Island-hopping and Sailing Belize: Beach Days & Starry Nights
6 days, Belize City to Hopkins
When arranging your transportation, such as flights, please take into consideration the below time restrictions for joining and departing from your group. With these times, we have taken into account travel time to/from the airport in the given destination and required time for check-in or baggage collection/immigration.
Itinerary
Day 1Belize City/Caye Caulker
Make your way to the Belize City Water Taxi Pier by 2pm to meet up with the group and catch the 3pm boat transfer to Caye Caulker, famous for its relaxed, unhurried vibe, and perfect for travellers hoping to escape the chaos of everyday life. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening and receive important information about your adventure over the coming days. Afterwards, choose to grab a meal at a local restaurant together as a way to break the ice and get to know each other. Many laughs and selfies will be shared.
Water Taxi
Jump in and cross the water to the next stop.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.
Day 2Caye Caulker
Reach peak relaxation during a full free day in Caye Caulker. Fewer than 2,000 people live here full-time – an eclectic mix of Mestizo, Maya, Garifuna, Creole, and Mennonites, along with a few hippies and retirees. The main street is a sandy pathway and people get around on foot, by bike or golf cart. Choose to pre-book a visit to the Hol Chan Marine reserve, go kayaking, walk around town, swim, or simply work on your tan on a towel in the soft sand. The choice is yours and this is a great way to soak up time on land before taking to the sea on a sailing adventure.
Your Big Night Out Moment:
Enjoy a night out on the town with your travel friends and truly let your hair down in the chill atmosphere of Caye Caulker.
Your Discover Moment
There's plenty to see and do in Caye Caulker, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like snorkelling, sea kayaking, and sailing. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Hol Chan Marine Reserve Day Tour
Explore the oldest marine reserve in Belize with a full-day tour filled with snorkelling and sightseeing. The tour includes stops at three popular snorkelling destinations – the Hol Chan Channel, Shark and Ray Alley, and Coral Gardens. Stop at two additional viewing spots to marvel at tarpon and manatees. Expect to see an abundance of angelfish, blue-stripped grunts, schoolmaster snappers, and hundreds of other varieties of species in their natural surroundings. Keep your eyes peeled to see green moray eels poking out from their tiny caves.
Tour Includes: snorkeling mask, fins/flippers, lunch, assortment of tropical fruit, water, and other snacks.
Guided Kayak Trip
15-20USD per personFollow a guide on a sea kayak tour around the southern portion of Caye Caulker. Paddle around the mangroves and try to spot some of the unique wildlife in the area.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 3Belize Sailing Excursion
Live out those island sailing fantasies as the group departs on an actual sail boat from Caye Caulker this morning to Rendezvous Caye. Get ready for some serious fun! Along today’s route the group will visit Goff's or Sergeant's Caye for two distinct snorkeling experiences. These dives offer immersion into the vibrant marine life of Belize’s Barrier Reef System, the world's second-largest in size and biodiversity. After an incredible lunch prepared by your onboard chef, arrive at Rendezvous Caye, a tiny jewel of a sand bank surrounded by breathtaking turquoise waters and abundant marine life. This is your exclusive island escape! Set up tents and enjoy free time to relax. Sunset on Rendezvous Caye is a memory that will last a lifetime, particularly when enjoyed with refreshing rum cocktails and delicious ceviche. Cheers, everyone!
The night before your sailing departure travellers will be asked to divide their belongings into two distinct sets. Secure Storage for bulky luggage. This will contain items not immediately required during the sailing portion of the trip. These belongings will be securely stored in a designated area on the vessel. While accessible, it is requested that retrieval from this storage be limited to essential needs, minimizing disruptions and maximizing valuable deck space. And On-Hand Essentials (Personal Day Bag). This smaller bag, such as a backpack or duffel, should contain all personal necessities for daily use throughout the trip. This includes clothing, toiletries, and any other items you'll want readily available without accessing the main storage. This system ensures immediate access to crucial items while maintaining an organized and uncluttered environment on board.
