Hello Byron.....
I meant to mention that. We were lucky as the day we went, we had the place to ourselves. Our guide, Ali, said the cruise ships stop here several days a week and off load 2,000 people! I can't even imagine.

The reef environment is fragile and cannot stand this kind of pressure. That reef is what brings people to AC and it will be ruined in a very short time. Then no one will come anymore. Very shortsighted if you ask me or any of the guides I spoke with. The guides also tell me it is all about the money and the politicians. They hate the cruise ships but when they try to complain, if they complain too loudly, the politicians will pull their tour guide and boat permits and put them out of business.

The same thing is also happening at Lamani. Thousands of people trampling all over the ruins, throwing trash on the ground, stealing artifacts. We were lucky here too and pretty much had it to ourselves, but our guide, Daniel with Tunisia tours was very bummed out about it. Glad we did not get to witness it!

In any case, if you plan a trip to Goffes Caye, try to do it on an off day for the cruise ships.