Belize – sailing, snorkeling
and diving at its best!

All of our yachts have limited fishing gear onboard - we usually troll a line when sailing from island to island and will often catch yellow fin, wahoo, mahi-mahi or similar ...... which might become lunch or dinner!

At most dive sites in Belize certified divers may dive from the boat with one of our Divemasters, and those dives are complimentary for most TradeWinds members.

Ever wanted to learn to dive? Been putting off getting that dive certificate that you always wanted? Frustrated with all those other guests who have so much fun deep down? Well, we have the opportunity of a lifetime to offer you! We've teamed up with https://reefci.com/ - an environmental not-for-profit organization in Belize. They have a four day accommodation and dive course (Open water, Open Water to Advanced, or Advanced to Rescue) package for only $800 USD and that includes the certificate, basic lodgings and food - all you've got to do is turn up and get wet! Why not get certified then try your new sport on a wonderful TradeWinds cruise in Belize? Contact our Reservations team and we'll contact ReefCI and arrange your booking on your behalf - Show us your new certificate as you board and we'll even join you in celebrating you getting yourself your very own passport to new underwater adventures!

Catch a short 50min flight with the local carrier to Placencia on the Monday where you will be met for transfer to the ReefCI boat, and whisked away to Tom Owens Caye for dive training in paradise!

Jungle tours, tours of Mayan ruins and ancient cultural heritage, hiking, snorkeling, swimming.

PLEASE NOTE

For our inland tours we highly recommend that you bring sunscreen, bug spray, swim suit, hiking shoes/sneakers, cap, and sunglasses. For the "Jungle" Tours (Monkey River and Cockscomb) we recommend that guests wear long sleeves and/or long trousers (pants) as - after all - it is a real jungle inland! 

Here is a sample itinerary of what you may expect while enjoying a sailing vacation with TradeWinds at AQUA•TERRA Belize. Weather or other outside factors may mean that your Captain sets an alternative course. With hundreds of cayes to choose from it is rarely the same trip twice! Please note that is a sample of what you might expect, not an exact fixed itinerary.

You're welcome to call in at TradeWinds' new office at Cocoplum Marina and drop off your luggage when you arrive. You will be greeted by our base manager who will take you through the check-in procedure.

Naia resort (across the road from us) is a pleasant place to wait for boarding time. You can have snacks and drinks here, and their spa. TradeWinds’ guests are welcome to use their cafe/pool/beach. They will only do pick-ups from airport if guests are actually sleeping at their hotel, but they will transport between the TradeWinds' base and the resort if desired. 

www.naiaresortandspa.com/

If you would rather do some exploring while you're waiting to board then you can take a taxi into Placencia - a 20 minute taxi ride costing approx US$20.00.

Be sure to be back at the base for 5pm for check-in, after which you will be shown to the villa or boat and to your rooms, and will enjoy welcome cocktails and your first gourmet dinner of the week.

After a tasty tropical breakfast we'll begin the first of this week's adventures by visiting Maya King Waterfall - where there are options for ziplining or rivertubing (at guests' expense). Later we'll visit Cockscomb Basin Jaguar Reserve (although it's very unlikely that you will actually spot a jaguar) where there are little hikes, a plane ruin, more waterfall/swimming options, a butterfly farm and Maya women's co-op craft shop.

We'll return to the villa late in the afternoon and watch the sun slowly set as we enjoy cocktails before another delicious dinner.

After another delightful breakfast, today will be a relaxing pool day and a chance to totally unwind. Lie back in the sun and laze on a lounger; swim and play with the water toys, or settle back in the shade with a book. Various spa options are available (at guests' own expense).

In the evening we'll gather round the bonfire and enjoy a mouthwatering barbeque, accompanied by the dynamic rhythms of traditional Garafuna drums.

After a swim and a scrumptious breakfast, we'll submerse ourselves in Mayan Culture today. We'll visit a Maya ruin then a spice or cacao farm, learn about Belizean peoples and their cooking and farming traditions, and eat traditional Mayan cuisine at a women's Maya co-op (the co-op visit is at TradeWinds' expense).

Just before sunset we will board the yacht to get settled into your cabin before having dinner at "1981" -  the restaurant named after Belize's independence date, located in Naia Resort.

Wake up for our first delicious breakfast aboard, after which we'll raise the anchor and sail to South Long Cacao/ Lark Caye Range. We'll have lunch here and a quick swim before heading for nearby Moho Caye where you will find calm waters for swimmers, fantastic snorkelling and sandy coves awaiting exploration by kayak.

We might have a beach bonfire here tonight under the stars.

Another delicious breakfast aboard, and then we'll up anchor and move over to beautiful Funk Caye, where our elusive seahorses can be found while snorkelling among the mangroves here.

We'll enjoy Captain's Cocktails and dinner tonight in Lark Caye Range, where we'll anchor overnight in the calm waters with only the sounds of nature to lull us asleep.

We'll head for Colson Caye today, for a last snorkel among the colorful corals and vibrant sponges - before returning to our base at Cocoplum Marina later in the afternoon.

After freshening up and gathering on deck for sunset cocktails, we'll go ashore for dinner at another fabulous restaurant in Placencia.

A last tasty breakfast onboard, and it's time to gather your belongings and memories. Your crew will arrange transport back to the airport before exchanging fond farewells. You will already be planning your next TradeWinds' adventure ...

INCLUDED

A professional host and hostess team on a 7-night all-inclusive stay

Maid and butler service

All meals and beverages served at the resort

Well stocked open bar service and wine list

Full use of all water sports equipment/toys at the resort – kayaks, stand up paddleboards, snorkeling equipment etc

EXCLUDED

Two evening meals when guests are asked to dine ashore

Scuba diving for certified divers is charged at $75 per person per dive for Members and at $100 per person per dive for Non Members

Crew gratuities