Weekend Getaway to Belize

      San Pedro, Belize

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      Blue Planet Scuba
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      Dec 8 - 12, 2018
      Group size: 9 - 25
      Weekend Getaway to Belize
      San Pedro, Belize

      Blue Planet Scuba
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      129 reviews

      $NaN
      Dec 8 - 12, 2018
      Group size: 9 - 25

      About this trip

      Join Blue Planet for a long weekend getaway on Ambergris Caye in Belize. After diving the beautiful reefs of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, relax with your toes in the sand in one of San Pedro's seafood restaurants or beach bars. If you want a quick seaside vacation just a bit off the beaten path but not too far, with great diving, excellent snorkeling, warm water and gorgeous white sand beaches, this is the trip for you! 


      AMBERGRIS CAYE

      A 20 minute plane ride or 1.5-hour ferry south of the Belize International airport, San Pedro is the perfect beach getaway. The once small fishing village has managed to maintain its local culture and charm despite its growing popularity. The town is a picture postcard setting beside the clear turquoise sea. Coconut palms sway and rustle in the gentle cooling trade winds. Low rise hotels, guest houses and boutique style resorts & condos, from modest to magnificent, are nestled along the coast and throughout the town. Golf carts and bicycles are the principal mode of transportation, although we can walk pretty much any where you'd like to go.


      THE DIVING

      One of San Pedro's most prized attractions is the Belize Barrier Reef, the second largest in the world and is home to a diverse array of marine life. Diving is suitable for beginners and experienced divers. Visibility averages 80 feet and the water temperature rarely dips below 77º F. Air temperatures remain relatively constant around the 80º F mark.


      The Belize Barrier Reef is home to thousands of species of animals including 65 species of corals, 500 species of fish, whale sharks, dolphins, crabs, seahorses, starfish, manatees, American crocodiles plus many bird and turtle species. Night dives are particularly spectacular; as well as the odd octopus, honeycomb moray eels are very common, as are lobsters, shrimp and crabs. Plus look forward to countless types of hard and soft corals, nudibranchs and mollusks.


      We’ll be diving with our friends at Ambergris Divers, the onsite PADI dive center focused on diver safety, personalized service and fun! Our plan is to do 2 days of 2-tank boat dives plus a night dive. And for the more adventurous, we can add an all day, 3-tank dive to the famous Blue Hole and outer reefs!


      SUNBREEZE HOTEL

      The SunBreeze Hotel is located right on the beach in San Pedro. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks in the spacious hotel courtyard overlooking the ocean. It’s also centrally located and walking distance to restaurants and the center of town. All rooms have wireless internet, air conditioning, private bathrooms, etc.


      TRAVEL

      Plan to arrive in San Pedro on Saturday, December 8. We’ll return to Belize City/US on Wednesday, December 12. Or if you’d like to stay longer, let us know and we can provide recommendations!


      Please check in with Blue Planet staff before booking flights. Or if you need assistance with flights, just let us know!

      Cancellation Policy

      Upon cancellation of a reservation for any reason, the refund of the deposit and payments made or due will be contingent upon Blue Planet reselling the participant's reservation. Any refund may also be subject to a cancellation fee and payment of any non-refundable fees imposed by the tour company, dive operator or any other contractor associated with the trip. 


      Dive accident insurance is required for all divers on this trip. We strongly recommend travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. Contact us if you need more information. 

      What’s included

      • 4 nights accommodations
        Single or shared rooms available
      • 5 dives
        2 days of 2-tank boat dives + 1 night dive
      • Domestic flights
        Air transportation between Belize International airport and San Pedro
      • International flights
        International flights to Belize
      • Scuba equipment
        Only tanks and weights included; rental gear available
      • Tips
        Tips for the boat's excellent crew
      • Meals
        There are a ton of great options at and near the hotel
      • Blue Hole trip
        OPTIONAL 3-tank dives at Blue Hole and outer reefs ($315)

      Available Packages

      Standard Room, Double Occupancy
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      Double occupancy in a Standard room with two double beds, bathroom, television, mini fridge.

