Belize

Yachting through this Caribbean paradise will take you to the famous The Great Blue Hole, the second largest Barrier Reef in the world, and one of the best diving destinations in Central America. In Belize you will snorkel with several species of fish, rays, whale sharks and sea turtles as you explore its many famed cayes and atolls ranging from Turneffe Atoll famed for its spectacular wall dives, to Ranguana Caye, with its unspoiled white-sand beaches located on the barrier reef near Ranguana Pass.


Below is a sample 7-day yachting itinerary in Belize. Enjoy.

Belize

YachtLife Belize Yachting Itinerary 1 - 2

Day 1

Placencia Harbour

Whipray Caye

1-Hour Cruise

Board your yacht at Placencia Harbour and sail off to Whipray Caye for a fantastic day of snorkelling on a reef. As you arrive, drop anchor and take out your snorkelling gear to explore this island known as 'paradise surrounded by fish' before savouring a freshly caught chef prepared meal aboard your yacht.

YachtLife Belize Yachting Itinerary 2 - 3

Day 2

Whipray Caye

Lagoon Caye

1-Hour Cruise

Morning cruise to the breathtakingly beautiful Lagoon Caye located midway between Quamino Caye and the Slasher Sand Bore at the north end of Victoria Channell. As you arrive, kayak to the deep-water lagoon at the northernmost caye or snorkel in the ring of shallow coral around the island. As the sun sets, lounge aboard your yacht as you enjoy your favorite drinks.

YachtLife Belize Yachting Itinerary 3 - 4

Day 3

Lagoon Caye

South Water Caye

Thatch Caye (Coco Plum Caye)

2-Hour Cruise

Drop anchor at South Water Caye, part of Belize’s World Heritage Site, situated on the barrier reef on the north side of the quarter-mile-wide South Water Pass. Tender ashore to the palm-tree lined glistening white sandy beaches to unwind on a hammock and dine on buttery lobster, before heading north to the scenic, remote, and breathtakingly beautiful Thatch Caye Resort for a delightful end of evening onshore.

YachtLife Belize Yachting Itinerary 4 - 5

Day 4

Thatch Caye (Coco Plum Caye)

Turneffe Atoll

2-Hour Cruise

Wake up to breakfast onboard before setting off towards Turneffe Atoll famed for its spectacular wall dives. If you are an advanced diver, cruise to the Elbow, at Turneffe's southernmost tip. Or, for a calmer day snorkelling cruise downwind where the reef is wide and gently sloping. Here you'll see tube sponges, soft corals and plenty of fish. As you explore around, watch out for ethereal eagle rays

YachtLife Belize Yachting Itinerary 5 - 6

Day 5

Turneffe Atoll

Great Blue Hole

Lighthouse Reef

3-Hour Cruise

Spend the day exploring this natural wonder and home to some of the largest midnight parrotfish in the world. Here you will find lukewarm waters with exceptional underwater visibility, this is truly an unforgettable experience. By the afternoon, tie up at the Lighthouse Reef for a sumptuous onboard gourmet meal

YachtLife Belize Yachting Itinerary 6 - 7

Day 6

Lighthouse Reef

Tobacco Caye

2-Hour Cruise

A little piece of Caribbean paradise, Tobacco Caye is a perfect place to enjoy a day in the beautifully clear water Caribbean waters followed by a succulent mahi mahi or tarpon lunch onshore at one of the local restaurants. As the sun sets, lounge aboard your yacht and enjoy your afternoon as you savour a fresh seafood dinner

YachtLife Belize Yachting Itinerary 7 - 7

Day 7

Tobacco Caye

Ranguana Caye

Lark Caye

3-Hour Cruise

As you cruise back down towards Lark Caye, take the day to explore Ranguana Caye, located on the barrier reef near Ranguana Pass. Tender ashore for a picnic lunch on the unspoiled white-sand beaches before continuing on to Lark Caye, a pristine location ideal for a last lazy afternoon of sunbathing and relaxing on the top deck. Morning cruise to Placencia Harbour

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Placencia Harbour

Whipray Caye