Southern Barrier Reef Diving

Hamanasi dive trips explore areas in and around the South Water Caye Marine Reserve, 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.
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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
Intensity:
Minimum: 1
Depart: 8:00 am
Return: 1:00 pm

Includes:

Towel
Snack
Fresh Fruits
Cookies
Juice
Water
Divemaster

What to Bring:

Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses
Underwater camera
Bathing suit
Rashguard
Insect Repellent
Dive Equipment
Binoculars
Field guide

Other Information:

If this adventure is not included in your package, it may be booked a la carte for the listed price.

Intensity Key:

Easy
Moderate
Challenging
Very Challenging

[More general information about our tours]

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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