Arrival November - March: Please land in Belize City no later than 2:00 pm if arriving on transfer days (Saturday or Wednesday). If you are already in the country, please meet our boat at the Princess Hotel and Casino's Marina at 1:00 pm. April - October: Please land in Belize City no later than 3:00 pm if arriving on transfer days (Saturday or Wednesday). If you are already in the country, please meet our boat at the Princess Hotel and Casino's Marina at 2:30 pm. We will leave the Princess Hotel and Casino’s Marina for return to the Island during daylight hours. If you are late arriving, our representative will meet and advise you of alternate plans which may include the scheduling of a special charter boat to the island ($325 to $600 USD) or spending the night in the city and taking a special charter boat the following morning. You will be responsible for payment of the hotel and special charter boat. If you experience travel interruption, please call or fax the Island directly at 011-501-212011 from the US or from Belize dial 0212011. Our representative will be awaiting your arrival at the Belize City airport. First, clear Immigration, then claim your luggage and clear Customs. Our representative will be directly outside the airport exit. After your luggage has been loaded, we will transfer you in air-conditioned comfort to the Princess Hotel and Casino's Marina for departure to the Island. Dress comfortably for the approximate 1 hour transfer by boat to the Island on Saturdays. Departure The transfer boat will depart the Island at 8:30 am, arriving Belize city approximately one hour later. Please schedule your departing flight to leave after 11:00 am. We will confirm your departing flight information for you. Transportation to the airport is provided if you are flying out on Saturday or Wednesday or to your hotel if you are staying in Belize City. We can make arrangements for you to visit either the Belize Zoo or Altun Ha Mayan Ruin before your flight out of the country. Remember, you will need $20 US per person cash for the departure tax collected at the airport. Any purchases from the bar, gift shop, dive or tackle shop will be charged to your account. The afternoon before your departure, your charges will be calculated and ready for you to settle by Traveler's checks, cash or credit card. For your convenience, we accept MasterCard, Visa and Discover. Any purchases made on Tuesday or Friday nights after you have settled your account can be paid with cash that evening. Luggage - Attire If your domestic and international fights are with the same airline, you may be able to check your luggage through to Belize City. If different airlines are involved, you should pick-up your luggage and re-check it into the international flight. A light jacket or sweater can come in handy in the evenings during the winter months. Don't forget your swimsuit, mask, snorkel and fins no matter what package you choose! Island Phone and Fax In case of an emergency our phone/fax number direct dial from the US is 011-501-212011. Food Service and Water You won't want to miss a meal, so listen for the bell! We serve three delicious meals a day with snacks and fruit in between. All of our meals are served family style in the dining room. Should you have any food allergies, please let us know at the time of booking and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements. Want a sample of our menu before you arrive? Call us and we will be happy to sell you our cookbook "Taste of Turneffe". Our water supply is from collected rainwater and a reverse osmosis water maker. All of the water is filtered and sterilized. The tap water is very good and safe to drink. The Bar The Lodge provided a full service bar with most premium liquors, beer, tropical drinks and a broad selection of wines. (Not included in package prices.) Gift Shop The Lodge has a small gift shop with shirts, caps and other souvenirs and a small selection of sundry items. Plan to bring all of the personal items that you expect to need. Daily Activities Sat- Sat packages include regular activities that begin on Sunday and end Friday afternoon Sat - Wed packages include regular activities that begin on Sunday and end Tuesday afternoon Wed - Sat packages include regular activities that begin on Thursday and end Friday afternoon Wed - Wed packages are not offered
Snorkeling For those guests who are on our Beachcomber package, we can arrange daily (2 per day) snorkeling trips. Our snorkel sites are just a few minutes boat ride from the Island in water ranging from 5 - 20 feet. Just let us know if you require any gear and or instruction. Other When you're not fishing, diving or snorkeling, feel free to enjoy some of the other activities we have to offer or perhaps just relax in a hammock. We have kayaks and a sailboat available for you to take out at anytime and it's a great way to explore some of the surrounding waters. Curious about our eco-system? Why not take a walk along our red mangrove nature trail. Just walk up the beach and around the end of the island and you'll see the entrance through the mangroves, It's a unique opportunity to see red mangroves up close and personal. Don't forget your sunscreen in varying strengths and insect repellant for the flat, calm days. | 
