| Region | Belize, Central America |
|---|---|
| Price | from US $2088 /wk |
| Available? | Yes |
| Size | 14 acres |
| Location | 30 miles off the coast of Belize |
Turneffe Island Lodge
Belize, Central America
http://www.privateislandsonline.com/turneffe-island-belize.htm
| Region | Belize, Central America |
|---|---|
| Price | from US $2088 /wk |
| Available? | Yes |
| Size | 14 acres |
| Location | 30 miles off the coast of Belize |
Turneffe Island Lodge is a 14-acre private island 30 miles off the coast of Belize. We offer 7-night (Saturday to Saturday), 4-night (Saturday to Wednesday), and 3-night (Wednesday to Saturday) all-inclusive packages for diving, fishing and snorkelling.
Packages include airport transfers, deluxe lodge accommodations, all meals, scheduled activities, and taxes. Upgrades to our luxurious private cabanas are also available. All accommodations are located on our white sand beach and include air conditioning, ceiling fans, en suite baths and spectacular ocean views.
Belize Information: Entry Requirements - A Passport / Visa is required for all visitors to Belize and must be valid for the duration of your stay.
Belize Departure Tax - A $35.00 US per person (cash) Belize departure tax will be collected at the airport.
Flights Times - Please arrive by 4:00 pm and depart no earlier than 11:00 am
Arrival by Air - A Turneffe Island Lodge representative will meet you as you exit the airport
Arrival by Land - If you are already in Belize, meet us at the Princess Marina by 2:00 pm
Boat Transfer - The Island is 30 miles from Belize. It takes about an hour and 15 minutes to get to the island. Depending on guest arrival times, the boat will leave between 2:30pm and 3:30pm.
Luggage - Your luggage may arrive on the island a couple of hours after you have. Please pack a small bag with your most important items to carry with you on the transfer boat.
Emergency: Trip Delay - If your trip is delayed for any reason, please notify the island as soon as possible. You are responsible for any additional costs (special transfers) incurred due to a trip delay.
On the Island: Rooms - All rooms are air-conditioned. There are no phones or televisions in the rooms.
Phone Calls - International calls may be placed from the office. There is a $5.00 US service fee (per call) and you will need your international calling card for the long distance charges. There is also access to email accounts in the office.
Meals - Three delicious meals are served family style at set times in the dining room. Snacks and appetizers are offered throughout the day.
Water - The water in the kitchen and dining room is U.V. sterilized.
Electricity - The lodge has 110 Volt A.C. power, the same as the U.S.
The Bar - Your bar tab is not included in your package. Soda’s are considered part of the bar tab. It is illegal to bring your own alcohol to the island.
Gift Shop - There is a small gift shop with souvenirs, postcards and a limited supply of sundry items.
Attire – The attire on the island is casual. We ask that you wear shoes and cover-ups at mealtimes.
Check-out - All charges to your account will be settled the day prior to your departure. Any purchases after you account has been settled can be paid for in cash.
Payment - Visa ~ MasterCard ~ Discover ~ Traveller’s Cheque’s ~ Cash. We do not accept American Express on the island.
Medical Care - There are no medical facilities or personnel on the island. The nearest medical facility is located 30 miles away in Belize City. Minimum transfer time is at least 2 hours.
Transfer Days - Transfers from Belize City to the island are provided on Saturdays and Wednesdays. All departures must occur on Saturdays or Wednesdays – Sunday departures are not available.
Special Transfers - Transfers on alternate days cost between $350.00 and $650.00 USD.
Airline Reservations – We can provide flight arrangements. There is a $20.00 per person ticketing fee.
Package Activities There are no scheduled activities on Saturday
Diving - There are 3 scheduled dives on Sunday - Thursday and 2 dives on Friday morning. A night dive is scheduled for Thursday (weather permitting).
Lighthouse Reef & the Blue Hole - This is a full day trip scheduled for Tuesday. The day trip includes lunch on Half Moon Caye beach and a visit to the Red Footed Booby Sanctuary (weather permitting).
Fishing - Fishing hours are from 8:00am - 5:00pm Sunday - Friday.
Snorkelling - Two guided snorkel trips are scheduled daily Sunday - Friday.
Other Activities - Volleyball ~ Sailboat ~ Kayaks ~ Fresh Water Pool ~ Available to all guests.
*No refunds are given for unused portions of packages and no substitutions can be made between packages.
Belize City Hotels - We offer discounted rates to the following hotels in Belize City if you would like to come in the day before or stay a day later:
The Princess Hotel - Rates start at $75.00* US per night. The Radisson Hotel - Rates start at $149.00* US per night. The Great House - Rates start at $90.00* US per night. *All rates are based on single occupancy and do not include hotel tax.
