Located 36km east of Placencia Village, Silk Caye Marine Reserve is a wonderful destination for snorkeling and scuba diving.

The marine reserve is home to a plethora of species of corals, sea turtles, tropical fishes and was legislated a protected zone in 2003.

Protected Marine Life includes:

• – Staghorn Coral
• – Fire Coral
• – Star Coral
• – Elkhorn Coral
• – Green Turtle
• – Loggerhead Turtle
• – Hawksbill Turtle
• – Goliath Grouper
• – Nassau Grouper
• – Great Hammerhead

However, Silk Caye makes up only part of the attraction of the region known as Silk Caye and Gladden Spit Marine Reserve where the gentle whale shark  is a seasonal attraction for divers just outside of the great barrier reef.

If you are interested in visiting Silk Caye, contact us here.