I have wanted to go to Belize since I was 18 and got certified to scuba dive. The Belize Barrier Reef is the longest reef in the Western Hemisphere and the second longest in the world. Collin and I were tempted to go scuba diving or snorkeling in Belize but really wanted Caden to see the reef as well. So we signed up for an excursion on the ship called Under Water Windows to the Wonders of the Barrier Reef that also went to a private island. Our ship did not dock at the port but rather docked in the middle of the ocean. We took a 45-minute boat ride to the reef, about a 10-minute boat ride from there to the island, and then 40-minute boat ride back to the ship.
The viewing portion of the tour commences aboard the Semi-Submersible boat, Educator Too. We spent an hour on the Educator Too, half an hour on the deck and half an hour underwater. Educator Too provides educational viewing, of sea life, adjacent to the Barrier reef both from its deck and its underwater windows. The Barrier Reef is home to 106 different species of coral and 500 species of fish. Educator Too had a top deck and an underwater portion. The boat travelled along the reef so we were able to see the reef without getting into the water. Caden thought it was neat for about 10 minutes. Then he wanted to play with this other boat on the boat while we continued touring the reef.
After the underwater tour we went to the private island, Rendezvous Caye, and enjoyed its protected, pristine, placid waters and soft white sandy beach. Rendezvous Caye is the smallest island I have ever seen in person or been too. It's actually smaller than our house! It is literally in the middle of nowhere surrounded by water. On the island they sold hamburgers, hot dogs, and fresh coconut juice. Nobody lives on the island so the workers commute via boat everyday. We were provided beach mats and water. We could kayak, snorkel, and float in the beautiful water. Caden of course loved it as did we! The three of us swam, played on the beach, and kayaked which was fun. I'd love to go back and visit Belize City and a few other things in Belize. However, I'm so glad we did something that we could all do as a family. Belize is gorgeous! A place I would love to visit again. This was Caden's first time to kayak and he enjoyed it. Here are some pictures from beautiful Belize.
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| Educator Too |
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| Inside the Educator Too, viewing the reef |
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| Caden and his little buddy viewing the reef |
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| Some fish who live on the reef |
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| Caden enjoying the coconut |
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| We're here in paradise! |
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| Swimming along in Belize |
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| Where our tender boat docked on the island |
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| Family kayaking |
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| View of Rendezvous Caye from the kayak |
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| Caden enjoying one of the floats |
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| Building a sand castle with another friend he met |
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| Rendezvous Caye from the boat leaving the island, tiny island! |
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| Caden and I dancing on the ship! |
I have wanted to go to Belize since I was 18 and got certified to scuba dive. The Belize Barrier Reef is the longest reef in the Western Hemisphere and the second longest in the world. Collin and I were tempted to go scuba diving or snorkeling in Belize but really wanted Caden to see the reef as well. So we signed up for an excursion on the ship called Under Water Windows to the Wonders of the Barrier Reef that also went to a private island. Our ship did not dock at the port but rather docked in the middle of the ocean. We took a 45-minute boat ride to the reef, about a 10-minute boat ride from there to the island, and then 40-minute boat ride back to the ship.
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looks amazing!
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