       

      Standard rooms are located on either the ground or first floor with Courtyard Tropical Garden and pool views. Each room has two double beds, a mini refrigerator, hair dryer, safety deposit box, cable TV, spacious bathroom and more.

      $840
      Deposit: $400
      Standard, Double Occupancy - Non-diver
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      Double occupancy in a Standard room with two double beds, bathroom, television, mini fridge.

      $615
      Deposit: $400
      Standard Room, Single Occupancy
      Sold Out
      $1,170
      Deposit: $400
      Deluxe Room, Double Occupancy
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      Double occupancy in a Deluxe room with two double beds, bathroom, television, mini fridge.


      Deluxe rooms are located on either the ground or first floor with partial ocean and garden views and a more modern and classic decore. Each room has two double beds, a mini refrigerator, hair dryer, safety deposit box, large cable TV, spacious bathroom and more.

      $900
      Deposit: $400
      Deluxe Room, Single Occupancy
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      One bed with full bath, air conditioning, and television. 

      $1,285
      Deposit: $400

      Available options



      Itinerary

      Saturday
      Arrival in Belize

      Arrival on Ambergis Caye. Check into hotel and dive shop. Dinner with the group.

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      Blue Planet Scuba
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      Reviews

      MT
      Had an amazing time! Beautiful accommodations and resort staff. Magnificent dive sites and of course well executed by the Blue Planet Staff. Already have my next dive trip lined up with Blue Planet!
      By Marie T for Escape to Paradise: Taveuni, Fiji on Sep 13, 2023
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      Amazing second trip with Blue Planet Scuba! Bonaire is a unique adventure, whether we dove off the boats, or from the shore. I hope to do it again. As someone who'd been certified in scuba for about a year, and had done only a few dives at Lake Phoenix over the summer, this was a big step up in terms of experience. Andrea and Travis were both excellent instructors. I took the Advanced Opened Water course on the trip, and while that was good, I feel like what really advanced my skills was the variety of challenging experiences Bonaire had to offer, and the generally excellent divers I had the opportunity to team up with both on training dives and when left to our own devices, rolling around the desert in our little Taliban trucks. The East Coast Dives excursion was amazing, and challenged my bravery as much as much as my dive skills. While we didn't get to witness coral spawning due to a jellyfish hazard, the bioluminescent ostracod dive was absolutely magical, and the night dives in general were wonderful. All in all, a wonderful learning opportunity for me, and a challenging adventure. Thank you for the opportunity.
      By Sarah F for Bonaire: Shore Diving Paradise on Sep 12, 2023
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      The diving was amazing, and I never got tired of heading over to Bloody Bay Wall! The resort accommodations and food were great! The staff are awesome! Another exceptional Blue Planet trip in the books! 🩵
      By Elsbeth M for Big Dives in Little Cayman on Jul 11, 2023
      Thanks Elsbeth! It really was some awesome diving and the resort and staff of Little Cayman Beach Resort were amazing. Hope to see you on another trip again soon!
      By Blue Planet Scuba on Jul 11, 2023
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      EK
      Second trip with Blue Planet. Wonderful time again. Really wonderful group of people, and the dive shop where we went was equally great. Well organized both on the Blue Planet side and at the dive resort itself. Little Cayman is absolutely beautiful. Would go on another trip there again in the future.
      By Elizabeth K for Big Dives in Little Cayman on Jul 10, 2023
      Thanks Elizabeth! We're so glad you could join us for the Little Cayman trip and that you had a great time! We'll definitely be looking to go back there in the next year or two so stay tuned!
      By Blue Planet Scuba on Jul 11, 2023
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      JK
      I had an excellent time on my June Certification Weekend in Cozumel. Suzanne and Michael were incredible instructors - knowledgeable, patient, efficient. I felt totally comfortable and prepared for anything by the time of my first certified dive.
      By Jonathan K for June Certification Weekend in Cozumel on Jun 27, 2023
      Thank you so much, Jonathan! Your attentiveness and ability to adapt to our constantly shifting schedules made it a true pleasure working with you. We can't wait to join you on a future trip!
      By Blue Planet Scuba on Jun 27, 2023
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