Belize Reef and Atoll Tours: Barrier Reef, Turneffe and Glover Reef

Aerial view of a tropical ocean with shallow, turquoise waters and dark green vegetation along the shoreline.

Reef & Atolls Dive Tours

Experience the best diving in the world

Explore Belize's underwater treasures with three exceptional dive experiences. The Southern Barrier Reef Tour offers a serene 2-tank dive in the pristine, less-traveled southern portion of the reef, home to over 500 fish species and ideal for beginners seeking untouched beauty. The Turneffe Reef Atoll Dive, the largest atoll in Belize, features a 3-tank dive with stunning reef drop-offs like “The Elbow,” providing diverse underwater landscapes and visibility up to 100 feet for both beginners and advanced divers. Lastly, the Glover's Reef Atoll Dive invites you to discover the southernmost atoll’s 50-mile reef and dramatic Long Caye Wall drop-off on a 3-tank dive, perfect for all levels and showcasing spectacular coral and marine life.

A breathtaking aerial shot of Glover's Reef a southern reef, one of the largest barrier reefs in the Western Hemisphere.

Southern Barrier Reef Tour

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Experience the best diving in the world as you dive the second largest living coral reef. The Belize Barrier Reef is approximately 185 miles of coral formations and home to more than 500 different species of fish. On your tour of the Southern Barrier Reef, you will travel to pristine dive spots between the idyllic, sandy isles of Tobacco Caye and South Water Caye.

Aerial view of a tropical island in Belize, featuring white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and a vibrant coral reef.

Turneffe Reef Atoll Dive

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Turneffe Reef Atoll is the largest atoll in Belize, about 30 miles long and 10 miles wide. Unlike the other atolls in Belize that are a collection of sandy cayes, Turneffe Atoll is made up of a series of mangrove islands, lagoons, and inlets covered in lush tropical vegetation. The healthy mangrove and lagoon habitats provide a pivotal nursery for a variety of species including fish, lobster, conch, and even saltwater crocodiles. There is no doubt that there is plenty to see while diving Turneffe Reef Atoll!

A breathtaking aerial view of Manta Island Resort, showcasing the pristine white sand beaches, lush vegetation, and crystal-clear turquoise waters of Glover's Reef, Belize.

Glover's Reef Atoll Dive

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Glover’s Reef is the southernmost atoll in Belize and is a protected marine reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although this is the smallest atoll, just 20 miles long, it boasts a reef that is over 50 miles long around its edge. This reef is made up of a variety of coral, rocky patches, and small cayes filled with spectacular marine life.

Fine Print

Scheduled tours are included in the All Inclusive and Mayan Jungle & Beach packages. See each package page for the number of tours included.

À la carte tours and Add-Ons are not included in our vacation packages. Contact our reservation team to express your interest in any of these tours. Tours and/or Add-Ons and services are confirmed upon arrival and paid for at check-out. Any additional tours and services are confirmed and billed by the front desk. Kindly review our tour policies, which are listed on our policies page. The Deep Sea Fishing Tour has its own policy, which can be found on the Deep Sea Fishing Tour page.

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The snorkeling and island hopping was probably my favorite. While snorkeling they show you, teach you and even let you hold different creatures in the ocean. – TripAdvisor user