Itinerary

Dive Cozumel and Belize
Date:
April 23, 2012 - April 29, 2012
Meeting point:
Key West
Length:
7 days
Mileage:
1,345 NM
Day 1 - Monday, April 23rd- Key West → Belize City, Belize (645 NM) → San Pedro (35 NM)

 
Air Journey will greet you this morning for a briefing at the FBO in Key West. Today we fly south along the coast of Cuba and the Yucatan coast to Belize City where we will clear customs before continuing on to our destination, San Pedro. A pure diving paradise, an exotic beachside island paradise awaits you at Ramons Village! The largest barrier reef in the Northern hemisphere is just off the resort's beach.
 
We will meet for a welcome cocktail before dinner.

Hotel : Ramon's Village
included
Day 2 - Tuesday, April 24th- Ambergris Cay

 
This beautiful island offers pristine beaches, tropical vegetation, and outstanding snorkeling and diving.
Optional activities include deep sea fishing, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, a picnic cruise and a glass bottom boat ride.
The historic fishing village of San Pedro is a short 5 minute walk up the beach from the resort.
For the diver, we offer an optional two-day dive package. 

included
Day 3 - Wednesday, April 25th - Ambergris Cay

 
For the non-diver, spend the day relaxing at the resort or take an optional sightseeing tour.
For the adventurous snorkeler or first time scuba diver, visit Hol Chan marine preserve, home of a truly spectacular array of marine life. Or venture out to Shark Ray Alley and discover why it's a favorite spot of the locals and visitors - don't forget your underwater camera!
For the diver, enjoy your second day of diving in the pristine waters of Ambergris Cay. Explore the world famous Blue Hole.

included
Day 4 - Thursday, April 26th - San Pedro → Belize City, Belize (35 NM) → Cozumel (225 NM)

Today we will fly north along the Yucatan coast to Cozumel, considered the dive capital of the western hemisphere.
By early afternoon we settle in at our hotel in Cozumel, considered the dive capital of the western hemisphere. You will have the opportunity to explore a variety of dive environments including dramatic depths, inspiring underwater cliffs, intriguing caverns and idyllic shallow reefs. The reefs surrounding Cozumel's shores include some of the largest and oldest corals in the world. Enjoy unmatched clear waters and ideal conditions for diving.
Divers should look in particular for the black coral - considered to be extinct until Jacques Cousteau found it on Palancar (the second largest coral reef in the world). The adventurous will want to take a peek over the wall plunging to 3,000 feet towards the deep blue shadows below.

Hotel : Cozumel Palace
included
Day 6 - Friday, April 27th- Cozumel

 

Spend the day relaxing on the beautiful white sand beach or enjoy the two resort pools (one is an ifinity pool).
For the diver, we offer a selection of optional dive experiences including 1 tank, 2 tanks and night diving. Discover hundreds of varieties of fish, coral, and marine life in the warm Caribbean sea.
There is also an optional cavern dive available. Cenotes provide access to extensive underground cave systems that have attracted many divers over the years. An expert guide will lead you through the stalactites, stalagmites and haloclines in crystal clear water of the Chacmool cave system. This is an amazing dive and an unusual experience.

 

Hotel : Cozumel Palace
included
Day 6 - Saturday, April 28th - Cozumel

 
Today is at leisure to relax or explore on your own.
Optional activities include a visit to the hotel spa or take an island tour, visit Playa Mia Beach Club, go deep sea fishing or enjoy a swim among the dolphins.

For the diver, enjoy your second day of diving among the beautiful reefs of Cozumel.

Hotel : Cozumel Palace
included
Day 7 - Sunday, April 29th - Cozumel → Key West, FL (430 NM)

 
Our flight today takes us along the coast of Cuba before landing at Key West for US Customs clearing.
Breakfast included

included