City Zone:
Beachfront
Property Style
Beach Hotel
Rooms:
14
Includes round trip transportation and boat transfers between Turneffe Atoll and Belize City and meals. Check in on Wednesday. See hotel details for more information.
Turneffe Flats has long been recognized as one of Belize's premier saltwater fly fishing, SCUBA diving and marine ecotourism destinations. Located on the Turneffe Atoll, the largest and most diverse coral atoll in the Caribbean, Turneffe Flats specializes in superior service for a limited number of guests.
Packages Include: Airport transfers, double occupancy lodging, 3 meals per day plus evening hors d' oeuvres, use of all on-site amenities (pool, internet, kayaks, exercise area). Package Do Not Includes: Belize taxes, liquor, gratuities, park fees, licenses, Equipment rental.
Please note:
There is not a detailed itinerary for day-by-day as specific sites and activities will vary based on weather, wind, and tide conditions.
Belize's atolls are consistently rated among the world's best diving destinations and Turneffe Flats is ideally located to take advantage of the best sites on the atolls. Our great dive team emphasizes personalized service and maximum flexibility. Dive groups, led by our excellent, service-oriented dive team, are generally kept at eight divers or fewer. We offer three dives daily, including a weekly trip to the Blue Hole and Lighthouse Reef (weather permitting). PADI dive instruction is available with a range of courses including Open Water Referrals, Advanced Scuba Diver Certification, Discover Scuba Diving and various specialty courses.
We can easily access more than 65 dive sites around Turneffe Atoll, and are within an hour's boat ride to the Blue Hole. At Turneffe Flats, we provide true valet dive service. Our staff will wash and set up your equipment on the dive boat each day. All you need to do is walk to the dive boat after a delicious breakfast and head out to one of our exceptional dive sites.
We emphasize personalized service for a limited number of divers - generally no more than eight divers - on our 42-foot boat, Ms Turneffe. Our superb dive team makes every effort to ensure that your stay at our tropical paradise is as comfortable and carefree as possible.
We recognize that a dive vacation is more than just diving, and we do our best to make your entire experience something special. While diving throughout the Turneffe Atoll, you will see a variety of hard and soft corals as well as all of the Caribbean tropicals, eagle rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins, moray eels, and large schools of permit, horse-eye jacks and dog snapper.
During your stay at Turneffe Flats, you will not need to handle your dive equipment as the dive staff will rinse, set up, and have your gear ready on the dive boat prior to each day's diving.
A Typical Diving Day:
Following a delicious breakfast, our typical dive day begins at 8 am and includes three boat dives. Depending on our dive location, we either return to the resort for lunch or pack a lunch. Travel to our dive sites takes from 10 minutes to an hour, with our longest trip being to the Blue Hole. On Blue Hole day (generally Tuesdays, weather permitting), we leave between 7 and 7:30 am, which often makes us the first boat there. Our weekly night dive is usually on Wednesday evening. We often dive at the Elbow, which is at the southern tip of Turneffe, later in the week.
We specialize in providing personalized service for small dive groups and try to be as flexible as possible with our diving program. New divers can gain experience with the individual attention they may require and experienced divers can enjoy the freedom of spectacular wall diving, drift diving and underwater photography opportunities.
ARRIVAL:
Your incoming flight should arrive into Belize International Airport (BZE) no later than 3:30 pm. Upon arrival at the airport, you will pick up your luggage, clear customs and exit the airport. In case you need assistance with your luggage (a very short distance), airport porters are available. As you exit customs, a Turneffe Flats representative will meet you and transport you to the Fort George Marina. There you will be notified of the boat’s scheduled departure time, which varies according to guest arrivals. A restaurant/bar is available at the Fort George for lunch or a beverage while you wait to leave for Turneffe Flats. If for any reason you cannot find the Turneffe Flats representative at the airport, please take a taxi to the Fort George Marina.
BOAT TRIP TO TURNEFFE:
The boat trip to Turneffe Flats takes approximately 90 minutes and is typically enjoyable. You will travel through several offshore cayes and the barrier reef prior to an eight-mile open ocean crossing. From there you will travel through Turneffe’s Central lagoon to Turneffe Flats.
