Bareboat yacht charter Belize

Do I need a licence to hire a bareboat yacht in Belize?

In Belize, a license is not specifically required. You simply need to fill out a sailing resume and only charter a yacht that your experience permits. Before you confirm your sailing trip to the Belize, please send us your sailing experience, or a copy of your skipper licence and we will check it for you.If you do not have a skipper license, or experience it is also possible to rent a bareboat yacht with a skipper

The main ports in Belize

Belize has four official ports, but several private marinas offer safe moorings and amenities for yachts.

Belize City Marina

Located on the mainland coast, it is the former capital and largest city of Belize. It has a wide range of services and is well-located for connecting to mainland destinations.

San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)

Located on the southern tip of Ambergris Caye, the largest island of Belize. It is a popular tourist destination with a lively atmosphere, beautiful beaches and quick access to the Belize Barrier Reef.

Big Creek (Placencia)

Located on the mainland coast, near the Placencia Peninsula, this marina offers good access to the southern Belize Barrier Reef and the Placencia Lagoon, known for its diverse marine life. It is less developed than other marinas, with limited services.

Punta Gorda

This port is located in southern Belize, near the Guatemalan border. It is considered the cheapest and most relaxed port, with a friendly atmosphere and access to the Sapodilla Cayes Marine Reserve. It is open, which means it is less protected from the weather than the enclosed ports.

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Belize has a subtropical climate, meaning it is warm and sunny all year round. Dry season (December to May): This is the best time to sail in Belize, with sunny skies, less rain and lower humidity. Temperatures range from 24-29°C. Constant trade winds blow from the east or southeast at 10-20 knots, and the sea is calm, providing ideal sailing conditions, especially within the coral reef. Wet season (June to November): Higher humidity, more rain (especially between June and August and October and November), and tropical storms can occur. The average temperature is slightly higher at around 28°C. The trade winds are usually milder and less consistent, and the waves are larger, especially during storms.

Day 1. Belize – Whipray Caye 15,24 km (9,47 nm), Day 2. Whipray Caye – Hideaway Caye 15,23 km (9,46 nm), Day 3. Hideaway Caye – South Water Caye 18,68 km (11,61 nm), Day 4. South Water Caye – Thatch Caye 7,61 km (4,73 nm), Day 5. Thatch Caye – Lagoon Caye 28,21 km (17,53 nm), Day 6. Lagoon Caye – Hatchet Caye 15,26 km (9,48 nm), Day 7. Hatchet Caye – Lark Caye – Belize 21,85 km (13,58 nm)

Day 1. Belize – Hideaway Caye 23,25 km (14,45 nm), Day 2. Hideaway Caye – Cocoa Plum Cay 22,61 km (14,05 nm), Day 3. Cocoa Plum Cay – Tobacco Caye 6,71 km (4,17 nm), Day 4. Tobacco Caye – South Water Caye 9,28 km (5,77 nm), Day 5. South Water Caye – Lagoon Caye 24,74 km (15,38 nm), Day 6. Lagoon Caye – Lark Caye 14,70 km (9,14 nm), Day 7. Lark Caye – Placencia harbour – Belize 13,26 km (8,24 nm)