Isla Marisol Resort

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Isla Marisol Resort on Glover's Atoll

Isla Marisol Resort is a pristine and secluded palm-studded island located on Glover's Atoll in Belize. It is one of the most spectacular, untouched reef systems in the Caribbean and a UN World Heritage Site. This private island is located some 30 miles from the mainland and offers world-class scuba diving that is virtually unparalleled in the Caribbean. Because of the atoll's protected status, grouper, moray, colorful trigger fish and large parrot fish abound. Enjoy encounters with dolphins, eagle rays and sea turtles. Incredible wall diving is a stone's throw from the resort, with a 2,000-foot wall right in front. Snorkel or dive on guided trips around the 80-square-mile atoll, or in the crystal clear lagoon within the resort. Other activities include kayaking and excellent fly-fishing and trolling.

All of the private cabanas overlook the reef and have private porches with hammock. All cabanas have a private bathroom with hot water shower and daily maid service. Isla Marisol Resort is a small, family owned and personal, with only 11 air-conditioned cabañas and two larger Reef House-- you won't have to share paradise with large crowds!

For an all inclusive Belize vacation that combines Isla Marisol with a jungle experience, see our Belize Vacation Packages.

Super-saver Special!

Travel to Isla Marisol through March 2, 2012 (December 24 - 31, 2011 excluded) and pay only $995/person for our one-week Diving, Snorkeling or Beachcomber packages! Click our Date - Rates tab for details!

Choose from the following activities:

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Diving
Isla Marisol offers each guest 15-17 dives per week. Each of the 15 dive sites in the area showcases a different view of Belize's unique underworld. No two dives are ever the same.

The PADI certified dive masters will guide you through a maze of corals along the atoll's steep drop-off. Each dive lasts roughly 45 minutes after which you return to the island for meals or simply to gather your breath for the next dive.

Isla Marisol is a PADI dive resort, so if you are not yet a certified diver, you will still be able to enjoy the aquatic wonderland. There is an instructor available who can certify non-divers upon request.

Whale Shark Dives (during season only): Divers may, for an additional charge of $175/diver per trip, join our daily trips to nearby Gladden Spit to dive with whale sharks.

Snorkeling
The reef around the resort provides a huge range of beautiful places where surface snorkeling and dives can be made. A short boat ride takes you through the shallow turquoise waters of the reef for the darker blues of the Caribbean.

Anchoring off the reef you can descend for surface dives around the reef. Over the reef is a pristine white sandy floor up to a depth of forty feet. On the western side of the Caye the coral shelf drops away, passing over colonies of garden eels; you may also leave the white sands for towering coral formations along the edge of the 2600 foot vertical wall, where schools of brilliantly colored fish drift over the vast depths below.

Kayaking
Isla Marisol resort can provide single or double kayaks that can be paddled around the reef. The resort will ensure that you have adequate instruction and a guide if required.

Kayaks are perfect for exploring the stunning reef systems of Glover's Atoll. Paddle between the small islands that make up the eastern wall of the atoll.

Please inquire at time of booking if you would like to reserve the equipment. If you wish to bring your own kayaks to Belize please advise us in advance so that arrangements can be made to transport them to the Caye.

Fishing
Guests interested in sport fishing will not be disappointed. The bone fishing at Isla Marisol is superb, and it is common to pull in up to a dozen bone fish per session.

Permit, jack, wahoo, barracuda, bonefish, tarpon, kingfish, trigger fish, grouper, rock fish and bonito also provide great action for the sea fisherman.

Choose from one of our three fishing packages: fly-fishing, blue water trolling or drop fishing.

Date Information

Available all year-long.

Transfers on Wednesday and Saturdays.

Rate Information

Super-saver Special!

Travel to Isla Marisol through March 2, 2012 (December 24 - 31, 2011 excluded) and pay only $995/person for our one-week Diving, Snorkeling or Beachcomber packages!

This special differs from our normal packages:

Included: One dive or snorkel/day/person. Additional dives or guided snorkel trips can be purchased at the resort. Belize taxes additional.

Air from Belize City to Dangriga is additional and is $145/person.

All prices are in USD per person based on double occupancy. Boat transfers depart on Wednesday and Saturday only from Dangriga. Please contact our office for further details.

High Season: October 29, 2011 - June 30, 2012	7 Night	4 Night	3 Night
Dive Package Three dives per day, air, tanks, weights & belts	$1,795	$1,595	$1,295
Snorkel/Kayak Two guided snorkel or kayak trips per day	$1,495	$1,295	$1,095
Beachcomber/Wade Fishing	$1,295	$1,095	$ 995
Fly Fishing	$2,395	$1,995	$1,595
Fishing	$2,395	$1,995	$1,595

Low Season: July 2-October 29, 2011	7 Night	4 Night	3 Night
Dive Package Three dives per day, air, tanks, weights & belts	$1,695	$1,395	$1,095
Snorkel/Kayak Two guided snorkel or kayak trips per day	$1,395	$1,195	$ 995
Beachcomber/Wade Fishing	$1,195	$ 995	$ 895
Fly Fishing	$2,195	$1,795	$1,395
Fishing	$2,195	$1,795	$1,395

All packages include transfers from Dangriga (RT) airstrip, transfer to boat dock, boat transfers, lodging, meals, and hotel tax.

Not Included:
Package prices do not include air from Belize City to Dangriga, bar drinks (soft drinks and alcoholic beverages), gratuities and dive/snorkel equipment rental. We are happy to make air arrangements for you on Tropic Air from Belize International to Dangriga on Tropic Air for $145 pp RT. Nitrox is $5.00 per tank.

All of the private cabanas overlook the reef and have private porches with hammock. All cabanas have a private bathroom with hot water shower and daily maid service. Isla Marisol Resort is a small, family owned and personal, with only 11 air-conditioned cabañas and 2 larger Reef Houses-- you won't have to share paradise with large crowds!

The Cabanas
These tropical cabanas are all situated on the white, sand overlooking the reef or creek. Accommodation features a well-designed cabana for two people with a porch and hammock area. Charming and rustic, each cabana includes a private bathroom, hot and cold water, air conditioning and daily housekeeping service.

Configurations of beds vary from cabana to cabana, from singles to doubles and queen beds. The cabanas are spaced to offer you peace and quiet. The azure waters of the Caribbean are only a few steps away. You will be close to the creek and pier offering you some of the most wonderful sunrises and sunsets imaginable.

The Reef House
The family style Reef House is designed with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, livingroom, small kitchen and bar. The main attraction of the reef house is the view from the 40 feet verandah overlooking the blue sea a stone throw offshore. Please ask for price details.

The Restaurant
The cuisine at Isla Marisol Resort is said to be some of the best in Belize. Breakfast and lunch are buffet style, offering a variety of local cuisine. The evening meal is served to you in the restaurant -- perhaps seasonal conch, lobster, chicken or pork. All of the meals are prepared with seasonally available fresh fruits and vegetables from family farms and gardens around the country. The meals include dishes from Belize, and the Caribbean. The food is all prepared and cooked daily in the kitchen and served straight from the oven. There is an all-day supply of iced water and freshly brewed coffee, along with a selection of teas and juices for your refreshment and convenience.

Special dietary needs can be accommodated with advanced notice.