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Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard Lighthouse Reef   "Lighthouse Reef; Belize"
This was a repeat of several prior trips aboard the Belize Aggressor IV (recently renamed the Sun Dancer II. It is my favorite li... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
11/2016   George Lock Jr
1000+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     "Belize with Aggressor IV"
Great Trip, Great Crew. Need to Know: The dock where the boat is at for embarkation and debarkation has been decimated by Hurric... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2016   Linda Townsend
250+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     "Belize Aggressor IV, ideal first liveaboard"
Great value on a 10 day charter for the price of 7 days. Good: Mothership diving, Nice dive deck and ample space for cameras e... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2016   Melissa Breach
100+ Dives
 
Belize Aggressor III Full report LiveAboard     "Coming back "home""
Do you know how some divers always want to go somewhere new, and others keep coming back to the same place again and again? Well, ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2016   Joel E Jakubson
500+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     "Belize via Aggressor IV"
Overall, a great trip. Outstanding service and food on the boat. Good transport to/ from airport. Coral and fish life at Lighthou... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2016   david mayes
250+ Dives
 
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Amigos Del Mar/ AquaVista Full report   Ambergris Caye   "Ambergris Caye, Amigos del Mar/AquaVista "
Dove Turneffe Island with Amigos del Mar from San Pedro, a 3- tank dive with meals for US$230, on their big Blue Hole boat, even th... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2016   Matt A
100+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Turneffe Island Resort Full report   Turneffe Island   "Turneffe Island Resort, Come as Strangers, leave as Friends"
[This resort is located on a small island 35 miles from the mainland. The Resort Staff met us at the airport and took us to the Ra... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
10/2016   Kevin Darnell
1000+ Dives
4Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet/ Sun Dancer II Full report LiveAboard     "Had a great time."
A hurricane in August damaged the reef and stirred visibility up somewhat so the conditions were not great. However, the num... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2016   Wayne McNab
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Belize Pro Dive Center Full report   Ambergris Caye   "Superb dive Op"
I can and would highly recommend Belize Pro Dive Center if visiting San Pedro/ Ambergris Caye. The Dive op is exceedingly pro... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
8/2016   Jim Willoughby
1000+ Dives
 
Turneffe Island Resort Full report   Offshore island   "Belize Barrier Reef Island"
Turneffe Island is a small resort (perhaps 20 rooms) on a private island about 35 miles off Belize City. Most guests are divers o... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2016   Jeffrey D Hubbard MD
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     " Belize Aggressor IV (Sun Dancer II)"
This was our first live aboard experience so I wasn't sure what to expect and this report may be quite biased from my lack of live... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
7/2016   Dewey Hess
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Belize Pro Dive/ Banyan Bay Villas Full report   Ambergris Caye   "Best for newer divers"
Great spot for new divers. A little frustrating for experienced divers. The diving is "by the clock" so plan on ascending with a ... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
6/2016   Sheleigh A Harding
250+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     "Very Good Liveaboard in Belize"
MV Sundancer II soon to be Aggressor IV had twin beds in the Deluxe Cabins. The Deluxe Cabins had plenty of storage. The service b... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
5/2016   Jim Tompkins
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Ramon's Village Resort Full report   Ambergris Caye   "Healthy reef, lots of sharks and rays"
I've broken my thoughts down into three areas: local dives, Hol Chan, and the Blue Hole day trip. Local Dives: The dive shop ha... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
3/2016   Matthew M Gayle
<100 Dives
3Helpful vote(s) received
Blackbird Resort Full report   Turniffe atol   "Convenient and easy"
The dive sites are close by and usually a drift dive. Many are wall dives and there are macro as well as large fish and sharks. Lo... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
1/2016   Lee Knapp
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Peter Hughes -- Sun Dancer II Full report LiveAboard     "Wonderful Christmas Present"
Family vacation over Christmas. First time in Belize. Boarded and from the start the boat's crew, all locals, made us feel at home... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
12/2015   Harry
250+ Dives
 
Aqua Scuba Belize/ Casa Coral Full report       "Great week with Aqua Scuba Belize"
We knew we wanted to dive Ambergris Caye in Belize, and began our research. Found Casa Coral through VRBO. com, and found Casa Cora... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
12/2015   jeff appel
500+ Dives
 
Itza Lodge Full report       "great diving...healthy reefs"
Itza Lodge is on a small private island. The dives are mainly walls with slow drifts. The Blue Hole is only a 10 min boat ride so... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
11/2015   Lynn Austin
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Blackbird Resort Full report   Blackbird Caye   "An excellent trip"
The on- site dive shop was barely adequate but the service and staff were excellent. They made up for the higher than usual cost pe... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
6/2015   Jim Braswell
500+ Dives
 
