Scuba diving in Pillar Corals
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1Dive centers offer dives on Pillar Corals
- Diving from USD 50
Pillar Corals is a spur reef dive site located in the Hot Chan Marine Reserve. Because the site is in the marine reserve, there are special rules for divers: diving is only possible with a guide or instructor, and divers have to pay a fee to dive here. The pillars spread along the edge of the round sandy area and go up to 1-20m/3-5ft above the reef.
When to go
It is possible to dive at Pillar Corals year-round. The average sea temperature is 26-30C/79-86F.
What to see
While scuba diving, divers can spot a variety of marine species, such as reef fish, angelfish, snapper, crabs, squirrelfish, lobsters, eels, eagle rays, sharks, turtles, and sponges. There is also a fish cleaning station located near the pillar.
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Dive center`s Special Offers
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San Pedro Ambergris Divers Belize
Single Dive at Belize Barrier Reef
1 tank dive trip at Belize Barrier Reef. You don’t have to go far from the island to experience the brilliant underwater beauty of the Caribbean. You just have to know where to go. Only a short 5-10 minute cruise from the Ambergris Divers dock takes you to multiple dive sites just beyond the reef crest, sites closely held by our local experts. On this tour, you will experience depths of 60-80 feet, starting off a 40 foot gorgonian plain into a vivid terrain of fleshy boulder and pillar coral formations, amongst waving sea fans, sea rods and impressive sponges. Glide over the spur and groove canyon formations while watching busily scurrying fish and trying to spot the more elusive marine species. Hanging around typically in these areas are large groupers, nurse sharks, gliding eagle rays and turtles. The Ambergris Divers team will share with you local secrets to the most stimulating and memorable dive spots around the island. Perfect for beginners. Schedule: Morning trips: 9am to 10:30am or 11am to 12:30pm; Afternoon trip: 2pm to 3:30pm or 4pm to 5:30pm (upon availability). -
San Pedro Ambergris Divers Belize (Banana Beach Resort)
Single Dive at Belize Barrier Reef
1 tank dive trip at Belize Barrier Reef. You don’t have to go far from the island to experience the brilliant underwater beauty of the Caribbean. You just have to know where to go. Only a short 5-10 minute cruise from the Ambergris Divers dock takes you to multiple dive sites just beyond the reef crest, sites closely held by our local experts. On this tour, you will experience depths of 60-80 feet, starting off a 40 foot gorgonian plain into a vivid terrain of fleshy boulder and pillar coral formations, amongst waving sea fans, sea rods and impressive sponges. Glide over the spur and groove canyon formations while watching busily scurrying fish and trying to spot the more elusive marine species. Hanging around typically in these areas are large groupers, nurse sharks, gliding eagle rays and turtles. The Ambergris Divers team will share with you local secrets to the most stimulating and memorable dive spots around the island. Perfect for beginners. Schedule: Morning trips: 9am to 10:30am or 11am to 12:30pm; Afternoon trip: 2pm to 3:30pm or 4pm to 5:30pm (upon availability).
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