Diving Belize

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divebug - 21 Feb 2008 01:58 GMT

Hello,

I am interested in taking a dive trip to Belize and was
hoping to glean some information from anyone who has dove there. I am
looking for information such as where to/not to stay, dive operators
to dive with/avoid, and good dive sites. Any help would be
appreciated.

Lisa

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Greg Mossman - 22 Feb 2008 00:29 GMT

> Hello,
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> to dive with/avoid, and good dive sites. Any help would be
> appreciated.

Why Belize? Ask yourself that so you know what you're looking for in
a dive trip. The best diving in Belize is off the atolls, best done
from a liveaboard. Obviously, however, a week on a liveaboard means a
week stuck on a boat rather than having the freedom to hang out in
restaurants, bars, clubs, beaches, hotels, etc. Are you more
interested in the ultimate diving or a well-rounded vacation?

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divebug - 22 Feb 2008 06:54 GMT

> > Hello,
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> restaurants, bars, clubs, beaches, hotels, etc. Are you more
> interested in the ultimate diving or a well-rounded vacation?

Belize is one of the few places I have always wanted to dive but never
made it there. I know the diving is much better off of a liveaboard
however; I do not like being stuck on a boat. My idea of a vacation is
to do 3 or 4 dives per day and spend the rest of the time relaxing. I
do enjoy places that have decent bars and clubs but it's not really
necessary because I don't drink much if I'm diving in the morning.

Lisa

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Star - 22 Feb 2008 13:38 GMT

> > > Hello,
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> Lisa

Then go south, or to the central, offshore cayes. I'm not a big fan
of Ambergris; my favorite caye is South Water Caye but the dive op
there sucks now. You can use the skiffs at IZE on that island,
though. The farther south you go, the more expedition-like your
diving becomes, although the DM's do like to dive and can be coaxed to
show you their secret favorite spots, like little shark holes that the
tourist-trap operators don't bother with. The reef is also more
pristine there, so if you don't mind roughing it a bit for your own
private beach and a Belikan, you might like it better off the beaten
track.

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Dan Bracuk - 23 Feb 2008 03:15 GMT

divebug <divebug@msn.com> pounded away at his keyboard resulting in:

:Belize is one of the few places I have always wanted to dive but never
:made it there. I know the diving is much better off of a liveaboard
:however; I do not like being stuck on a boat. My idea of a vacation is
:to do 3 or 4 dives per day and spend the rest of the time relaxing. I
:do enjoy places that have decent bars and clubs but it's not really
:necessary because I don't drink much if I'm diving in the morning.

I find liveaboards to be more relaxing than resorts when you get right
down to it.

Dan Bracuk
Never use a big word when a diminutive one will do.

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chilly - 29 Feb 2008 06:34 GMT

> Hello,
>
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> to dive with/avoid, and good dive sites. Any help would be
> appreciated.

Lisa,

I spend a lot of time on Ambergris Caye, Belize. I've got a couple hundred
or more dives there. I've been in the Blue Hole 7 or 8 times. I just
returned from my latest trip on Tuesday. Normally, I don't hold much when
people say "Believe me" but in this case, believe me, I can help you. :^)

Where in Belize were you thinking you'd like to go? Do you want to stay out
at an Atoll and a dedicated dive resort? Do you want to stay in town close
to many restaurants and clubs? Would you prefer to have access to town but
be in a more quiet spot?

What kind of diving have you done in the past?

Do you like to have a kitchenette or is a standard hotel room adequate? Do
you like to have a swimming pool or is it not necessary? What is your
budget? Are you going as a single or with friend(s)?

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