

Best for intermediate divers, 20-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Pilican Cay on Turneffe Atoll offers a combination of reef, wall, and drift diving. The wall drops between 20 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres, requiring solid buoyancy control and air management. Divers experience moderate currents that can increase quickly, making this site suitable for intermediate divers. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is available for night diving. Hazards include deep water, sharks, and sharp coral. Divers should check surface conditions and current strength with their boat captain before entry and maintain proximity to the pinnacle to manage water movement.
17.49555, -87.76750
Moderate current can pick up quickly along the wall, so brief your group on the exit point and surface marker buoy protocol before entry. Full facilities including air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours are available, making this accessible as a day trip without bringing your own kit.
Accessible via boat charters from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun
Sharks are present at this site.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth and the presence of moderate currents.
The wall drops between 20 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Pilican Cay is a boat-accessed site located 1000 metres from shore.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths ranging from 20 to 40 metres.
Diving at Pilican Cay in Turneffe Atoll requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Pilican Cay in Turneffe Atoll. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Pilican Cay in Turneffe Atoll. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Pilican Cay in Turneffe Atoll are April, May, and June. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Pilican Cay in Turneffe Atoll. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Pilican Cay in Turneffe Atoll typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.