BELIZE AGGRESSOR: Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is Belize?
Belize is located in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the east & the Caribbean Sea to the west. Belize City is on the eastern coast.
2. What is included in the charter?
Accommodations aboard the vessel, diving, compressed air tanks, weights and weight belts, airport transfers on day of arrival & departure, meals and snacks, non-alcoholic & local alcoholic beverages are include in the charter rate.
3. How many days is the charter & how many dives can I make?
The Belize Aggressor III charter is seven days, Saturday afternoon to Saturday morning with five & one-half days of diving. Most guests make up to 5 dives a day. Diving begins on Sunday morning & finishes about midday on Friday when we return to the dock.
4. When should I arrive in Belize City?
You should plan to arrive in Belize City on the day of your Belize scuba diving charter, Saturday, ideally by early afternoon.
5. Are there any taxes or fees not included in the charter price?
Yes, each guest must pay a port fee which includes the Government cruising tax, the Half Moon Caye park fee & the recompression chamber fee. The port fee is collected at the end of the week when you settle your tab. A departure tax also will be collected at the airport. *These fees are levied by the Belize Government & are subject to change without notice.*
6. Do I need a passport?
U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport for entry into Belize. Non-U.S. citizens must have a valid U.S. visa for traversing the United States via Miami, New Orleans or Houston.
7. How do I meet the Belize Aggressor III on the day of departure?
If you arrive in Belize City on the day of your charter, you will be met at the airport by a uniformed crew member & taken to the boat. If you are already in Belize, you will need to make your way to the boat anytime after 2:00 p.m. on the day you arrive to start your trip.
8. Where does the Belize Aggressor III dock?
The Belize Aggressor III docks at the Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize City.
9. What is special about the diving in the Belize?
Belize is home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, which is alive with colorful corals & sponges & a tremendous variety of fish and invertebrates. Exceptional visibility is found along the vertical walls. The Blue Hole is a unique Belize scuba diving site, unlike anything else in the Caribbean.
10. What is the water temperature? Will I need a wet suit for Belize scuba diving?
The water averages 80F, rising to a high of 82- 84F in July, August and September, & dropping to a low of 74 F for a few weeks in December and January. A 3mm wet suit (1/8") or heavy lycra suit (Polartec) is recommended apart from the warmer months of summer, but even then, at least a thin lycra suit is suggested, as divers often make four or more dives a day and may develop a chill.
11. What is the best time of year for diving?
Most months are wonderful. The dry season (all months except June & July) is best for Belize scuba diving.
12. What type of topography can I expect to see during my Belize scuba diving tour?
The mainland is relatively flat, but rises to 2,000 feet inland, where tropical pines, hardwoods & rainforests create a lush landscape. The barrier reef however, is comprised of hundreds of small cays & coral drop-offs.
13. Is there dinghy diving?
No, most of the Belize diving is done directly from the dive platform of the Belize Aggressor III. We have a dinghy, but seldom use it for Belize scuba diving.
14. Is there night diving?
Absolutely. The night diving is terrific. All night dives subject to safe winds & currents; & the skipper makes final determination each night.
15. What is planned for Friday afternoon & evening after we return to port?
This your opportunity, apres' Belize scuba diving, to tour a Mayan Ruin, visit the Belize Zoo or just relax on board. (The tours are not included in the charter price.) The Belize Aggressor III crew hosts a farewell sunset cocktail party Friday evening. Dinner is not served on board. The crew can recommend a local restaurant & arrange transportation. This Friday supper is not included in the Belize scuba diving charter price.
16. When is check-out time on the Belize diving vessel?
Check-out is between 7:00 & 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning.
17. Where is the nearest recompression chamber, in event of emergencies?
The nearest recompression chamber is on Ambergris Caye, Belize.
Belize is located in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the east & the Caribbean Sea to the west. Belize City is on the eastern coast.
2. What is included in the charter?
Accommodations aboard the vessel, diving, compressed air tanks, weights and weight belts, airport transfers on day of arrival & departure, meals and snacks, non-alcoholic & local alcoholic beverages are include in the charter rate.
3. How many days is the charter & how many dives can I make?
The Belize Aggressor III charter is seven days, Saturday afternoon to Saturday morning with five & one-half days of diving. Most guests make up to 5 dives a day. Diving begins on Sunday morning & finishes about midday on Friday when we return to the dock.
4. When should I arrive in Belize City?
You should plan to arrive in Belize City on the day of your Belize scuba diving charter, Saturday, ideally by early afternoon.
5. Are there any taxes or fees not included in the charter price?
Yes, each guest must pay a port fee which includes the Government cruising tax, the Half Moon Caye park fee & the recompression chamber fee. The port fee is collected at the end of the week when you settle your tab. A departure tax also will be collected at the airport. *These fees are levied by the Belize Government & are subject to change without notice.*
6. Do I need a passport?
U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport for entry into Belize. Non-U.S. citizens must have a valid U.S. visa for traversing the United States via Miami, New Orleans or Houston.
7. How do I meet the Belize Aggressor III on the day of departure?
If you arrive in Belize City on the day of your charter, you will be met at the airport by a uniformed crew member & taken to the boat. If you are already in Belize, you will need to make your way to the boat anytime after 2:00 p.m. on the day you arrive to start your trip.
8. Where does the Belize Aggressor III dock?
The Belize Aggressor III docks at the Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize City.
9. What is special about the diving in the Belize?
Belize is home to the second largest barrier reef in the world, which is alive with colorful corals & sponges & a tremendous variety of fish and invertebrates. Exceptional visibility is found along the vertical walls. The Blue Hole is a unique Belize scuba diving site, unlike anything else in the Caribbean.
10. What is the water temperature? Will I need a wet suit for Belize scuba diving?
The water averages 80F, rising to a high of 82- 84F in July, August and September, & dropping to a low of 74 F for a few weeks in December and January. A 3mm wet suit (1/8") or heavy lycra suit (Polartec) is recommended apart from the warmer months of summer, but even then, at least a thin lycra suit is suggested, as divers often make four or more dives a day and may develop a chill.
11. What is the best time of year for diving?
Most months are wonderful. The dry season (all months except June & July) is best for Belize scuba diving.
12. What type of topography can I expect to see during my Belize scuba diving tour?
The mainland is relatively flat, but rises to 2,000 feet inland, where tropical pines, hardwoods & rainforests create a lush landscape. The barrier reef however, is comprised of hundreds of small cays & coral drop-offs.
13. Is there dinghy diving?
No, most of the Belize diving is done directly from the dive platform of the Belize Aggressor III. We have a dinghy, but seldom use it for Belize scuba diving.
14. Is there night diving?
Absolutely. The night diving is terrific. All night dives subject to safe winds & currents; & the skipper makes final determination each night.
15. What is planned for Friday afternoon & evening after we return to port?
This your opportunity, apres' Belize scuba diving, to tour a Mayan Ruin, visit the Belize Zoo or just relax on board. (The tours are not included in the charter price.) The Belize Aggressor III crew hosts a farewell sunset cocktail party Friday evening. Dinner is not served on board. The crew can recommend a local restaurant & arrange transportation. This Friday supper is not included in the Belize scuba diving charter price.
16. When is check-out time on the Belize diving vessel?
Check-out is between 7:00 & 8:00 a.m. on Saturday morning.
17. Where is the nearest recompression chamber, in event of emergencies?
The nearest recompression chamber is on Ambergris Caye, Belize.