Hugh Parkey's/ Sunbreeze Hotel Full report       "Solid experience with Hugh Parkey's on Amergris Caye"
This was a combination trip, with half the week spent in the Cayo district of Belize doing jungle adventure activities (including ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
12/2014   Christopher Watt
500+ Dives
 
Turneffe Island Resort Full report   Turneffe Island   "Top-notch Dive Resort"
Good: Private island enclave with beautiful accommodations. Excellent food. Attentive divemasters, boat crew, and hospitality staf... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   Steven P. Smith
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Isla Marisol Resort Full report   Glover's reef   "Back to paridise"
It has been 6 yrs since I was last here to Isla Marisol, so it was great to get back. Eddie Usher is the owner/ operator of the reso... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   Corey Martin
500+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Peter Hughes -- Sun Dancer II Full report LiveAboard     "Excellent"
The Sun Dancer II is a great boat with a great crew. We have been on this ship 5 times and it is our favorite live- aboard. ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
5/2015   Phil Hampton
1000+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard Atols and islands off Belize   "Atoms of Belize"
So, what can I say? Typical as expected for Aggressor fleet diving. Second time on this one. The diving was excellent with... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2015   Bill Schlegel
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Blackbird Resort Full report   Blackbird Caye   "Barefoot Paradise"
No need to bring anything other than flip flops, you'll be walking on sand for your whole stay. The appeal of the resort is it's r... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
5/2015   Emily
250+ Dives
 
Ramon's Village Resort Full report   Ambergris Caye   "Ramon"
Ramon's Village is a gorgeous, beautifully maintained tropical resort right on the beach. The staff were all extremely friendly an... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
10/2015   Emily
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Turneffe Island Resort Full report   Turneffe Atoll & Long Caye   One of the few places we make it a point to revisit every couple of years since 1995 or so. Private island so bring your own nigh... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
8/2015   Roger A Soape
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet/ Sun Dancer II Full report LiveAboard Belize Reef   "Belize is still great, but watch the sharks (they are watching you)"
The crew on Sun Dancer II is excellent! They maintained just the right level of friendly interaction while keeping the relationsh... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
6/2015   Craig Gibson
500+ Dives
 
Turneffe Flats Full report   Turneffe Atole   "Diving Belize from Turneffe Flats Resort"
Nice resort, we rented the beach house for the 6 of us. Had a dive boat to ourselves most of the time. Same divemaster and capt ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2015   Paula Kamps
100+ Dives
 
Belize Diving Services Full report   Caye Caulker   "Average diving from Caye Caulker"
Belize Diving Services (BDS) is located next to the Iguana Inn (very nice hotel with pool) on Caye Caulker. BDS is a first rate op... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
8/2015   Ian Kennedy
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Isla Marisol Resort Full report   Out on Glover's Reef sort of   "Not enough variety in dive sites visited"
Just the two of us rented one of the two houses which have crashing surf all the time. Heavenly. House is very, very basic but h... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
3/2015   Catherine R. Mack
250+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet/ Sun Dancer II Full report LiveAboard Lighthouse Reef   "Sun Dancer II trip, September 2014"
This was my 4th trip aboard an Aggressor/ Dancer fleet boat, and about my 20th liveaboard trip. By far it was one of my best to dat... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
11/2014   Greg Evancio
500+ Dives
 
St. George's Caye Resort Full report   Central America   "St. George,s Caye, Belize"
Meals were varied and tasty. The free rum punch was an everyday affair. Waterfront cabana clean, practical, but dimly lit. P... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2015   Nick Ferris
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Belize Aggressor III Full report LiveAboard     "Diving Belize after a 10 year hiatus"
This was our third trip on the Aggressor to Belize- last trip was 2005. It is easy diving, the boat has always been good with att... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2014   Peggy Goldberg
1000+ Dives
 
Peter Hughes -- Sun Dancer II Full report LiveAboard     "Well run boat enjoying best of the Caribbean diving"
The Sundancer II is now a part of the Aggressor fleet, and spends much of its time cruising the beautiful waters off Belize. The ... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2015   Dan Benson
1000+ Dives
 
Kendra and Jim Schofield Full report       "Off the Wall Resort, Long Caye, Glover's Reef"
The resort is short on amenities but long on hospitality and service. Regarding amenities: There is no running water in the caba... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
3/2015   Chuck Edson
250+ Dives
 
Sun Dancer 2 Full report LiveAboard Mainly Lighthouse Atoll region   "Belize via Sun Dancer 2; Loved It"
My 1st live- aboard trip was the Belize Sun Dancer 2, May 2 - 9, 2015. Belize's best diving is said to be well off the mainland, pa... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2015   Richard J Lunsford Jr
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Peter Hughes -- Sun Dancer II Full report LiveAboard N/A   "Great Solution for a 2-Year Hiatus (We Had Mega Saltwater Withdrawl)"
The Good: This is our second trip on the Sundancer II. We really liked the crew, the food, the room, the diving and the options! ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2015   Fritz Besch
250+ Dives
 
