Southern Barrier Reef Diving

On our dive trips we often see turtles, moray eels, barracuda, king mackerel, eagle rays and southern stingrays, as well as the micro marine life like Pedersen shrimp, colorful gobie cleaning stations and spotted drums. Hamanasi divers have seen manta rays, hammerhead sharks, jew fish and dolphins up close. Some of our common dive sites include Jason’s Wall, Elsie’s Aquarium, Carrie Bow, South Water Wall, Trick Ridge, Hell Hole and The Abyss. On these trips, we often stop by a postcard coral isle, such as South Water Caye, perched right on the Barrier Reef.
Hamanasi's barrier reef dive trips explore areas in and around the South Water Caye Marine Reserve, one of the largest marine reserve in Belize, spanning from just north of Tobacco Caye to a cut five miles south of South Water Caye called Grand Channel. The trip out to the Southern Barrier Reef is ten miles and it takes 30-40 minutes to get to the first dive site. This pristine southern section of the reef sees few divers and is typically a wall dive that is interspersed with sand channels and spur and groove sections. With literally dozens of dive sites, Hamanasi divemasters will show you a wide variety of this area.
On our dive trips we often see turtles, moray eels, barracuda, king mackerel, eagle rays and southern stingrays, as well as the micro marine life like Pedersen shrimp, colorful gobie cleaning stations and spotted drums. Hamanasi divers have seen manta rays, hammerhead sharks, jew fish and dolphins up close. Some of our common dive sites include Jason's Wall, Elsie's Aquarium, Carrie Bow, South Water Wall, Trick Ridge, Hell Hole and The Abyss. On these trips, we often stop by a postcard coral isle, such as South Water Caye, perched right on the Barrier Reef.
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Price: US $230
per person


Minimum: 1

Depart: 8:00 am

Return: 1:00 pm
Included:

Towel

Fresh Fruits

Cookies

Juice

Water

Snack

Divemaster
What to Bring:

Sunscreen

Hat

Sunglasses

Underwater camera

Bathing suit

Rashguard

Field guide

Insect Repellent

Dive Gear
Other Information:
This adventure can be included in any of our packages. If you do not purchase a package, this tour may be booked a la carte for the listed price.
Intensity Key:
- Easy
- Moderate
- Challenging
- Very Challenging
Everyday, Hamanasi offers a barrier reef excursion and an inland excursion based on a preset schedule. These scheduled tours are included in package rates. Tours beyond the daily scheduled tours are not included in package rates but can be booked at the listed cost. All tours are accompanied by a licensed Belizean tour guide and include any permits needed. A PADI professional accompanies all dive trips. More information about our tours is available on our rates and policies pages.
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I’ve been to quite a few dive resorts. Hamanasi is hands down, the best so far. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Meet Our Guides
Our guides love what they do-and you’ll love them

John Ariola
Captain & Snorkel Guide

John Ariola
Captain & Snorkel Guide

Neal Ariola
Captain & Snorkel Guide

Neal Ariola
Captain & Snorkel Guide

"BJ" Ariola
Dive Master

"BJ" Ariola
Dive Master

Eric Bonilla
Dive Instructor

Eric Bonilla
Dive Instructor

Rodrick "Garif" Castillo
Dive Master & Supervisor

Rodrick "Garif" Castillo
Dive Master & Supervisor

Dencil Castillo
Dive Master

Dencil Castillo
Dive Master

Terrill Castillo
Dive Instructor & Supervisor

Terrill Castillo
Dive Instructor & Supervisor

Mark "Beaver" Lewis
Dive Master

Mark "Beaver" Lewis
Dive Master

Evan Martinez
Dive Instructor

Evan Martinez
Dive Instructor

France Miranda
Dive Master

France Miranda
Dive Master

Daren Nazario
Captain

Daren Nazario
Captain

Joe Nazario
Captain

Joe Nazario
Captain

Martin Valentine
Dive Master

Martin Valentine
Dive Master