Fringed with palms and paradise sights, Goff’s Caye is a tiny island paradise in beautiful Belize. This is one of the few beach spots in Belize to boast floury sands and shallow clear blue waters - making it an idyllic spot for dropping anchor and spending the day snorkelling. This single acre sand barrier can be found in the English Caye Channel where changing winds and currents shift the sands to create new boundaries in the midst of the sparkling blue sea. Despite being a smidge in size, the island is well set up to cater for charter guests with basic facilities and all the recreational space you need for scuba diving, swimming, snorkelling, and beachcombing. With no restaurants here, it's the perfect place to flop with a finely crafted picnic on the sands.
The largest atoll in the whole of Belize, the Turneffe Atoll is beloved for its beautiful dive sites, impressive bird watching, and exceptional fishing possibilities. For charter guests who dream of hooking something larger than life, fishing in the Turneffe Atoll serves up plenty of options. A playground for fly fishers, you can catch bonefish, tarpon, snapper, barracuda, and jack out in these rich and evocative seas. If fishing isn’t your thing, there’s snorkelling and scuba diving. The waters boast incredible visibility and with famous sights like the Blue Hole and the Sayonara Wreck close by, you can drop down into the deep and witness a kaleidoscopic underwater world. Turneffe Atoll also boasts a bounty of easygoing activities to keep you feeling fine - from standup paddleboarding to chilling in the hammock, you have to love days like these.
Sitting fifty miles from Belize City, the Lighthouse Reef Atoll is home to six cays, the eastern Belize barrier reef, and the world-famous Blue Hole. A spectacular sight to behold, the Blue Hole was first made famous when legendary Jacques Cousteau explored the depths back in 1970. This spectacular sinkhole is said to be around 400 feet deep and spans 1000 feet in diameter. From above it appears to be a velvet blue circle surrounded by turquoise hues and tantalizing coral reefs. Diving the Blue Hole is a bucket list adventure. Beyond the Blue Hole and the Lighthouse Reef Atoll has plenty more to offer. Endless snorkelling and diving can be found scattered across the sight and there’s also the chance to see breeding colonies for red-footed boobies close by along with diving down the mighty Half Moon Caye Wall. Charter guests can also kayak their way around these scattered cayes and visit the lighthouses that give this area its title name.
A world-class diving destination, cast your glance over any list of the top snorkelling and diving spots in the world and Half Moon Caye is sure to be there. This mesmerizing spot can be found in the southwest corner of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll in breathtaking Belize. The water is dreamily clear and as the area is part of a protected national park, you can expect peace and pristine cleanliness. The waters here teem with stingrays, sand eels, snappers, and hogfish - every single one protected under Belize maritime law. On the land, native geckos flit out of sight and the island is even a breeding colony for the red-footed booby. Divers will delight at the chance to explore the famous dive wall - a vertical drop that plunders over 3000 feet beneath the sea. Elsewhere there’s turtle grass, rainbow bursting coral gardens, and shallow reefs for those who don’t want to dive into the darkness.
Sitting atop the Belize barrier reed, South Water Caye is surrounded by miles of protected marine waters. An idyllic spot studded with palm trees, wooden cabanas, and white sands, South Water Caye could easily be the poster child of the Caribbean. Charter guests will find a long list of enchanting experiences - from snorkeling with hundreds of shimmering fish to pelican watching, kayaking around the coast, and simply kicking back in the hammock - life feels simpler on South Water. Divers will also find the depths of these waters tempting, with one of Belize's famous ‘drop offs’ nearby.
Five miles from Placencia, Lark Cay is a lush little private island falling just short of 3.5 acres. A quick tender ride from the peninsular, Lark Cay, is worth a visit for those who want to snorkel spectacular coral reef right off the beach. Private and currently uninhabited, Lark Cay’s sweet and secluded vibe makes you feel a world away - while staying well within striking distance of the facilities of pretty Placencia. Snorkel, swim, and sunbathe all within sight of this charming little cay.
Placencia has grown within the last 15-20 years into a town of great restaurants and local to high end overnight accommodations.
Ending your charter is the best way to get the most out of your cruising week. Fly back to Belize City on Tropic Air.
Belize was formerly British Honduras before gaining its independence in 1981. This Central American country offers a variety of cultures, wildlife in the jungles, diving, snorkeling, and the famous Mayan Ruins.
Modern-Day Garifuna
Garifuna communities are actively involved in preserving their language, culture, and traditions.
Organizations and individuals are working to promote the Garifuna language and culture through education, community initiatives, and cultural events.
Despite facing challenges, including language loss and cultural assimilation, the Garifuna are working to maintain their unique identity and heritage.