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Long Caye Aquarium

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.3 12 especies 39 colaboradores

Long Caye Aquarium is a year-round dive destination in Belize featuring diverse marine life and healthy coral conditions.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Visibilidad
20 m
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Visibilidad
20 m
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
5.5 kn
Olas
0.6 m
Agua
30.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: E (19%)
Now: NE (56°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.24m

Próxima: Alta a las 03:00 (+0.24m)

+0.3 m+0.1 m
▲ 03:00 · +0.24m ▼ 10:00 · +0.08m ▲ 16:00 · +0.26m ▼ 22:00 · +0.12m Ahora +0.2m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV8.4 · very high Aire PM2.55 · good 05:38 17:49
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 8.4 0.68 8 2mm
09-19 8.7 0.7 8 8mm
09-20 13.5 0.64 9 16mm
09-21 8.8 0.66 9 12mm
09-22 9.3 0.66 8 7mm
09-23 7.2 0.62 7 8mm
09-24 14 0.76 4 12mm

About this spot

Long Caye Aquarium sits off the coast of Belize and draws divers year-round. The site hosts robust coral health with no bleaching stress recorded, making it a solid choice for reef exploration. With 12 documented species observations and 3 community-contributed videos, the site has enough visitor history to give you a real sense of what's down there. The reef structure supports a variety of marine life typical of Belize's Caribbean waters. Divers encounter reef fish, invertebrates, and coral formations that reflect the site's stable environmental conditions. Community content suggests the site offers good visibility and accessible diving, though you should always verify current conditions before heading out. Long Caye Aquarium operates outside a marine protected area, so access is straightforward. The site works well for divers of different skill levels thanks to its healthy coral status and reliable marine biodiversity. Plan your trip for any season—the location delivers consistent conditions throughout the year.

Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeBarco

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B/G · 110V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8283km · ~1905kg · €34

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 89/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 1h este · 1 día de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Long Caye Aquarium?

Long Caye Aquarium is diveable year-round. Belize's Caribbean location means warm water and reasonable conditions across all seasons, though local weather can shift rapidly. Check current reports before booking.

What marine life will I see?

12 documented species observations confirm a healthy reef ecosystem. Expect reef fish, invertebrates, and coral formations typical of Belizean reefs. Community videos provide real examples of what divers encounter at the site.

Is Long Caye Aquarium protected or restricted?

No—the site is outside any marine protected area, so access is open without additional permits or restrictions. Standard diving best practices apply.

How healthy is the coral?

Coral bleaching status shows no stress. The reef is in stable condition, supporting diverse marine life and making it a responsible dive choice.

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

109 registros · 50 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Gorgonia ventalina

Anthozoa · Gorgoniidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 mar 2026
×4registros

Acropora palmata

Anthozoa · Acroporidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 mar 2026
×4registros

Maguimithrax spinosissimus

Malacostraca · Mithracidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 mar 2026
×2registros

Chondrilla caribensis

Demospongiae · Chondrillidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 mar 2026
×1registros

Agelas tubulata

Demospongiae · Agelasidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 mar 2026
×1registros

Ginglymostoma cirratum

Elasmobranchii · Ginglymostomatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
17 mar 2026
×8registros

Montastraea cavernosa

Anthozoa · Montastraeidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 mar 2026
×5registros

Diploria labyrinthiformis

Anthozoa · Faviidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 mar 2026
×5registros

Panulirus argus

Malacostraca · Palinuridae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 mar 2026
×5registros

Cyphoma gibbosum

Gastropoda · Ovulidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 mar 2026
×4registros

Niphates digitalis

Demospongiae · Niphatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 mar 2026
×4registros

Pseudodiploria strigosa

Anthozoa · Faviidae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 mar 2026
×4registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Scuba Diving in Belize! Half Moon&Aquarium Long Caye Wall

ElFlak0 Diver

Half Moon Caye & Long Caye Aquarium

Frenchie's Diving Services

2022 Belize Dive Trip ~ Long Caye Island ~ Aquarium and Silver Cave Dive Sites

KAR Off Road
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Mar (100/100) Worst: Nov (0/100) Now: Sep (23/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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