TURNEFFE FLATS LODGE
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of electricity does the lodge provide?Turneffe Flats is operated with diesel generators supplying 110/220V AC. Our generators run around the clock but are NOT within hearing distance of our guest rooms.
Is the water safe to drink? Water at Turneffe Flats is supplied by rainwater collection and desalinization. You can safely drink water from any of the taps. Hot water is heated by propane
Is there a dress code? Dress at the lodge is "island casual", and there is no need for formal clothing.
What kind of documentation do we need for Belize? DO NOT FORGET YOUR PASSPORT. A valid passport (for at least 6 months) is required to enter Belize. We recommend that you carry your basic fishing and/or diving gear, a change of clothing and your necessary personal items such as medications in your carry-on bag.
What kinds of currency and payments are accepted? U.S. currency is easily exchanged in Belize at a rate of $2 BZE for $1 U.S., and you do not need to exchange money before leaving the U.S. Large U.S. bills ($50's and $100's) are difficult to break at the lodge, and we suggest that you bring smaller bills. Other currencies should be exchanged for Belizean dollars or U.S. dollars prior to traveling to Belize. Travelers Checks are fine. Mastercard, Visa and Discover cards are accepted at the lodge. Turneffe Flats also accepts personal checks drawn on U.S. banks.
How do I get to the lodge? Upon arrival at Belize International Airport, you will clear Customs and exit the airport. A representative of Turneffe Flats will meet you immediately outside of the airport. You will then be driven to the Marina to meet our staff for the 90 minute trip to Turneffe Flats.
What time and what day do I need to be in Belize City? Most of the trips are week long and start and end on Saturdays. Our boat leaves the marina on Saturday afternoon. If for any reason you miss the boat (like your plane is delayed unitll evening) you will need to stay in Belize City Saturday night. It is not safe for us to travel to the Island at night. We can send a boat out for you Sunday morning. You would catch our boat from the Princess International Marina at 7:30 A.M. Sunday. Please proceed to the Princess International desk to make arrangements to spend Saturday night. Plan to be at the marina with your luggage by 7:00 A.M. Sunday morning. The cost of meals and lodging in Belize City is not covered in your Turneffe Flats package.
Half weeks may be available as the season progresses, we do not reserve partial weeks unless it looks as though there is avaialbility as the dates approach. Please feel free to inquire about the partial weeks at any time.
How long is the boat trip to the island? The boat trip to Turneffe Flats takes approximately 90 minutes in our comfortable 48 ft. boat. You will travel through several offshore cayes, the Barrier Reef, and then across the Turneffe Atoll to Turneffe Flats. If our scheduled boat trips do not meet your schedule we can hire a charter for you. The cost for this is $300 each way and is not included in your package. The charter boat can hold up to 6 people comfortably.
Is there any supplies on the island? There are some sundries in our gift shop like sunscreens. We have a very nice gift shop stocked with an assortment of Belizean-made gifts. Our fly shop is well-stocked with a full assortment of flies, terminal tackle and miscellaneous items. Theree is no shopping otherwise. The island is pretty remote
Belize Tours - We can help arrange tours of the many points of interest in Belize either before, during or after your stay at Turneffe Flats. These arrangements are best made prior to your departure
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