About the Destination
The sailing ground off the coast of Placencia is bursting with sandy low lying cays where you can immerse yourself in beautiful, undeveloped and peaceful surroundings and some of the best snorkeling in Belize. Charter highlights include Cocoa Plum Cay, Wippari Cay, Lark Cay, South Water Cay, Lagoon Cay, and Hatchet Cay.
The locals speak English and a local dialect called Belizean Creole. The nation’s multi-cultural influences are everywhere, including the Mexican/Jamaican fusion cuisine and punta afro-Caribbean music. The country’s 300km-long Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System is UNESCO World Heritage protected and a renowned snorkeling and scuba destination.
Price Includes
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An unforgettable experience created by our experienced sailing vacation specialist
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7-night accommodations on board a captained boat. including bed linens and towels
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Food and water provisioning for all breakfasts, lunches, 3 dinners, and snacks onboard (the rest of the meals will be ashore)
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Fuel and water along the way and upon vessel return
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Dock and Port Fees and boat Taxes
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Damage Waiver Insurance
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Taxes
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Sailing Vacation Specialist support to help with any preparations needed prior to the trip including but not limited to: consulting about transportation, sailing vacation information kit, safety protocols and more.
A 50% deposit is required for reservations made longer than 60 days prior to the trip. Full payment is required 60 days prior to departure.
Must sign a charterer agreement which covers information about changes, cancellations, and other terms & conditions. In addition - must comply and agree to our Traveling Healthy policy.
Weather and Sailing Conditions
The weather in Belize in January is almost perfect, with sunny days and refreshing breezes at night. Rainfall is extremely rare, and daytime temps average around 81F (27C). Nights are pleasantly cool, with offshore breezes bringing the temperature to a comfortable average of 71F (21C). Shorts, sandals, and a T-shirt, with perhaps a light jacket at night, are all the clothing you’ll need when visiting Belize in January. Tradewinds are the prevailing winds in the region. They are predominantly easterlies between 10 and 20 knots. In the winter season (November to March) winds can back to the northwest, varying in strength from 20 to 25 knots.
Belize Sailing Vacation in a Nutshell
DATES Mon, Jan 3 through Mon, Jan 10, 2022
LOCATION Placencia, Belize, The Moorings - which is an international charter boat company.
HOW TO GET THERE Flight to Belize International Airport BZE, then either a domestic flight or by private car service - contact us for more details. Please note: flights and land transportation are at an additional cost.
PRICE Single in a shared cabin $3,000, Single in a Couple in a cabin $4,500, cabin $5,000
AVAILABILITY One cabin on a 45' catamaran
The Boats
The Moorings 4800 and The Moorings 4500 catamarans have 4 double cabins and 4 heads (marine lavatory and showers). It is equipped with air conditioning and a generator for A/C power. Each boat comes with a dinghy and an outboard motor that will be used to get to shore where the boat will be anchored/moored.
Itinerary (subject to changes due to weather, participants preference etc.)
Monday 1/3 - Arrival at charter base in Placencia and checking-in on the boats
Tuesday 1/4 - Wippari Cay
Wednesday 1/5 - South Water Cay
Thursday 1/6 - Cocoa Palm Cay
Friday 1/7 - Pelican Cay and the "Hideaway"
Saturday 1/8 - King Lewey’s Cay and Moho Cay
Sunday 1/9 - Ranguana Cay and back to Placencia
Monday 1/10 - Check out from the boat by 11am
