I'm looking for a budget friendly 6 night scuba drip in April flying out of IAH.

I've done Cozumel many times so that's off the table.

I was looking at Belize but the extra flight to get from Belize City (BZE) to one of the islands seems like a pain.

I've done Roatan and that's still on the table but looking for something new.

When on these trips, it's only scuba/eat/sleep so other factors don't weigh in much.

I wouldn't typically associate Grand Cayman with budget friendly but we like staying at Ocean Cabanas Dive Resort to save money when we're there. Like you, we just want to dive and chill. We don't need a big hotel with spas and tons of amenities. They have one and two bedroom accommodations, both with full kitchens. The owners run the dive shop too so they pick you up and drop you off everyday (let them know in advance). We still rent a car so we can go get groceries and drive around the island. So while it may not be the level of budget friendly you're looking for, at least keep it in mind for future trips there.

Forget to add there's a great night dive spot just 2 minutes down the road.

The extra flight in Belize is super easy. Don't let it deter you.

I just looked and there is a ferry from Belize City to Caye Caulker for $25 each way and it only takes 45 minutes.

PlanoAg98 said:

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I just looked and there is a ferry from Belize City to Caye Caulker for $25 each way and it only takes 45 minutes.

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I have been planning a Belize trip and this option looks super easy and nearly stress free unless bad weather.

The Chicken Ranch said:

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The extra flight in Belize is super easy. Don't let it deter you.

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This is true...very easy. I have never taken the ferry, so I don't know how involved it is, but it would mean you have to travel from the International airport to the wharf in town, so keep that in mind. The puddle jumper flight to Ambergris is only 15 minutes and well worth it, in my opinion.