Belize ranked #2 in world for snorkeling by CN Traveler

Belize has been named as among the best snorkelling destinations in the world by the renowned travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. Ranked as the 2nd best destination, the magazine noted that Central America’s northernmost country Belize is home to the world’s 2nd largest barrier reef which stretches over 200 miles.  

The destination is ranking above destinations such as Sipadan, Malaysia and Silfra, Iceland which ranks at 3rd and 4th positions respectively in CN Traveler’s list of ‘41 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the World.’  

According to CN Traveler, visitors can expect vibrant turquoise waters teeming with a wealth of marine life in Belize and travel enthusiasts can also check off a bucket-list experience by snorkelling around the perimeter or diving into the legendary Great Blue Hole which is a massive ancient sinkhole studded with reef sharks and eerie stalactites.  

Visitors can also head to Ambergris Caye for Hol Chan Marine Reserve which is the most popular snorkel destination in Belize and is home to vibrant coral and friendly turtles. The destination is also home to Shark Ray Alley where visitors can swim with nurse sharks and stingrays.  

During their stay on the country, visitors can stay on the Turneffe Island Resort which is a private island retreat with just 26 rooms that offers daily snorkelling and diving excursions.  

With this recognition, Belize has once again proved itself to be one of the best destinations to snorkel in the world.  

Several other Caribbean destinations have also made it to this list including Bahamas, St Vincent and the Grenadines and the Commonwealth of Dominica. This recognition has once again strengthened the Caribbean’s position as the best region to snorkel in the world.  

Complete list of CN Traveler’s ‘41 Best Snorkeling Destinations in the World’ 

1. Mamanuca Islands, Fiji 
2. Belize 
3. Sipadan, Malaysia  
4. Silfra, Iceland 
5. Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia 
6. Palau 
7. Raja Ampat, Indonesia 
8. Whitsunday Islands, Australia 
9. Exumas, Bahamas 
10. Hengchun, Taiwan 
11. The Maldives 
12. St Vincent and the Grenadines 
13. Isla Mujeres, Mexico 
14. Freycinet Peninsula, Tasmania 
15. British Virgin Islands 
16. Crystal River, Florida 
17. Moorea, French Polynesia 
18. Bonaire 
19. Red Sea, Egypt  
20. Phi Phi Islands, Thailand 
21. San Cristobal, Galapagos 
22. Loreto, Mexico 
23. Dominica 
24. Tetiaroa Atoll, French Polynesia 
25. Cayman Islands 
26. Curacao 
27. Bora Bora, French Polynesia 
28. Mauritius 
29. Anguilla 
30. Vieques, Puerto Rico 
31. Mikura-jima, Japan 
32. Ilha Grande, Brazil 
33. Turks & Caicos 
34. Kauai, Hawaii 
35. The Seychelles 
36. Maui, Hawaii 
37. Rangiroa, French Polynesia 
38. Palawan, Philippines 
39. Okinawa 
40. Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique 
41. Hebrides, Scotland