LODGING:
Accommodations include eight large seaside cabanas, two spacious three-bedroom villas, and one two-bedroom villa. The seaside cabanas have a panoramic view of the Caribbean and Turneffe Atoll reef. The Reef Villa and Pelican Villa are also located right on the beach and have wonderful views of the reef in both directions. The Garden Villa is set back from the beach with a panoramic view of our lush grounds as well as the Caribbean. All rooms are air-conditioned, and most are furnished with two beds. All rooms have private bathrooms.
DINING:
We pride ourselves in providing quality dining complete with fresh fruits, fresh seafood and fresh baked pastries. Meals are served family-style in the main lodge, and are a tasty combination of Belizean and international dishes. The coffeepot in your room will be prepared and ready to go. A breakfast of fresh fruit, cereal, eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage and fresh baked goods is served from 6:30 - 8 am. Guests have the daily option of taking a packed lunch or returning to the lodge for lunch. Most guests take a tasty packed lunch on their fishing skiff, dive boat or Atoll Adventure boat. For those returning to the lodge, lunch is served from noon - 2 pm. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails are served at around 6:30 pm on our verandah or in the Main Lodge. Dinner is served at 7 pm and is the main meal of the day. Entrees include local seafood, chicken, pork and beef.
DEPARTURE FROM TURNEFFE FLATS:
You will leave the island on Saturday at 7:30 AM, following a light breakfast. Our boat arrives at the Belize City marina at approximately 9:00 AM and you will be transferred to the airport with plenty of time to check in for your flight. We can accommodate flights departing at 11 AM or later.
FEES:
At the end of your stay, a fee of $50 will be charged for use of the Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve. This fee, which is matched by Turneffe Flats, is used to maintain the Marine Reserve and its services. The Belize Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute requires that all recreational fishers purchase a Fishing License. A one-week license for $25 is recommended and it can be purchased online at http://www.coastalzonebelize.org . Visitors to the Blue Hole and Half Moon Caye at Lighthouse Reef will be charged a fee of $40 by Belize Audubon. Tickets are available at the resort and this fee will be collected at checkout if you have visited this destination.
Turneffe Flats has long been recognized as one of Belize's premier saltwater fly fishing, SCUBA diving and marine ecotourism destinations. Located on the Turneffe Atoll, the largest and most diverse coral atoll in the Caribbean, Turneffe Flats specializes in superior service for a limited number of guests.
Packages Include: Airport transfers, double occupancy lodging, 3 meals per day plus evening hors d' oeuvres, use of all on-site amenities (pool, internet, kayaks, exercise area). Package Do Not Includes: Belize taxes, liquor, gratuities, park fees, licenses, Equipment rental.
Please note:
There is not a detailed itinerary for day-by-day as specific sites and activities will vary based on weather, wind, and tide conditions.
Belize's atolls are consistently rated among the world's best diving destinations and Turneffe Flats is ideally located to take advantage of the best sites on the atolls. Our great dive team emphasizes personalized service and maximum flexibility. Dive groups, led by our excellent, service-oriented dive team, are generally kept at eight divers or fewer. We offer three dives daily, including a weekly trip to the Blue Hole and Lighthouse Reef (weather permitting). PADI dive instruction is available with a range of courses including Open Water Referrals, Advanced Scuba Diver Certification, Discover Scuba Diving and various specialty courses.
We can easily access more than 65 dive sites around Turneffe Atoll, and are within an hour's boat ride to the Blue Hole. At Turneffe Flats, we provide true valet dive service. Our staff will wash and set up your equipment on the dive boat each day. All you need to do is walk to the dive boat after a delicious breakfast and head out to one of our exceptional dive sites.
We emphasize personalized service for a limited number of divers - generally no more than eight divers - on our 42-foot boat, Ms Turneffe. Our superb dive team makes every effort to ensure that your stay at our tropical paradise is as comfortable and carefree as possible.
We recognize that a dive vacation is more than just diving, and we do our best to make your entire experience something special. While diving throughout the Turneffe Atoll, you will see a variety of hard and soft corals as well as all of the Caribbean tropicals, eagle rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins, moray eels, and large schools of permit, horse-eye jacks and dog snapper.
