General Information:

For over 40 years, Turneffe Island Lodge has offered the finest in world-class fly fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, privacy, and relaxation. The serene 14 acre private access Western Caribbean island resort is hidden 35 miles offshore from Belize City.  The Lodge is deep in the heart of the Turneffe Atoll - part of one of the world's great reef and ocean life eco-systems.

Turneffe Atoll is a 36 mile long mostly sunken series of 200 + islands and the Lodge are located at the very southern tip. Turneffe Island offers high value, high quality fishing and diving – both in terms of hospitality and service.  It boasts its people, and its specialty is its renowned 'valet service' for all your diving and fishing activities.

The Lodge’s mission is to offer an unique island and ocean experience. Its rates reflect solid value for the calibre of all that it offers - which includes quality lodging, ease of access and direct flights, privacy, personal service, quality cuisine, professional staff, and most important - the enjoyment of the activities you choose.

Come experience this peaceful, private island.  Experience one of the 20 elegant rooms, the personal service, the exquisite Caribbean cuisine, and the world-class scuba diving, fishing, and snorkeling.

The Fishing:

Turneffe Island Lodge is now one of only 12 Orvis Endorsed International Destinations in the World, one of only 2 in Central America, and the only one in Belize!  Turneffe Island Lodge continues to be recognized after four decades as one of the Caribbean’s top salt water flats fishing destinations. It is a prime location for the coveted Grand Slam fishing challenge. The number of anglers is limited to 8 in order to maximize the solitude, to keep a 2:1 client / guide ratio, and to control pressure on the flats.

Turneffe Island Lodge is now the home of the recent world record for one person catching the most 'Grand Slams' (6) at the same location (one Tarpon, one Permit and one Bonefish) all in the same day.

The 36 mile long Turneffe Atoll consists of over 200 mangrove islands that are undisturbed and teeming with Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon as well as Grouper, Snapper, Snook, Barracuda, Jacks, Wahoo, King Mackerel and Tuna. The crystal clear waters of the Atoll are inhabited by the greatest variety of coral and tropical marine life in the Caribbean.

The guides are professional, local, experienced and very professional. They provide an exceptional fishing experience for the beginner and expert alike.

Accommodation:

At Turneffe Island Lodge, your accommodation is very modern, recently renovated and designed and built to be elegant, peaceful, and relaxing. Choose from 20 finely adorned rooms all with mahogany wood paneling and flooring, large opening windows, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, screened in porches, daily housekeeping, indoor showers and the ever popular private outdoor showers. 

There are 8 ground floor deluxe rooms, 4 second floor superior rooms, and 8 stand alone cabañas.  The rooms are almost all identical in design and quality, and all have direct ocean views.  Each of room provides a warm and relaxing 'home away from home' feeling.  Electricity is normal US power standards. Each morning, your choice of coffee or tea is quietly placed on your patio.

Meals are served Family Style – ie all sit together at set meal times, and socialize well into the evening.  There are plenty of opportunities for strolling the beach under the stars and watching the sun set – and for relaxing on the patio overlooking the ocean and watching the moon rise.

A full fishing gear rental shop is available as well.

Programme:

Turneffe Island Lodge offers 3-night, 4-night, and 7-night packages, and limits the number of anglers to 8, divers to 22, and the total number of guests to 40.

7- and 4-night packages commence on Saturdays and 3-nuight packages commence on Wednesdays.

Seasons:

The year at Turneffe Island is divided into two seasons:

• High Season:    Beginning January to End May
• Mid-Season:    Beginning June to mid-December

Rates – 2010:

Rates are quoted for a 7-, 4- and 3-night package, and depend on season.  The 7-night package rate is US$2,300/person high season, and US$2,100/person mid-season. 

Prices include deluxe lodge accommodation, all airport and boat transfers, all meals, daily morning coffee or tea delivered to your room, evening appetizers, ice tea, water, coffee and lemonade drinks. Gratuities and 10% tax are extra.  Rates are per person, double occupancy.

Conditions:

A 50% trip deposit is required to hold your reservation. Full payment is due 60 days prior to travel.