Great Blue Hole✓ data verified
Belize · North America · Caribbean Sea
3.7
/ 5
★★★★☆
Blue-hole diving with visibility up to 25 m — a strong choice for experienced divers.
Level Advanced
Marine life
4.0
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.2
Facilities
2.8
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 25 m
- 3 standout marine species
- Best conditions in Apr–Sep
Cons
- Very deep dives to 124 m
Best for
Not for
Plan your trip
$$$🛏️
Suggested stay
1–2 days
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Cost level
Relative cost $$$ · ≈ $124/day
Very remote — few operators means higher cost and fewer choices.
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Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A quiet, remote site — book lodging well in advance.
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Real daily cost in Belize
Around $124/day per person · food $47 · hotel $93
Good to know
- Conditions can be demanding; dive with an operator who knows the site.
- Built for experienced divers — an Advanced Open Water cert is a good idea.
- Prime season is Apr–Sep.
📷 Generated via AI (photorealistic) · AI-generated
Depth
5–124 m (16–407 ft)
Visibility
25 m (82 ft)
Water temp
26–29°C (79–84°F)
Current
None
Best season
Apr–Sep
Certification
Advanced
Dive shops
3
Why go
Great Blue Hole, a blue hole in the Caribbean Sea off Belize, drops from a shallow rim into open water. Dives run to 124 m with around 25 m visibility, minimal currents and sea temperatures of 26–29°C. Marine highlights include stalactites, caribbean reef sharks and midwater. Best season is Apr–Sep, typically reached by boat. Built for experienced divers. An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended. With dives to 124 m, comfort at depth is recommended.
Site type
Blue holeCave
Access
Boat
Loved it. Getting there by boat was easy, and the water was a comfortable 26–29°C.
Solid choice for experienced divers. With a range down to 124 m there's room to work without pushing boundaries.
Wasn't sure what to expect, and it completely won me over.