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Fishing
The
Turneffe Atoll stretches 30 miles to the north and is 10 miles wide.
It encompasses over 200 mangrove islands and countless creeks and
streams that provide shelter and food for a wide variety of game fish.
Bonefish
Whether you are wading or your guide is poling the flats, large
schools of bonefish are a common occurrence along the miles of hard
coral and soft grass flats on either side of the southern end of Turneffe Atoll.
Due to the limited tide change and the near constant water
temperature, the bonefish population remains stable throughout the
year. Many flats hold resident bonefish that will tail in the deeper
water that is scattered along the inside reef flats.
Reef Fishing
Cubera Snapper, Grouper, Crevalle Jack, King Fish
Due to the pristine waters and the healthy marine environment, Belize
is home to a large variety of game fish.
Whether you are using conventional tackle or bait, locating these
prizes is a mere 10-minute ride from our lodge to the reef that
encompasses Turneffe Atoll.
Fishing along the reef with your guide in our Dolphin skiffs is an
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Schedule:
Our
typical day is 8 hours of fishing. The guides have the opportunity to
vary those hours depending on weather and pre-breakfast or post-dinner
tarpon fishing.
Your guides will be at the dock at 8:00 am and ready to leave for
fishing at 8:30 am. He will load your gear in the boat along with
plenty of cool water, any special drinks you've ordered and a
delicious lunch if you are planning to stay out all day. We serve
lunches every day in our dining room and many of our guests enjoy
coming in for lunch and getting out of the sun for an hour or so. Many
of the most productive fishing areas are not far from the lodge so you
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Diving
Marine life on Turneffe Atoll is an array of aquatic
life and coral formations rarely found in the Caribbean. From small
tropicals to large pelagics including rays, turtles, and sharks, you
will see it all. This abundance of life results from our being the
largest of only 4 coral atolls in the Western Hemisphere.
Diving at Turneffe Island Lodge is an adventure that leaves even the
most experienced divers feeling absolutely pampered.
While 3 dives a day are offered, our program is
designed to let our guests choose which dives to take or for the avid
diver, take all 16 of them, including our night dive!
The first dive will take place shortly after breakfast. The second
dive will follow before lunch. Then take a nap or relax on the beach
and do your third dive mid-afternoon.
Diving Sites
The lodge is situated on the southern end of
Turneffe Atoll within 15 minutes of over 30 recognized dive sites.
The Elbow, unquestionably the best dive site in the western Caribbean,
is within 10 minutes of the lodge. Located on the extreme southern tip
of the atoll, this site is swept by ocean currents, which bring in
large schools of grouper, jacks, permits, and snappers. As you drift
along the pinnacles and sand shoots, you will encounter hawksbill and
loggerhead turtles, eagle rays and even hammerhead sharks.
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We
offer a full line of Scubapro and Sherwood
rental gear
BCDs $60/week
$15/day $10/dive
Regulators $74/week $19/day
$12/dive
Computers $49/week $12/day $10/dive
Lights $37/week $12/day
$12/dive
Suits $49/week $12/day
$5/dive
Camera $49/day
Mask/snorkel/fins $29/week $ 8/day
Nitrox fills (32%) $136/week
$10/dive
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Open Water Certification Course
$880 (private)
$550 (per person for 2 people)
$440 (per person for 3 or more people)
Referral course: $245
Advanced open water: $185
Specialty Courses: $185
Resort Course: $130
Discover Diving: $ 60
*Prices do not include taxes. |
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Fish & Dive Combo package
For the adventurer who wants to do it all, We
offer the Fish & Dive Combo package.
This convenient package allows you to participate in your choice of
fishing or diving excursions any day throughout your stay.
Fish in the morning, dive in the afternoon or dive in the morning and
fish in the afternoon - the choice is yours. |
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Beachcombing You don't have
to be a fisherman or diver to enjoy Belize. Snorkel,
kayak, sail or just kick back in a hammock and relax. Catch up on all
the reading that you have been meaning to do.
