Diving at Silk Caye
Overview
Your days starts at Captain Jak’s dock, where you’ll meet your captain and dive master while being fitted for gear. Our first stop, Silk Caye, is about an hour’s boat ride from Placencia. Along the way, take in the beautiful blues of the Caribbean, the private islands, and cayes. Your first dive is the deepest, maxing out at 70 feet. During this dive, enjoy a wall dive of the healthiest (and second longest) barrier reef in the world. Expect to see nurse sharks, turtles, and a variety of tropical fish. After this first dive, we’ll enjoy a traditional Belizean lunch on Silk Caye. Then get ready for the second tank dive. This dive is nicknamed the “White Hole” because of the sandy drop which quickly moves over to a reef formation. Finally, we’ll make a special stop at “Turtle Alley” before heading back to Captain Jak’s. You will arrive back in Placencia around 3:30 PM.
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Use of SCUBA equipment
What to expect
Itinerary
Your days starts at Captain Jak’s dock, where you’ll meet your captain and dive master while being fitted for gear. Once everyone is outfitted properly by our trained staff and approved by our dive master, the boat will depart at 8:30 AM.
Our first stop, Silk Caye, is about an hour’s boat ride from Placencia. Along the way, take in the beautiful blues of the Caribbean, the private islands, and cayes.
Your first dive is the deepest, maxing out at 70 feet. During this dive, enjoy a wall dive of the healthiest (and second longest) barrier reef in the world. Expect to see nurse sharks, turtles, and a variety of tropical fish.
After this first dive, we’ll enjoy a traditional Belizean lunch on Silk Caye. Then get ready for the second tank dive. This dive is nicknamed the “White Hole” because of the sandy drop which quickly moves over to a reef formation.
Finally, we’ll make a special stop at “Turtle Alley” before heading back to Captain Jak’s. You will arrive back in Placencia around 3:30 PM.
Your days starts at Captain Jak’s dock, where you’ll meet your captain and dive master while being fitted for gear. Once everyone is outfitted properly by our trained staff and approved by our dive master, the boat will depart at 8:30 AM.
Our first stop, Silk Caye, is about an hour’s boat ride from Placencia. Along the way, take in the beautiful blues of the Caribbean, the private islands, and cayes.
Your first dive is the deepest, maxing out at 70 feet. During this dive, enjoy a wall dive of the healthiest (and second longest) barrier reef in the world. Expect to see nurse sharks, turtles, and a variety of tropical fish.
After this first dive, we’ll enjoy a traditional Belizean lunch on Silk Caye. Then get ready for the second tank dive. This dive is nicknamed the “White Hole” because of the sandy drop which quickly moves over to a reef formation.
Finally, we’ll make a special stop at “Turtle Alley” before heading back to Captain Jak’s. You will arrive back in Placencia around 3:30 PM.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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October 2023
We recommend Captain Jacks ! I would rate our day out on the ocean & our (17 member Family) snorkeling adventure a 5⭐ experience. The crew was super attentive to our older family members, helping them in and out of the boat. They kept checking in with us while snorkeling to make sure everyone wa...
We recommend Captain Jacks ! I would rate our day out on the ocean & our (17 member Family) snorkeling adventure a 5⭐ experience. The crew was super attentive to our older family members, helping them in and out of the boat. They kept checking in with us while snorkeling to make sure everyone was doing ok. Provided assistance when needed. Closure to the water adventures we were offered Eucalyptus infused wash clothes. Refreshments: watermelon and cold waters. They went above and beyond. ~ Mills River, North Carolinajessica v
March 2023
My husband and I did 2 different tours snorkeling and we had such a great time! The staff was very polite and helpful. The boats they take you out in are in great condition, the islands and the water are absolutely beautiful!
My husband and I did 2 different tours snorkeling and we had such a great time! The staff was very polite and helpful. The boats they take you out in are in great condition, the islands and the water are absolutely beautiful!