Giant Cave-Belize

[tflaris]

Finishing up my last day in Caye Caulker after 5 days of cave diving Giant Cave in Belize.

If you have ever thought about diving this cave you need too...

If you have not thought about going here's a subtle hint;

Go

Paul was understating the size of this cave when he discovered/named it. Currently it's a marine cave but before that it was dry for a long long time (scientific term) with huge stalagmites and tites and columns everywhere. Did I say it was big? Pictures fail to do it justice (unless you see one of Mark Long's photos or Becky Kagan video)

Chip and the crew at Belize Diving Services did a fantastic job of providing all the essentials.. I dived a Mexico rig with Aluminum's and a stage. Deco bottles, Steel tanks, etc all on hand. Fills were always over 3000 psi (Aln's) and percentages spot on. Oxygen also on hand as a deco gas with most of the cave at 93' or so with a one spot at 105' (near the entrance) and with a deep section at 150'. Helium also available.

Planning another trip Feb next year. Next trip I will be on a breather. Did I tell you the cave was big?

Thanks to Chip and Dani for hosting and thanks to Bill O. For inviting me on the trip. Great opportunity to hang out with the Hire's from Dive Rite, Bill and Diane, Ken and Ken S, Hydro Dave, Travis, Judy and the rest of the group.

TF


"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed that is the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret Mead, Anthropologist

[moody]

Hey Tony, did you have any hassles at the border? Last time I was in Mexico we bailed on a couple of days in Belize because we heard reports of gear being confiscated and bribes being needed to get in and out.

[snakedoc]

Finishing up my last day in Caye Caulker after 5 days of cave diving Giant Cave in Belize.

If you have ever thought about diving this cave you need too...

If you have not thought about going here's a subtle hint;

Go

Paul was understating the size of this cave when he discovered/named it. Currently it's a marine cave but before that it was dry for a long long time (scientific term) with huge stalagmites and tites and columns everywhere. Did I say it was big? Pictures fail to do it justice (unless you see one of Mark Long's photos or Becky Kagan video)

Chip and the crew at Belize Diving Services did a fantastic job of providing all the essentials.. I dived a Mexico rig with Aluminum's and a stage. Deco bottles, Steel tanks, etc all on hand. Fills were always over 3000 psi (Aln's) and percentages spot on. Oxygen also on hand as a deco gas with most of the cave at 93' or so with a one spot at 105' (near the entrance) and with a deep section at 150'. Helium also available.

Planning another trip Feb next year. Next trip I will be on a breather. Did I tell you the cave was big?

Thanks to Chip and Dani for hosting and thanks to Bill O. For inviting me on the trip. Great opportunity to hang out with the Hire's from Dive Rite, Bill and Diane, Ken and Ken S, Hydro Dave, Travis, Judy and the rest of the group.

TF


"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed that is the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret Mead, Anthropologist

Great news, Flaris. I can go with you next year! We can be BCDFF!

[tflaris]

Moody
I flew into Belize City and took a puddle jumper to Caye Caulker.

SnakeDoc
Sure. I think???!???

TF


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[MikeT]

Finishing up my last day in Caye Caulker after 5 days of cave diving Giant Cave in Belize.

Pictures!! Next grotto meeting perhaps?

[tflaris]

Mike
I have video!


"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed that is the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret Mead, Anthropologist

[DeputyTom]

I have video!

Looking forward to seeing the video Tony

[kensuf]

His video shows great footage of the floor.

In all seriousness, I have to second Tony's recommendations. The destination and trip were great.

[FW]

His video shows great footage of the floor.

I have that problem too. It is hard to judge what you are getting with a GoPro.