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Turneffe Flats is located 30 miles off the coast of Belize on the picturesque Turneffe Atoll, the largest and most biologically-diverse coral atoll in the Western Hemisphere. Now protected as Belize’s newest and largest Marine Reserve, Turneffe Atoll is remote and beautiful, yet easily accessible via Turneffe Flats’ 50-ft transfer boat. Crystal-clear water, healthy coral reefs and a vast array of marine life make Turneffe Atoll one of the finest dive locations in the Caribbean. Turneffe Atoll is approximately 30-miles long and 10-miles wide offering as much diving area as Grand Cayman, Cozumel... read more
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
525 reviews
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Membership
 , PADI Dive Resort Affiliation
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Languages
English
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Transfer
From recommended hotels: Not required
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Nitrox
Surcharge
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Diving types
Boat Diving
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| Location |
Turneffe Flats is located on the Eastern (seaward) side of the Turneffe Atoll on a beautiful private point with coconut palms and white sand beach allowing immediate access to miles of wadeable flats as well as the best diving and snorkeling in Belize.
Belize is home to three of the four coral atolls in the Western Hemisphere, with Turneffe being the largest and most biologically diverse. Turneffe Atoll is located approximately 30 miles from Belize City and the boat trip...Continue reading |
| Instructors & Dive masters |
Denroy Usher is the key Dive Master for Turneffe Flats, and has been a Dive Master since 2005.
John Gongora has been a PADI Dive Master 2006 |
| Number of Dive Guides | 2 |
| Non-diving activities | Fishing |
| Equipment Description | Rental equipment is available at the Turneffe Flats including BCD's, regulators, and dive computers. Dive center does not rent wet suits or dive skins at Turneffe Flats but can make arrangements for rentals in Belize City with advanced notice. Cylumes are provided for your night dive, but you will need to bring your dive light.
Turneffe Flats offers the advantages of nitrox diving as well as the ability for divers to become "nitrox certified" with our Dive Instructors |
| Transport |
Most diving is done from 48-foot Custom Dive Boat Ms. Ellie. This is a large, comfortable, shaded dive boat which allows easy access to the entire Turneffe Atoll and Lighthouse Reef. Ms. Ellie is rarely shared by more than 12 divers.
With five or fewer divers, diving can be done from 29-foot dive boat, Ms. K. This boat is a custom-built dive boat constructed to be fast, comfortable and convenient. On the dive boat, dive center provides towels, cold drinks and fresh fr...Continue reading |
| Number of boats | 2 |
| Check-in time | A typical dive day begins at 8:00 and includes three boat dives |
| Seasonality | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS | Certification Card, Medical Statement |
| Accepted Payment Methods |
Card Methods: Mastercard, Visa Non-cards Methods: Cash |
| Read before you go |
Deposits are refundable (minus a $100.00 handling fee per package) up to 60 days prior to the start of a trip. Within 60 days prior to the start of a trip, the deposit is not refundable for any reason unless we are able to re-sell your space.
All booking inquiries need to be checked in advance to confirm exact availability. For more information please contact us via "Live Chat" or drop us a line |
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