Black Beauty

Best months: Jan–Dec

Protected Area

Caye Bokel, Turneffe Atolls

Why dive here

With 378+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - Black Beauty offers some of Turneffe Atoll's richest 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

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Black Beauty offers a typical Turneffe Atoll experience, with spur and groove formations dropping to a sandy bottom. You'll often spot green moray eels tucked into crevices, along with schools of snapper and the occasional reef shark cruising the wall. It’s a good choice for divers who appreciate consistent reef profiles and a reliable chance of seeing larger pelagics.