Today was definitely not a day for landlubbers! We immerse ourselves, literally, in an underwater world bounding with life beneath the Caribbean sea surface. Some of our guests went for the full diving experience, while others dawned snorkels for a tour of the reef systems.

The day started at West Pelican Caye with a brief a.m. shower and ended at Laughing Bird Caye, which is part of a reserve managed by Southern Environmental Association. Depending on which guest you spoke to, you might get conflicting answers as to which activity was the best! Each site was equally captivating, with stunning arrays of corals and fish species that would thrill even the most experienced.

Some guests kayaked around mangrove islands. Others tested their balance on stand-up paddleboards. For the more leisure-minded, hammocks were available to kick back and relax. As the sun started its descent for the day, everyone headed back to National Geographic Quest and thus ended another beautiful day in Belize!