Trip Updates and Recommendations
Leg 1: TPA → MIA — AA 1918
Depart TPA: 8:03 AM · Arrive MIA: 9:14 AM
Leg 2: MIA → BZE — AA 1191
Depart MIA: 10:38 AM · Arrive BZE: 11:05 AM
Leg 1: BZE → MIA — AA 326
Depart BZE: 3:31 PM · Arrive MIA: 7:50 PM
Leg 2: MIA → TPA — AA 1714
Depart MIA: 10:41 PM · Arrive TPA: 11:46 PM
Update 11/23/25: Wayne and I, Angie and Sean have booked our flights. Wayne and I are getting to Belize the Saturday before (family time) but we are all on the same flight back to Tampa. Angie and Sean's arrival details, and the flight we are all returning on is below.
Update 3/17/26: Please note the TPA - BZE flight details have been updated.
Update 3/18/26: I have booked our Snorkel Boat Tour for May 1st, 2026 (Angie's Birthday). It is a private 6 hour tour where we'll snorkel at Hol Chan and swim with nurse sharks at Shark Ray Alley, spearfish at another location, and end with a beach BBQ. Food and Rum Punch will be provided — https://www.goslowtoursbelize.com/our-tours/
⚡⚡⚡ Action Items
- The Snorkel Tour is $185 per person, and they've requested cash payment. Please Paypal/Venmo/Zelle me at cdmastry@hotmail.com or 706-461-1030.
- Book your RoundTrip Island Hopper Flight. Go to https://www.tropicair.com/ and select:
Departure: BZE Belize City Gldsn Intl
Arrival: SPR San Pedro
Outbound: 4/29/26 1:00pm
Return: 5/3/26 1:00pm
Wayne and I will be booking the “Everyday” option (cheapest, nonrefundable).
Note: While booking your flight, you will receive a prompt recommending arriving to Belize City International Airport a full 3 hours ahead of your International flight, however Wayne and I feel very comfortable getting through the airport closer to 2 hours and do not feel like additional time is needed. If you'd prefer more time, you can return on the earlier 12:30 pm flight. - Golf Cart Rental. I have rented five 4-Seater Golf Carts, one per couple (Sean+Angie, Pat+Kerri, Jill+Jake, Claire+Wayne, Mike+Tina). It will be $156 per couple (includes taxes, fees, bridge pass) and you will pay them directly with your credit card on arrival.
*Please let me know asap if you do NOT plan to rent a golf cart, however you will not be able to get around the island without a golf cart.
🌴 Trip Itinerary
✈️ Arrival Day
- Arrive Belize City 11:05 AM
- Flight to San Pedro 1:00 PM
- Golf cart pickup
- Arrive Coco Beach Resort
- Afternoon at Secret Beach
🍹 April 30
- Breakfast at Estel’s
- In Town Bar Crawl
- Visit Claire’s best bar picks
🎉 May 1 – Birthday Day
- Day Boat Tour (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
- Snorkel Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley
- Spearfishing
- Beach BBQ
- Akasha - Happy Hour (5 PM)
- Akasha - Angie’s Birthday Dinner (6 PM)
🏝 May 2
- Day trip to Caye Caulker
- Ferry to and from Caye Caulker
✈️ Departure
- Depart Coco Beach Resort 11:00 AM
- Flight to Belize City 1:00 PM
- AA 326 3:31 PM BZE - MIA
Packing Tips
- Lightweight clothing, swimsuits, cover-ups, and something casual-nice for dinners.
- Reef-safe sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and water shoes or sandals that can get wet.
- Snorkel gear is optional — our tour will provide snorkel gear.
Communication
- Share your arrival details (flight into BZE) to the group text so the group has a sense of who’s arriving when.
- We'll want to use WhatsApp once everyone is on the island.