Destinations – Belize
Why Sail In Belize?
An all-inclusive, sailing vacation is the ultimate way to experience the best of Belize. Imagine sailing along the world's second-largest barrier reef, exploring sandy palm-studded beaches, and discovering the amazing underwater world of Belize. Your private sailing charter will take you to some of the world's best snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and kayaking sites, embellished with tropical cocktails and superb dining from the comfort of your own private floating hotel.
Belize is easy to get to
- With direct flights from major cities in Canada and the USA, access to Belize has never been easier. European travelers can fly via the USA or Cancun, Mexico, and catch a puddle jumper to Belize.
- The catamarans we represent in Belize are based only 15 minutes from the International Airport.
Relatively unexplored as a sailing destination
- Belize is lesser known compared to other sailing destinations, such as the BVIs and the Mediterranean.
- It is unusual to come across another boat on a remote itinerary; at popular cayes, there is typically only a handful.
- Sailors have likened the experience to what the BVIs were 40 years ago.
Access to the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere
- Sailing aboard your private charter catamaran provides unrivaled access to the world's largest living barrier reef in the northern hemisphere, and the harder to reach remote sites.
- Enjoy all amenities of your charter yacht, including gourmet meals, fishing and snorkeling gear, kayaks, and paddleboards. The crew are your on-board guides with vast knowledge of Belize's world-class marine life and epic snorkeling adventures.
- Rendez-vous or off-boat activities, including scuba diving, specialist fishing, and spa treatments can be arranged.
- A liveaboard sailing charter provides the ultimate freedom to experience and see so much more of the country in comfort and style.
Belize has 3 of the 4 Caribbean atolls
- Formed from the subsidence of oceanic islands and volcanoes, atolls are ecological wonders. Predominantly located in the South Pacific, there are four in the Caribbean and Belize has three of them.
- Turneffe Atoll's landscape is pristine with clear wadeable flats, wild mangroves, and savannahs. It is an angler's paradise and a mecca for all things fishing. If you wish, it is possible to hook up with professional fishing guides who will whisk you away from the catamaran to insider places where anglers rarely compete for the prime channels and flats.
- Lighthouse Reef Atoll is home to the colossal, perfectly round, and world-famous underwater sinkhole: The Great Blue Hole. One of its cayes, Half Moon Caye, is dotted with palm trees and complemented by a postcard-perfect, crescent-shaped, white-sand beach – paradise!
- Glover's Reef Atoll, named after the English pirate brothers John and Rodger Glover, has over 700 patch reefs surrounded by 50 miles of sheer drop-offs. Word has it that Jacques Cousteau believed some of the world's best diving was to be found around Glover's.
Over 400 cayes and islands to explore
- From Belize's most popular islands of Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker to the mesmerizing southernmost Sapodilla Cayes, the scope for itineraries is infinite. This is why we have repeat guests returning year after year to discover somewhere new.
Ideal sailing conditions
- Typical sailing itineraries go from north to south, taking advantage of predominantly eastern trade winds. This allows yachts to harness Mother Nature's power and seamlessly transition from engines to sails.
Culturally rich heritage
- Home to just 390,000 warm and welcoming English-speaking people, Belize is one of the most diverse societies in the world, with a rich history and heritage.
- Dotted with ancient Mayan cities and indigenous villages, cascading waterfalls, intricate cave systems, lush rainforests, untouched jungles, and a myriad of wildlife species, the list of things to do and experience is endless.
- Charter guests often enjoy venturing inland for a day or so as part of their sailing itinerary or spending time inland before or after a charter.
Authentic Caribbean beach bars and vibrant food scenes
- With authentic live music venues oozing Caribbean vibes, culinary hotspots, cultural meccas, rustic thatched island bars that transport you back in time, and spectacular sundowner spots, Belize has it all.
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