TURNEFFE FLATS, BELIZE
November 08-15, 2025
HOSTED BY: BARRY BECK
FROM YOUR HOST
IT would be hard to find a premier saltwater destination that is easier to access than Turneffe Flats Lodge. Guests arrive in Belize City and are transferred to the Radisson Hotel to enjoy a drink and light lunch until the weekly transfer boat, a 48-foot Sportfisher, leaves the dock. Once at the lodge guests settle into very modern cabanas and fishing starts the next day. And if you can’t wait, there is a wadeable flat out front where you can wet a line and work out the kinks. TFL is a dream come true with lots of angling opportunities for bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook, etc., but also a variety of activities for the non-anglers.
Non-anglers can enjoy snorkeling, diving, kayaking, or reading and relaxing at the infinity pool and lounging deck. Or perhaps they can take a Belizean cooking class with one of the cooks in the kitchen, do an introduction to diving course, or enjoy listening to Head Atoll Adventure Guide, Abel Coe, a Kekchi Mayan, explain the history of the Mayan in Belize. On Wednesdays, guests can arrange to visit a Mayan site or the Belize Zoo. There is lots to do!
Bonefish and permit are the primary targets at Turneffe Flats with expansive flats for wading and plenty of opportunities for larger bonefish. Permit may be found on the flats and bars throughout the atoll and anglers wade or fish from a skiff. Tarpon inhabit the creeks, channels and lagoons of the atoll and come in all sizes. Anglers enjoy fishing from comfortable 16-foot Dolphin Superskiffs custom built in the US. and browns just waiting for a beetle or grasshopper to land on the willow lined freestone-like glides and wandering meadow braids.
ABOUT Your Host
Longtime Frontiers trip host and photographer, Barry Beck, travels far and wide to follow his love for fly fishing, nature photography and adventure travel. Based in Pennsylvania, Barry is a professional photographer, writer, fly-fishing travel and African photo safaris host while also operating his own stock photography business. Barry is well-known in the fly-fishing, photography, and travel industries, and possesses a stellar reputation for his skill, knowledge, and expertise born from a lifetime of related experiences.
Barry’s wife and soulmate Cathy passed away recently, however Barry is continuing to share his and Cathy's love for fly-fishing, photography, travel, nature and the outdoors.
Craig and Karen Hayes started TFL more than three decades ago, and no one knows this atoll and the saltwater lodge business better than these two remarkable people. It’s not only being exceptional lodge owners that sets them apart from most, but also their stewardship and love for the island. They are instrumental in promoting the sustainable use of Turneffe Atoll and coastal marine environments, working hard to establish the Turneffe Atoll Trust to ensure environmental laws of Belize are enforced; working together the commercial fishermen and ecotourism can preserve this ecosystem for future generations.
I am excited to be hosting a week at TFL, and I hope you can join me.
Sincerely,
What to expect
Turneffe Flats Lodge, boasting a legacy of over three decades, is renowned as a premier destination for flats fishing and diving enthusiasts. Situated 25 miles east of Belize's mainland, it provides access to a vast expanse of 250 square miles encompassing flats, coral reefs, and diverse marine life. The lodge offers more than just a fishing program, with opportunities for SCUBA diving, snorkeling, and the popular Atoll Adventure program. Guests can complement their visit with an inland eco-tour resort for a holistic inland/island experience. Accommodations feature comfortable, air-conditioned beachfront cabanas or villas with stunning views of the Caribbean.
Turneffe Atoll is the largest of only four coral atolls in the Western Hemisphere. As the most biologically-diverse atoll in the Caribbean, Turneffe Flats is a truly incredible place.
Guests are accommodated in comfortable and spacious air-conditioned beach front cabanas or villas, each with breathtaking views of the Caribbean.
Begin your day, stalking bonefish wading the flats, or chasing permit from the front of the boat. Tarpon are also part of the lineup at Turneffe Flats. Don’t forget the reef fishing opportunities for jacks, snapper, barracuda and much, much more!
ITINERARY
NOV 08, arrive at turneffe flats.
Arrive at Turneffe Flats Lodge. Enjoy dinner and overnight in your Lodge accommodations.
NoV 09-14, Six full days of Guided
Activities.
Turneffe Flats in Belize, known for its worldclass atolls, offers a premier diving experience with small groups limited to eight divers. Enjoy three daily dives, including a weekly excursion to the Blue Hole and Lighthouse Reef (weather permitting). Whether you're a beginner or advanced diver, PADI courses are available for all levels.
Atoll adventure
Explore the diverse offerings of Turneffe with our unique marine ecotour vacation, blending topnotch snorkeling with educational experiences like manatee, dolphin, crocodile, and birding tours. Immerse yourself in the vibrant underwater world with healthy corals, diverse fish species, turtles, rays, and other reef creatures. Whether you're delving into Belize's history, participating in a Belizean cooking class, or simply unwinding in a hammock under the coconut palms, Turneffe promises a memorable getaway.
NOV
15,
depart TURNEFFE FLATS. arrive in usa.
Depart the Lodge mid-morning by boat transfer back to the mainland for your return flights back to the United States.
Scuba Diving
Fishing
Enjoy six full days of guided fishing. Breakfast is between 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Enjoy a morning of guided fishing and a packed lunch aboard the skiff, or return to the Lodge for a home cooked lunch between 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. After lunch, head out for an afternoon of guided fishing. Bonefish, permit and baby tarpon are the mainstay of the fishing at Turneffe Flats. Return back to the Lodge in plenty of time for a swim in the pool, nap and to freshen up for cocktails at 6:15 p.m. and dinner served at 7:00 p.m.
Fishing Package
RATES : Fishing Package $5,725.00 per person. Atoll Adventure Package $3,750.00 per person. Dive Package $3,875.00 per person.
INCLUSIONS : Accommodations, all meals, roundtrip Belize airport (BZE) to lodge land and sea transfers, guiding for scheduled packages (fishing, diving, or Atoll), air conditioning, Belize VAT and GST taxes.
EXCLUSIONS : Commercial airfare, bar tab, fly and gift shop purchases, gratuities to lodge staff and guides, rod rentals and diving rentals, $50 per person Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve entrance fee, & $40 per person Blue Hole entrance fee (diving).
DEPOSIT
& CANCELLATION POLICY : A deposit equal to 25% is required to confirm a reservation, and is due within two weeks of the reservation date. Deposits are refundable (minus a $100 handling fee per package) up to 90 days prior to the start of a trip. Within 90 days prior to the start of a trip, deposits are not refundable for any reason unless we are able to resell your space. Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure and is not refundable. No refunds are available for unused portions of packages. We strongly recommend that you purchase trip cancellation insurance
*Based on double occupancy / shared guide. Rates subject to change.
Our team of expert agents coordinate every last detail of your trip. Our full-service Airline Department can coordinate all of your travel logistics to/from Turneffe Flats. For this hosted departure, please contact:
Joe Linscott, Belize Destination Specialist 1-800-245-1950, jlinscott@fron tierstravel.com
