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The Belize Barrier Reef offers the most amazing dive sites in the world. Our staff takes pride in professionalism and quality service and is eager to take you to discover our impressive underwater world. We offer one, two or three tank dives. Dives includes air fill and weights. here
Conveniently located at the end of our dock, our Dive Shop Action Divers, arranges a variety of diving adventures and PADI scuba certification courses designed to help you to discover the most impressive sites Belize has to offer!
Our dive shop want you to feel at home and relaxed. We like our guests to have a relaxed diving experience, so while diving with us there is no hurry! The diving groups are small and according to your skills, so everyone can enjoy the incredible underwater life. We make friends with you as we want you to keep coming back for our big smiles and friendly service!
Gear rentals are also available but you are more than welcomed to bring your own gear.
Let us introduce you to some of the most amazing and memorable diving locations available. Not Certified yet? Explore a new world! Get Certified Today!
* When you would like to experience how it feels like to breathe under water, please notify our front desk personnel least 24 hours in advance. As this is based on availability, to secure this great opportunity, we recommend doing so upon checking in at the resort, as with all the amazing diving Belize has to offer, the dive shop can be quite busy at times.
This is a spur-and-grove reef with deep and narrow canyons. The sand floored cuts fall to depths of over 100 feet (30.5 Meters). This area is home to many juvenile fish and an amazing display of healthy sponges and coral. Like so may other places along the reef, there is a dazzling variety of shapes and colors present. Also great photographing opportunities. [links]
The perfect place to start with a shallow dive, Hol Chan is a natural channel through the reef. This marine sanctuary covers about 5 square miles. An impressive amount of marine life and coral can be seen on this dive of about 30 feet (9 meters). Tidal currents funnel a steady supply of food to filter feeders such as gorgonians, sea-fans, sponges, schools of grunts and mutton snappers. Joining these plankton feeders are Nassau groupers, black groupers, Atlantic spade fish, cubera snappers and a huge congregation of schoolmasters. At the channel walls many eels can be seen, and large groupers will accompany divers right from the boat on. more
Mexico Rocks, located right in front of PORTOFINO, is a basically a cluster of coral heads. Truck size colonies of boulder coral 10 - 12 feet (3.5 meters) high nearly reach the surface and provide refuge to a wide variety of marine life. From flame scallops, anemones, sponges, tube worms, shrimp to moray eels, butterfly fish and wrasses inhabit this area. The shallow conditions and favorable light are perfect for underwater photography. here
HOL CHAN COMBO DIVING
By boat
Single tank dives or multiple dives are available. For the more adventurous diver, night dives can also be arranged. All reef dives are approximately a 10 to 25 minute boat ride from the Pier.
If you are looking for a high quality, intimate resort in an exquisite location with some great Belize dive sites at your fingertips then Portofino Resort is the ideal choice.
Lunch and dinner favourite samples:
'Classic Bouillabaisse Marseillaise': European influenced stew of fresh snapper, grouper and crab, fused with aromatic herbs and spices, toasted bread and homemade roux with a hint of Habanero peppers.
'Feta & Spinach stuffed Pork': Slices of rose-served pork tenderloin stuffed with blushed spinach and feta cheese, topped with homemade cranberry dressing, sweet potato & celery puree and wok sesame spinach.
'Zucchini & Eggplant Lasagna': Homemade lasagna stuffed with tomatoes, basil, Zucchini, eggplant topped with Parmesan cheese.
This beautiful, quiet haven is 9 kilometres north of San Pedro and just 20 minutes boat ride away from the town with its shops and nightlife. Its distance from the hustle of the town make it a popular choice for couples and family groups. Portofino prides itself on its personal guest service; the resort endeavours to deliver on its motto: "Come as a guest, leave as a friend". Staff are genuine, attentive and approachable.
The restaurant menu focuses on Euro-Caribbean fusion cuisine. Here you'll find penne pollo alfredo rubbing shoulders with pineapple picante pork tenderloin.The chef uses fresh meats and produce. Seafood is delivered daily by local fisherman, and daily specials might include red snapper (caught hours earlier), baked in banana leaves. more
The Green Parrot Bar (named after the previous property here) offers a wide range of local and imported liquors. There is specialty cocktail menu, but the must-have drink at the resort is the classic margarita -- the long-time bartender and owners are passionate about it. For something lighter, there is Belikin beer, Guinness, and a decent wine list. Non-alcoholic cocktails, soft drinks, and smoothies using local fruits are also offered. here
Travelers are mostly drawn to Ambergris Caye for the world-class diving and snorkeling at Belize Barrier Reef, about half a mile off shore. San Pedro is filled with friendly locals and expats, and most of the island's restaurants, nightclubs, and tour operators can be found here.
Unique honeymoon packages are offered, and include a romantic room type, as well as extra additions such as a day trip and special candlelight dinner on the pier. (Romantic dining on the beach or pier can be arranged for any guest.) here