Great Blue Hole vs Cenote Dos Ojos — Dive Destination Comparison
Great Blue Hole (Belize) scores 70.1/100 vs Cenote Dos Ojos's 64.0/100 in OkToDive's 12-category rating. Choose Great Blue Hole for deep diving with 24–46m visibility. Choose Cenote Dos Ojos for cave diving at ~$130/dive.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Great Blue Hole | Cenote Dos Ojos |
|---|---|---|
| OkToDive Score | 70.1/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Country | Belize | Mexico |
| Visibility | 24--46m | 30--80m |
| Water temp | 26--29 C | 24--25 C |
| Max depth | 125m | 40m |
| Current | mild | mild |
| Cost per 2-tank dive | $250 | $130 |
| Budget tier | luxury | mid range |
| Best months | April, May, June | January, February, March |
| Dive types | deep, wall, reef, cave | cave, cavern, cenote |
| Min certification | Advanced Open Water | Open Water |
| Key species | Caribbean reef shark, bull shark, giant grouper | blind cave fish, freshwater shrimp, bat |
| Google rating | 4.5 (3800 reviews) | 4.8 (650 reviews) |
Which should you choose?
Choose Great Blue Hole when...
- + Wide-angle photographers wanting crystal visibility
- + Anyone visiting Central America for the first time
- + Groups seeking 18+ named dive sites in one area
Skip if
- - You don't have Advanced certification
- - You're on a tight budget — avg $250/dive
Choose Cenote Dos Ojos when...
- + Newly certified divers building confidence
- + Wide-angle photographers wanting crystal visibility
- + Groups seeking 6+ named dive sites in one area
Skip if
- - You don't have Advanced certification
- - You need shore access — this is shore-only
Bottom line
Great Blue Hole wins on overall score (70.1 vs 64.0), but the right choice depends on your priorities. Cenote Dos Ojos is more affordable ($130 vs $250/dive). Cenote Dos Ojos has better peak visibility (80m vs 46m).