Leave Ambergris Caye behind for a full day of offshore diving at Turneffe Atoll, with three reef and wall dives selected based on the day's conditions.
Turneffe Atoll offers a very different diving experience from the local reef around San Pedro. Expect an offshore journey, three dives selected according to conditions, and a full day dedicated to exploring some of Belize's more remote reef systems.
Turneffe is home to more than 70 known dive sites, giving the dive team flexibility to choose locations according to weather, currents, sea conditions and the experience of the group.
Rather than operating a fixed three-site itinerary, the exact sites are selected on the day. This allows the crew to make the most of conditions and provide the strongest experience possible.
Three locations are selected on the day based on weather, currents, visibility and the dive team's assessment of conditions.
Your first dive introduces you to the day's conditions and one of the reef or wall sites selected by the BPDC dive team.
Continue to another Turneffe location, with the site chosen according to the day's conditions and group experience.
Complete the day with a third site before settling in for the return journey to Ambergris Caye.
Turneffe is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes offshore from San Pedro. Plan for approximately approximately 8.5 hours from departure to the approximate 3:30 PM return.
Check in, prepare equipment, meet the dive team and enjoy a continental breakfast.
Begin the approximately 1.5-hour offshore journey toward Turneffe Atoll.
Complete the first of three Turneffe reef or wall dives.
Continue to a second site selected according to conditions.
Enjoy lunch aboard the offshore boat along with water, sodas, fruit and snacks.
Complete the final Turneffe dive before beginning the journey back to San Pedro.
Arrive back at Belize Pro Dive Center after your full offshore dive day.
Open Water certification or an equivalent recognized scuba certification is required.
A logged dive within the previous 6 months is strongly recommended for this full-day offshore trip.
The trip requires a minimum of 10 guests to confirm. Offshore boat capacity is up to 16 guests.
Turneffe's size and variety of reef habitats create opportunities for encounters with both classic Caribbean reef life and larger marine species.
Turtles are frequently associated with Belize's reef systems and may be encountered throughout the day.
Eagle rays may occasionally be seen cruising along reef edges and walls.
Shark encounters are possible around the atoll's reef environments.
Dolphins are occasionally encountered during offshore travel or around Turneffe.
Keep an eye out for one of Belize's distinctive reef inhabitants hiding among the coral.
Wildlife encounters are part of a natural environment and specific sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Turneffe requires a longer offshore journey, so our offshore operation is equipped for both passenger comfort and dive safety.
Protection from the sun during the offshore journey.
An onboard bathroom is available during the full-day trip.
Emergency oxygen equipment is carried aboard.
First-aid equipment is carried during offshore operations.
Offshore communication capability is available during the trip.
Divers who completed their scuba certification with Belize Pro Dive Center receive complimentary standard rental scuba equipment for this Turneffe trip.
Let our team know when booking so we can confirm your certification history and prepare the appropriate equipment.
Turneffe may also be arranged as a private offshore experience for families, friends or dive groups, subject to boat and scheduling availability.
Private-charter pricing is handled separately based on your group and trip requirements.
Three dives, remote reef systems and a full offshore day make Turneffe one of the most complete dive experiences available from San Pedro.
Choose this activity and confirm your preferred date with BPDC.
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT Your deposit is applied toward the cost of your booked activities. One deposit secures all guests and activities in your party's booking. If you cancel, the deposit remains non-refundable, even when you cancel before the deadlines below. CANCELLATION DEADLINES To avoid charges beyond the non-refundable deposit, BPDC must receive cancellation for local tours and courses, including local diving, snorkeling, Hol Chan and courses, at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Private and offshore tours, including the Blue Hole, Turneffe and WIT Concrete tours, require at least 48 hours' notice. LATE CANCELLATIONS Cancellations received after the applicable 24- or 48-hour deadline will be charged 100% of the cancelled tour or course. Any amount already paid toward the cancelled activity counts toward this charge. This applies regardless of the reason, including illness or changes to travel plans. WEATHER CANCELLATIONS If BPDC determines that weather makes operation unsafe, the affected tour may be cancelled or rescheduled without penalty. BPDC determines weather-related exceptions based on safety.