Amigo s Wreck - Ambergris Caye

Amigos Wreck, just off Ambergris Caye, is a real character. It’s an old fishing boat, deliberately sunk in the 1980s, so it’s had plenty of time to get comfortable on the seabed. We love how the wreck now sits upright, almost posing for you, with the pilot house still largely intact – great for some swim-throughs. The real draw here isn’t its historical significance, it’s the marine life that has truly made it home. Expect to fin past massive green morays peeking out from every crevice, their heads swaying gently in the slight current. Look closer and you’ll spot scorpionfish perfectly camouflaged against the barnacle-encrusted metal, and often a few curious nurse sharks cruising by. Our favourite time to dive it is late morning; the sun angle really brings out the blues and greens of the surrounding reef and the fish activity is usually at its peak. It’s a pretty easy dive, suitable for Open Water divers looking for a mellow wreck experience with plenty of photographic opportunities.

Location: Ambergris Caye, Belize, Central America
Coordinates: 17.860153, -87.970100
Type: wreck
Maximum Depth: 15-30m

Wreck History - Amigo s Wreck

Vessel Type: unknown
Cause: unknown

Off the vibrant coast of Ambergris Caye, Belize, lies a dive site simply known as "Amigo’s Wreck." True to its name, this wreck is a friend to both divers and marine life. While historical details about this vessel are scarce, it serves as a perfect example of how the sea reclaims its own, transforming a sunken structure into a bustling underwater community. It may have been a small local vessel or intentionally scuttled to create a new dive attraction. Whatever its origin, the wreck is now encrusted with colorful corals and sponges, providing shelter for moray eels, lobsters, and countless species of reef fish. It's an excellent, easy dive that showcases the rich biodiversity of the Belize Barrier Reef.

Marine Protected Area: Hol Chan

Best Time to Dive in Ambergris Caye

The warmest water temperatures in Ambergris Caye occur in September, averaging 30.3°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 26.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 26.9°C
February: 26.8°C
March: 27.2°C
April: 28.0°C
May: 29.1°C
June: 29.5°C
July: 29.7°C
August: 30.1°C
September: 30.3°C
October: 29.9°C
November: 28.8°C
December: 27.9°C

Nearest Dive Centres to Amigo s Wreck

Marine Life in Ambergris Caye

Home to 193 recorded species including 156 reef fish, 19 hard corals, 7 other, 3 sharks & rays, 2 whales & dolphins, 2 jellyfish.

Notable Species

Blue Doctor (Acanthurus coeruleus) - Reef Fish
Cowfish (Tursiops truncatus) - Whales & Dolphins
Mustard hill coral (Porites astreoides) - Hard Corals
Massive Starlet Coral (Siderastrea siderea) - Hard Corals
Dark Green Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) - Reef Fish
French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Sparisoma aurofrenatum) - Reef Fish
Redear Herring (Harengula humeralis) - Reef Fish
Sheephead (Microspathodon chrysurus) - Reef Fish
Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) - Hard Corals
Great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa) - Hard Corals
Barber (Acanthurus bahianus) - Reef Fish
Yellowtail Parrotfish (Sparisoma rubripinne) - Reef Fish
Grunt (Haemulon plumierii) - Reef Fish
Gutong (Scarus iseri) - Reef Fish
Thin leaf lettuce coral (Agaricia tenuifolia) - Hard Corals
Butterfly (Chaetodon capistratus) - Reef Fish
Parrotfish (Thalassoma bifasciatum) - Reef Fish
Cola (Ocyurus chrysurus) - Reef Fish
Schoolmaster (Lutjanus apodus) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Amigo s Wreck

Based on average water temperature of 28.7°C, currents 5 cm/s.

Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories