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Placencia
Placencia. Board from 5 pm, meet your skipper and enjoy the first dinner on board.
Photo: Kaldari / CC0SeasonFeb–May
AirportBelice
Cabin from£1,430
Boat from£9,920
A week here
The world’s second-largest barrier reef, one-palm cays and snorkelling with nurse sharks, rays and, in spring, whale sharks.
Itinerary
The week, day by day
Tap a day or a point on the map. Indicative route: your skipper adapts it to the wind.
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Laughing Bird Caye
Laughing Bird Caye, a national park on the barrier reef.
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Silk Cayes
Silk Cayes: turtles, rays and, in spring, whale sharks at Gladden Spit.
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Ranguana Caye
Ranguana Caye: an island of sand, a few palms and no one else.
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Sapodilla Cayes
Sapodilla Cayes at the end of the reef: Belize’s most pristine snorkelling.
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Monkey River
Monkey River: a skiff trip into the jungle with howler monkeys and manatees.
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Placencia
Back to Placencia, breakfast and disembark.
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Flight to Belice (BZE) + vuelo a Placencia
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Weeks
Weeks here
7 daysNature & Adventure
Whales, volcanoes, marine reserves and real sailing.
from £1,030See →
7 daysFamily
Short hops, shallow bays, happy kids.
from £1,030See →
7 daysRelax
Slow mornings, quiet coves, no alarm clocks.
from £1,030See →
7 daysRomance
Honeymoons, proposals and anniversaries at sea.
from £1,170See →
Extras
Make it yours
Services from trusted local suppliers. Ask when you book and we send you a price.
Diving and PADI courses
Try-dives, guided dives or your diving licence during the week.
Guided snorkelling
The best reefs and spots with a local guide.
Wildlife and whales
Trips with naturalists to see dolphins, whales or turtles.
Fishing
A morning of fishing with local fishermen.
Chef or host on board
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners cooked on board with local produce.
Provisioning delivered
Arrive to a full fridge: food, drinks and ice.
Airport–marina transfers
We pick you up at the airport and drop you at the boat.
Photographer and drone
A shoot on board and the week filmed from the air.
Travel and cancellation insurance
Travel with medical and cancellation cover.
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Book your week
Pick a week to see prices and availability.
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Experiences
See all (12)Experiences in Southern Cays
SnorkellingLaughing Bird Caye Snorkel Tour from Placencia
Day trip to Laughing Bird Caye National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with two or three snorkel stops on the Belize Barrier Reef.
from £435 per person7 h →
WildlifeWhale Shark Tour at Gladden Spit, Placencia
Look for whale sharks in Gladden Spit Marine Reserve, one of the few places in the world where they gather to feed on snapper spawn. Spring only, around the full moon.
from £645 per person8 h →
DivingScuba Diving Silk Cayes, Placencia (2 Dives)
Two guided dives on the Belize Barrier Reef around the Silk Cayes, with walls, turtles and nurse sharks. For certified divers.
from £575 per person7 h →
Day tripMonkey River Tour from Placencia
Cruise the coast and head up the Monkey River in search of howler monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas and tropical birds. Includes a jungle walk with a local guide.
from £330 per person6–7 h →
FishingPlacencia Fly Fishing: Permit, Bonefish & Tarpon
A full day with a local guide on the flats and mangroves of Placencia, one of the world’s top permit destinations. Catch and release.
from £1,950 per group8 h →
Boat tripPrivate Boat Day Trip to the Placencia Cayes
A boat just for your group with a local captain to design the day your way: reef snorkelling, deserted cayes and fishing. Up to 8 people.
from £810 per group8 h 30 min →
DivingPADI Open Water Course in Placencia, Belize
Learn to dive on the Belize Barrier Reef and earn your PADI Open Water certification in three days. Dives at cayes with warm, clear water.
from £1,495 per person3 days →
Boat tripPlacencia Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Two and a half hours sailing the lagoon and coast of Placencia as the sun sets behind the Maya Mountains. With wine, fruit and drinks.
from £295 per person2 h 30 min →
Day tripRanguana Caye Day Trip from Placencia
A day on a private white-sand island right on the reef, with snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding and a beach barbecue. Postcard Caribbean.
from £485 per person8 h →
HikingCockscomb Basin Hike, Waterfall & Tubing Tour
Hike the Belize jaguar sanctuary, swim under a jungle waterfall and float down the river on a tube. A full day with a naturalist guide.
from £540 per person9 h →
CultureNim Li Punit & Lubaantun Maya Ruins from Placencia
Visit two Maya sites in Toledo District with a guide, entry fees and a local lunch. Carved stelae, jungle pyramids and living Maya culture.
from £555 per person8 h →
CultureGarifuna Drumming & Cooking Experience, Hopkins
Learn to play Garifuna drums and cook hudut with a local family in Hopkins. A culture recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Heritage.
from £435 per person4 h →
Book with confidence
- Hold your place with a £175 deposit
- Pay the rest in instalments up to 60 days before
- Free date change up to 90 days before
- 24-hour cancellation, full refund
Questions
Before you sail
When is the best time to sail in Belize: Southern Cays?
The season runs from February to May.
How do I get there?
Fly to Belice (BZE) + vuelo a Placencia. Your skipper meets you at the marina.
How much is it?
Cabins from £1,430 per person or the whole boat from £9,920 per week.
What is included?
The boat, a licensed skipper, bed linen, towels, final cleaning and insurance. Food, drinks, fuel and marinas come from a shared on-board kitty.
How much is the kitty?
Usually £130–£220 per person per week, depending on meals ashore and motoring.
How do I book?
Choose your week and destination, reserve with a £175 deposit per person and pay the balance 60 days before.