The Ultimate Reef Adventure

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.
This trip was created by taking three of the most popular dive sites in Belize and combining them to produce "The Ultimate". Snorkelers may join this trip! There are two snorkel sessions only, one each at the 2nd and 3rd sites. For the first dive we aim for one of Belize's most famous dive sites on Turneffe Islands Atoll, "The Elbow", where there is a convergence of several ocean currents passing by canyon-type formations. Here we may swim through a profusion of marine life from enormous schools of horse-eye jacks to permit, from sharks to eagle rays!
During our surface interval we cruise out to Lighthouse Reef Atoll. Our second dive explores Half Moon Caye Wall, a unique topography of swim-through channels. Immense coral buttresses are decorated with black corals, gorgonian, sea whips and a variety of brightly colored sponges, as well as a profusion of reef fish and cruising pelagics. After a relaxing surface interval we head out to Long Caye for our third and final dive site. Perched on the edge of the cobalt blue abyss "The Aquarium" starts in only 15-20 ft/5-7 m of water before plummeting downward. This site offers what is arguably some of Belize's most prolific and high energy diving. Travel time to first dive site is approximately 1.5 hours.
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Price: US $410
per person


Minimum: 8

Depart: 6:00 am

Return: 5:00 pm
Included:

Towel

Fresh Fruits

Lunch

Juice

Water

Cookies

Entrance Fee

Divemaster
What to Bring:

Sunscreen

Hat

Sunglasses

Underwater camera

Bathing suit

Rashguard

Field guide

Insect Repellent

Dive Gear
Other Information:
If this adventure is not included in your package, it may be booked a la carte for the listed price. Upgrades may be available.
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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Everything surpassed our expectations. We came here as new diver because we wanted an operation we could trust and we found that here.
This is my 6th Belize dive adventure in the past 18 years and my best ALL around experience.
Best dive experience we have ever had. Everyone top Notch. Best vacation ever!
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