The Silk Cayes, also known as the Queen Cayes, are part of a protected marine reserve along the Belize Barrier Reef, approximately 22 miles off the coast of Placencia. Surrounded by clear Caribbean waters, white sandy beaches, and coconut palms, the three small islands—North, Middle, and South Silk Caye—offer access to a remarkably diverse marine environment and some of Southern Belize’s most memorable snorkeling.