When on vacation, there are those that feel the need
for a lot of activity and there are those of us who are looking for
rest and relaxation.
We are located in one of those rare settings that
will allow you to escape deep into your thoughts or search for new
ones without interruption. |
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Accommodations Our lodge
enjoys the peaceful setting of a private island located 30 miles off
the mainland of Belize in the Western Caribbean and has gorgeous views
of our beautiful white sand beaches and the Caribbean Sea.
Our packages include accommodations in our superior
lodge rooms. We have four lodge buildings with multiple rooms. Each
room has a private bath and shower, air conditioning, and ceiling
fans. Rooms with two beds are also available upon request. To ensure
your added comfort, all windows have screens and may be opened to
enjoy the ocean breeze.
We are also proud to introduce our new Duplex Rooms.
With new all-mahogany wood interiors, larger private balconies,
windows & an outdoor shower, these are sure to fill up fast for
winter. |
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Imagine sipping your morning coffee on your own
private veranda staring out at the crystal clear Caribbean Sea. Then
experience some of the best diving, snorkeling & fishing in the
Western Caribbean.
Welcome to our idea of Paradise! |
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Private Cabanas Along the southern coastline of
our island, we have eight private cabanas that have been designed and
constructed to maximize the Caribbean experience.
Each unit is located on the oceanfront and is
nestled between the coconut palms lining this side of the island. The
interior of each cabana from floor to ceiling is constructed from
Belizean mahogany, known as some of the finest in the world.
The cabanas have been designed with over-sized
windows and screened porches to allow for spectacular views. |
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Dining & Lounge Like all of the buildings on the
island, our dining room and lounge is located along the oceanfront.
You'll enjoy spectacular array of Belizean, Caribbean, and continental
cuisine during your stay with us.
We serve 3 full meals a day, including a hot
breakfast, at set times in our dining room. Snacks are available
throughout the day and hors d'oeuvres are served prior to dinner.
Meals are served family style and dinner includes appetizer, entree,
and dessert. Meals that you may never forget include Snapper with
Lemon Nut Crust, Coconut Shrimp, Fillet of Beef, or Grilled Lobster.
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RATES:
Fishing Packages
Low season (2005) - May 29th - Aug 27th
Mid season (2005) - Aug 27th - Dec 24th
Holidays (2005) - Dec 24th - Dec 31st
High
season (2006) - Jan 7th - May 27th
Low
season (2006) - May 27th - Aug 26th
Mid season (2006) - Aug 26th - Dec 23rd
*Please note the lodge will be closed September and
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2006 Rates |
Beachcomber
Package
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Sat – Sat
7 Nights
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Sat – Wed
4 Nights
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Wed – Sat
3 Nights
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High Season
Jan 7 – May
27 |
1818.00 |
1417.00 |
1140.00 |
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Low Season
May 27 – Aug
26 |
1720.00 |
1350.00 |
1103.00 |
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Mid Season
Aug 26 – Dec
23 |
1818.00 |
1417.00 |
1140.00 |
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Dive
Package
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Sat – Sat
7 Nights
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Sat – Wed
4 Nights
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Wed – Sat
3 Nights
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High Season
Jan 7 – May
27 |
2065.00 |
1540.00 |
1264.00 |
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Low Season
May 27 – Aug
26 |
1941.00 |
1478.00 |
1170.00 |
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Mid Season
Aug 26 – Dec
23 |
1971.00 |
1509.00 |
1202.00 |
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Fishing
Package
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Sat – Sat
7 Nights
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Sat – Wed
4 Nights
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Wed – Sat
3 Nights
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High Season
Jan 7 – May
27 |
3913.00 |
2649.00 |
2094.00 |
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Low Season
May 27 – Aug
26 |
3358.00 |
2279.00 |
1818.00 |
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Mid Season
Aug 26 – Dec
23 |
3727.00 |
2495.00 |
1956.00 |
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Combo
Package
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Sat – Sat
7 Nights
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Sat – Wed
4 Nights
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Wed – Sat
3 Nights
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High Season
Jan 7 – May
27 |
4066.00 |
2710.00 |
2126.00 |
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Low Season
May 27 – Aug
26 |
3481.00 |
2372.00 |
1879.00 |
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Mid Season
Aug 26 – Dec
23 |
3888.00 |
2587.00 |
2033.00 |
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*Non-commissionable |
Sat – Sat
7 Nights
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Sat – Wed
4 Nights
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Wed – Sat
3 Nights
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Duplex Cabana |
350.00 |
274.00 |
213.00 |
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Private
Cabana |
709.00 |
554.00 |
431.00 |
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Single
Supplement |
709.00 |
554.00 |
431.00 |
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Rates are per
person, in US Dollars, based on double occupancy.
