Getting to Manta Island Resort
MANTA ISLAND RESORT LOCATION
Manta Island Resort may feel wonderfully remote, but getting here is easier than you might think. , but getting here is easier than it may seem. Once you arrive in Belize, our team helps coordinate the local travel needed to reach the island.
How to Get Here
Step 1: Fly into Belize City
Book your international flight into Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, also known as BZE.
Step 2: Take a short local flight to Dangriga
From BZE, you’ll take a scenic local flight to Dangriga. This local flight is included in our all inclusive package rates. The Island Rental Package and group booking transfers differ. Please see policy page for details.
Step 3: Board our scheduled boat to Manta Island
Once you arrive in Dangriga, our team will meet you and bring you to the marina for the scheduled boat ride to Manta Island.
Manta Island Resort is set at the southernmost tip of Glover’s Reef Atoll approximately 36 miles off the coast of Belize. Belize is a small nation located in Central America. Bordered by Mexico and Guatemala to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east, it is north of Honduras and is an English speaking country. Our packages include round trip local Belize airport transfers (between Philip Goldson International Airport [BZE] and Dangriga Town) and round-trip boat transfer to the island. You can also book our Helicopter Add-On for transport directly from the BZE airport to the island!
Important Arrival & Departure Days
Because Manta Island is located offshore on Glover’s Reef Atoll, arrivals and departures are scheduled on Wednesdays and Saturdays only.
For arrival, please plan to land at BZE by 1:00 PM on a Wednesday or Saturday so you can make the local flight and boat transfer to the island.
For departure, please choose an international flight leaving BZE around 12:00 PM or later on a Wednesday or Saturday. See more details HERE.
Before You Book Flights
Not sure if your flights line up with our transfer schedule? Please contact our Reservations Team before booking your international flights. We’ll help you confirm the best arrival and departure timing so your trip to Manta feels smooth from the start.
Remote doesn’t have to mean complicated. Once you land in Belize, we’ll help guide the local transfer process so you can relax and look forward to your private island escape.
Manta Island Resort may feel wonderfully remote, but getting here is easier than you might think. Once you arrive in Belize, our team coordinates your included shared ground and boat transfers so you can simply enjoy the journey to your private island escape.
How to Get Here
Step 1: Fly into Belize City
Book your international flight into Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport, also known as BZE. Arrivals and departures for Manta Island Resort are scheduled on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. For arrival, plan to land at BZE no later than 1:00 PM.
Step 2: Take our shared ground shuttle to Dangriga
Our included shared ground shuttle departs BZE at 2:30 PM and travels south to our boat dock. The scenic drive takes approximately two hours, depending on weather conditions.
Step 3: Board our scheduled boat to Manta Island
You’ll board our scheduled boat for the approximately 75-minute ride across the Caribbean Sea to Manta Island Resort on Glover’s Reef Atoll.
Manta Island Resort is set at the southernmost tip of Glover’s Reef Atoll approximately 36 miles off the coast of Belize. Belize is a small nation located in Central America. Bordered by Mexico and Guatemala to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east, it is north of Honduras and is an English speaking country. Our packages include round trip shared ground shuttle (from the Philip Goldson International Airport [BZE] to the marina) and round-trip boat transfer to the island.
Prefer an even quicker journey? Our Helicopter Add-On offers direct transportation between BZE and Manta Island Resort!
Important Arrival & Departure Days
Because Manta Island Resort is located offshore on Glover’s Reef Atoll, regular arrivals and departures are scheduled on Wednesdays and Saturdays only.
For arrival, please schedule your international flight to land at BZE no later than 1:00 PM so you have sufficient time to clear immigration and customs before our 2:30 PM shared ground shuttle departs for the marina.
For departure, please choose an international flight leaving BZE at 12:00 PM or later. Our scheduled boat departs Manta Island at 6:45 AM, connecting with the ground shuttle from the marina to BZE. See more details HERE.
Before You Book Flights
ot sure if your flights line up with our transfer schedule? Please contact our Reservations Team before booking your international flights. We’ll help you confirm the best arrival and departure times and discuss alternative transfer options if needed.
Remote doesn’t have to mean complicated. From the moment you land in Belize, our team will help coordinate your journey so you can relax and look forward to your private island escape.
Accessible by many
US and Canadian cities
Getting to Glover’s Reef Atoll from most US and Canadian cities can easily be accomplished in less than a day. While you are responsible for booking your own international flights from your departure destinations, there are several options for flying to Belize, and typically the best rates are secured in advance. Our Reservation Team will handle all local logistics for getting to the island. As a part of the booking process, we’ll ask you to submit your international flight info at least 30 days before your arrival so that we can coordinate those local transfers!
