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Monday, October 21, 2019

How about a yacht charter in Belize?

Explore a New Cruising Ground with Catamaran Dreaming On
– Belize –

Catamaran Dreaming On, a 47-foot Leopard with an owner-operator crew of two, would like to introduce you to their wonderful southern Belize cruising grounds. See their special offer below.



Geoffrey and Iza would like to tell you a bit about chartering Dreaming On in Belize. Take it away...

Dreaming On is based at Roberts Grove Marina, just 10 minutes from Placencia’s airport, and our offshore base is Funk Caye, 16 miles offshore in the fantastic turquoise blue waters close to the 165 mile-long main barrier reef. (The world’s second longest). We also have a helipad on Funk Caye!

Our cruising area in the southern cays is magical. Very few other boats around, many cays to choose from and a guaranteed caye to ourselves every night.

Snorkeling is phenomenal. Thousands of patch reefs in protected water inside the main barrier reef, and again, wherever we snorkel, we will be the only boat around and our guests, the only people in the water.

We have hundreds of wonderful opportunities for Kayak exploration around the cays and over crystal clear reefs. Same for Stand-Up Paddle Boarding. Imagine standing on a paddle board over a natural aquarium. Southern Belize has it all.

The offshore cays of Belize are mostly uninhabited, except for a possible seasonal fishing shack. However, there is a choice of interesting beach bars and eateries available in the cays as an occasional change from life on board Dreaming On.

Several cays are in the process of development now, with some very high-level resorts planned. Ideal for our charter guests to visit when complete.

We usually spend our nights at uninhabited cays, well away from the mainland, and with no other boats around and no artificial light contamination, the amazing night sky is yours to behold. Our (amateur) on-board stargazer is here to help you identify constellations and planets.

Now is the time to experience this wonderful country.

Thanks, guys!



Special Offer

Yes, now is the time. Dreaming On has a wonderful special offer for 7-night or longer charters taking place in Belize between November 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020.

Choose one transportation option AND one activity option (both are free):
  • Transportation:
    • For guests who choose to fly on Maya Island Air between Belize City International Airport, (BEZ) and Placencia, (PLI) boat will pay for ONE WAY tickets for all guests.
    • Guests fly into Belize City and boat provides a private minivan or Chevrolet Suburban with experienced driver to drive guests through the scenic Belize highways and mountains to Placencia. Includes 1 free night on Dreaming On, guests pay for dinner ashore and charter starts at breakfast time the following day.

  • Activity, choose one of the following:
    • Four 2-tank dives at Silk Caye
    • Monkey River tour for all guests
    • Half-day fly-fishing adventure for 2 guests
    • Lunch and one cocktail at King Lewy Private Island for all guests
    • Lunch and one cocktail at Hideaway Caye for all guests 





About Dreaming On


Dreaming On is a 47-foot Leopard catamaran with an owner-operator crew of two. Geoff & Iza, recently bought Fun Caye (funky) island in Belize so they know their way around

Dreaming On is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to six guests in 3 Queen cabins with ensuite heads having shower and electric-flush toilet.

They have a 13-foot dinghy with 30HP motor, waterskis for children and adults, tube, kneeboard, wakeboard, 2 kayaks, 2 standup paddleboards (SUPs), 2 beanbag chairs, snorkel gear, fishing equipment, inflatable floating island, double hammock, underwater camera, beach games, weights, yoga mat, wifi for emails where available, etc.

CLICK HERE for online brochure





Are You Jerry Jeff Walker Fans?

Maybe you can combine your yacht charter with Jerry's Camp Belize 2020. There are two sessions this year and tickets are currently available. Each week of Camp Belize will have two concerts in 2020.

It all takes place on Ambergris Caye, San Pedro Town, Belize:
  • January 19-25, 2020
  • January 26-February 1, 2020
As of February 6, 2020, dates have not yet been announced for 2021.

For more information, CLICK HERE









Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book DREAMING ON
View Dreaming On's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com



Friday, March 10, 2017

Charter Catamaran Dreaming On - Discount on local flights

The charter catamaran Dreaming On, a 46-foot catamaran now chartering in Belize, has a special offer for local flights/transportation.

Discover Belize - Charter Yacht Catamaran Dreaming On - Sailing Vacations in Belize


Why Belize?

Belize offers beautiful, quiet, uncrowded cruising grounds, with amazing snorkeling and rendezvous diving opportunities and no Christmas winds!

