Belize Cayes

Just off the magnificent Barrier Reef along the coast of Belize, hundreds of coral and mangrove isles known as cayes bask in the shimmering, clear turquoise and emerald green waters of the Caribbean. Ranging from isolated stretches of sand and palm trees to large islands like Ambergris and Caulker, Belize’s cayes offer excellent swimming, scuba diving, fishing and snorkeling opportunities. Three of the four atolls in the Western Hemisphere are also located in Belize. Situated beyond the barrier reef these long coral isles surrounding lagoons are popular and idyllic destinations as well as ideal places for water sports.

Although all cayes cater to divers, snorkelers, and beach-lovers, you can really choose the caye for you as each is different in size, depth of activities, facilities, types of lodging, night-life, and remoteness.

Transport once there is not a problem; you either walk, take a boat, or use a golf cart or bike on the larger islands of Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye.

Of course boat is the main form of transport to and between the islands, although several of the cayes have landing strips. Only Ambergris has scheduled flights. Boats leave from Belize City, or from Dangriga for the more southerly cayes.