Local Scuba Diving
2 Tank
Spend your morning exploring two local reef sites along the Belize Barrier Reef, with a relaxing surface interval back at our dock in San Pedro.
Two dives. Two reef sites. One easy morning.
The Belize Barrier Reef sits only minutes from San Pedro, making local two-tank diving one of the easiest ways to experience more of the reef without spending your entire day on a boat.
Local Diving from San Pedro
Our local dive sites are located directly offshore from Ambergris Caye, giving us quick access to the distinctive spur-and-groove reef formations of the Belize Barrier Reef.
With more than 30 local dive sites available, your divemaster selects the sites based on weather, sea conditions, diver experience and where you have already been diving.
Repeat guests can experience a variety of reef sites rather than being taken back to the same location each day unless requested.
Morning Schedule
The morning two-tank trip is our regularly scheduled departure and does not require a minimum number of divers.
Meet the team, prepare equipment and get ready for departure.
Depart San Pedro for the first local reef dive.
Return to the BPDC dock for your surface interval with water, fruit and snacks.
Return to the dive center after completing your second local reef dive.
Prefer to dive later?
A two-tank afternoon trip may also operate when there are at least 4 divers confirmed.
Morning departures do not require a minimum. The 4-diver minimum applies only to the afternoon departure.
What You'll Experience
Local dives typically average around 60 ft / 18 m and feature coral canyons, spur-and-groove formations and a mix of Caribbean marine life.
Before each dive, your divemaster provides a full briefing covering the dive site, maximum depth, conditions and recommended bottom time.
Common marine-life encounters can include nurse sharks, turtles, rays, eels, groupers, snappers and other reef species, with occasional encounters with larger pelagic life.
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.
Included
- 2 scuba tanks
- Dive weights
- Professional divemaster
- Dive-site briefings
- Surface interval at the BPDC dock
- Drinking water
- Fresh fruit and snacks
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.
Spend your morning on the Belize Barrier Reef.
Have questions about equipment, certification, afternoon availability or private diving? Our team can help you plan your dives.
Book Local Scuba Diving - 2 Tank
Choose this activity and confirm your preferred date with BPDC.
Cancellation policy
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT Your deposit is applied toward the cost of your booked activities. One deposit secures all guests and activities in your party's booking. If you cancel, the deposit remains non-refundable, even when you cancel before the deadlines below. CANCELLATION DEADLINES To avoid charges beyond the non-refundable deposit, BPDC must receive cancellation for local tours and courses, including local diving, snorkeling, Hol Chan and courses, at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Private and offshore tours, including the Blue Hole, Turneffe and WIT Concrete tours, require at least 48 hours' notice. LATE CANCELLATIONS Cancellations received after the applicable 24- or 48-hour deadline will be charged 100% of the cancelled tour or course. Any amount already paid toward the cancelled activity counts toward this charge. This applies regardless of the reason, including illness or changes to travel plans. WEATHER CANCELLATIONS If BPDC determines that weather makes operation unsafe, the affected tour may be cancelled or rescheduled without penalty. BPDC determines weather-related exceptions based on safety.