Prices are subject
to change without notice
Call for Holiday
Rates
Tax (9%), Beverages
and Gratuities not included
Package and Payment Information |
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All Packages
Include: |
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Lodge
Accommodations |
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Transfers
from/to Belize City |
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All Meals
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Hors d’
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Beachcomber Packages Also Include: |
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Guided
snorkeling trips |
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Sailing |
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Kayaks
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Volleyball |
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Day trip to
Lighthouse Reef Atoll / Blue Hole and Booby Bird Sanctuary
(Tuesday)* |
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*trips are
weather permitting |
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Dive
Packages Also Include: |
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Daily
scheduled dives |
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Tanks |
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Night dive
(Thursday)* |
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Weight belt
/ weights |
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Check out
dive |
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Day trip to
Lighthouse Reef Atoll / Blue Hole and Booby Bird Sanctuary
(Tuesday)* |
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*All dives
and trips are weather permitting |
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Fishing Packages Also Include: |
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Daily
fishing |
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Flats
fishing skiff |
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Guide |
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2 anglers
per boat |
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*Fishing
hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Combo Packages Also Include: |
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Fishing Package activities
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PACKAGES DO NOT INCLUDE |
- Belize
departure tax of $35 US
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Payment Policy: |
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Deposit –
25% due within 10 days of booking |
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Final
Payment – 45 days prior to arrival |
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60 + days
prior to arrival – 90% refund of total package |
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30 – 59 days
prior to arrival – 75% refund of total package |
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29 – day of
arrival – no refund |
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Weather
cancellation – no refund |
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No date
changes 29 days prior to arrival |
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*There are no
scheduled activities on Saturdays
*All dive/
snorkeling trips are weather permitting
* No refunds are
given for unused portion of packages |
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About Belize The peaceful
country of Belize is a sovereign democratic state of Central America.
It enjoys a rich and diverse cultural heritage that has enabled it to
become a stable democratic society. No one is sure where the name
"Belize" originated or what it means. The country was called Belize
long before the British took over and renamed it British Honduras. In
1973, the locals changed it back to Belize as a first step on the road
to independence. In 1981, Belize gained its independence from the
British crown. The government is patterned on the system of
parliamentary democracy and is directed by a Prime Minister.
The government recognizes the tourism as its premium
growth industry and today tourism is the largest economic influence in
the country, surpassing agriculture in the last several years.
Recognizing the value tourism has on its economic development, the
Minister of Tourism is a cabinet level position within the Belizean
government.
The preservation of ethnic cultures, the animals,
the reef and the forests is a primary objective of the Belize
government and their concern for these assets that so vitally impact
the tourism industry will help ensure Belize as a quality destination
in the years to come.
Belize's climate is subtropical. The temperature can
range between 65° F (18 C) and 90° F (32 C) degrees but the average is
79° F (26 C) degrees. Water temperature ranges between 78° F (25 C)
and 80° F (27 C) degrees in the winter and can be 83° F (28 C) degrees
in the summer. The temperature at our location is generally
cooler and much dryer in the summer months than the mainland due to
the prevailing trade winds.
There is an easterly trade wind throughout the year
and it usually picks up in March and April. |
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