Lionfish Adventure - Belize Spearfishing Tour
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 Lionfish Spearfishing Adventure offers Advanced Open Water certified scuba divers the chance to spear this invasive species. Belize is supportive of efforts to rid its waters of this voracious eater. Prior to diving there will be a briefing describing the Lionfish, a scientific explanation of the threat the fish poses in the Caribbean and why hunting the species is ecologically sound. On the first dive the Divemaster will point out the Lionfish, its habitat and demonstrate how to spear and bag the fish. During the surface interval, the divers learn how to clean the fish.
If the Divemaster determines that the diver has adequate dive skills, including buoyancy control, the guest may test his skills at spear fishing during the second dive under the supervision of the Divemaster. All Lionfish caught will be recorded to track progress in controlling the population, and will be prepared fresh in the Hamanasi kitchen. Enjoy the results of your labor at the dinner table that night!
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Price: US $275
per person
Minimum: 2
Depart: 8:00 am
Return: 12:30 pm
Included:
Towel
Cookies
Juice
Water
Divemaster
Spear
What to Bring:
Sunscreen
Hat
Sunglasses
Underwater camera
Field guide
Insect Repellent
Bathing Suit
Rashguard
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.
Must be an Advanced Open Water certified scuba diver to do this adventure.
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.