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Dive Review of Blackbird Resort in
Belize/Turneffe Atoll


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Blackbird Resort: "Sensational SCUBA", May, 2026,

by Judith Schanel, FL, US ( 2 reports with 1 Helpful vote). Report 13877.

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Dive dock Lion Fish Ceviche Demo One of several turtle spottings Dive Shop Dive Dock
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Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations For Subscribers Only Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude For Subscribers Only Environmental Sensitivity For Subscribers Only
Dive Operation For Subscribers Only Shore Diving For Subscribers Only
Snorkeling N/A

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Value for $$ For Subscribers Only
Beginners 4 stars
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Comments For the best summary of our trip go to Scuba Diving with Sharks and Dolphin/ Belize 2026 on You Tube to see a 15 minute video summary of our week of diving.

We flew in early and spent an exciting 5 days in the jungle before our dive trip. We stayed at Sleeping Giant Rainforest Lodge and enjoyed cave tubing, trail hiking, and bird watching including spotting a toucan, followed by leisurely late afternoons at the pool. Definitely worth it.

Sleeping Giant helped us arrange a driver to bring us from the airport to the lodge and then from the lodge to meet the boat that took us to Blackbird Resort. Once you arrive at the dock, the resort takes care of your luggage and the next time you see it is in your room. Pack your gear up for the boat and they come pick it up an ... Subscribe to get the full story. For Subscribers Only  Active subscribers continue reading here
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Reporter and Travel
Dive Experience Over 1000 dives
Where else diving DE, VA, NC, FL, MD, SC, PA, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Bahamas, Belize, Truk, Yap, Bonaire
Closest Airport Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, Belize City Getting There We flew directly from Miami, FL to Belize City on American Airlines. Smooth flight, on time. Took boat to Blackbird. Trip back on boat day we were leaving was long and hot with a full day of travel ahead. We might opt to fly when we go again.

Dive Conditions
Weather sunny, windy, dry Seas choppy
Water Temp -°F / -°C Wetsuit Thickness
Water Visibility 75-100 Ft/ 23-30 M

Dive Policy
Dive own profile no
Enforced diving restrictions 80 ft max depth on most dives except Blue Hole. We did hit a down draft on one drift dive that took most over that. Most dives were around 50 minutes.
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? yes

What I Saw
Sharks Lots Mantas None
Dolphins Schools Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None

Ratings 1(worst) - 5 (best):

Corals N/A Tropical Fish For Subscribers Only
Small Critters For Subscribers Only Large Fish For Subscribers Only
Large Pelagics For Subscribers Only

Underwater Photography 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Subject Matter For Subscribers Only Boat Facilities N/A
Overall rating for UWP's For Subscribers Only Shore Facilities For Subscribers Only
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