DIVING ~ Clear warm waters, the Belizean Barrier Reef and abundant marine life… The Barrier Reef separates itself further and further from the mainland - resulting in ranges of coral mountains and 90 - 110 foot channels. The edge of the reef provides a barrier to contain gentle waves, a slow southerly current moving at 1/2 knot and providing safe conditions for divers.

The official count names a minimum of 20 dive sites accessible from the Placencia coast. Explore a private aquarium of parrot fish, blue tangs, grunts, sergeant majors, needle fish, trumpet fish and butterfly fish. Abrupt drops reveal sleek tarpon, a graceful ray or a mouthful of barracuda. Click here to view Dive Sites Map.

WHALE SHARK make an appearance in May each year in the Placencia area - these 30 to 40 foot black and white shark feeds on plankton, pelagic crustaceans, squid and tiny baitfish just by moving through the water. Click here for more info on whale shark

DISCOVER SCUBA ~ Love snorkeling and feel you want to move to the next level - SCUBA diving? A Discover SCUBA course will give you a taste of the real thing – one day of being under with an experienced instructor will give you the opportunity you need to learn if diving is right for you in a fun, safe and educational way.

SCUBA REVIEW ~ Are you a certified diver, but haven't been in the water lately? Are you looking to refresh your dive skills and knowledge? Are you a PADI Scuba Diver or referral student diver and want to earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification? If you answered yes to any of these questions then PADI Scuba Review is for you.

OPEN WATER ~ As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional.

ADVANCED OPEN WATER ~ After your five dives, you'll be more experienced, feel more comfortable in the water and simply enjoy diving more because you better understand the underwater environment.