During your stay at Turneffe Flats, you will not need to handle your dive equipment as the dive staff will rinse, set up, and have your gear ready on the dive boat prior to each day's diving.
A Typical Diving Day:
Following a delicious breakfast, our typical dive day begins at 8 am and includes three boat dives. Depending on our dive location, we either return to the resort for lunch or pack a lunch. Travel to our dive sites takes from 10 minutes to an hour, with our longest trip being to the Blue Hole. On Blue Hole day (generally Tuesdays, weather permitting), we leave between 7 and 7:30 am, which often makes us the first boat there. Our weekly night dive is usually on Wednesday evening. We often dive at the Elbow, which is at the southern tip of Turneffe, later in the week.
We specialize in providing personalized service for small dive groups and try to be as flexible as possible with our diving program. New divers can gain experience with the individual attention they may require and experienced divers can enjoy the freedom of spectacular wall diving, drift diving and underwater photography opportunities.
ARRIVAL:
Your incoming flight should arrive into Belize International Airport (BZE) no later than 3:30 pm. Upon arrival at the airport, you will pick up your luggage, clear customs and exit the airport. In case you need assistance with your luggage (a very short distance), airport porters are available. As you exit customs, a Turneffe Flats representative will meet you and transport you to the Fort George Marina. There you will be notified of the boat’s scheduled departure time, which varies according to guest arrivals. A restaurant/bar is available at the Fort George for lunch or a beverage while you wait to leave for Turneffe Flats. If for any reason you cannot find the Turneffe Flats representative at the airport, please take a taxi to the Fort George Marina.
BOAT TRIP TO TURNEFFE:
The boat trip to Turneffe Flats takes approximately 90 minutes and is typically enjoyable. You will travel through several offshore cayes and the barrier reef prior to an eight-mile open ocean crossing. From there you will travel through Turneffe’s Central lagoon to Turneffe Flats.
LODGING:
Accommodations include eight large seaside cabanas, two spacious three-bedroom villas, and one two-bedroom villa. The seaside cabanas have a panoramic view of the Caribbean and Turneffe Atoll reef. The Reef Villa and Pelican Villa are also located right on the beach and have wonderful views of the reef in both directions. The Garden Villa is set back from the beach with a panoramic view of our lush grounds as well as the Caribbean. All rooms are air-conditioned, and most are furnished with two beds. All rooms have private bathrooms.
DINING:
We pride ourselves in providing quality dining complete with fresh fruits, fresh seafood and fresh baked pastries. Meals are served family-style in the main lodge, and are a tasty combination of Belizean and international dishes. The coffeepot in your room will be prepared and ready to go. A breakfast of fresh fruit, cereal, eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage and fresh baked goods is served from 6:30 - 8 am. Guests have the daily option of taking a packed lunch or returning to the lodge for lunch. Most guests take a tasty packed lunch on their fishing skiff, dive boat or Atoll Adventure boat. For those returning to the lodge, lunch is served from noon - 2 pm. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails are served at around 6:30 pm on our verandah or in the Main Lodge. Dinner is served at 7 pm and is the main meal of the day. Entrees include local seafood, chicken, pork and beef.
DEPARTURE FROM TURNEFFE FLATS:
You will leave the island on Saturday at 7:30 AM, following a light breakfast. Our boat arrives at the Belize City marina at approximately 9:00 AM and you will be transferred to the airport with plenty of time to check in for your flight. We can accommodate flights departing at 11 AM or later.
FEES:
At the end of your stay, a fee of $50 will be charged for use of the Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve. This fee, which is matched by Turneffe Flats, is used to maintain the Marine Reserve and its services. The Belize Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute requires that all recreational fishers purchase a Fishing License. A one-week license for $25 is recommended and it can be purchased online at http://www.coastalzonebelize.org . Visitors to the Blue Hole and Half Moon Caye at Lighthouse Reef will be charged a fee of $40 by Belize Audubon. Tickets are available at the resort and this fee will be collected at checkout if you have visited this destination.