Traveling to Belize is easier than ever with nonstop flights from Miami, Houston, Dallas or, Atlanta, all typically less than two hours. All international flights to Belize land at the only International Airport in the country, the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (Code: BZE).
You can secure your international flights to and from Belize through the airline directly or through an agent of your choice. Please note that arrivals and departures to Manta Island Resort on Glover’s Reef Atoll are scheduled on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. Additional important details can be found on this page further below in the Important Arrival & Departure Information section.
Getting to Glover’s Reef Atoll from many U.S. and Canadian cities can easily be accomplished in a day. While you are responsible for booking your international flights to Belize, our Reservations Team coordinates your included shared ground and boat transfers from BZE to Manta Island Resort.
As part of the booking process, we’ll ask you to submit your international flight information at least 30 days before arrival so we can coordinate your transfers.
Traveling to Belize is easier than ever with nonstop flights from Miami, Houston, Dallas or, Atlanta, all typically less than two hours. All international flights to Belize land at the only International Airport in the country, the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (Code: BZE).
You can secure your international flights to and from Belize through the airline directly or through an agent of your choice. Please note that arrivals and departures to Manta Island Resort on Glover’s Reef Atoll are scheduled on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. Additional important details can be found on this page further below in the Important Arrival & Departure Information section.
HOW TO GET TO MANTA ISLAND
Upon reserving your international airfare (be sure to fly into Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport - Airport Code: BZE), we make getting to Manta Island as easy and stress-free as possible. All domestic transfers* from the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (Airport Code: BZE) to Manta Island Resort are included in our rates and are arranged by our team of Belize travel experts.
When your international flight arrives at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (Airport Code: BZE), expect to spend anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour getting your luggage and clearing customs & immigration.
After clearing customs and entering through double doors, take an immediate left in the same building to the domestic airline terminal for a 20-minute puddle jumper flight to Dangriga Town on Maya Island Air. Although the flight is short, it will provide you with an unforgettable introduction to the wonders of Belize as you get a bird’s-eye view of the coastline with the sparkling Caribbean Sea to the east and the dense tropical jungle in the distance to the west. The Island Rental Package and group booking transfers differ. Please see policy page for details.
After landing in Dangriga Town, you will be warmly welcomed by a team member of Manta Island Resort. Expect cold bottles of water and a friendly smile as the driver explains where you will be taken next, whether the local boat marina or to another location to wait for your scheduled boat to Manta. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the scenes of an authentic Belizean town before heading to your very own private island.
At the local marina in Dangriga Town, your boat ride to Manta Island Resort will begin. The boat ride is 36 miles by sea and takes approximately 75 minutes, depending on weather and marine conditions. Safety is the number one consideration, and our experienced boat captains are fully equipped to make the crossing in our 38ft covered boat.
Embrace your inner pirate as you soar through the waves of the Caribbean. During the first portion of your sea journey, you’ll head east toward the Belize Barrier Reef. After about 30 minutes, you’ll pass a multitude of islands, including our very own sister resort, Coco Plum Island. The halfway point is marked a few moments later at the crossing of the Belize Barrier Reef in the Southern Barrier Reef Reserve. Thereafter, you are surrounded by the “deep blue” as you head south toward Glover’s Reef Atoll for the latter part of your journey. As you begin to approach your destination, you’ll see a sphere of crystal clear water surrounding Glover’s Reef Atoll.
Waiting at the dock, you’ll spot our Manta Island Team with a signature welcome drink just for you. Soak up the awe of Manta Island Resort’s pristine location and prepare to be pampered for the duration of your stay.
Once you’ve booked your international airfare into Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE), share your flight information with our Reservations Team. We’ll coordinate your included shared ground and boat transfers to Manta Island Resort. Please remember that regular arrivals and departures are Wednesdays and Saturdays only, and your international flight should arrive at BZE no later than 1:00 PM.
When your international flight arrives at Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (Airport Code: BZE), expect to spend anywhere from 45 minutes to 1 hour getting your luggage and clearing customs & immigration. Saturday arrivals can take a bit longer.
After exiting the airport, look for our driver, who will be waiting with a sign displaying the group leader’s name, or your names if you are traveling as a couple or family.
At 2:30 PM, our shared ground shuttle departs BZE for the scenic drive south to Dangriga. Sit back and enjoy your first look at Belize as you travel through the countryside toward the coast.
At the local marina, your boat ride to Manta Island Resort will begin. The boat ride is 36 miles by sea and takes approximately 75 minutes, depending on weather and marine conditions. Safety is the number one consideration, and our experienced boat captains are fully equipped to make the crossing in our 38ft covered boat.
