White Sands Dive Shop - Ambergris Caye
The team at White Sands Dive Shop are, hands down, some of the warmest folks you’ll meet on Ambergris Caye. We’ve spent enough time diving around here to know that the personal touch makes all the difference, and that’s where White Sands shines. They operate as a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, and it shows in their relaxed but meticulous approach to instruction and guiding. We’d always suggest them for divers who appreciate a friendly, slightly smaller operation where you quickly feel like part of the crew. They specialise in daily trips and PADI courses, from discover dives to advanced certifications, and they do it with a genuine enthusiasm that’s infectious. If you’re looking to dive a few specific sites, like Hol Chan or Shark Ray Alley, they often hit them at slightly off-peak times, which we always appreciate for avoiding the crowds. Plus, their boat captains know the local currents like the back of their hand, meaning smoother rides and often better drift opportunities on the outer reefs.
- Location
- Ambergris Caye, Belize, Central America
- Coordinates
- 17.998537, -87.915810
- Phone
- +501 226-2405
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.whitesandsdiveshop.com/
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:21026]
- Address
- 6 Miles North of Bridge, San Pedro Town, Belize
Diving Capabilities - White Sands Dive Shop
- Snorkelling
Dive Sites Near White Sands Dive Shop
White Sands Dive Shop provides access to 15 dive sites in Ambergris Caye.
- Amigo s Wreck - 15-30m (wreck)
- Basil Jones Canyons - shallow
- Belize Diving: The Highlight of the Caribbean
- Boca Chica Canyons
- Boca Ciega - 45-100+ feet
- Buena Vista Canyons
- Caroba canyons
- Catalan Rocks
- Caye Caulker Marine Reserve (reef)
- Christ of the abyss - 10-20m (reef)
- Coral Garden (reef)
- Cypress Canyon (wreck)
- Cypress Canyons (reef)
- Cypress Garden - shallow to 100+ feet (reef)
- Daradanellos Cut
Other Dive Centres in Ambergris Caye
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
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 Marine Life
- 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
Recommended Packing List for Ambergris Caye
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