Blackadore Caye
Island Small private Belize island proposed for luxury resort
A private island off Belize’s coast near the Belize Barrier Reef, associated with reef diving, snorkel trips and proposals for conservation-minded resort development.
Blackadore Caye is a small private island in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Belize within Belize District. It has been the site of plans for an eco-resort development since it was acquired by private investors in the 2000s.
The island is known primarily as a private, conservation-focused resort project rather than a public tourist destination. Interest centers on its coral-fringed shoreline, mangrove habitats and proposals for low-impact tourism and marine restoration.
The island was purchased in the 2000s by private investors with plans to develop an environmentally sustainable resort model and undertake marine restoration work around the caye. Development and conservation proposals have been the primary focus rather than public amenities.
Blackadore Caye lies off the Belize mainland in the Caribbean Sea, close to the larger Ambergris Caye and within Belize District; access is by boat from the mainland or nearby inhabited islands.
- Ownership and development: Owned and promoted for an environmentally focused resort development by Leonardo DiCaprio and partners since the mid-2000s.
- Access: Situated within the Belize District, close to Ambergris Caye, and accessed by boat from mainland Belize or nearby islands.
How to Get to Blackadore Caye #
Blackadore Caye is reached only by private boat from Ambergris Caye. Most visitors would sail from San Pedro Town (the main town on Ambergris Caye); the run is typically 10-30 minutes depending on boat and sea state. Because the island is privately owned, landing usually requires prior permission from the owner or project managers.
Tips for Visiting Blackadore Caye #
- Arrange transport from San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) through an operator licensed in Belize - private boats or water taxis are the only practical route.
- Bring reef-friendly sunscreen and your own snorkel kit; the surrounding reef restoration work means sections are regularly monitored or closed.
- Respect private-property rules: the island is privately owned and access may be restricted; confirm permission before attempting to land.
Best Time to Visit Blackadore Caye #
Blackadore Caye is a private island off the coast of Ambergris Caye in Belize that attracted international attention after its purchase by actor Leonardo DiCaprio in 2005 and subsequent proposals for an ecologically focused resort.