In place of the imposing volcanic islands of the BVI, the cayes in Belize are small, low, coral formations mostly enclosed within the protection of the 190 mile long barrier reef.


Where is Belize? Click map to enlarge



Special Offer

Dreaming On is offering FREE domestic air shuttle for up to 4 guests from Belize City International Airport to Placencia and back. Value is $210 per guest. Guests may also opt for a mix of one-way air shuttle and return by chauffeured mini van.

This offer expires June 30, 2017. Maximum credit is $210/guest, maximum of 4 guests/charter


Dreaming On

The charter yacht Dreaming On is a 47-foot R&C catamaran with a crew of two, owner-operators Geoff and Iza. Dreaming On is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to six guests in three cabins, each having Queen-sized berths, flatscreen TV/DVD and, of course, private ensuite head/shower. The cockpit offers plenty of room for lounging and dining. Internet where available.


Dreaming On is equipped with plenty of water toys to keep everyone entertained.  Toys include: 13-foot center console dinghy with 30hp outboard, snorkel gear, waterskis, kneeboard, 2 stand up paddle boards (SUPs), windsurfer, tube, wake board, 2 one-person kayaks, floating mats, beach games, fishing gear, double hammock, beanbag chairs, etc.



DREAMING ON is available for CHRISTMAS 2017
and NEW YEARS in BELIZE



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book DREAMING ON
View Dreaming On's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com




Wednesday, May 13, 2015

CATAMARAN DREAMING ON: Inner Barrier Reef and Cayes itinerary for Belize Yacht Charters

INNER BARRIER REEF & CAYES ITINERARY
 SAMPLE ITINERARY - BELIZE
CATAMARAN DREAMING ON

There are multiple itinerary options for charters commencing from The Placencia Resort and Marina in Belize. Dreaming On has prepared two sample itineraries for our purusal.

  • The Atoll itinerary heads north to one of the channels through the barrier reef, to take us to Turneffe Atoll and Lighthouse Reef. (Click Here)
  • The Inner Barrier Reef and Cayes itinerary takes us in a circle through the inner deep water channels, amongst the cays with some anchorages just inside the barrier reef as well as some sailing along the barrier reef. The Belize Barrier Reef and the many cays inside and atolls outside are famous for their fantastic diving opportunities. (See below)

All of Dreaming On’s itineraries include great diving opportunities. We can arrange Rendezvous Diving on request with local, professional dive organisations for any divers on board. Diving with a local dive organization, whose Dive Masters dive these waters every day, ensures that our guests enjoy the best possible diving experience.


Where is Belize? Click maps to enlarge in a new window


INNER BARRIER REEF & CAYES ITINERARY

Day 1 – Depart The Placencia Marina on a reach to Rendezvous Island. Great place to snorkel and anchor for the first night.

Day 2 – Sail up the inner channel to Blue Ground Range. Then work our way east through patch reefs to anchor for the night just inside the barrier reef at South Water Cay. Great snorkeling and rendezvous diving opportunities here as well as just north at Tobacco Cay and near Carrie Bow Cay. This is all part of the Belize Marine Reserve. There are three restaurants on the cay. Guides can also be arranged for flats fishing.

Day 3 – Through the cut in the barrier reef for a down wind sail along the reef to Gladden Cut. Fish along the way for a chance to catch Mahi Mahi, Wahoo or Tuna. Anchor inside the reef at Gladden Cut.

Day 4 – Sail to Ranguana Cay where there is more snorkeling and an opportunity for a rendezvous dive.

Day 5 – A sail north on the inside of the reef will bring us to the Queen Cays (also known as Silk Cays). There are restaurants on both Ranguana Cay and Hatchet Cay (near the Queen Cays)

Day 6 – A day exploring the local cays with some more snorkeling.

Day 7 – After a morning snorkel or rendezvous dive we can sail to Placencia Village where guests can go ashore and experience a bit of village life. Placencia’s famous “Main Road” is a 3 foot wide concrete path meandering through the sand, passing lots of little local shops and restaurants . A few minutes spent on this “Road” and you will probably meet everyone in Placencia!

Day 8 – Our final morning involves a short sail back to The Placencia Marina


Special Offer and more info...

