Belize has claimed the title of Best Overall Scuba Diving Destination in the Caribbean and Atlantic in Scuba Diving magazine’s prestigious 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. This honor cements Belize’s reputation as a diver’s paradise, combining stunning marine biodiversity, unique underwater features, and top-notch dive experiences.
Belize … Won in all these categories for Best of Caribbean & Atlantic
- Best Overall
- Big Animals … #3
- Macro Life
- Cavern / Cave / Grotto
- Wall Diving
- Beginners
- Advanced
- Underwater Photography
- Snorkeling
- Health of Marine Environment
- Best Value
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Why Belize Stands Out Among Caribbean Dive Destinations
1. The Belize Barrier Reef: A UNESCO Wonder
As the world’s second-largest barrier reef, Belize’s reef is a marvel of underwater biodiversity. Spanning over 185 miles, it offers divers an ever-changing kaleidoscope of coral formations, fish species, and marine ecosystems to explore.
2. The Great Blue Hole
Belize’s Great Blue Hole is one of the most iconic dive sites globally. This massive underwater sinkhole, part of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, draws divers from around the world eager to experience its eerie stalactites, dramatic walls, and deep blue mysteries.
3. Exceptional Marine Life
Belize’s waters are home to an incredible array of marine species, from playful dolphins and gentle manatees to nurse sharks and rays. Its diverse ecosystems make every dive a unique adventure.
4. Year-Round Diving Conditions
With warm waters averaging 79-84°F and exceptional visibility up to 100 feet, Belize is a diver’s dream destination any time of year.
Where to Stay: Dive in Comfort at SunBreeze Hotel
Located on Ambergris Caye, less than a mile from the Belize Barrier Reef, SunBreeze Hotel offers divers the perfect base for exploring the underwater wonders of Belize. SunBreeze Hotel is home to a PADI 5-Star Dive Center, making it incredibly convenient to organize dives, certifications, and gear rentals. SunBreeze Hotels Dive Centre Ambergris Divers has been awarded Best Overall diving operation in Belize under the Caribbean and Atlantic region.