deciding.
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Listed PickADive depth data for Ambergris Caye ranges from about 2m to 30m. Use that as a research starting point, then verify current conditions and site-specific guidance.
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