![]() ![]() Belize Scuba Diving & Snorkeling: Shark Ray Alley and Hol ChanThe Barrier Reef is the largest in the western hemisphere. Two of the favorite sites to dive or snorkel are Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan. Here is some information on them and some photos taken from these areas.
This is a must stop for the first introductory dive in Belizean waters. About 15 minutes south by boat. Maximum 30 feet deep. Excellent visibility. You can almost always see all species of fish including jacks, groupers, snappers, parrot fish, angel fish, barracuda, eels, spider crabs, lobster, and nurse sharks. Divers are occasionally cautioned regarding the currents.
SHARK RAY ALLEY The world's largest diving magazine, Skin Diver, has given Belize's Shark-Ray Alley feature billing in two issues this year (1996). This recently discovered dive site has been selected as one of the seven best "animal dives" in the Caribbean.
As soon as your boat arrives in the area, the Dive Master
points out all of the dark shadows in the shallow (eight foot deep) waters.
These are the sharks and rays that hear the boat approach and come in
search of a few scraps of fish. This is a truly unforgettable adventure. Snorkellers can also enjoy this encounter with nature. Be sure to visit Shark-Ray Alley during your stay at Ambergris Caye. Even amateur photographers can take great underwater photos here with disposable marine camera. They work in depths of up to nine feet, which is perfect for the shallow waters inside the reef at Shark-Ray Alley. Click here for photos of Shark Ray Alley and Hol Chan.
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