Belize travel guide
What to see in the Great Blue Hole
A circular marine sinkhole 300 metres across in the Lighthouse Reef atoll.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from December to May
Great Blue Hole highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Dive
For experienced divers.
- Scenic flight
The best view of the circle.
- Half Moon Caye
A colony of boobies.
- Lighthouse Reef Atoll
Pristine reefs.
- Snorkelling on the rim
Over the coral.
Day trips from the Great Blue Hole
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to the Great Blue Hole
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Great Blue Hole are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct with strong warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to November
Hurricane season
Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.
What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.
- from June to November
Rainy season
It rains more, especially in the south, and it’s hurricane season.
What to do: The dry season, from December to May, is the best.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a beach stall or a Creole restaurant. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Belize guide.
Frequently asked questions about the Great Blue Hole
What to see in the Great Blue Hole?
Dive, Scenic flight, Half Moon Caye, Lighthouse Reef Atoll and Snorkelling on the rim.
What to see in the Great Blue Hole in one day?
Don’t miss Dive, Scenic flight, Half Moon Caye, Lighthouse Reef Atoll and Snorkelling on the rim. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to the Great Blue Hole?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Great Blue Hole are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).
What day trips can you take from the Great Blue Hole?
Great Blue Hole.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.