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Perfectly placed in paradise on Turneffe Atoll, Blackbird Caye Resort is surrounded by a white-sand beach, mangrove forests, the Caribbean Sea and a turquoise lagoon. Turneffe Atoll is 25 miles off the coast of mainland Belize and home to some of the planet’s best diving. More than 70 dive sites are found within five to 15 minutes of the resort. Because the atoll’s mangrove islands serve as nurseries for juvenile reef fish, the healthy reefs are bursting with biodiversity. Corals and reef fish grace shallow reefs, and bigger fish are drawn to deeper sections of the wall, such as the Elbow Reef. Belize’s most famous dive site, the Blue Hole is just a 45 minute boat ride away. This PADI Five Star Dive Resort’s staff offers guided dives as well as instruction, from Open Water to Divemaster. You can make up to three boat dives daily. Non-divers can sign up for guided snorkeling excursions. This is a splendid tropical retreat for snorkelers, kayakers and nature lovers.
The resort offers 20 private oceanfront cabanas, with hammocks on screened-in balconies that face the Caribbean. Choices of accommodations include a spacious new beach villas, deluxe and superior oceanfront cabanas, and triplex cabanas. No matter where you stay, you’ll be within steps of the resort’s amenities, including the pool, stand-up paddleboards and kayaks, and a palapa-style bar. Local chefs prepare fresh island cuisine daily at the Blackbird Restaurant.
NEW! BEACH VILLAS
Live on Island time in the newest Villa. The beach villa offers a beautifully detailed modern room featuring a more comfortable and spacious design. All villas are beachfront and have full views of the stunning Caribbean sea and lovely sitting areas.
DELUXE CABANAS
Set within foliage and flowers, steps away from the Caribbean Sea, these residences offer a beautiful break after a day on the water.
SUPERIOR CABANAS
A healthy coral reef, just yards offshore — we could think of worse sights to wake up to. Welcome the day with a pot of coffee and go for a swim.
TRIPLEX CABANA
Conversation when you want it, peace when you don’t; these expanded residences feature private rooms that open onto a roomy shared porch.
All Accommodations come with:
Air conditioning
Private bedrooms
Nightstands
Ceiling fans
Private bathrooms with showers
Closet areas
Coffee pots
Diving
Half Moon Caye. The Great Blue Hole. Follow in the footsteps of Jacques Cousteau and delve into these natural wonders.Some divers are fascinated by the Great Blue Hole. Dive a brand new Shipwreck just sunk off shore and discover who has decided to make their home there. Others are drawn to Turneffe Atoll’s shallow reefs. At our Belize dive resort, you aren’t far from either — or from 70 other scenic spots. From the dock, 20 of those are less than 35 minutes away by boat. Start outlining your dive plan; you’ve got a lot to see:
Over 70 dive sites
Four dive boats
Full-day excursions
Experienced dive guides
PADI training courses
On-island dive shop
Dedicated compressor room
Equipment rentals
Kayaking. Snorkeling. Dozing on the beach. It’s all possible in Belize; and it’s all easy on Blackbird Caye. Complimentary rentals and guided tours let you experience Turneffe Atoll on your terms. And when it’s time to dock for the day, our property’s natural beauty will keep you fascinated until sundown.
Witconcrete Wreck Dive!
Blackbird Caye Resort and Blue Finance announces the submersion of a 375-foot concrete ship, The Witconcrete – A once-operational sugar transportation ship built between 1942 and 1944. One of the largest ships deployed in the Caribbean, it is located at Blackbird Caye within the Soldier Caye Conservation Zone in the Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve. With 35 years of coral growth on the keel of the ship, the “Wit” is a fun place to explore with lots of marine life also checking it out.
Snorkeling
Head offshore, tighten your fins, and swim above a bustling coral reef.
Kayaking
Cruise the Caribbean at your leisure or with a guide, and immerse yourself in untouched surroundings.
In order to make the boat transfer to Blackbird before the sunset you must arrive in Belize City by 2:30PM. Complimentary transfers to/from the resort are on Saturdays from Belize City. Transfers to the island are between 3:00PM – 4:00PM with a 1 hour and 30 minute boat ride.
A Blackbird representatives will take you to the appropriate location for your transfer to the resort. If you arrive early in the day, you will be taken to the Radisson Fort George where you can store your bags, relax, have some lunch or explore Belize City.
Check out is at 8:00 AM so we ask that you arrange your departure flights from Belize City any time after 12:30pm. There are no activities on the days of arrival or departure for arriving or departing passengers.
Transfers on any other day beside Saturday can be arranged for an additional cost. There is also an airstrip on the island. Please inquire for prices for a charter flight.
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