Discover the beauty of southern Belize on a 7-day Placencia sailing charter. With the flexibility of a bareboat itinerary, you’ll island-hop through pristine cayes, vibrant reefs, and laid-back coastal villages, setting your own pace as you explore one of the Caribbean’s most unspoiled cruising grounds.
Explore the coastal wonders of Belize on a crewed charter vacation. Since some areas in Belize’s cruising grounds are off-limits to bareboat charters, a crewed yacht itinerary allows you to visit destinations that aren’t accessible otherwise.
Frequently asked questions
If you follow one of our Belize sailing itineraries, you will sail to the beautiful Whipray Caye to soak up the sun and enjoy some of the best fishing in the whole of the Caribbean and Americas, before heading to Lagoon Caye, Lark Caye and South Water Caye.
You can rest assured that, no matter what route you take on your Belize sailing holiday, balmy trade winds blow steadily and sure, promising exquisite cruising as you explore the less-travelled charter grounds behind Belize’s barrier reef system.
With so many incredible islands and cays to explore, it couldn’t be easier to sail around Belize and uncover each of their treasures. Whether you’re taking the helm on a 7-day Belize bareboat yacht charter or treating yourself to an all-inclusive crewed charter, you’ll be able to spend your days cruising the open waters and discovering new islands every day.
We think a 7-day boat charter in Belize is ideal because it gives you the perfect amount of time to immerse yourself in the Belizean culture, explore beautiful islands, unleash your inner adventurer and go scuba diving, visit the hidden gems of Belize, and also relax on the deck with a cocktail in hand.
However, you have the freedom to choose the length of your sailing holiday, just like with all our Moorings yacht charters in destinations such as the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Exotics.
Note: Due to Belize fishing laws, charterers who are interested in fishing for leisure or sport must hold a sport fishing license. The fees are US $25 per week. You may purchase these licenses at our Belize charter base. Spear fishing guns are legal only when free-diving, and no tanks are allowed when using spear guns. The lobster closed season runs from midnight on 14 February to midnight on 15 June
Belize is subtropical, with a mean annual temperature of 80°F (27°C ), making it the ideal location for a relaxing yacht charter. Trade winds blow along the coast and on the cayes most of the year, keeping temperatures pleasant even in the hottest months, except for a few weeks, generally around mid-August through mid-September. During the height of Summer, temperatures can reach the mid-90s (around 35°C) on the mainland.
You may find that Winter storms bring the temperature down to the low 60s (16 to 18°C). You will find that the rainfall is heaviest in the south and the jungle areas, lightest in the north and on the cays. The dry season generally lasts from December to May; the rainy season is typically June to November. Hurricanes occur occasionally; they are most likely to hit in August and September.
During your Belize sailing holiday, you can also enjoy water temperatures of between 79°F to 83°F (26°C to 28°C), a delightful temperature for snorkelling around the Belize Barrier Reef. Waves inside the barrier reef are minimal, but the breeze is fresh, creating superb sailing conditions. Outside the barrier reef in the blue water, Turneffe Islands and Glover’s atolls are each a half day’s sail away, and Lighthouse Reef can be reached in another half day’s sail.
Weather forecast
The base provides a weather forecast for the first day and will provide a listing of stations that broadcast weather. Immediate weather conditions can be found at https://www.weather.com.
Whether this is your fifth trip or the first of many, we want you to feel at home when you’re at a Moorings base. At Laru Beya Marina, we welcome you to relax at the resort before boarding and setting sail from Placencia.
If you’re wondering when to book your Belize yacht charter, the dry season generally lasts from December to May, and the rainy season is typically June-November. Hurricanes occasionally occur and are most likely to hit in August and September.
As the sailing season in Belize runs from November-April, it is the perfect destination for a Winter getaway, much like the BVI, Antigua and St Thomas.
As you embark on your Belize yacht charter, you’ll notice that the tide range is very small at around 11 inches – 23 inches, including the variation of level due to atmospheric pressure and dominant winds.
The waves inside the barrier reef are minimal, but the breeze is fresh, creating superb sailing conditions.
If you’ve been to the BVI in the Caribbean, or a Mediterranean hot spot like Greece or Italy, and found that the tidal range was ideal for you, you’ll love a sailing holiday in Belize, as they all have very similar tidal ranges.
Want to learn more about the impressive sailing conditions in Belize? Contact us today, and one of our team members will be happy to answer any questions you have.
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