Holidays Feel Different on a Private Island
Trade the holiday rush, crowded schedules, cooking, and endless to-do lists for Caribbean views, chef-prepared meals, festive island traditions, and uninterrupted time with the people you love.
At Manta Island, Christmas and New Year’s become seven carefree nights filled with memorable moments, island experiences, and festive moments, all woven into your all inclusive stay.
Two Holiday Weeks. One Extraordinary Island Escape.
Christmas Week
December 19 - 26, 2026
Festive traditions, special holiday dining, a Christmas morning surprise, and relaxed island moments that make the season feel joyful and effortless.
New Year's Week
December 26 - January 2, 2027
Celebration, reconnection, reflection, and the chance to begin the year somewhere extraordinary, surrounded by the sea, the stars, and the people you love.
2026 Winter Holiday Events
Our Holiday Events Are Part of Your All Inclusive Stay.
Sunset Rum & Reef Cocktail Tasting
A guided tasting flight of Belizean rums and craft cocktails at golden hour, led by our mixologist, with a parallel mocktail flight for younger guests.
Starlight Karaoke & Christmas Eve Toast
An open-air evening of holiday karaoke under the palms, beginning with a champagne toast and passed Christmas-themed canapés. Then the energy picks up as guests team up, take the mic, and compete in a spirited holiday showdown filled with laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of Christmas cheer.
Seaside Morning & Feast Under the Stars
Morning: a wrapped keepsake gift delivered with breakfast, followed by complimentary sunrise yoga on the beach. Evening: a multi-course Belizean Christmas feast served on the sand and festive island entertainment.
Glover's Reef Games
A spirited island relay and team challenge across the beach and shallows, capped with a rum-punch awards toast for the winning team and a runner-up prize for good sportsmanship.
NYE Gala Dinner & Bonfire Countdown
Let go of the past and welcome the year ahead with intention. After a celebratory New Year’s Eve dinner, gather for late-night bites, a glowing beach bonfire, and a champagne toast beneath the stars as we count down to the new year.
Sunrise Yoga & Mimosa Brunch
A gentle complimentary sunrise yoga session on the beach, followed by a light mimosa and fresh fruit brunch for guests to ease into the new year.
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Our 2026 festive season is set, with special celebrations and island traditions planned throughout the holidays. We’re also already looking ahead to 2027, thoughtfully creating new experiences to make the season even more memorable. For the best selection of dates and accommodations, we encourage guests to begin planning early.
Give Back To Our Community
Guests who wish to participate
are welcome to bring school supplies, which our team will deliver to a local school after the holidays
It’s a simple and meaningful way to give back to the local community while celebrating the season in Belize.
Participation is entirely optional and is not part of your booking requirement.
Christmas Morning SurPRISE
Wake up to a thoughtful gift from your Manta family on Christmas morning. This is our way of saying thank you and wishing you a joyful holiday on the island.
Tropical Mixology & Mocktail Lab
Shake, stir, and sip your way into the season! Kids mix up festive mocktails while adults craft tropical holiday cocktails. Cheers to creativity and holiday spirit!
The Big Christmas Tune-Off Karaoke
It’s karaoke with a twist! Team up, sing out, and battle it out in this high-energy holiday showdown. Laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of Christmas cheer.
Christmas Dinner & Surprise
Wake up to a thoughtful gift from your Manta family, then greet the day with complimentary seaside yoga. In the evening, gather for a traditional Belizean Christmas feast paired with festive cocktails and ocean views.
New Year’s Three Bottle Challenge
Team up for holiday games, race for bottles, and chase down the final flag! This spirited island challenge is the perfect way to play, laugh, and welcome the new year.
Bonfire Ceremony & Countdown
Let go of the old and set intentions for the year ahead. After a celebratory New Year's Eve dinner, enjoy late-night bites, a glowing bonfire, and a champagne toast to welcome 2026.
New Year’s Day Yoga by the Sea
Breathe deep, stretch, and greet 2026 with calm, balance, and ocean breezes at our complimentary yoga session.
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Our 2026 festive season is set, with special celebrations and island traditions planned throughout the holidays. We’re also already looking ahead to 2027, thoughtfully creating new experiences to make the season even more memorable. For the best selection of dates and accommodations, we encourage guests to begin planning early.
- Kindly confirm times and locations with the Front Desk upon arrival. Activities may be subject to change or cancellation due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Please sign up at the Front Desk to secure your spot.
- During Christmas and New Year’s week, some of our Weekly Events may still take place, while others may be adjusted or enhanced with festive programming. Event schedules are subject to change. Please confirm times and locations with the Front Desk upon arrival.
- Stays during the Christmas and New Year holiday period require a minimum stay of 7 nights / 8 days. This includes arrivals during the week before Christmas, Christmas week, New Year’s week, and the week immediately following New Year’s.
- Holiday arrival dates are available on December 19 or December 26 only. Holiday availability is limited and can change quickly.
- As a small resort, we have a limited number of accommodations. We encourage guests to reserve their preferred dates as early as possible.
- All reservations are subject to Resort’s policies, including cancellation policies, occupancy limits, availability, and booking requirements.
Contact Details
Reservations Toll-free: 1-800-408-8224
We periodically experience technical issues with our 800 number. If you are unable to reach us, kindly send us an email.
Email: info@MantaIslandResort.com
Reservation Office Hours
CENTRAL STANDARD TIME
Mon to Fri: 8am – 5pm
Sat: 8am – 12pm
Sun: Closed
Kindly Note: We do not observe Daylight Saving Time, so when others spring forward one hour, we stay put.