Blackbird Caye Resort Full report   Turneffe atoll   "Great resort but dive op not as good as last year"
This was our second trip to Blackbird which we booked after the great experience we had last year. While the resort itself is wo... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
4/2015   Jill Rain
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
ITZA Resort Full report   Lighthouse Reef Atoll   "A gem of a dive vacation resort!"
I first noticed the mosquitos after I was bitten. There was some rain about a week before so the mosquitos were out in force. I us... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
4/2015   Howard Lewis
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard N/A   "Belize Aggressor III, Dec 2014"
This was our first Aggressor liveaboard in a long time; our trip was in early December. Although the weather wasn’t the best, t... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2014   Carol D Cox
1000+ Dives
 
Peter Hughes -- Sun Dancer II Full report LiveAboard     "Belize Dancer - great as usual"
The good: This was a return trip to the Sun Dancer and it continues to provide great service and relaxed diving. The crew have be... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
12/2014   Ken
500+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Turneffe Island Resort Full report   Turneffe Islands   "Unseasonably Rainy; Better Visibility Under Water"
We timed our week of diving trip to avoid the rainy season, maximize the water temperature and avoid holiday crowds. Our plans wer... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
11/2014   Hal Shanis
250+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Patojo's Scuba Center/ Seven Seas Resort Full report   SanPedro Ambergris Caye   "great diving"
Repeat diver with Patajo. By far one of the best dive operations on the Island, and one of the best divemasters I've ever had the ... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
11/2014   Gerald R McAtavey
250+ Dives
 
Turneffe Flats Full report   Turneffe Flats   "Great Diving With The Added Bonus of Fishing"
A relatively easy flight from the San Francisco Bay Area. Direct flight to Houston with a direct connection to Belize City. The ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
7/2014   David Walton
500+ Dives
 
St. George's Caye Resort Full report   St Georges Caye   "Nice vacation, not very exciting diving"
Stay on the windward side of the island, as the leeward side is very hot with no breeze to cool things down. Great side trip to M... Full report  
2 stars
3 stars  
5/2014   Gary Rudy
250+ Dives
 
Itza Full report       "Superb new resort in middle of Best Diving in Belize"
this small nice simple resort is new and right in the midst of the BEST diving in Belize. About 12 rooms and also many dorm style ... Full report  
4 stars
3 stars  
11/2014   Chrys Martin
250+ Dives
2Helpful vote(s) received
Hugh Parkley/ Sunbreeze Full report   Ambergris, Caye   "Belize,Ambergris Caye"
GOOD: Easy destination to get to/ Sunbreeze Resort very close to airport on Ambergris Caye/ walking distance. Room was large/ clean... Full report  
2 stars
4 stars  
8/2014   Sandra Ruffin
1000+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Peter Hughes Diving Full report LiveAboard     On the Sun Dancer 2 they practice "fin- tastic" service on the dive deck. ie they put on your fins before you giant stride off the ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
10/2014   Scott L Kramer
500+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet/ SunDancer II Full report LiveAboard     My wife, Jan, and I spent a wonderful week (May 10- 17) onboard the SunDancer II. We loved it and will return. It’s great for div... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
5/2014   Michael L Lewis
250+ Dives
 
Pro Dive Center/ Villas at Banyon Bay Full report   Ambergris Caye   The Pro Dive Center is relatively new (no reviews on Undercurrents). It's the dive center associated with the Villas at Banyon Ba... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
9/2014   John E. Keith
250+ Dives
 
Ramon's Village Resort/ The Palms Oceanfront Suites Full report   Ambergris Caye   Ramone's Village runs a decent dive shop in San Pedro Town on the island of Ambergris Caye, Belize. It is a good choice for recre... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2014   Jeff Robertson
500+ Dives
 
Hamanasi/ Jaguar Reef Lodge Full report   Hopkins Town   Hamanasi Dive is one of two reliable dive ops we found in Hopkins. They have a nice shop, two 45 foot Newtons and a well trained ... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2014   Jeff Robertson
500+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     Aggressor II was my first ever live- aboard. Cabins were cramped (I was a latecomer and had the bow cabin, but regular cabins not ... Full report  
2 stars
2 stars  
3/2014   Shawn McDermott
1000+ Dives
 
Hamanasi/ Almond Beach Full report   Hopkins   Very organized shop. There's some already good reviews. If you are renting gear, they use traditional weight belts. Resort guest... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2014   Joel M Horie
<100 Dives
 
Hopkins Underwater Adventures/ Almond Beach Resort Full report   Hopkins   Friendly, well run shop. Declan and Lucie are very personable. Dive Master Ralph runs a good crew. He pays attention to details an... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
5/2014   Joel M Horie
<100 Dives
 
