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The Great Blue Hole at Lighthouse Reef

approximately 60 miles off the mainland out of Belize City, Ambergris Caye, Belize
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves, Geologic Formations, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Scuba diving, Snorkelling
Traveller Description: The Blue Hole is located 45 miles due east of Ambergris Caye and is located at Lighthouse Reef Atoll. The Blue Hole is accesible from Ambergris Caye... more »
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brisbane
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW
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It is along boat ride from San Pedro, however this was well worth it. The seas were quite rough. The blue hole is pretty good, I must say it looks better from up above More

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Portland, Oregon
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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Last week my boyfriend and I went to Belize for 8 days to kick back and relax. I'm in love with Scuba Diving and he's not so much but we both enjoyed doing the day trip to the Blue hole! It's the most beautiful clear blue water you'll ever see! We went with Amigos del Mar and they had nice... More

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Kamloops
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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We did our trip with Amigos Del Mar and they are a terrific dive company. Not only is their boat large enough to make the trip out to the Blue Hole comfortably, it is well setup and the Dive Masters do a great job at keeping everything organized and ready to go. The Blue Hole dive is something you should... More

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Calgary, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I felt it was pretty boring. I can say I did it now. Visibility was poor when we went. Did see some reef sharks. Too many divers in the water and way too many bubbles. The stalactites are fine but lacking in much marine life. Take gravol before you go as it is a bumpy ride and a long one... More

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Bali
2 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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A great dive - not much life down there but great to see the formations in the cave. Well worth the boat ride out there! I can recommend Amigos Del Mar dive shop on Ambergris Caye - they made the experience a really fun one! More

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012
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Make sure to book with a reputable company as from San Pedro it is a long ride out. It will make sure experience more enjoyable and worth the extra money. It was my first time diving so deep, there were a few sharks around. Amazing to see all the stalactites . Must do !!!! More

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Durango, Colorado
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

My tween son and I are both advanced divers and we did this dive during his spring Break. It was a little deep but was a once in a lifetime op. There is not much to see the experience is to dive amoungst the stalagmites on the ledge of the reef. The other 2 dives in the package are much... More

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BC
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
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The blue hole is somewhat awe inspiring because of the column of deep blue water that surrounds you. I snorkelled and my husband dove and we both had different experiences. Worth the extra money though, given it's unique-ness. Take motion sickness pills before you leave because the open water in a 45 foot boat is stomach churning! More

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San Francisco, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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The blue hole is a must for any avid diver traveling to Belize. We went on the Amigos del mar boat, watch out, many companies just broker onto a boat, Amigos is there own outfit. Owner of the place is not the kindest person(not rude, just dry personality) we encountered but his dive operation speaks for itself. With 24 divers... More

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Boise, Idaho
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

You should do this to check if off your list. The other dives on this day trip are actually nicer than the blue hole itself, but the blue hole is unique. Also be ready for a very long boat ride. More

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