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Dive Review of Blackbird Resort in
Belize/Blackbird Caye

Blackbird Resort: "Barefoot Paradise", May, 2015,

by Emily , CO, US ( 2 reports with 1 Helpful vote). Report 8522.

No photos available at this time

Ratings and Overall Comments 1 (worst) - 5 (best):

Accommodations 4 stars Food 5 stars
Service and Attitude 5 stars Environmental Sensitivity 4 stars
Dive Operation 4 stars Shore Diving N/A
Snorkeling N/A
Value for $$ 3 stars
Beginners 5 stars
Advanced 4 stars
Comments No need to bring anything other than flip flops, you'll be walking on sand for your whole stay. The appeal of the resort is it's remoteness and smallness. 30 guests is max out. Each couple has an individual bungalow with it's own screened in porch and bathroom. The bungalows are spread out along the beach so every one has a view and beach.Some are a bit tired in terms of decor but the bed was comfortable and the shower had hot water. All meals are served in a central dining hall. The food was always exceptionally good and beautifully presented. There was a separate building with a deck over the water that was the bar. There is a nice pool and lots of kayaks available to guests. Most of the diving was very close to the resort. The vis was variable but generally quite clear. There was always something interesting to watch. The highlight was definitely the long day trip to dive the Bluehole, Long Caye and Half Moon Caye. Giant groupers and the clearest water ever. With perfect weather, too, it was a magical day.
Websites Blackbird Resort   

Reporter and Travel

Dive Experience 251-500 dives
Where else diving Cozumel, MX; Cabo Pulmo, MX; Aruba; Curacao; Bonaire; Roatan & Utila Honduras; Puerto Rico; Hawaii.
Closest Airport Belize City Getting There They pick you up at the airport in Belize City and take you by boat to the resort.

Dive Conditions

Weather sunny, windy, dry Seas calm, choppy
Water Temp 82-84°F / 28-29°C Wetsuit Thickness 3
Water Visibility 60-150 Ft/ 18-46 M

Dive Policy

Dive own profile yes
Enforced diving restrictions Just watch your gages and stay above 130"
Liveaboard? no Nitrox Available? N/A

What I Saw

Sharks 1 or 2 Mantas None
Dolphins 1 or 2 Whale Sharks None
Turtles > 2 Whales None
Corals 4 stars Tropical Fish 4 stars
Small Critters 4 stars Large Fish N/A
Large Pelagics 2 stars

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

Subject Matter 4 stars Boat Facilities 5 stars
Overall rating for UWP's 5 stars Shore Facilities 4 stars
UW Photo Comments [None]
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