

Best for beginner divers, 10-15m, boat entry.
Grand Bogue is a calm, forgiving reef site located within Turneffe Atoll, Belize. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths between 10 and 15 metres and typically lacks current. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, allowing for clear observation of the reef structures. Divers access the site by boat. The area contains a wreck with overhead environments, including caves and swim-throughs, which require specific wreck training and equipment to enter. Species recorded around this area include purple sea fans, blue tang, stoplight parrotfish, various wrasses, french grunt, bluestriped grunt, soldierfish, long-spined sea urchin, and symmetrical brain coral.
17.26180, -87.81540
Check locally for current boat and facilities arrangements before you arrive, as services at Grand Bogue can vary. Because there is no current and water temperatures stay between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius year-round, a 3 mm shorty is usually plenty for comfort.
Offshore site accessible via boat charters from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-15m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-30°C
Current
None
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun
Species recorded around this area include purple sea fans, blue tang, stoplight parrotfish, wrasses, french grunt, bluestriped grunt, soldierfish, long-spined sea urchin, and symmetrical brain coral.
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginners due to its calm conditions and lack of current.
The site features depths ranging from 10 to 15 metres.
Access to Grand Bogue is by boat.
Water temperatures at the site remain between 27 and 30 degrees Celsius year-round.
The site includes a wreck with overhead environments such as caves and swim-throughs. Do not enter these enclosed spaces unless you have the appropriate wreck training and gear.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Grand Bogue in Turneffe Atoll. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Grand Bogue in Turneffe Atoll are April, May, and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.