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Day Two: The Diving Begins!

OCTOBER 23, 2005 - The first day of diving on any live aboard is always a day of excitement! As usual, the captain starts us off in a beautiful, but easy diving location - ratcheting up the excitement level as the trip continues. Each day, we were able to get in up to five dives, including a night dive.

Dive Spots:
GRAND BOGUE - Turneffe Islands
CHAIN WALL - Lighthouse Reef

Belize diving is among some of the best in the world. The water is clear and warm, and the reef structure is home to an impressive number of creatures. We started our adventure at the east side of the Turneffe Islands at a spot called Grand Bogue. After a brief check-out from the staff, we were free to begin exploring the exciting world of Belize diving. Even on this first dive, we began to capture some great shots! See below.

After a hearty lunch, the boat motored to our next destination, about 20 miles to the east at Lighthouse Reef - Chain Wall. We spent the rest of the day here. As we exited the water after our fourth dive, the sun began to set in the west, creating one of the most memorable sunsets ever. After dinner, we prepared for our first night dive.

NIGHT DIVE: Night diving in Belize is amazing. For those that have never encountered a tarpon, they can be startling. As big as a shark, with silvery steel scales, they are night predators that are attracted by dive lights. They swoop out of the inky darkness to gobble up the small fish illuminated by your dive light. Their ultra-reflective eyes light up like miniature torches, shooting back a orange glowing beam back into the water. Simply fascinating to observe. They will scare the heck out of you the first time you encounter them!

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