Glover's Reef Atoll
Glover's Reef Atoll is a Marine Reserve and a World Heritage site. The Atoll was named after John Glover the pirate who used it as a based in the late 17 century, now boaters, divers and anglers steal away here. It is the most southerly and remote of the atolls, it's about 70 miles southeast of Belize City and is 15 miles long by four miles wide. Its far-out location makes Glover's one of the most pristine areas found anywhere in Belize. Brilliant blue waters in the 80-square-mile lagoon are punctuated with some 700 coral patches and surrounded by 50 miles of sheer drop-offs from 40 to 2,600 feet. Along the eastern edge of the atoll are many shipwrecks that have accumulated over four centuries. In addition to excellent scuba diving, snorkeling and fly fishing, kayaking and camping are favorite visitor pursuits.
Isla Marisol Resort is located on Southwest Caye, Glovers Reef. The Atoll is a Managed Resource Area that is part of the National Protected Area System of Belize. It serves the function of wildlife protection, environmental protection, visitation, research and education in addition to allowing controlled extractive use; hence the catch and release policy of fishing. All guests are asked to adhere to the Marine Reserve rules.
Both the island and the resort is own by the Usher family who has used the island exclusively since 1942. The family still owns the whole Island and access to all parts of the Island is available to guests. Isla Marisol Resort has been developed in the southern part of the Caye and is close to the private creek that divides the Southwest Caye from a neighbor Island where Manta Resort is located.
DIVING: There are many spectacular dives sites close by such as "The Pinnacles" which has big coral heads rising up 40 feet or more from the bottom. On the east side of the atoll where the water depth quickly drops off to more than 2000 feet and visibility is usually over 100 feet, you will dive several sites including the famous Long Caye Wall. Here, divers drop onto a big field of white sand at 40 feet, home to southern stingrays and dozens of garden eels. At the wall's crest, the sand runs like small rivers down through the coral into mini canyons. With the usual 100+ feet visibility the view over the wall gives the impression of limitless space. The wall is actually a 2000+ foot drop-off into the deep blue.
SNORKELING: Many sites around the Caye can be used by beginners to learn the art of snorkeling. Within and on the edge of the reef provide a huge range of beautiful places where surface snorkeling and dives can be made. A short boat ride take you through the shallow turquoise waters of the reef for the darker blues of the Caribbean, anchoring off the reef where you can snorkel and view the abundance of marine life and corals in the shallows.
FLY-FISHING Fly-fishermen should bring their own equipment. Recommend 8-weight rod, 9-foot length, use a floating line. For reels use any saltwater compatible, with plenty of backing (200+ feet.) Flies that might do well are McCrab, Clouser, Crazy Charlies. Also bring a pair of polarized sunglasses, casting gear and a lot of lures to compensate for those that get caught on coral or lost to big fish. Good fly fishing is available off the pier and shallow waters near the shore as well.
ISLA MARISOL RESORT AMENITIES
Accommodation features well-designed air conditioned cabanas for two people sharing with a porch and hammock area. Charming and rustic, each cabana includes a private bathroom, hot and cold water 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 restaurant also as a leisure area and provides meals in a wonderful setting. Eating local cuisine with a magnificent view of the waves will help you enjoy our beautiful island.
2010/11 PACKAGES AND RATES
7 Nights packages rates lowered by 25%
*Free Nitrox for Nitrox-certified divers!
Package Rates are Per Person based on Double Occupancy
All packages includes:
- Round trip air transfers Belize Int'l - Dangriga
- Pickup at Dangriga airstrip and boat transfer to/from Isla Marisol Resort
- Accommodations in a private cabana or Reef House
- 3 Daily gourmet meals
- Government hotel tax and resort service charge
- Marine reserve park fees
- Scuba Diving package includes: 3 tank dives daily, Boat, guide, tanks & weights
- Snorkel/Kayaking package includes: snorkel, mask and kayak/2 daily boat snorkel tour/1/2 day kayak or full day kayak tour/pack lunch for a day tour
- Fishing package Includes: a 1/2 day fishing per day tour /pack lunch for a day tour Fly-fishing
- Fly_Fishing package includes: a guide with boat for all day fishing / pack lunch for a day tour
- Beach Comber & Fishing Package: is for someone who just wants to relax an maybe wave fishing around the Island, swim or snorkel off the beach.
- *Gratuity is not included ..!
*Note: The scheduled transfer days from Dangriga to the resort
are Saturdays and Wednesdays with schedules as following:
* 3 Nights package Wednesday to Saturday
* 4 Nights package Saturday to Wednesday
* 7 Nights package Saturday to Saturday or Wednesday to Wednesday
(A private charter transfer will be required for travel on any other day)
| CABANA Low Season: July 1 to October 30, 2010 |
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| Fishing | Fly Fishing | Scuba Diving | Snorkel /Kayak |
Beachcomber/ Wade Fishing |
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| 7 nights | 2,195 | 2,195 | 1,695 | 1,395 | 1,195 |
| 4 nights | 1,795 | 1,795 | 1,395 | 1,195 | 995 |
| 3 nights | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,095 | 995 | 895 |
| CABANA High Season: Nov. 01, 2010 to June 29, 2011 |
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| Fishing | Fly Fishing | Scuba Diving | Snorkel/Kayak | Beachcomber/ Wade Fishing |
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| 7 nights | 2,395 | 2,395 | 1,795 | 1,495 | 1,295 |
| 4 nights | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,595 | 1,295 | 1,095 |
| 3 nights | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1,295 | 1,095 | 995 |
| REEF HOUSE Low Season: July 1 to October 30, 2010 |
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| Fishing | Fly Fishing | Scuba Diving | Snorkel/Kayaking | Beachcomber/ Wade Fishing |
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| 7 nights | 2,395 | 2,395 | 1,895 | 1,595 | 1,395 |
| 4 nights | 1,995 | 1,995 | 1,595 | 1,395 | 1,195 |
| 3 nights | 1,595 | 1,595 | 1,295 | 1,195 | 1,095 |
| REEF HOUSE High Season: Nov. 01, 2010 to June 29, 2011 |
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| Fishing | Fly Fishing | Scuba Diving | Snorkel/Kayak | Beachcomber/ Wade Fishing |
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| 7 nights | 2,595 | 2,595 | 1,995 | 1,695 | 1,495 |
| 4 nights | 2,195 | 2,195 | 1,795 | 1,495 | 1,295 |
| 3 nights | 1,795 | 1,795 | 1,495 | 1,295 | 1,195 |
Equipment Rental Rates
- Kayaks $50 per day
- BCD's & regulators $15 per day
- Mask, fins & snorkel $7.50 per day
- Wet suit, night lights $5.00 per day
Scuba Diving Courses
- DISCOVER SCUBA/ RESORT COURSE $125 (1/2 days)
- Bubblemaker $125 (1/2 days)
- PADI SCUBA DIVER $320 (2 1/2 days)
- PADI Scuba Diver Referral $190 (1 day)
- Open Water Diver $405 (4 days)
- Open Water Referral $265 (2 days)
- Adventure Diver $210 (1 1/2 days)
- Advanced Open Water $330 (2 days)
- Rescue Diver $470 (10-14 days)
