Plongée à Great Blue Hole — Belize
The Great Blue Hole is diving's most recognizable natural wonder — a near-perfect 1,000-foot-wide circle of deep blue surrounded by the shallow turquoise of Lighthouse Reef Atoll. The main event is a descent to 130 feet where massive stalactites hang like cathedral columns in the darkness. While the Blue Hole itself is more spectacle than reef dive, the surrounding atoll offers excellent wall and reef diving.
- Score
- 70.1
- Visibilité
- 24–46m
- Température
- 26–29°C
- Meilleurs mois
- April, May, June
SCORE
17.3155°N
-87.5347°E
The Great Blue Hole is diving's most recognizable natural wonder — a near-perfect 1,000-foot-wide circle of deep blue surrounded by the shallow turquoise of Lighthouse Reef Atoll. The main event is a descent to 130 feet where massive stalactites hang like cathedral columns in the darkness. While the Blue Hole itself is more spectacle than reef dive, the surrounding atoll offers excellent wall and reef diving.
The Iconic Sinkhole of the Caribbean
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
68.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Dive Types
Traveling with Non-Divers?
Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.
Activities for Non-Divers
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Half Moon Caye Natural Monument
Non-Diver Score
Limited topside — plan ahead for non-diving partners.
Safety & Emergency
Remote atoll — boat to Belize City (3-4 hrs) or charter flight; chamber on Ambergris Caye
Top Operators
Ambergris Divers
PADI
Belize Diving Adventures
PADI
Hugh Parkey's Belize Dive Connection
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