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Pre-Trip Preparation
Booking through ReefCI
(Mandatory) - Self-booking WINDOW TO BOOK 02/06-02/07
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Step 1: Click on the link, find "Book Dive & Conservation Trip"
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Step 2: Find our trip dates | May 25-29
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Step 3: Fill out all of the necessary information
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Select: $0.00 No for adding additional PADI Dive Courses/Certifications
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Select: 1 week for trip duration
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Select: Former ReefCI Volunteer for how you found out about trip
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Step 4: Pay & Book trip!
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Please notify FIU SCUBA / our officers once you have done this!!
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Step 5: Fill out all of the necessary forms and waivers (you will receive an email from ReefCI with the step by step instructions). Might include but not limited to:
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Scuba Diving & Boat Travel Waiver
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Dive Equipment & Island Facilities Waiver
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Medical Statement
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Physical Examination Form
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Travel + Dive Insurance
(Mandatory) | Must cover both Scuba + Travel
Below are two recommended dive + travel insurance options: Option 1: Diver’s Alert Network: (Membership & Accident Insurance: Add Travel Insurance for duration of trip) Option 2: World Nomad Travel Insurance: (Choose - Adventure Activities: Standard & Explorer Plan Sports & Activities as listed for U.S residents) Option 3: Any other travel insurance that covers SCUBA diving is allowed!
Flights | (MIA-BZE) > (BZE-PLJ)
FIU Office of Education Abroad
(Mandatory) - SUBMISSION WINDOW 02/02-02/20
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Step 1: Search “International Experience Abroad FIU” or visit Education Abroad User Login
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Click on “Apply Now”
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Log-in using (as if logging in to Canvas or FIU Mail).
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Step 2: Fill in Program Options
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Select term → Summer 2026
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Select country & dates
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Location: Belize, Central America
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Arrival Date: May 24, 2026
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Departure Date: May 30, 2026
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Click on the “Get Started” button.
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Step 3: Complete all of the following items (Note, this will also be found on the dashboard/to-do list within the portal.)
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Complete the Questionnaires
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Emergency Contact Information
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International Experience Abroad Program Information
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Other FIU International Travel Information
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Complete the Materials
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Passport Copy
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Sign the Medical Form (click here) and attach it onto your application
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Pre-Departure Orientation (videos and resources are found on your application)
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Take the Pre-Departure Quiz – (you must score a 90% or higher)
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Sign the pre-departure document (click here) and attach it onto your application.
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(Note, please know that you must watch the Pre-Departure Orientation – video and resources and Take the Pre-Departure Quiz before signing this form)
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Step 4: Download the “AlertTraveler Activation” App
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Follow the steps to sign-in using your FIU credentials
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Select “I would like to be notified by SMS”
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(Mandatory) - Self-booking
Must arrive to hotel by Sun, May 24, 8:00PM.
Here are the recommended flights for both MIA-BZE, and BZE-PLJ. Arrival Flights: 1. Direct flight from Miami (MIA) to Belize City (BZE) - Flight Number: AA 1191 (American Airlines) - Departure Time: 10:00, Sunday, May 24, 2026 - Arrival Time: 10:20, Sunday, May 24, 2026 - Layover: 1 hour, 50 minutes 2. Connecting flight from Belize City (BZE) to Placencia (PLJ) - Flight Number: 2M 1117 (Maya Air) - Departure Time: 12:10, Sunday, May 24, 2026 - Arrival Time: 12:35, Sunday, May 24, 2026 Returning Flights: 3. Direct flight from Placencia (PLJ) to Belize City (BZE) - Flight Number: 2M 1087 (Maya Air) - Departure Time: 12:00, Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Arrival Time: 12:25, Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Layover: 2 hour, 45 minutes 4. Connecting flight from Belize City (BZE) to Miami (MIA) - Flight Number: AA 1812 (American Airlines) - Departure Time: 15:10, Saturday, May 30, 2026 - Arrival Time: 19:25, Saturday, May 30, 2026
Attend All Meetings
(Mandatory) | must go to ALL 3 meetings & 1 checkout dive
Trip Day-by-Day | May 24-30, 2025
Day 1 | Sunday, May 24, 2025
Day 2 | Monday, May 25, 2025
Day 3 | Tuesday, May 26, 2025
Day 4 | Wednesday, May 27, 2025
Day 5 | Thursday, May 28, 2025
Day 6 | Friday, May 29, 2025
Day 7 | Saturday, May 30, 2025
- Recommended: Direct flight from Miami (MIA) to Belize City (BZE)
- Flight Number: AA 1191 (American Airlines)
- Departure Time: 10:00, Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Arrival Time: 10:20, Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Layover: 1 hour, 50 minutes
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Recommended: Connecting flight from Belize City (BZE) to Placencia (PLJ)
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Flight Number: 2M 1117 (Maya Air)
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Departure Time: 12:10, Sunday, May 24, 2026
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Arrival Time: 12:35, Sunday, May 24, 2026
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Mandatory: 1 night-stay at hotel in Seaspray Hotel, Placencia's Sidewalk, Placencia, Belize
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Address: On The Beach, Placencia Village, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, Belize, Central America
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3 Participants per room
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- 8:00 am: Breakfast
- 9:30 am: Meet up on Dock to depart to island
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Location: Hokey Pokey Water Taxi Dock in Placencia, Belize. (6-minute walk from hotel)
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12:30 am: Arrival to island, and begin the trip!
