Belize Barrier Reef two-tank dive: Certified divers only

Two dives on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, back at the shop by early afternoon

A two-tank dive on the Belize Barrier Reef from San Pedro Town for certified divers, with departures at 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM and a professional dive master guiding both sites. The dive lasts around four hours total, including a surface interval with refreshments. Certification card and dive log are required. Scuba equipment can be rented at the dive center.

Step-by-step itinerary

Two-tank dive at Belize Barrier Reef

• Arrive at dive shop in San Pedro
• Fill out forms and get gear
• Depart to first dive site
• First dive at Belize Barrier Reef
• Surface interval with refreshments
• Second dive at different site
• Return to dive shop
• Debrief and log dives

The experience

The day starts at the dive shop in San Pedro Town at 8:30 AM, where you fill out forms and collect gear if you're renting. A five to ten-minute boat ride takes you to the first site on the Belize Barrier Reef, and you're back at the surface by mid-morning for a break with fruit and water. The second dive happens at a different location along the reef, letting you see varied marine life and coral formations without repeating the same underwater landscape.

A professional dive master stays with you throughout both dives, handling the logistics so you focus on what's below. You log your dives when you return to the shop around 12:30 PM, and the whole outing wraps by early afternoon. Two guided boat dives and the guide are included. Drinking water and fruit during the surface interval come with it. Scuba equipment rental is available at the dive center if you don't have your own.

What’s included

• Two guided boat dives on the Belize Barrier Reef.
• professional dive master for both sites.
• drinking water and fresh fruit during the surface interval.
• dive logging and debrief at the shop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 to 75 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Amigos Del Mar Dive Shop

Is this one for you?The dive shop sits in San Pedro Town itself, so you don't need a car or a long transfer to get there: walk or take a short taxi ride from your hotel. The morning and late-morning departures give you flexibility to fit the dive into the rest of your day without an early start.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time do the dives leave San Pedro Town?

Daily departures are at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM from the dive shop in San Pedro Town. You arrive at 8:30 AM to complete paperwork and get fitted for gear if you're renting.

Do I need my own scuba equipment?

You can bring your own or rent equipment directly at the dive center, depending on what you need. Either way, the two guided dives and the dive master are included.

What happens during the surface interval?

Between the two dives, you return to the boat for a break lasting roughly 45 minutes to an hour. The dive center provides drinking water and fresh fruit during this time.

What do I need to bring?

Bring your certification card and dive log. Both are required before you can dive. A dive master will review them when you arrive at the shop.

How long is the whole experience?

The outing lasts around four hours from arrival at the shop to return, including the boat rides, both dives, the surface interval, and debrief.