Embrace your inner pirate as you soar through the waves of the Caribbean. During the first portion of your sea journey, you’ll head east toward the Belize Barrier Reef. After about 30 minutes, you’ll pass a multitude of islands, including our very own sister resort, Coco Plum Island. The halfway point is marked a few moments later at the crossing of the Belize Barrier Reef in the Southern Barrier Reef Reserve. Thereafter, you are surrounded by the “deep blue” as you head south toward Glover’s Reef Atoll for the latter part of your journey. As you begin to approach your destination, you’ll see a sphere of crystal clear water surrounding Glover’s Reef Atoll.
Waiting at the dock, you’ll spot our Manta Island Team with a signature welcome drink just for you. Soak up the awe of Manta Island Resort’s pristine location and prepare to be pampered for the duration of your stay.
Getting to the Island By Private Helicopter
START YOUR HOLIDAY IN STYLE
For travelers wanting a quicker route to Manta Island Resort, we offer an alternate option of flying directly from the Belize International Airport to Manta Island Resort via helicopter. Guaranteed to get you where you want to go in an efficient and safe manner, this direct helicopter transfer will only take approximately 40 minutes from the Belize International Airport to Manta Island Resort. The surcharge fee for a couple is approximately US$5,816 round-trip. Contact us directly for rates as the helicopter surcharge fee may be subject to change.
IMPORTANT ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE INFORMATION*
- Arrivals and departures to Manta Island Resort on Glover’s Reef Atoll are scheduled on Wednesdays and Saturdays only.
- Book your international flight to arrive at the Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (Airport Code: BZE), see below for recommended arrival time.
- The Island Rental Package and group booking transfers differ. Group bookings apply to reservations of five or more rooms. Please see policy page for details.
Boat transfer schedule between Dangriga and Manta Island Resort
Be sure to schedule your international flight to arrive in Belize City (Airport Code: BZE), by 1:00PM. Why? To allow sufficient time to clear customs & immigration and to make the local connecting flight to Dangriga Town at 2:40PM. The scheduled check-in boat to Manta Island typically departs from the local marina dock in Dangriga Town between 3:30PM – 4:30PM. Depending on your arrival time, our driver will either take you directly to the boat dock or to another location to wait for any additional arrivals. Because Manta is located approximately 36 miles off the coast, we group all arrivals together in one scheduled boat for a seamless, efficient, and safe check-in.
Kindly note: If you are only able to arrive closer to 1:30PM, you may still be able to catch your local flight since it generally takes about an hour to clear customs and immigration. If you arrive earlier into Belize City, you have the option of waiting in the duty free lounge there or you can arrive in Dangriga Town earlier for the boat to Manta Island.
Your arrival would look something like this:
- 1:00PM – Arrive at Belize International Airport (BZE), clear customs & immigration.
- 2:40PM – Local Flight to Dangriga Town, met by resort driver when you land.
- 3:30PM – 4:30PM Departure time for boat trip to Manta Island.
For your departure back home, the boat leaves the island at 6:45AM. We recommend booking an international flight that leaves Belize around 12PM to allow sufficient travel time back to the Belize International Airport (BZE). Too early for breakfast? We’ll pack it up for you!
Your departure would look something like this:
- 6:45AM – Boat trip to Dangriga Town then shuttle to the Maya airstrip.
- 9:00AM – Local flight to Belize International Airport (BZE).
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly if you have any questions about flight times. Kindly note that boat transfer times may be subject to change due to external factors which include but are not limited to imposed international flight schedule changes as well as weather conditions.
What are the entry requirements for Belize?
Visitors traveling to Belize must have a valid passport. Belize Tourism Board currently advises that passports be valid for at least 30 days after the date of arrival for travelers returning directly to their country of origin. If you are transiting through another country, that country may require your passport to have a longer validity period, so be sure to check the requirements for your complete itinerary.
Visitors should also travel with proof of onward or return travel and sufficient funds for their stay.
Traveling with Children: Children under 18 must have a valid passport and appropriate travel documentation. A child traveling with only one parent should carry a notarized letter of consent from the other parent authorizing the travel.
Visa requirements vary according to nationality and length of stay. Many travelers, including citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and many Caribbean and Central American countries, do not require a visa for a tourist visit. Travelers who require a visa, or who plan an extended stay, should review the latest requirements directly with the Belize Immigration Department before traveling.
Belize also offers a free online arrival and departure immigration and customs declaration, which travelers can complete before their trip.
Entry and visa requirements are subject to change. For the most current information, please visit the Belize Tourism Site or Belize Immigration Department websites.