Blue Hole Mini Vacation
Where we are diving
The Belize Barrier Reef is the second largest of its kind in the world, and home to some spectacular diving. The reef’s 400 cays, 3 atolls, and 7 marine reserve areas make up a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches over 190 miles in length.
The waters are rich, clear, blue, and warm, offering great conditions for beginners and some exciting diving for the more advanced diver. You’ll find an abundance of coral gardens, sponges, reef sharks, rays, and small reef fish. The best diving in Belize is found on the surrounding cays, and no dive trip to Belize would be complete without a visit to the Blue Hole.
Originally a limestone cave, the Great Blue Hole flooded and collapsed thousands of years ago in the Ice Age, becoming the watery abyss it is today. Located at the center of Lighthouse Reef, 60 miles off the coast of Belize, it is the world’s largest underwater sinkhole, measuring 984 feet wide by 410 feet deep.
It can be difficult to take a huge chunk of time for an extended vacation. Our mini vacations are designed for people who want to get away and make the most of their holiday with a limited amount of time.
Trips like this sell out fast!
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Trip Leader
Matt Ryle, Open Water Diver Instructor
Top five reasons you should travel to Belize with us!
1. The Great Blue Hole! As the world’s largest underwater sinkhole in the world, it’s on every diver’s bucket list.
2. Easy trip from the U.S. Its location in northern Central America makes Belize an easy two-hour flight from the U.S.
3. Amazing weather! The weather is ideal for anyone looking to get away in December. The average annual temperature is 84º.
4. Mayan ruins! Belize has the highest concentration of Mayan archaeological sites.
5. Rich culture. Belize might be small, but it is home to groups including Creole, East Indian, Maya, and Mennonite.
Resort Details
Where we are staying
San Pedro Belize Resort on Ambergris Caye makes for the perfect tropical escape with spacious ocean-front suites within a half-mile of the Belize Barrier Reef. The seafront oasis boasts a serene and relaxing atmosphere while being mere steps from all culture, dining, and entertainment of San Pedro. You can easily walk to explore shops, restaurants, and tropical fruit stands.
The resort has an on-site diver center making all your dive needs easy and convenient.
Trip Details
Price
Ground Only
Standard Room
- Double Diver: $1470
- Double Non-Diver: $1120
- Single Diver: $1830
Deluxe Room
- Double Diver: $1520
- Double Non-Diver: $1170
- Single Diver: $1940
Deposit and payments
- 1st deposit: Due upon sign up $500
- Full Balance: October 7, 2022
What’s included
- 5 night / 6 days accommodations
- 11 local boat dives (Weights, belt, and tanks included)
- 1 night dive
- Roundtrip air transfer (Belize Int’l – San Pedro on Maya Island Air)
- American style breakfast daily
What’s not included
- Airfare (Diventures can assist)
- Lunch and dinner
- Dive insurance (required)
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Recommended equipment
- Sealife SeaDragon 900
- Scubapro Hydros Pro
Recommended courses
- Deep Diving
- Night Diving
Other info
- Prices are based upon double occupancy
- All payments are non-refundable
- Prices are subject to change due to events outside of our control
What prior travelers say
“Our first trip with Diventures was spectacular. They handled all of the boring parts of travel and left the fun parts to us.”
Know Before You Go
Money – BZ $2.05 for U.S. $1 Dollar. U.S. dollars are gladly accepted throughout the country. Visitors with U.S. dollars do not need to worry about changing their money into local BZ dollars.
Electricity – Belize uses 110 volt, 60 cycle electricity, same as the US. Plugs are typically the 2 pronged flat type so US travelers will not typically need a converter or adapter. Outlets rarely have 3 holes so if your device has a third prong, bring an adapter.
Water – The water is safe to drink on the island. They desalinate the seawater for clean, running drinking water.
Dress code – The dress code for Ambergris Caye is neatly defined by the hand-painted sign above the door to Estel’s restaurant on the seafront in San Pedro, “No shirt, no shoes, no problem.” With so much sand open-toed sandals or trainers are the best footwear, so leave your stilettoes and Jimmy Choos at home. The only concession when dining out is to perhaps wear long trousers and long-sleeved shirts in the evening along with some effective insect repellent so as to minimize the bugs dining out on you.
Language – English is the official language of Belize, but most of the population also speaks a creole patois, and many Belizeans are multilingual. Yucatec, Mopán, and Kekchí are spoken by the Maya in Belize.
Passport – Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the dates of your trip.