For the period 1st November to 16 December 2015, Dreaming On will reimburse guests for 2 adult air tickets for the sector Belize City to Placencia and return to a maximum total value of $500 on any 4-guestm 2-cabin charter.

For an all-inclusive Christmas 2015 charter commencing after 16 December 2015, Dreaming On will reimburse guests for 3 adult air tickets for the sector Belize City to Placencia and return to a maximum value of $750. Christmas charters have a flat fee for up to 6 guests: $17,000/week.

For more information about Dreaming On and Belize, Click Here.


Dreaming On

The charter yacht Dreaming On is a 47-foot R&C catamaran with a crew of two, owner-operators Geoff and Iza. Dreaming On is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to six guests in three cabins, each having Queen-sized berths, flatscreen TV/DVD and, of course, private ensuite head/shower. The cockpit offers plenty of room for lounging and dining. Internet where available.


Dreaming On is equipped with plenty of water toys to keep everyone entertained.  Toys include: 13-foot center console dinghy with 30hp outboard, snorkel gear, waterskis, kneeboard, stand up paddle board (SUP), windsurfer, tube, wake board, two one-person kayaks, floating mats, beach games, fishing gear, double hammock, beanbag chairs, and even a floating island!



DREAMING ON is currently available for CHRISTMAS 2015 in BELIZE
Booked for New Years



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book DREAMING ON
View Dreaming On's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com


Tuesday, May 12, 2015

CATAMARAN DREAMING ON: Atoll Itinerary for Belize Yacht Charters

ATOLL ITINERARY
 SAMPLE ITINERARY - BELIZE
CATAMARAN DREAMING ON

There are multiple itinerary options for charters commencing from The Placencia Resort and Marina in Belize. Dreaming On has prepared two sample itineraries for our purusal.

  • The Atoll itinerary heads north to one of the channels through the barrier reef, to take us to Turneffe Atoll and Lighthouse Reef. (See Below)
  • The Inner Barrier Reef and Cayes itinerary takes us in a circle through the inner deep water channels, amongst the cays with some anchorages just inside the barrier reef as well as some sailing along the barrier reef. The Belize Barrier Reef and the many cays inside and atolls outside are famous for their fantastic diving opportunities. (Click Here for itinerary)

All of Dreaming On’s itineraries include great diving opportunities. We can arrange Rendezvous Diving on request with local, professional dive organisations for any divers on board. Diving with a local dive organization, whose Dive Masters dive these waters every day, ensures that our guests enjoy the best possible diving experience.


Where is Belize? Click maps to enlarge in a new window


ATOLL ITINERARY

Day 1 ‐ Depart The Placencia Resort & Marina sailing North up the inner channel to Blue Ground Range. Then work our way east through patch reefs to anchor for the night just inside the barrier reef at South Water Cay. Great snorkeling and rendezvous diving opportunities here as well as just north at Tobacco Cay and near Carrie Bow Cay. This is all part of the Belize Marine Reserve. There are three restaurants on the cay. Guides can also be arranged for flats fishing.

Day 2 - Through the South Water Cut and set sail to Turneffe Atoll. There is good snorkeling here and exploring the waterways throughout Turneffe with a dinghy or kayak is very interesting.

Days 3 to 6 - We continue on to Lighthouse Reef and drop anchor on the west side of Long Cay. Arriving at Lighthouse Reef early in the week will allow us to spend up to 3 days at this amazing atoll. Take advantage of the fabulous rendezvous diving opportunities along the Lighthouse Wall. Advance divers can arrange to dive the Blue Hole. Another option is to take a shore excursion to Halfmoon Cay to see the Bird Sanctuary. The wall at Halfmoon Cay also offers beautiful diving.

Day 7 ‐ A downwind sail from Lighthouse to the Barrier Reef. Anchor just inside the reef at Tobacco Cay.

Day 8 - Our final morning will be a sail back to The Placencia Marina.


Special Offer and more info...

For the period 1st November to 16 December 2015, Dreaming On will reimburse guests for 2 adult air tickets for the sector Belize City to Placencia and return to a maximum total value of $500 on any 4-guestm 2-cabin charter.

For an all-inclusive Christmas 2015 charter commencing after 16 December 2015, Dreaming On will reimburse guests for 3 adult air tickets for the sector Belize City to Placencia and return to a maximum value of $750. Christmas charters have a flat fee for up to 6 guests: $17,000/week.

For more information about Dreaming On and Belize, Click Here.


