Local Scuba Diving
2 Tank
Spend your morning exploring two local reef sites along the Belize Barrier Reef, with a relaxing surface interval back at our dock in San Pedro.
Two dives. Two reef sites. One easy morning.
The Belize Barrier Reef sits only minutes from San Pedro, making local two-tank diving one of the easiest ways to experience more of the reef without spending your entire day on a boat.
Local Diving from San Pedro
Our local dive sites are located directly offshore from Ambergris Caye, giving us quick access to the distinctive spur-and-groove reef formations of the Belize Barrier Reef.
With more than 30 local dive sites available, your divemaster selects the sites based on weather, sea conditions, diver experience and where you have already been diving.
Repeat guests can experience a variety of reef sites rather than being taken back to the same location each day unless requested.
Morning Schedule
The morning two-tank trip is our regularly scheduled departure and does not require a minimum number of divers.
Meet the team, prepare equipment and get ready for departure.
Depart San Pedro for the first local reef dive.
Return to the BPDC dock for your surface interval with water, fruit and snacks.
Return to the dive center after completing your second local reef dive.
Prefer to dive later?
A two-tank afternoon trip may also operate when there are at least 4 divers confirmed.
Morning departures do not require a minimum. The 4-diver minimum applies only to the afternoon departure.
What You'll Experience
Local dives typically average around 60 ft / 18 m and feature coral canyons, spur-and-groove formations and a mix of Caribbean marine life.
Before each dive, your divemaster provides a full briefing covering the dive site, maximum depth, conditions and recommended bottom time.
Common marine-life encounters can include nurse sharks, turtles, rays, eels, groupers, snappers and other reef species, with occasional encounters with larger pelagic life.
Our standard recreational dive ratio is up to six divers for each divemaster. Groups may be smaller depending on the number and experience level of guests.
Divers age 10–11: A private divemaster is required at $60.00 USD plus 12.5% GST per diver, per dive.
Included
- 2 scuba tanks
- Dive weights
- Professional divemaster
- Dive-site briefings
- Surface interval at the BPDC dock
- Drinking water
- Fresh fruit and snacks
Not Included
- BCD
- Regulator
- Mask and snorkel
- Fins
- Wetsuit
- Other rental scuba equipment
- 12.5% Government Sales Tax
Certified with Belize Pro Dive Center?
Divers who completed their scuba certification with Belize Pro Dive Center receive complimentary rental scuba equipment for this dive.
Please let our team know when booking so we can confirm your certification history and prepare the appropriate equipment.
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 the boat exclusively for your family, friends or dive group? Private diving options may be available based on boat and scheduling availability.
Spend your morning on the Belize Barrier Reef.
Have questions about equipment, certification, afternoon availability or private diving? Our team can help you plan your dives.
Book Local Scuba Diving - 2 Tank
Choose this activity and confirm your preferred date with BPDC.
Rental dive equipment is not included in the tour price. Optional full dive equipment rental is US$30.00 plus 12.5% GST (US$33.75 total per person, per day), payable separately on site.
Cancellation policy
Booking & Payment Policy For bookings made more than 30 days before your first scheduled tour or course, 50% of the total is required at booking. The remaining 50% is due 30 days before your first scheduled activity. For bookings made 30 days or less before your first scheduled activity, full payment is required at booking. The payment due is calculated automatically at checkout. These payments cover all reserved tours and courses, including applicable taxes. Equipment rental and park entrance fees are paid separately on site. Please review these terms before paying. By submitting payment, you confirm that you have read, understood and accepted this policy. Cancellation Deadlines We must receive your cancellation by email or WhatsApp at least 24 hours before local tours and courses, including local diving, snorkeling, Hol Chan and courses, or at least 48 hours before private and offshore tours, including private tours, Blue Hole and Turneffe. Deadlines are based on the scheduled start time of the affected activity, in Belize local time. Cancellations & Refunds If you cancel your entire booking before the applicable deadlines, 25% of the total amount you have paid is non-refundable. The remaining 75% of your payment will be refunded. If you cancel only some activities before their applicable deadlines, we will refund all amounts paid towards those activities, without a deduction. Your remaining activities stay booked. Cancellations received after the applicable deadline and no-shows are subject to a 100% cancellation charge for the affected tour or course, and no refund will be issued. This applies regardless of the reason, including illness or changes to travel plans. Payments already received count towards this charge. Weather & Operator Cancellations If BPDC cancels due to unsafe weather, insufficient participants or another operational reason, you may reschedule, subject to availability, or receive a full refund of all amounts paid for the affected services, without any deduction. Our team makes weather-related decisions based on safety. Approved refunds are returned to the original payment method. Processing time depends on your bank or card issuer. If you have any questions, please contact us before paying. We look forward to welcoming you!