Belize Travel Forum

I'm trying to plan a trip to Belize in April, but there's too much to do! We want to see the rain forest and stop in Tikal in Guatemala, so that leaves just a couple of days left for diving. Where is the best diving in Belize? The northern Cayes? In the south? I'd love to see whale sharks. Any recommendations for operators?
Thanks!
Sharon

I don't know about the whale sharks, but the so called "Blue hole" seems to be one of the most famous sites.... check it while you're down there... You can access it from Caye Caulker or Ambergris I think

D-X, you're killing me...your going to make it to Belize before me!!! I think I am going to be there toward the end of the year (I'll probably get hit with a hurricane or something). So, I'll be looking to you for all the good dive info...enjoy your trip!

2 days is not much time for diving Belize. You can see the whale sharks in April in Belize. But, the operators tell you that if you give them 3 days you have a good chance of seeing one. So, with 2 days I don't know if you would want to spend all your diving time floating around hoping a whale shark comes by.
You can dive from many places. The easiest would be to stay on Ambergris. Amigos Del Mar is widely held to be the best dive shop on the island and my experience with them was great. (I am using them again when I go back in 2 weeks.)
Yes, the Blue hole is a great and famous dive. I loved it. But, I have heard a few people say that they were very dissappointed withit. If you want lots of pretty fish. It will not be your thing. Plenty of sharks, however. To get to the Blue Hole is a day trip. But you could do it. Without that trip there are still hundreds of dive sites to explore.
If you want to shave off a couple bucks from the expences you could go to Caulker instead. More laid back supposedly and cheeper, Caulker is just south of Ambergris.
If you want seclusion, try Tabacco Caye. I have never been there. But, I am dying to see it. Supposed to be very quiet, but still affordable. You can also dive off of Placencia. I don't know anything about it as the Hurricane kept people from going there when I was there.

As far asI know Belize roads leave something to be desired and the further south you go apparently it gets worse ! I'd do the northern areas first then see what time was left for the south ! Hard decision !

As far asI know Belize roads leave something to be desired and the further south you go apparently it gets worse ! I'd do the northern areas first then see what time was left for the south ! Hard decision !

Thanks for the answer - this was a very old post! We went last spring and had a great time! The roads in the south were bumpy, but not too bad...