Christ of the abyss
Protected Area
Hol Chan
Why dive here
With 192+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, dolphins, lemon sharks, nurse sharks and sea turtles - Christ of the abyss offers some of Ambergris Caye's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-31°C, warmest August, September, October.
The Christ of the Abyss site near Ambergris Caye features an iconic underwater statue, a bronze replica of the original found in the Mediterranean. It’s a good spot for some unique underwater photography, drawing divers who appreciate a bit of history or artistry with their reef dive. While the statue itself is the main draw, you'll still encounter typical Caribbean reef fish and the occasional turtle in the surrounding area. It's a fairly straightforward dive, suitable for most experience levels.
Typical Christ of the abyss Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Aqua Scuba Belize
Chuck & Robbie's Scuba Diving + Instruction
Amigo's del Mar
Ambergris Divers Dive Shop
Ambergris Divers Dive Shop
San Pedro Water Sports
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Christ of the abyss
Christ of the abyss Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Christ of the abyss, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (17.98, -87.92) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.6–31.5°C
Current Speed
4 cm/s
Direction: N (0°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.045 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
35.42 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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