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1-2 dives upon arrival
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- 7:00 am: Dive & Lionfish filleting
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8:00 am: Breakfast
- 11:00 am: Dive & Lionfish filleting, research, and dissection
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Measurements, Stomach Content Analysis, & Data Recording
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1:00 pm: Lunch
- 2:00 pm: Lesson (Can Include: Invasive Species, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Life, Reef Conservation, etc.)
- 3:00 pm: Dive
- 8:00 pm: Night Dive
- 7:00 am: Dive & Lionfish filleting
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8:00 am: Breakfast
- 11:00 am: Dive & Lionfish filleting
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1:00 pm: Lunch
- 2:00 pm: Lesson (Can Include: Invasive Species, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Life, Reef Conservation, etc.)
- 3:00 pm: Dive
- 7:00 am: Dive & Lionfish filleting
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8:00 am: Breakfast
- 11:00 am: Dive & Lionfish filleting
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1:00 pm: Lunch
- 2:00 pm: Lesson (Can Include: Invasive Species, Marine Ecosystems, Marine Life, Reef Conservation, etc.)
- 3:00 pm: Dive
- 4:30 pm: Beach Cleanup
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7:00 am: Breakfast
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7:45 am: Dive
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9:30 am: Depart from Island to mainland
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12:30 am: Arrival to mainland
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Mandatory: 1 night-stay at hotel in Seaspray Hotel, Placencia's Sidewalk, Placencia, Belize
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Address: On The Beach, Placencia Village, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, Belize, Central America
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3 Participants per room
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Recommended: Direct flight from Placencia (PLJ) to Belize City (BZE)
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Flight Number: 2M 1087 (Maya Air)
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Departure Time: 12:00, Saturday, May 30, 2026
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Arrival Time: 12:25, Saturday, May 30, 2026
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Layover: 2 hour, 45 minutes
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Recommended: Connecting flight from Belize City (BZE) to Miami (MIA)
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Flight Number: AA 1812 (American Airlines)
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Departure Time: 15:10, Saturday, May 30, 2026
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Arrival Time: 19:25, Saturday, May 30, 202
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ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL DISCLAIMER
The FIU SCUBA CLUB (hereinafter, the "Club") operates strictly as an organizational entity and a non-booking, third-party intermediary for voluntary recreational travel and dive activities, including those undertaken internationally.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: The Club and its officers expressly disclaims and shall incur no liability for any injury, loss, damage, expense, delay, or accident, including, but not limited to, those resulting in property damage, bodily injury, or death, arising from or related to any aspect of travel, accommodation, or activity.
MEMBER RESPONSIBILITY: All members are solely and individually responsible for the arrangement and procurement of all aspects of the trip, including, but not limited to: International Air Travel and Local Transport; Lodging and Accommodation; Comprehensive Travel and Medical Insurance (which must provide adequate coverage for international incidents and dive-related emergencies); and All Dive Activities and Excursions with independent providers.
By participating in FIU SCUBA Club’s international trip, the member acknowledges, understands, and agrees that they are required to review and execute all requisite liability waivers, releases, and indemnity agreements imposed by the respective independent third-party providers. Furthermore, the member agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the FIU SCUBA CLUB, its officers, and agents from any claims arising out of the performance or non-performance of said third-party providers, or any incidents occurring while traveling abroad.