Silk Caye is the name for two deserted islands approximately 20 nautical miles off the eastern coast of the Placencia Peninsula, home to the Silk Caye Marine Reserve, which has been a protected natural area since 2003. The islands serve as a jumping-off point for scuba divers looking to explore the region's beautiful coral reef marine ecosystem, which is home to protected wildlife such as staghorn, fire, and elkhorn coral, loggerhead and Hawksbill sea turtles, and great hammerhead sharks.

Many licensed eco-tours offer guided opportunities to snorkel throughout the region in groups. Visitor boats embark daily to the islands from Placencia Village, though visitors are welcome to sail their own boats to the island for diving or relaxing, secluded picnics. Map

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