Belize Sailing Adventure Day 1
Day one's final destination is Rendezvous Caye. Along the way there will be snorkelling stops to experience the diverse marine life here in Belize's barrier reef system. Your ship will navigate beyond frequented areas into remote, pristine waters of the Southern Cayes, making this feel like a genuine escape. Enjoy the spacious sundeck onboard and stunning views of the Caribbean. The sailing crew will even give those interested a chance at learning the ropes firsthand. Enjoy a fresh lunch onboard before arriving to your island paradise, a tiny jewel of a sand bank surrounded by breathtaking turquoise waters and abundant marine life. Enjoy a beautiful sunset as your chef prepares the catch of the day for dinner. And feel excited knowing you are making memories that will last a lifetime. Tonight, you will sleep in tends on the island.
Meals included:
Lunch | DinnerDay 4Belize Sailing Excursion
Sail onwards to Tobacco Caye today with snorkelling at Colson Caye, Southern Long Caye Channel, and Caye Glory where the loggerhead turtle and Caribbean stingrays reside. You’ll stay the night on picturesque Tobacco Caye. The island offers a distinct allure for travellers. It is notably larger than the previous island and sits directly atop the Barrier Reef, making it a prime spot for snorkelling with marine life. Feel the island’s vibrant pulse surrounded by brightly coloured wooden houses and swaying coconut palms. Enjoy free time here to stroll, swim, and hang out with a nice cold beverage in your hand. Tonight, enjoy another glorious sunset dinner featuring the fresh catch of the day. Sleep in dorm style rooms tonight. You’ll want someone to pinch you because this kind of paradise really does feel like a dream come true.
Belize Sailing Adventure Day 2
Chow down some breakfast before setting sail to your next destination. There will be some incredible marine encounters today during your snorkelling excursions at Colson Caye, Southern Long Caye Channel, and Caye Glory. At Caye Glory you may encounter magnificent loggerhead turtles and graceful Caribbean stingrays. Enjoy lunch onboard and snacks between snorkels. Spend the night on the larger Tobacco Caye which sits directly atop the Barrier Reef and allows visitors to observe the dramatic spectacle of open sea waves meeting the reef with a mesmerizing abundance of ocean colours and diverse array of bird and marine life. It is possible to stroll the entire island in about 20 minutes and offers a remote feel while still providing an authentic immersion into Caribbean island life. You'll find other brightly coloured wooden houses on the island, some hovering on stilts over the water, and lots of swaying coconut palms. Stay in dorm style accommodation tonight with ceiling fans to blow the sea breeze around. Have a delicious dinner featuring the fresh catch of the day and sit back to observe a beautiful sunset with your travel pals. It's safe to say no one wants this magical experience to end.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Dangriga/Hopkins
‘Ahoy, mateys’ today is your final day aboard your sailing ship. But fear not you have one last long snorkelling opportunity in the Southern Water Cay Channel. So what are you waiting for? Dive in one last time and feel enveloped by the vibrant underwater world of Belize. Anchor off of Southern Water Caye and enjoy the powdery white sand and crystal-clear knee-deep water of island paradise with some farewell cocktails to close out a truly unique and unforgettable sailing experience in the Caribbean. Eat a fresh lunch on the ship and then disembark in the late afternoon in Dangriga. From here, the group will travel by private vehicle to Hopkins for free time. Perhaps, find a fun local spot for dinner and drinks as a group to keep the island party vibes going.
Belize Sailing Adventure Day 3
Sail to South Water Caye for a final snorkelling experience in the channel there to encounter more marine life. Dive into the clear water and simply enjoy being in paradise and the vibrant underwater world. Then, spend some time on the picture-perfect beach of South Water Caye with white, powdery sand, and crystal-clear, knee-deep water. Sip a cold beverage and cheers to an unforgettable three days. The group will sail back to Tobacco Caye, gather all belongs, and disembark the ship in Dangriga in the late afternoon. What a unique and memorable way to see and experience some of Belize's tropical cayes.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Free Time
Enjoy time to yourself in Hopkins. Embrace the chill vibes, find a local spot for dinner and drinks, and commiserate with your travel family about the amazing sailing adventure you just had. Make sure to catch the final sunset colours over the turquoise sea.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 6Hopkins
Depart at any time.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.