Snorkel· Pelican Cayes· Other Caribbean
Pelican Cayes
16° 41.3′ N · 88° 11.3′ W · approximate
The mangrove 'ponds' and channels of the Pelican Cayes have some of Belize's richest shallow snorkelling - sponges, corals and starfish on the mangrove roots, with rays and turtles around Northwest Cay.
Practical
Position approximate: north side of the range near Northeast Caye (OpenStreetMap). The north side of Northwest Cay and the reefs east and west of it are best (Yacht Warriors). Part of the South Water Caye Marine Reserve: no-take by zone, no touching. Use the dinghy and tie to mangroves or a sand anchor.
Best for
Mangrove-root and patch-reef snorkelling
Nearby
- Hideaway Caye Moorings (Pelican Cayes)0.2 NM away
- Spruce Caye Anchorage2.8 NM away
- Lagoon Cayes Anchorage3.5 NM away
- South Water Caye Marine Reserve3.9 NM away
- Blue Ground Range Anchorage7.2 NM away
- The Placencia Marina (Maya Beach)8.6 NM away
- North Long Cocoa Caye Anchorage8.9 NM away
- Whipray Caye (Wippari) Moorings9.1 NM away
Place data includes © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).