Yacht charter
Last updated on 8 April 2025
Want to enjoy a unique experience in Central America? Consider a yacht charter in Placencia. Considered one of the prettiest villages in southern Belize, it promises a whole host of fun activities. With its small port, Placencia is also a great place to enjoy a little getaway in search of the most beautiful tourist attractions in the surrounding area.
The small market town of Placencia
Placencia is not just notable for its magnificent white sandy river hauled in by the sparkling sea. The small village of Placencia will also delight lovers of ecotourism. The small village offers you the opportunity to explore authentic and magnificent nature. A nature that you will discover on the side of the nature reserves such as the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, home to jaguars.
The sanctuary is also a great place for a walk, where you can admire the three sides of the Maya Mountains and Victoria Peak and observe the local wildlife, including deer, monkeys, pumas and birds of every color. Don't hesitate to veer off on a little night hike if you'd like to immortalize some of the big cats. The village of Placencia also invites you to discover the famous narrowest street in the world, located at the end of the peninsula and called «The Placencia Sidewalk».
Placencia and the sea
On your return from your long walk, don't hesitate to hang around on the superb beaches of Placencia. It's the place to be for lovers of swimming, diving and water sports. Scuba diving is a must! It will give you the opportunity to admire the marine fauna colonizing the sparkling waters of Placencia, such as king mackerel, marlin and yellowtail snapper.
If you opt for a stopover between May and June, you will have the privilege of admiring the spectacle of whale sharks crossing the southern reef of the peninsula. Want to go camping in Placencia? Think Laughing Bird Caye. It's also the perfect place to try your hand at kayaking, fishing and, of course, long sea trips.
Our sailboat charter base in Placencia is located at the southern tip of the Belize Peninsula.belize, a piece of tropical forest opening onto the Caribbean Sea, is a paradise for sailing with its numerous cays (coral islands), magnificent coral reef and turquoise blue sea (25°).
Sailing is easy with islands visible all along the coast and the coral reef as a natural protection. The climate is also very pleasant. And if you feel like it, you can set foot on land to visit the Mayan temples, explore caves (formerly reserved for buccaneers) or relax on a magnificent beach in the shade of coconut palms.
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 66 |
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| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess, Sailor, Chef (meals not included) |
| Average price per week | $13,600 |
| Minimum weekly price | $2,305 |
| Maximum price per week | $141,400 |