Belize Barrier Reef Immersive Marine Conservation Residency

November 23 - 29, 2026

Alaia Belize x Mote Marine Laboratory

Discover Belize. Explore the Reef. Help Protect It.

November 23–29, 2026

Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection, is partnering with Mote Marine Laboratory for an immersive week of marine discovery on Ambergris Caye.

Throughout the week, Mote educators will bring the Belize Barrier Reef to life through hands-on experiences for families and adults—connecting guests with the extraordinary marine environment just beyond our shores.

Marine Conservation Residency

Included for Alaia Belize guests during the residency

2–3 Interactive Programs Daily
Hands-on marine science, STEM activities, art and discovery for children and families.

Meet the Marine World
Explore coral reefs, sea turtles, sharks, rays and the remarkable species that call Belize home.

Science in Action
Learn how scientists and conservationists are studying, restoring and protecting the Belize Barrier Reef.

Cocktails & Conversation
Adults can join Mote educators for Happy Hour Ocean Trivia—marine science, storytelling and a little friendly competition.

Go Beyond the Reef

An Exclusive Marriott Bonvoy Moments Experience

Marriott Bonvoy members will have the opportunity to bid on a curated family getaway at Alaia Belize featuring an extraordinary Beyond the Reef experience aboard REEL Escape.

Led by Mote educators in collaboration with Belize nonprofit Fragments of Hope, guests will experience the reef through the eyes of the people working to protect it.

The Experience Includes:

  • Stay at Alaia Belize
  • Semi-private Beyond the Reef excursion
  • Snorkeling at Hol Chan Marine Reserve
  • Visits to active coral restoration sites
  • Insights from Mote educators and Fragments of Hope
  • An up-close look at conservation in action