Seaweed
 

Hi My daughter and I are going to Ambergis Caye in Oct.Someone at work suggested that we not go as there is a terrible seaweed problem in Belize right now. Anyone have input?

Sargassum flourishing all over the Caribbean, from TX to Trinidad, Florida to MX. So if you opt to change destinations, same all over.

We were there last month (in Ambergris). Yes, there is definitely some seaweed at the waters edge, but I certainly wouldn't describe it as "terrible" or change my trip (especially since it is a problem throughout most of the Caribbean right now as the person above said). If you are traveling with a young child who will just want to be at the waters edge, that could be a problem, but otherwise I would think not. We had the best week of our lives - the snorkeling a few feet off the beach was spectacular (and I've heard the sargassum helped this - we saw a manatee very close in to shore and so many turtles, rays, nurse sharks). The beach was still absolutely gorgeous, and the water amazing, but there was that border of seaweed every day. We just walked right through it/over it into the amazing blue waters. The scuba diving and fishing were amazing. I'll take you trip if you don't want it ;)

We were there last month as well. A lot of hotels were shoveling every day and hauling it away to keep their beaches nice. There was a sulfur smell in the air in some spots. It's still a lovely place.

Thanks for the replies. We've booked our trip so there's no turning back. We're not a couple of Debbie downers so I think we'll have a great time.
Will we need water shoes? I saw a post somewhere else that suggested it, but they also gave the beach bad reviews.
Anyone rent a golf cart? If so for the entire trip or just to explore the caye? Thanks again!