Local Scuba Diving
1 Tank
Explore the Belize Barrier Reef just minutes from San Pedro on a convenient one-tank dive designed for certified divers of all experience levels.
The reef is practically in our backyard.
One of the advantages of diving from Ambergris Caye is how close the Belize Barrier Reef is to San Pedro. That means less time travelling and more flexibility when you simply want to get underwater.
Local Reef Diving from San Pedro
With the barrier reef directly offshore, Belize Pro Dive Center can offer local dives that are only a short boat ride from San Pedro. Whether you want to fit one dive into your morning or prefer a later start, the one-tank trip gives you an easy way to experience the reef without committing your entire day.
Morning dives depart at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM and are regularly scheduled without a minimum number of divers.
A 2:00 PM departure may also be available. Afternoon departures require a minimum of 4 divers to operate.
Dive sites are selected based on weather, conditions and where you have already dived, helping repeat guests experience something new.
What You'll Experience
Diving directly in front of San Pedro gives you the opportunity to explore the distinctive spur-and-groove canyons that run along the Belize Barrier Reef.
Before entering the water, your divemaster will give you a complete briefing covering the dive site, maximum depth, conditions and recommended bottom time. Once underwater, your guide leads you through the reef formations while pointing out coral and marine life.
Common sightings can include nurse sharks, turtles, rays, eels, groupers, snappers and a wide variety of Caribbean reef life. Dolphins are also occasionally encountered in the area.
Some of the canyon formations slope into considerably deeper water, creating the feeling of gliding from one reef formation to another. The dive itself is planned according to certification level, conditions and diver experience.
Our standard recreational dive ratio is up to six divers for each divemaster. Groups may be smaller depending on the number and experience level of guests.
Divers age 10–11: A private divemaster is required at $60.00 USD plus 12.5% GST per diver, per dive.
Included
- Scuba tank
- Dive weights
- Professional dive guide
- Dive-site briefing
- Drinking water
- Fresh fruit and snacks after the dive
Not Included
- BCD
- Regulator
- Mask and snorkel
- Fins
- Wetsuit
- Other rental scuba equipment
- 12.5% Government Sales Tax
Certified with Belize Pro Dive Center?
Divers who completed their scuba certification with Belize Pro Dive Center receive complimentary rental scuba equipment for this dive.
Please let our team know when booking so we can confirm your certification history and prepare the appropriate equipment.
Haven't been diving recently?
PADI recommends completing a Refresher Course if it has been more than 6 months since your last dive.
View Refresher Course →Prefer a private boat?
Want the boat exclusively for your family, friends or dive group? Private diving options may be available based on boat and scheduling availability.
Your Belize reef adventure starts here.
Have questions about certification, equipment, scheduling or which local dive is right for you? Our team can help you plan it.
Book Local Scuba Diving - 1 Tank
Choose this activity and confirm your preferred date with BPDC.
Rental dive equipment is not included in the tour price. Optional full dive equipment rental is US$30.00 plus 12.5% GST (US$33.75 total per person, per day), payable separately on site.
Cancellation policy
Booking & Payment Policy For bookings made more than 30 days before your first scheduled tour or course, 50% of the total is required at booking. The remaining 50% is due 30 days before your first scheduled activity. For bookings made 30 days or less before your first scheduled activity, full payment is required at booking. The payment due is calculated automatically at checkout. These payments cover all reserved tours and courses, including applicable taxes. Equipment rental and park entrance fees are paid separately on site. Please review these terms before paying. By submitting payment, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted this policy. Cancellation Deadlines We must receive your cancellation by email or WhatsApp at least 24 hours before local tours and courses, including local diving, snorkeling, Hol Chan and courses, or at least 48 hours before private and offshore tours, including private tours, Blue Hole and Turneffe. Deadlines are based on the scheduled start time of the affected activity, in Belize local time. Cancellations & Refunds If you cancel your entire booking before the applicable deadlines, 25% of the total amount you have paid is non-refundable. The remaining 75% of your payment will be refunded. If you cancel only some activities before their applicable deadlines, we will refund all amounts paid towards those activities, without a deduction. Your remaining activities stay booked. Cancellations received after the applicable deadline and no-shows are subject to a 100% cancellation charge for the affected tour or course, and no refund will be issued. This applies regardless of the reason, including illness or changes to travel plans. Payments already received count towards this charge. Weather & Operator Cancellations If BPDC cancels due to unsafe weather, insufficient participants or another operational reason, you may reschedule, subject to availability, or receive a full refund of all amounts paid for the affected services, without any deduction. Our team makes weather-related decisions based on safety. Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method. Processing time depends on your bank or card issuer. If you have any questions, please contact us before paying. We look forward to welcoming you!