Belize Barrier Reef

Best months: Jan–Dec

Protected Area

Swallow Caye

Why dive here

With 378+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Belize Barrier Reef offers some of Turneffe Atoll's richest reef diving. Water sits around 27°C.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Bull Sharks, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Hammerhead Sharks · 378+ species recorded

Water27°C · warmest January, February, March

CharacterReef dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Winnifred Rocks offers a solid Alaskan dive, a rocky site that won’t blow your mask off but delivers some fascinating smaller finds. We’ve found the real stars here are the invertebrates – think sunflower stars sprawled across the rocks, four-spined squat lobsters tucked into crevices, and the delicate fronds of northern sea ferns swaying in the gentle surge. Keep an eye out for spotted ratfish cruising the edges, their distinctive profiles always a treat. It’s a good spot for a relaxed exploratory dive, especially if you’re keen on macro life and enjoy the cooler water environments.