What level of diving experience is required for Hat Caye Drop-Off?

Hat Caye Drop-Off is rated intermediate. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Hat Caye Drop-Off?

At Hat Caye Drop-Off, divers commonly encounter: sea turtles, eagle rays, reef sharks, nurse sharks, moray eels, lobsters.

Where is Hat Caye Drop-Off located?

Hat Caye Drop-Off is located in Belize, in the Lighthouse Reef region (coordinates: 17.1771, -87.6282).

Hat Caye Drop-Off Diving - Lighthouse Reef, Belize

Hat Caye Drop-Off at Lighthouse Reef is an intermediate wall dive where the reef edge plunges dramatically near a small sandy cay. The drop-off starts at 10 meters and falls beyond visual range, with the upper wall section featuring an impressive density of gorgonians and deepwater sea fans. Garden eels sway on the sandy shelf before the drop, and hawksbill turtles cruise along the wall feeding on sponges. The site's exposure to open ocean currents brings occasional pelagic visitors, making each dive unpredictable and exciting. A classic Lighthouse Reef wall dive with reliable encounters.