Hamanasi vs. Isla Marisol? OrTurneffe or Huracan?

ataillan · Mar 19, 2010

We are 2 experienced divers looking for a laid back resort (prefer a/c, hot water, and private bathroom) with many dives on beautiful reef and ability to do whale shark diving trips at the end of April.

So far Hamanasi and Isla Marisol seem the best option, but the dives around Turneffe and Huracan seem so amazing that we may decide to forgo whale shark diving for the reefs.

Any recommendations: Hamanasi vs. Isla Marisol? Any other.

Glover atoll vs. Long Caye area?

Would love your input.

Thank you.

DeputyDan · Mar 19, 2010

many people here like

Thatch Caye Resort - A Handmade Resort off the coast of Belize

I have not personally been there - (It's on my short list)
That being said, there are multiple positive trip reports in the archives!

Hank49 · Mar 19, 2010

ataillan:
We are 2 experienced divers looking for a laid back resort (prefer a/c, hot water, and private bathroom) with many dives on beautiful reef and ability to do whale shark diving trips at the end of April.

So far Hamanasi and Isla Marisol seem the best option, but the dives around Turneffe and Huracan seem so amazing that we may decide to forgo whale shark diving for the reefs.

Any recommendations: Hamanasi vs. Isla Marisol? Any other.

Glover atoll vs. Long Caye area?

Would love your input.

Thank you.

Isla Marisol is on the south end of Glover's.
Hamanasi is on the mailand. You're looking at half hour to 45 min boat rides to the reef...and another half hour or so to either Glover's or the Elbow of Turneffe.
There is a Long Caye on Lighthouse reef and also Glovers I believe.

So basically, you're asking if one mainland resort compares to the others on the atholls. No, not in dive quality because you'll most likely dive around Southwater Caye and that area from Hamanasi. It's good but not as good as the atholls in my opinion. But you do have access to the land based activities.
And yes, Thatch is a half way compromise between the mainland and the atholls.

ataillan · Mar 19, 2010

I think we'll probably end up deciding between Isla Marisol and Huracan. But I'll also check Thatch Caye. Any other insights on how good the diving is from any of those resorts?

Thank you.

craracer · Mar 19, 2010

We absolutely loved Turneffe Island Lodge. Thus far, it's been our best experience.

Belize Inclusive Fishing & Diving Resorts | Turneffe Island Resort | Lighthouse Reef Atoll

Gaz · Mar 20, 2010

In 18 years living and diving in Belize the best diving I ever done was Glovers Atoll

Nuff said

Ralph Capeling · Mar 20, 2010

Diving at Lighthouse is great and Huracan has a great small resort where you get individual attention. For whale shark diving you are probably better off diving out of Placencia. You can find lots of accommodation to fit almost any needs and budget. Placencia is laid back and there are lots of things to do around Placencia if you get some bad weather days where diving is a bit dicey. Placencia is known as the caye you can drive to so you get the caye experience with the advantage of being close to more ammenities and choices. You can also dive Glovers from Placencia. You can check us out at Splashbelize.com

hopefulist · Mar 22, 2010

I'd say pick Glover's. Have a great trip, whatever you decide!

Gaz · Mar 23, 2010

ive just hooked up with Isla Marisol to send my divers to Glovers Reef was using another place but I was not happy with the experience my divers got there so now I have changed to Isla marisol check out the packages on my site.

Gaz Cooper

Hank49 · Mar 23, 2010

I know the Ushers, the owners of Marisol.They're from Dangriga. Good people. Dr Arthur Usher is my dentist and good spearing buddy. What is it about dentists and spearing fish? Daryl Wong (famous speargun maker and spearo) is a dentist in Hawaii too.

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