Guided Sea Kayaking Expeditions

This sea kayaking adventure is designed to introduce novice kayakers as well as advanced paddlers to the beauty and ecological diversity of Turneffe Atoll.  Turneffe has the highest biodiversity in the entire Caribbean with a well-developed reef encircling the entire island chain. Over 25 species of birds are found on Blackbird and the surrounding habitat serves as a feeding and resting area for dolphins. Coral gardens are found in the protected waters within the atoll, all within easy paddling distance of the Resort.

Morning and afternoon paddles to different parts of the atoll for snorkeling and exploration. Look for some of the atoll's resident dolphins. Explore mangrove creeks, coral gardens and uninhabited cayes. Meet some of the friendly local residents and learn about their way of life at this remote atoll. On Tuesday, kayakers can choose to join other resort guests on an optional, non-kayak, day trip to Lighthouse Reef and the Blue Hole for snorkeling and bird watching. Towards the end of the week, a full day paddle the northern part of the atoll is caped off by a special picnic on an uninhabited island. 

No previous kayaking experience is needed to participate. The protected, shallow waters of Turneffe are an ideal area for our adventure. Double kayaks will be provided. Limited single kayaks are available and are on a first request basis. We principally use Necky ocean kayaks. And each expedition is led by an experienced sea kayaking guide.

The kayaking program is offered for 4 and 7 night stays on the following dates:

7-night packages
November 6-13 & 13-20, 2010
December 4-11 & 11-18, 2010
January 8-15 & 15-22, 2011
February 5-12 & 12-19, 2011
March 5-12 & 12-19, 2011
April 2-9 & 9-16, 2011
May 7-14 & 14-21, 2011

4-night packages
November 6-10 & 13-17, 2010
December 4-8 & 11-15, 2010
January 8-12 & 15-19, 2011
February 5-9 & 12-16, 2011
March 5-9 & 12-16, 2011
April 2-6 & 9-13, 2011
May 7-11 & 14-18, 2011

Additional independent group departure dates also available upon request, please contact us at info@blackbirdresort.com