The Belize Barrier Reef is minutes away from the dock at Hugh Parkey's Belize Dive Connection. There are five islands that sit atop the Barrier Reef where we dive and these islands are named Paunch Caye, Sergeants Caye, Goff's Caye, English Caye, and Rendezvous Caye. In some areas the reef is composed of the spur and groove formation that makes diving in Belize unique, and in some areas the drop-off is solid. Average depth along the top of the drop-off in most places is 20-35'. Since the Barrier Reef is a windward situation and weather and wind can combine to make diving on the reef choppy, we will alternately move to the Turneffe Atoll at the captain's decision. The Barrier Reef dive is a two-tank dive and includes tanks, weights, lunch, soft drinks, towels, and water. Between dives we can motor to one of the islands where we can have lunch, do some beach combing, and snorkeling. Computers are welcomed and the average bottom time is approximately 50 minutes. There is a shower on the boat to rinse people and cameras, and there is also a marine head.