Hugh Parkey's / Sunbreeze hotel Full report   San Pedro   Our travel agent who specializes in dive travel suggested staying at the Sunbreeze hotel (very nice) and diving with Hugh Parkey's... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
4/2014   Emily Dalton
100+ Dives
 
Belize Dive Services/ Tree Tops Guest House Full report   Caye Caulker   The entire crew at BDS is super. We did the 3 dive Blue Hole trip and it was an unforgettable experience. Everyone went out of the... Full report  
5 stars
2 stars  
3/2014   Sydney Youngerman-Cole
500+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet/ Sun Dancer II Full report LiveAboard     We thoroughly enjoyed our week aboard the Sundancer II diving in Belize. We really enjoyed the diving. Lots of tropical fis... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
1/2014   Bonnie MacKenzie
100+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard Belize Sun Dancer   Crew was exceptional from Capt Eddy who both served as skipper and dive master to Megan the enthusiastic mistress of diving. Other... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
12/2013   D.Demming
1000+ Dives
 
Turneffe Island Private Resort Full report   Turneffe Island Private Resort   Some days you only did a one tank morning and one tank afternoon dive. . . other days you did two tanks in the morning and one in the... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
12/2013   David L Maislen
500+ Dives
 
Sun Dancer II Full report LiveAboard     Most dives are on walls; the best are out at Lighthouse Reef. Skip the Blue Hole - it's highly overrated, in my opinion. Heavy... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
11/2013   George Lock Jr
1000+ Dives
 
St. George's Caye Resort Full report       This is a first class resort run by an experienced, home- grown crew. The diving is typical Caribbean stuff. It was greatly enhance... Full report  
4 stars
2 stars  
11/2013   Armando Menocal
250+ Dives
 
Turneffe Private Island Resort Full report   Tunreffe   If there is such a thing as a ****** star resort, this is it. Private beautiful bungalow, choice of coffee, tea or hot chocolate ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
2/2013   Barry A Bershow
<100 Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     Travelled aboard the Sun Dancer. The crew, led by 2d Cpt Megan O'Meara, greeted divers at the pier and immediately made one feel ... Full report  
5 stars
4 stars  
11/2013   William
1000+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     This is our 2nd time on the Belize Sundancer and our sixth live aboard vacation. Our fist experience on this boat left us a little... Full report  
3 stars
5 stars  
10/2013   Stephen Kouri
250+ Dives
 
Avadon Divers Full report   Placencia   I was delighted to have the opportunity to dive for about six weeks (50+ dives) with Avadon Divers in Placencia. The operation is... Full report  
5 stars
5 stars  
3/2013   Virginia Labelle
100+ Dives
1Helpful vote(s) received
Avalon/ Chabil Mar Full report   Placentia   First of all, Avalon Divers is fabulous. Anne Marie and her brother (boat captain whose name I forget) are the BEST. If you go d... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2013   Catherine R. Mack
500+ Dives
 
Peter Hughes -- Sun Dancer II Full report LiveAboard     This was an awesome trip. The ocean life was fantastic. Spotted toad fish, free swimming moray eels during the day, which is very ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2013   Diane Nash
500+ Dives
 
Peter Hughes -- Sun Dancer II Full report LiveAboard     This was an awesome trip. The ocean life was fantastic. Spotted toad fish, free swimming moray eels during the day, which is very ... Full report  
4 stars
5 stars  
9/2013   Diane Nash
500+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard     Belize Aggressor 03- 10 August 2013 This was my first Aggressor Live- aboard dive trip and it won't be my last! Captain Jay and... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
8/2013   Michael J Sare
250+ Dives
 
Blackbird Resort Full report   Turneffe Atoll   Good diving, for the Caribbean. We saw lots of turtles, including quite a few loggerheads. Unfortunately, like the rest of the Car... Full report  
4 stars
4 stars  
4/2013   Mary Jane Wagner
500+ Dives
 
Peter Hughes -- Sun Dancer II Full report LiveAboard     A repeat trip. It was a little windy which kept us at long caye (boat ripped out 1 mooring mid dive). Only a single dive on half m... Full report  
3 stars
3 stars  
5/2013   Ken
500+ Dives
 
Hamanasi Full report       This was my second visit to Hamanasi in the past 6 months. I timed this trip specifically for the spawning of the snapper and grou... Full report  
3 stars
4 stars  
5/2013   Michael J. Millet
1000+ Dives
 
Aggressor Fleet Full report LiveAboard Turneffe and Lighthouse Reefs   5 dives a day, 2 morning dives on the first site, followed by 2 afternoon and a night dive on a new site motored to during lunch, ... Full report  
5 stars
3 stars  
4/2013   Barry Zigas
100+ Dives
 
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