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Cost: Longer & Shorter stays available upon request and priced accordingly Duration: 6 nights - 5 days of fishing and up Location: Belize Phone Number: 888-275-4843 Website: BelizeRiverLodge.com
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| M. V. Blue Yonder Fishing Cruises - Belize |
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At Belize River Lodge, we are proud to be the pioneers in developing live-aboard cruises within Belize. Each mother-ship comes with it's own crew, Captain, Guide, Chef, and flats skiffs. For the truly adventurous sport fisherman or cruising aficionado, this is the ultimate safari.
This is the most successful and versatile way to travel to remote locations in order to fish the FLATS, mangrove channels, rivers, coral reefs, and cayes of Belize for PERMIT, BONEFISH, TARPON, SNOOK, BARRACUDA, JACK, SNAPPER, and many other species of game fish. GRAND SLAMS are common on these trips.
A great choice to fish this fantastic area is M.V. Blue Yonder, a 52' Chris Craft motor-yacht. This Air Conditioned Vessel features two bedrooms with two single beds in each. It has two bathrooms, one with a freshwater, hot and cold shower. A large salon/dining area to relax in offers a radio/cassette player. An open air aft deck, with table and chairs, is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy cocktails. The fly bridge offers a great place to watch sunrises and sunsets.
Typical Mother-ship Cruise:
A typical day depends upon you, your friends, and your crew. As there are no schedules to keep, fishing times are very flexible. Please remember that the average guiding day is 8 to 10 hours.
Arrival Day: You are met at the airport by a staff member, and taken to the Lodge to check in. Mother-ship boarding time is approximately 40 PM. After boarding your mother-ship and meeting your crew, you and your fishing mate can settle into your room, unpack, and sort gear, with a cocktail. Meanwhile the captain will be setting sail for one of the nearby cayes, approximately two hours, where you will anchor for the night. Upon setting anchor, your chef will serve an appetizing dinner. After dinner, you can sit on the aft deck or fly bridge, enjoying the evening and discussing the upcoming week.
Day 1 thru Day 5 -This is where your options begin.
1st Option, Early Bird: A day could start early at sunrise with coffee, tea, or juice. Fish near the boat for one to two hours. Early morning fishing can be some of the best fishing of the day. Then return to the boat for breakfast. After breakfast, you can head back out to fish until midday, then return to the boat for a nice relaxing lunch in air conditioning. After a leisurely lunch, maybe a siesta, you can head back out for an afternoon of fishing. Return to the boat for cocktails, dinner, and a nice relaxing evening.
2nd Option: A day could start with sleeping in and forgetting the stress of the outside world. Have a mid morning breakfast, and then head out to fish until lunch. Return to the boat for a nice relaxing lunch in air conditioning. After lunch, resume fishing, and then return to the boat for an enjoyable dinner and watch the sunset.
Note: Both of these options are 9 to 10 hours of fishing per day. Mother-ship Travel time is daylight hours only. Whatever you choose to do, let your guide and chef know, so they can plan for your day. Just remember, you, along with your captain and crew, are in control of your trip. The Fishing:
The coast of Belize is a complex system of river mouths, creeks, lagoons, flats, small cays, mangrove islands, and the Barrier Reef. The eco system that exists here supports millions of crabs, shrimp, bait fish, and other aquatic life, which is why there is an abundance of game fish; Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon, Snook, Snappers, Jacks, Groupers, Cobia, and Barracudas, to name a few.
The Belize coast is world known for its Permit fishing. From the lodge, Permit range from 5 to over 30 pounds. The best time to fish for Permit is October through July. This fish is the ultimate fisherman's trophy.
Bonefish within this ecosystem vary from 2 to 8 pounds, with the majority being 4 to 6 pounds. Bone fishing is year round. Bonefish are considered to be one of the most powerful fish, per pound for its size.
Tarpon, the silver king, is one of the most acrobatic fish sought by anglers. These fish along the coast of Belize range from 5 to over 200 pounds. The bigger Tarpon are mainly found in the months of March through July and September through November. Smaller Tarpon (5 to 60 lbs) are found year round.
The explosive Snook - saltwater bass - can be found in sizes of 5 to 25 pounds. These fish are mainly caught February through November.
Snappers, Jacks, Groupers, Cobia, Barracuda and a large variety of other saltwater game fish can be caught year round along the coast of Belize.
The months noted above are typically higher concentrations of those particular fish.
Rates:
6 nights/5 days M.V. Blue Yonder (52' Chris Craft) fishing package is US $2,555.00 per person, based on 4 people to the live-aboard. Longer packages and combo land/live-aboard packages available.
Package Includes: Round trip airport transfers in Belize - meeting & checkout services, accommodations, all meals, soda & bottled water, hors d'oeurves, air conditioning, captain/guide, mate/guide, chef, daily
housekeeping, all fuel, hotel taxes & GST.
Package Does Not Include: Airfare to and from Belize, fishing equipment &
tackle, alcoholic beverages, gratuities to crew, Belize departure tax
(approximately US$37.50 per person - included in ticket or paid at Airport)
Email owner to ask questions & request reservations
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