Overnight Sailing
Raggamuffin Tours put together this adventure to access the more remote/ inaccessible parts of Belize’s reef to showcase some of her best snorkeling and fishing areas! The tour takes the route from Caye Caulker and finishes in Placencia, remaining in the inner reef to allow for calm sailing waters.
The trip is designed as an island hopping adventure for all those want to experience this uninhabited Caribbean paradise. The adventure will take place over a period of three days and passengers will spend the night on beautiful Rendezvous Caye and Tobacco Cayes whilst visiting Goffs Caye or English Caye and South Water Caye.
During the day the sailboat will gently cruise through Belize’s crystal clear waters and picture postcard scenery whilst stopping to snorkel at least twice each day. Snorkeling opportunities can be maximized by those who are passionate snorkelers by additionally snorkeling around Rendezvous Caye and Tobacco Caye.
Fishing is also an additional element to the trip. We carry with us hand lines, trawling rods, spin rods and a spear gun. For those passengers whose passion it is for fishing, this is an ideal opportunity to trawl off the boats, spin cast on the islands and to experience spear fishing!
During the evenings the crew will put together a camp fire and often toast marshmallows and watch the stars. The trip is a simple camping trip with Raggamuffin supplying all camping equipment with mats, sheets and pillows being provided. Passengers sleep in the units that they travel in ie on average 2 persons to each tent to allow for privacy. All sailboats are equipped with marine toilets and the larger boats both carry shower houses for passengers to shower off at the end of the day.
For the smaller boats, additional fresh water is carried for the passengers to bathe. Of course, on Tobacco Caye on the second night, we provide facilities for a full shower on land for those who want to shampoo and condition their hair!
For many the quality of the food on the trip is a pleasant surprise! In season we will be providing lobster and conch and throughout the year shirimp and obviously there is plenty of fish. For those who do not eat fish we can provide chicken and for vegetarians the guides also make provisions – do not worry!
The trip includes all snorkeling equipment, camping gear and food and beverages. The cost of this package is $275US until 1st December 08 when the price will be $300US. Trips depart regularly throughout the year on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Please note, those trips which depart over the holiday season ie 23rd Dec 08, 26th Dec 08 and 30th Dec, will be at an increased price of $350US, to compensate Guides for being away from their families over these dates.