Join us for an unforgettable snorkel trip to Belize, where we’ll explore the Caribbean’s best reefs found around Turneffe Island.
This 8-night tour includes 7 nights at Turneffe Atoll and 1 night on the Belize mainland for land tours. Turneffe Atoll is the largest coral atoll in Belize, located just 30 kilometers from Belize City. While the majority of the week will be spent exploring the area around Turneffe Atoll, we will have a day where we’ll venture out to snorkel in the Blue Hole, Halfmoon Quay, and Long Quay.
The reefs themselves are truly fantastic, with a mixture of hard corals and layers of sea fans that actually break the surface at times. The visibility can be crystal clear, allowing us to see all the way down to where the reef slopes into a vertical wall dropping into the blue abyss. Marine life is in abundance, with everything from lobster colonies, schools of tangs and grunts, to groups of spotted eagle rays, and even the occasional nurse shark can be seen cruising over the reefs.
Karen. March 2025
‘From the moment I stepped off the plane, I knew I was in good hands, and my expectations were absolutely exceeded. Snorkel Venture took care of EVERYTHING – from the moment I arrived to when I left, they made sure every detail was thoughtfully planned and executed. They didn’t leave a single stone unturned!’
Marine Life Guide
This tour is partnered with the Manta Trust. Find out how we support the Manta Trust via this tour here.
Day 1 - Arrival
Upon arrival to Belize City, meet your driver and transfer to the Radisson Fort George for check-in. You can spend the day relaxing and enjoying the hotel facilities before meeting your tour leader and fellow tour members for dinner in the hotel restaurant.
Day 2 - Altun Ha tour and transfer to Turneffe Island Resort
After our hotel buffet breakfast, we check out and store our luggage at the hotel and depart for our guided tour to Altun Ha- one of the most sacred Mayan ruins in the country.
Upon return to the hotel, we have lunch and then walk across the road to the marina, where we board a speed boat for the 2-hour journey to Turneffe Island Resort.
Once we settle in, we will have a group dinner and an orientation.
Day 3 - 8 - Snorkeling from Turneffe Island Resort
Our days will start with tea or coffee delivered to your bungalows. We then meet in the dining room for breakfast.
Around 9 am we board our private boats and head to one of the many snorkel sites in the area, most within 5 – 10 minute boat ride. We will spend 60 – 90 minutes in the water for each snorkel session. We will be accompanied by local snorkel guides who will give thorough site briefings before we enter the water. They will be available to help with anything we may need, and to point out interesting creatures and fish.
We then return to the resort for a delicious hot lunch, before we head out around 2.30 pm for our second snorkel session of the day. Upon return to the resort, one has plenty of time to relax and enjoy the facilities before we meet poolside at around 6 pm for h’ors d’oeuvres, followed by a chef-prepared 3-course dinner in the dining room.
One day will be spent on a full-day snorkeling trip, with a packed lunch, to the Great Blue Hole, Half Moon Caye, and Long Caye.
If you are worried about food, please don’t be. Besides the three mouthwatering hot meals served daily, there are all-day snacks available in the dining room and hors d’oeuvres served poolside every evening. One evening is a beach BBQ, another a traditional Belizean affair. Dietary requirements can be catered for with advance notice.
The resort has a gym, pool, paddleboards, kayaks, and a Hobie Cat, all of which are available for guest use at our leisure.
Day 9 - Tour ends
After an early breakfast, we leave this little island paradise and return to the mainland. Here you can wait at the Radisson until it is time to be transferred back to the airport for your departing flight.
Turneffe Island Resort
Turneffe Island Resort in Belize is located on a private island in the south of Turneffe Atoll. There are 22 guest rooms (including 10 private villas), each with a porch looking out on the water. There’s a long stretch of beach in front of the accommodation overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea.
There’s a pool, a bar for sun-downers, and a relaxed dining area for tasty meals with all dietary requirements taken care of. The resort has fish ID books to consult, and we will spend evenings sharing photos and stories of the day’s snorkeling.
Superior Rooms
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Superior accommodations include the following:
- Direct beach access. Terrace rooms are on the second floor, with a private staircase.
- King bed or two twin beds
- Air conditioning and ceiling fan
- Mini bar/refrigerator
- Safe for valuables
- Hair dryer and toiletries
- Private, screened outdoor shower
- Private screened porch
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 110-volt AC power (same as USA)
Private Villa
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Private Villa accommodations include the following:
- Beach level with direct beach access
- King bed, or king bed and two twin beds, or queen and a full-size bed
- Air conditioning and ceiling fan
- Mini bar/refrigerator
- Safe for valuables
- Hair dryer and toiletries
- Private, screened outdoor shower
- Private screened porch
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 110-volt AC power (same as USA)
Resort Guide
Snorkel Boats: We will be reaching our snorkel sites with these comfortable snorkel boats equipped with a great ladder for easy exit from the water. Distances are quite close, with the furthest being about twenty minutes away, but the average travel time is five to ten minutes.
On this page you will find our Tour Dates & Pricing, a Request to Book Form and Details of Payment schedule including deposit and final balance.
My name is Crystal and I’ll be your personal consultant for this tour, I’ll manage your booking right up until you meet our tour leader in destination. I’ll be on hand to assist with everything from additional nights before and after your tour and making sure you are on time for our Welcome Dinner to guidance on what to bring and the snorkeling conditions you are likely to experience. We share an email inbox at Snorkel Venture, you can fill out the form below or drop me an email at hello@snorkelventure.com. I look forward to assisting you on this tour.
Make an Enquiry or Request to Book this Tour
Tour Dates 2027
12 – 20 February
30 April – 8 May
7 – 15 May
Tour Price: (twin/double share)
Tour Dates 2028
03 – 11 March
12 – 20 May
19 – 27 May
Tour Price: (twin/double share)
Single Supplement – $2,995 USD
How to book your place:
Initial deposit to secure your booking is $400 per person
12 months before departure interim payment of $600 per person
6 months before departure interim payment of $1,000 per person
Balance due 3 months before departure
Please note for single supplement bookings we ask for 2x the deposit for each payment.
Inclusions:
- 1 night The Fort George Hotel and Marina with full board (all meals)
- 7 nights accommodation at Turneffe Island Resort Deluxe Room with full board
- 12 Snorkel Sessions at Turneffe Atoll including 1 x Snorkel Session at the Blue Hole
- Marine Park Fees
- Round-trip transfers and connections
- Complimentary activities include kayaks, paddleboards, a pool and Hobby Cat
- Complimentary Wifi
- Belize Mainland Mayan Tour
- Escorted by a Snorkel Venture tour leader
- Mask, snorkel and fin rental
Exclusions:
- International flights & visas
- Tips
- Travel insurance- recommended
- Health insurance- compulsory
- Soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, laundry and general sundries
- Spa services
Please note our cancelation policy: All deposits are non-refundable.
1 Year or more: 150 USD penalty per person, the balance will be given as a credit note for use within 2 years
12 months or less: Loss of deposit and interim payment
90 – 28 days: 25% Refund (includes your final balance payment)
28 – 0 days: No Refund
*We recommend that you purchase travel insurance to protect your deposit in the event that you have to cancel your trip.
