Scuba Diving Belize
at Turneffe Atoll and Lighthouse Reef
Belize consistently ranks among the top Caribbean dive destinations and Turneffe Flats is ideally located to take advantage of the very best SCUBA diving in Belize. There are in excess of 60 dive sites on the Turneffe Atoll; and divers are within easy reach to dive the Lighthouse Atoll and the Blue Hole.
Request a copy of the new Turneffe Flats DVD at .... reservations@tflats.com
On the West side of the Atoll, the mangroves of Turneffe provide shelter from the trade winds and swells. A gently sloping bottom lies at 30-50 feet and large coral formations cover the white sand bottom. The reduced wave action allows sponges and soft corals to grow magnificently and sea feathers of 5 feet are common.
On the North side, the reef is often effected by trade wind swells but on the calmer days we can explore these mostly untouched dive sites. Schools of mutton snapper, Atlantic spadefish and permit hover 80 feet above the sea floor and blue runners make close passes, apparently attracted by the bubbles of the strange "Neoprene-clad creatures".
Turneffe's southern point offers a variety of popular dive sites featured in many of the Belize dive guides. The Elbow is probably the best know site here with the ocean current sweeping over the deep reef to attract schools of pelagic fish. As you travel up the Southwest or Southeast sides of the atoll, dive sites vary from patch reef nurseries with dramatic coral formations to steep drop-offs.
While diving throughout the Turneffe Atoll, you will see a variety of hard and soft corals as well as all of the Caribbean tropicals, eagle rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins, moray eels, and occasionally a whale shark in addition to large schools of permit, horse eye jacks and dog snapper.
At Turneffe Flats we emphasize personalized dive service, flexibility and uncrowded diving; small dive groups of 6 to 10 divers are the norm. Upon arrival at Turneffe Flats our dive staff will assist you with setting up your gear, and you will not nee to handle your tanks or dive gear during the remainder of your trip. Our excellent dive staff will make sure that your dive gear is rinsed and fully set up for the following day's diving.
Following a great breakfast, a typical dive day includes three dives. On Fridays, we generally do two dives allowing divers a safe time interval prior to flying. Our week-long dive package include a night dive and, weather permitting, a day trip to Lighthouse Reef to dive the famous Blue Hole, Half Moon Wall and Long Caye.
Personalized Service
We specialize in providing personalized service for small dive groups and try to be as flexible as possible. New divers can gain experience with the individual attention they may require and experienced divers can enjoy the freedom of spectacular wall diving, drift diving and underwater photography opportunities.
We provide towels, cold drinks and fresh fruit on the dive boat each day as well as a fresh water rinse tank for camera equipment. Unless you request otherwise, you do not have to handle your dive equipment during your stay. Our staff will change all tanks and rinse your dive gear each day before storing it.
Dive Safety
Your dive safety is of the utmost importance to Turneffe Flats. For this reason, and to ensure that you see the best of the marine life, a qualified Divemaster or Instructor is in the water at all times. We use the buddy system, conduct safety stops on every dive and plan adequate surface intervals between dives. Our staff is First Aid & Oxygen First Aid trained and we are affiliated with Subaquatic Safety Services who operate the Hyperbaric Chamber in Belize.
Belize consistently ranks among the top Caribbean dive destinations and Turneffe Flats is ideally located to take advantage of the very best SCUBA diving in Belize. There are in excess of 60 dive sites on the Turneffe Atoll; and divers are within easy reach to dive the Lighthouse Atoll and the Blue Hole.
Request a copy of the new Turneffe Flats DVD at .... reservations@tflats.com
As the largest coral atoll in the Caribbean, Turneffe offers varied underwater dive terrain including spur and groove formations, sandy ledges and sheer walls providing spectacular dive sites to suit every level of diver.
The Eastern side of Turneffe is protected by 35 miles of reef. It shelves gradually to about 60 feet where spur and groove formations meet the wall. Nutrients from the mangroves are dispersed to the reef by the tides causing large concentrations of feeding fish to congregate.
For Reservations or Information email us at: vacation@tflats.com
On the West side of the Atoll, the mangroves of Turneffe provide shelter from the trade winds and swells. A gently sloping bottom lies at 30-50 feet and large coral formations cover the white sand bottom. The reduced wave action allows sponges and soft corals to grow magnificently and sea feathers of 5 feet are common.On the North side, the reef is often effected by trade wind swells but on the calmer days we can explore these mostly untouched dive sites. Schools of mutton snapper, Atlantic spadefish and permit hover 80 feet above the sea floor and blue runners make close passes, apparently attracted by the bubbles of the strange "Neoprene-clad creatures".
Turneffe's southern point offers a variety of popular dive sites featured in many of the Belize dive guides. The Elbow is probably the best know site here with the ocean current sweeping over the deep reef to attract schools of pelagic fish. As you travel up the Southwest or Southeast sides of the atoll, dive sites vary from patch reef nurseries with dramatic coral formations to steep drop-offs.
While diving throughout the Turneffe Atoll, you will see a variety of hard and soft corals as well as all of the Caribbean tropicals, eagle rays, sharks, turtles, dolphins, moray eels, and occasionally a whale shark in addition to large schools of permit, horse eye jacks and dog snapper.
At Turneffe Flats we emphasize personalized dive service, flexibility and uncrowded diving; small dive groups of 6 to 10 divers are the norm. Upon arrival at Turneffe Flats our dive staff will assist you with setting up your gear, and you will not nee to handle your tanks or dive gear during the remainder of your trip. Our excellent dive staff will make sure that your dive gear is rinsed and fully set up for the following day's diving.Following a great breakfast, a typical dive day includes three dives. On Fridays, we generally do two dives allowing divers a safe time interval prior to flying. Our week-long dive package include a night dive and, weather permitting, a day trip to Lighthouse Reef to dive the famous Blue Hole, Half Moon Wall and Long Caye.
Personalized Service
We specialize in providing personalized service for small dive groups and try to be as flexible as possible. New divers can gain experience with the individual attention they may require and experienced divers can enjoy the freedom of spectacular wall diving, drift diving and underwater photography opportunities.
We provide towels, cold drinks and fresh fruit on the dive boat each day as well as a fresh water rinse tank for camera equipment. Unless you request otherwise, you do not have to handle your dive equipment during your stay. Our staff will change all tanks and rinse your dive gear each day before storing it.
Dive Safety
Your dive safety is of the utmost importance to Turneffe Flats. For this reason, and to ensure that you see the best of the marine life, a qualified Divemaster or Instructor is in the water at all times. We use the buddy system, conduct safety stops on every dive and plan adequate surface intervals between dives. Our staff is First Aid & Oxygen First Aid trained and we are affiliated with Subaquatic Safety Services who operate the Hyperbaric Chamber in Belize.
