Belize Private Scuba Charter | BlueWater Divers

Private Charter Diving at Belize Barrier Reef

Ready to have the entire boat to yourselves? BlueWater Divers' Sunsports Private Charter gives you and up to five buddies exclusive access to some of the most pristine dive sites along the world's third-largest barrier reef. For $750, you get four hours of pure diving freedom with a professional crew who knows these waters like the back of their hand. We're talking two tank dives at handpicked locations, plus all the gear you need if you don't have your own. Just bring your C-card and get ready to explore Belize's legendary underwater playground on your own terms.

Beneath the Surface

This isn't your typical cattle-boat diving experience. When you book our private charter, you're getting the full VIP treatment on our Coast Guard-inspected 30-foot custom dive vessel. The vibe is relaxed but professional – think of it as diving with friends who happen to be expert guides. You'll hit two completely different dive sites during your four-hour adventure, giving you a taste of the incredible diversity that makes Belize's barrier reef system so special. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, want to dive at your own pace, or just prefer smaller groups, this charter adapts to what you want out of your day on the water. Your dive guide will brief you on each site, sharing local knowledge about the best photo ops, hidden swim-throughs, and where to spot the coolest marine life. Between dives, you'll have time to surface chat, grab some snacks, and plan your approach for the second site.

Dive Brief & Gear Info

We've got all the essential gear covered, so you can travel light or bring your own setup – totally up to you. Every diver gets fresh tanks and weights, plus access to our full rental inventory if you need masks, fins, BCDs, or regulators. The boat is equipped with both a dockside rinse tank for your gear and an onboard camera rinse station, because we know how important it is to keep that underwater photography equipment in top shape. Your dive guide will walk you through each site during the surface interval, explaining depth ranges, typical currents, and what makes each location unique. Most of our private charter sites range from 40 to 80 feet, perfect for intermediate and advanced divers who want to explore healthy coral formations and dramatic wall dives. The boat's layout makes giant stride entries easy, and our ladder system gets you back aboard quickly between dives. We provide bottled water and snacks to keep you fueled, but the real energy comes from anticipating what's waiting below the surface at each carefully selected dive site.

Marine Life You'll See

Belize's barrier reef is like an underwater city that never sleeps, and every dive reveals something different. Green moray eels are local celebrities here, often stretching over six feet long and tucked into coral crevices during the day. Don't let their intimidating size fool you – these gentle giants are incredibly curious and often approach divers for a closer look. Peak season runs from November through April when water visibility is at its best, making these encounters even more dramatic. You'll find them hunting at night, but during day dives they're usually hanging out in their favorite coral homes, occasionally poking their heads out to check out the neighborhood.

Nurse sharks are another crowd favorite, and Belize waters are famous for reliable sightings year-round. These bottom-dwellers can reach eight feet in length but move with a lazy grace that makes them perfect photo subjects. They're often found resting under coral ledges or cruising along sandy bottoms looking for crustaceans and small fish. What makes nurse shark encounters special here is their calm demeanor – they're used to divers and often allow close approaches for incredible photo opportunities. During mating season in late spring, you might even witness their fascinating courtship behaviors in shallow areas.

The reef's coral formations themselves are living attractions, with massive brain corals creating underwater landscapes that have been growing for centuries. Elkhorn and staghorn corals provide shelter for countless tropical fish species, creating the kind of bustling underwater scenes that make every minute of bottom time count. Parrotfish, angelfish, and butterfly fish create constant movement and color, while spotted drums and yellow tangs add their own personalities to the mix. The diversity changes with the seasons – summer months bring more juvenile fish as breeding cycles peak, while winter diving often offers better chances for larger pelagic species passing through.

Plan Your Next Dive

This private charter represents some of the best value diving in Belize, especially when you split the cost among a group of friends or family. You're getting personalized attention, flexible scheduling, and access to sites that larger dive boats often skip due to time constraints or group limitations. The 25% deposit system makes booking easy – reserve your spot now and pay the balance after your dives are complete. Remember that every diver needs current certification, so have those C-cards ready. Snorkelers are welcome too, making this perfect for mixed groups where not everyone is certified. The four-hour timeframe gives you plenty of underwater exploration without feeling rushed, plus surface intervals to share stories and spot dolphins or rays from the boat. Book early, especially during peak season, because word is getting out about how special these private charters really are.