Blackbird Caye Resort

3, 4, AND 7 NIGHT TRIPS WITH TRANSFERS ON WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS

Want to experience the Caribbean of yesteryear? No cruise ships, souvenir stands or time-share hawkers… you will relax to the sound of water lapping on the shore, birds singing in the morning and wonder why you don’t indulge in trips like this more often! You can be as busy as you like or slow down and read a book under a coconut palm.

A resort representative will meet you at the Belize City airport and escort you to a van for the 20 minute ride to the dock. Then you will board their fast 50 foot boat for the ride to Turneffe Atoll. In just over an hour you will leave the city life and be transported to your tropical island paradise.

DAILY ACTIVITIES

• Snorkel – daily guided trips are available for snorkelers. Snorkeling sites include Blackbird Reef, located directly in front of the main dock, Blackbird Cut, Calabash Cut, The Blue Hole, and Halfmoon Caye. All are excellent snorkel sites at which you will see stingrays, groupers, eagle rays, nurse sharks and more.
• Kayak adventure packages including morning & afternoon paddles to differnt parts of the atoll with snorkeling, exploration and visiting uninhabited cayes.
• Diving – of course, the world-class diving! The first time you set up your gear is the last time. The dive professionals at Blackbirds will set up your gear each morning and change your tanks after each dive. They plan 17 of the best dives around Turneffe and Lighthouse Atolls. While at Turneffe you will dive sites such as Blackbird Wall, Little Calabash Wall, Runway and The Elbow. At Lighthouse Atoll (an optional upgrade) you will dive the Blue Hole, Halfmoon Caye Wall, and Long Caye – all of which are world-class dive sites.
• Grab a good book and head for a hammock. They’ll wake you up in time for dinner.

PACKAGES INCLUDE

All packages include airport reception, boat transfers, lodging, meals, and use of hammocks and kayaks. Dive package includes three dives per day, air, tanks, weights & belts. Other equipment available for rental. Transfers are on Saturday & Wednesday only. The transfer boat departs the Belize Tourism Village Marina between 3:00 and 4:00 PM. Note that flights must arrive at Belize International by 2:00PM. From the marina it is approximately 1 1/4 hour scenic boat ride to the island. Departure from the island is approximately 8:00 A.M. Flights may depart any time after 1PM.

RESTAURANTS/BARS

At the front of the main dock is our huge palapa syle restaurant and lounge area. Fresh island cuisine is prepared with native foods by our chef and served by a gracious staff, friendly and eager to serve you.

Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style with something for everyone. Afternoon snacks are served by the bar or in the dining palapa. Dinner is served to you at your table with usually a choice between two of the following: meat, chicken or fish. Your evening meal is complete with home-made dessert. Coffee, tea, juices and water are available all day. We can cater to any special dietary needs with advance notice.

ROOM CATEGORIES

The Standard Cabanas (1-5) – each air-conditioned cabana offers one or two double beds, ceiling fans, nightstand, closet area, and private bath with shower.

Superior Cabanas (6-10) offer a large private room with large sitting area, air conditioning, private bath with shower, CD player’s, mini frig., coffee pots and 2 queen or 1 king bed. The private porches have hammocks for relaxing after a day diving or snorkeling.

The newly-constructed Deluxe Cabanas (11,12 & 14) are more spacious than the standard units. Each suite has a separate bedroom with king beds, ceiling fan, CD player, and air-conditioning unit, and private bath with shower. The living room has chairs, loveseat and table as well as mini-refrigerator, making it great for entertaining or relaxing.

The Duplex and Triplex Units were built with small groups of families and friends in mind, but are suitable for everyone. The duplex units (23 & 24) also feature air conditioning, a large front porch – both rooms have a private baths and a queen bed. The triplex (20, 21 & 22) features a huge front porch facing the Caribbean Sea. Each of the private rooms has a private bathroom, a queen or a double bed and daily maid service.

HOTEL POLICIES

Children are always welcome at Blackbird Caye Resort. Children 6 & under are free, 7-11 half price when sharing a room with parents. Children 12 & older are full price. No discounts for certified divers under age of 12. Baby sitting is available upon request with advance notice (fee paid at resort) .