Dive in to see Caribbean reef sharks patrolling the reef, angelfish darting about and garden eels peering into the blue at one of Belize's premier scuba diving sites, Half Moon Caye Wall.

Divers from around the globe come to Belize to visit the famous World Heritage Site, the Great Blue Hole. But after you fin around the blue hole and see its massive stalactites, hoping for an encounter with sharks, there's an extra special treat waiting: a dive at Half Moon Caye Wall. Located on the southeast edge of Lighthouse Reef, one of Belize's three major atolls, this site is brimming with life.

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We make our to a maximum depth of 65 feet to fin alongside the colorful wall, taking time to soak in some face time with Nassau grouper, stoplight parrotfish and queen angelfish. The area was protected as a natural monument in 1982. With this protection, the corals and fishes in this region are clearly thriving. Curious Caribbean reef sharks make frequent visits to our group, with one swimming alongside the group up to our safety stop. We fin through swim-throughs as brilliantly colored fairy basslets, blue tangs and even lionfish dart around the reef.

The dive is one for the books, thanks to the healthy reef, lively marine life and curious sharks.

Belize Diving Services offers a Great Blue Hole diving trip that includes a stop at the blue hole, of course, along with dives at Half Moon Caye Wall, the Aquarium and lunch. It's a must-do for divers visiting Belize.