Itinerary

Dive Belize and Cozumel
Date:
November 11, 2013 - November 17, 2013
Meeting point:
Key West, FL (KEYW)
Length:
7 days / 6 nights
Mileage:
1,345 NM
Day 1 - Monday, November 11: Key West, Florida → Belize City, Belize (645nm) → San Pedro, Belize (35nm)

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 to Belize City, where we will clear customs before continuing on to our destination, San Pedro. A pure diving paradise and exotic beachside island paradise awaits you at Ramon's Village. The largest barrier reef in the Northern hemisphere is just off the resort’s beach.

Hotel : Ramon's Village
Welcome cocktail and Dinner included
Day 2 - Tuesday, November 12: Ambergris Cay, Belize

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 divers, we offer an optional two-day dive package.

Hotel : Ramon's Village
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 3 - Wednesday, November 13: Ambergris Cay, Belize

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 to 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.

Hotel : Ramon's Village
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 4 - Thursday, November 14: San Pedro, Belize → Belize City, Belize (35nm) → Cozumel, Mexico (225nm)

Today we will fly north along the Yucatan coast to Cozumel, considered the dive capital of the western hemisphere.

By early afternoon we will settle in at our hotel in Cozumel. You will have the opportunity to explore a variety of dive environments with 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.

We will meet for a welcome cocktail before dinner.

Hotel : Cozumel Palace
Welcome cocktail and Dinner included
Day 5 - Friday, November 15: Cozumel, Mexico

Spend the day relaxing on the beautiful white sand beaches, or enjoy the two resort pools (one is an infinity 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
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 6 - Saturday, November 16: Cozumel, Mexico

Today is at your leisure to relax or explore on your own.

Optional activities include a visit to the hotel spa, an island tour, visiting the Playa Mia Beach Club, deep sea fishing, or enjoying a swim with the dolphins.

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

Hotel : Cozumel Palace
Breakfast and Dinner included
Day 7 - Sunday, November 17: Cozumel, Mexico → Key West, Florida (430nm)

Our flight today takes us along the coast of Cuba before landing at Key West to clear US customs.

Breakfast included