Dreaming On

The charter yacht Dreaming On is a 47-foot R&C catamaran with a crew of two, owner-operators Geoff and Iza. Dreaming On is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to six guests in three cabins, each having Queen-sized berths, flatscreen TV/DVD and, of course, private ensuite head/shower. The cockpit offers plenty of room for lounging and dining. Internet where available.


Dreaming On is equipped with plenty of water toys to keep everyone entertained.  Toys include: 13-foot center console dinghy with 30hp outboard, snorkel gear, waterskis, kneeboard, stand up paddle board (SUP), windsurfer, tube, wake board, two one-person kayaks, floating mats, beach games, fishing gear, double hammock, beanbag chairs, and even a floating island!



DREAMING ON is currently available for CHRISTMAS 2015 in BELIZE
Booked for New Years



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book DREAMING ON
View Dreaming On's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com


Monday, May 11, 2015

Sail Belize - Charter Catamaran Dreaming On

After several years of chartering in the Virgin Islands, catamaran Dreaming On is moving to Belize.

Discover Belize - Charter Yacht Catamaran Dreaming On - Sailing Vacations in Belize

Their plan is to leave the BVI in the first week of June 2015, make their way through The Turks & Caicos and Bahamas, and then arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in mid-July.  They will head down to the Florida Keys and towards Belize, by way of the Yucatan Channel, to arrive in Belize, weather permitting, in early August.

Dreaming On's Belize charter calendar is open from 1st November 2015 and they already have their first Belize charter booking for the week of New Year 2015/2016, plus options on a couple of other weeks in 2016.

As soon as Geoff and Iza arrive in August, they will be out there searching for those special places that offer outstanding scenery and snorkeling.  They promise to take photos both above and under the water and, of course, fly their Phantom drone for some outstanding aerial footage.  We will keep you posted – stay tuned and follow our blog.


Where is Belize? Click map to enlarge


Why Belize?

Belize offers beautiful, quiet, uncrowded cruising grounds, with amazing snorkeling and rendezvous diving opportunities and no Christmas winds!

In place of the imposing volcanic islands of the BVI, the cayes in Belize are small, low, coral formations mostly enclosed within the protection of the 190 mile long barrier reef.


Getting to Belize

There are regular scheduled flights into Belize City from Houston, Dallas, Atlanta and Miami, with United, American Airways and Delta, then a short local flight from Belize City to Placencia.

The airport at Placencia is being expanded to international status and we are advised that Jet Blue and Spirit will be flying into Placencia Airport by the end of 2015. We will keep you updated on this as information becomes available.


Belize Base

Dreaming On's base will be at The Placencia Resort Marina, at Stann Creek, just north of Placencia. The Placencia is the perfect location to enable us to offer a wide choice of attractive itineraries to suit all tastes and charters of varying lengths.


Sample Charter Itineraries for Belize

Dreaming On's sample itineraries for charters in Belize:


Special Offers

For the period 1st November to 16 December 2015, Dreaming On will reimburse guests for 2 adult air tickets for the sector Belize City to Placencia and return to a maximum total value of $500 on any 4-guestm 2-cabin charter.

For an all-inclusive Christmas 2015 charter commencing after 16 December 2015, Dreaming On will reimburse guests for 3 adult air tickets for the sector Belize City to Placencia and return to a maximum value of $750. Christmas charters have a flat fee for up to 6 guests: $17,000/week.


Dreaming On

The charter yacht Dreaming On is a 47-foot R&C catamaran with a crew of two, owner-operators Geoff and Iza. Dreaming On is fully air conditioned and accommodates up to six guests in three cabins, each having Queen-sized berths, flatscreen TV/DVD and, of course, private ensuite head/shower. The cockpit offers plenty of room for lounging and dining. Internet where available.


Dreaming On is equipped with plenty of water toys to keep everyone entertained.  Toys include: 13-foot center console dinghy with 30hp outboard, snorkel gear, waterskis, kneeboard, stand up paddle board (SUP), windsurfer, tube, wake board, two one-person kayaks, floating mats, beach games, fishing gear, double hammock, beanbag chairs, and even a floating island!



DREAMING ON is available for CHRISTMAS 2015 in BELIZE
Booked for New Years



Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book DREAMING ON
View Dreaming On's online brochure
For more yachts, visit our website: www.ParadiseConnections.com