STAY SALTY
BELIZE 2026
Live aboard a luxury catamaran for seven unforgettable days of sailing in the heart of the Belize Barrier Reef—where learning is always available, but never expected.
✓ 7 days & nights aboard a luxury 50' Catamaran
✓ Private chef cooking aboard
✓ Sailing with a small flotilla of 2-5 boats
✓ Custom coaching from Cruisers Academy skippers
✓ No sailing experience necessary
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Board boats morning of Saturday Dec. 5
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Disembark boats morning of Saturday Dec. 12
Cabin Options
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$5,250 per person (limited solo spots)
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$10,500 for private double occupancy cabin with ensuite bathroom
What to Expect at Stay Salty
Stay Salty is more than a charter, and more than a sailing course. It's a week of real catamaran cruising with experienced mentors, a small community of adventurous sailors, and a place where learning is always available but never expected. As Cruisers Academy's flagship catamaran program, this flotilla brings our community together each year to explore a handpicked collection of the world's most spectacular cruising destinations.
Each day, our Cruisers Academy skippers carefully choose the best route based on the weather, tides, and conditions, and along the way we'll share the "why" behind every decision so you gain a deeper understanding of cruising seamanship.
Sailing eye-to-eye with a small flotilla of catamarans through some of the clearest water on Earth is a feeling that's hard to describe, and one we're excited to share with you.
Life Aboard
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50'+ luxury sailing catamaran
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Professional Cruisers Academy skipper and instructor
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Up to 10 guests aboard for a social atmosphere without feeling crowded
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Private ensuite cabin options with your own shower and bathroom
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Air-conditioned cabins
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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner prepared fresh onboard each day by a professional private chef
A typical day is some mix of:
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Sailing between islands
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Optional hands-on sail coaching
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Swimming & snorkeling
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Paddleboarding & kayaking
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Dinghy adventures ashore
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Exploring beach bars and local villages
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Reading, relaxing, or soaking up the sun
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Chef-prepared meals
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Sundowners with the flotilla as the sun sets over a new anchorage
Why sail with
Cruisers Academy?
Behind Cruisers Academy are co-founders Brady and Blue, sailors with more than 135,000 nautical miles of combined experience sailing around the world. After a decade sailing around the world, they built one of the industry's leading hands-on sailing schools, helping thousands of aspiring sailors turn the dream of cruising into reality.
Brady brings decades of offshore sailing, weather expertise, and calm leadership to every trip, offering personalized coaching and the kind of practical seamanship that only comes from a lifetime at sea.
Blue is the creative force behind Cruisers Academy, thoughtfully designing each experience, from the trip logistics and guest communication to the countless details that make every adventure feel unforgettable.
Together, they've built more than a sailing school, they've built a community of sailors who believe the best way to learn is by doing. Stay Salty is where those lessons leave the classroom behind and come to life under sail, set against one of the most spectacular cruising grounds on Earth.
Potential 1-week Route
Getting to Belize
One of the best parts about cruising Belize is the culture. While English is the official language, the country reflects a vibrant blend of Caribbean, Creole, Garifuna, and Maya influences, creating an atmosphere that's both welcoming and uniquely Belizean.
The Stay Salty adventure begins in Placencia, a relaxed beach town in southern Belize and the gateway to some of the most spectacular cruising grounds in the Caribbean.
We recommend arriving in Belize no later than December 4, as we'll board the catamarans around 10:00 AM on December 5.
✈️ Fly into Belize International Airport (BZE)
🛩️ Enjoy a scenic 45-minute flight to Placencia (PLJ)
⛵ A short taxi ride brings you to Laru Beya Marina
We'll be disembarking the boats on the morning of December 12, giving you the option to catch a flight home that day or extend your Belize adventure with a relaxing night ashore.
Before your trip, we'll provide a detailed travel guide, recommended hotels, flight suggestions, and personalized support to help make planning your journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.
