Night Dive at
Hol Chan
Experience Hol Chan Marine Reserve after sunset, when familiar reef scenery transforms and nocturnal marine life begins to emerge.
When the sun goes down, the reef changes.
Hol Chan may be familiar by day, but after sunset the reef takes on a completely different character. A night dive gives certified divers the opportunity to experience marine life and underwater behavior that is rarely seen during daylight hours.
Diving Hol Chan After Dark
Your night begins with check-in approximately 30 minutes before sunset. Departure is timed around sunset, so exact times vary throughout the year.
Before entering the water, your divemaster will provide a detailed night-dive briefing covering communication, dive-light procedures, entry and exit procedures, maximum depth and the planned route through Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
Once underwater, your dive light reveals details of the reef that are easy to miss during the day, while nocturnal species become more active.
Look for species that become more active after sunset, including octopus, lobster, crabs, squid and eels.
Familiar coral formations feel completely different when explored by dive light.
Under the right conditions, divers may also experience naturally occurring bioluminescence in the water.
Marine-life sightings and bioluminescence are natural phenomena and cannot be guaranteed.
Night Dive Schedule
Because sunset changes during the year, the exact check-in and departure times will be confirmed when you book.
Meet the dive team, prepare equipment and review the night-dive plan.
Depart San Pedro for Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
Explore Hol Chan after dark with your divemaster.
Return to Belize Pro Dive Center after completing the night dive.
Our standard recreational dive ratio is up to six divers for each divemaster. Groups may be smaller depending on guest numbers, experience and conditions.
Included
- Scuba tank
- Dive weights
- Professional divemaster
- Night-dive briefing
- Drinking water
Not Included
- Dive light
- BCD
- Regulator
- Mask and snorkel
- Fins
- Wetsuit
- Other rental scuba equipment
- $15 USD Hol Chan Marine Reserve fee
- 12.5% Government Sales Tax
You'll need a dive light.
A dive light is required for the Night Dive and is not included in the standard trip price. You may bring your own or arrange rental equipment with the BPDC team.
Certified with Belize Pro Dive Center?
Divers who completed their scuba certification with Belize Pro Dive Center receive complimentary standard rental scuba equipment for this dive.
The dive light is not included in the complimentary equipment benefit and remains a separate requirement.
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 to experience Hol Chan after dark exclusively with your own group? Private night-dive options may be available based on boat and scheduling availability.
Discover Belize after dark.
From nocturnal marine life to the possibility of bioluminescence, a night dive reveals an entirely different side of Hol Chan.
Book Night Dive at Hol Chan
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.