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Experience the Magic of Sailing with

Ragga sailing adventures.

Ragga Sailing Adventures is for those who are looking for unique sailing tours to the uninhabited cayes of Belize.

Unique Sailing Adventure Tours

3 days & 2 nights.

Sailing to our private island Rendevous Caye.

Enjoy Hol Chan Reserve Snorkeling

Sailing & snorkeling.

Relax and enjoy your sailing & snorkeling tour with turtles, sharks, and stingrays

Hol Chan Snorkel and Sailing Tours

Snorkel and sailing.

Snorkel with turtles and nurse sharks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve.

The best Belize has to offer

Remote islands.

Our private island is Rendevous Caye.

Come sailing with us

Sunset sailing tours.

Join in on some sunset sailing with Ragga Sailing Adventures.

Sailing Tours

Our sailing tours we offer, 3 days & 2 nights tour, snorkel & sailing tour, sunset sailing tour, come sail with us on our, 3 days & 2 nights sailing tour.

This tour was created to take you away from the high traffic areas around Caye Caulker and Belize City to the remote cayes of the southern waters of Belize. The overnight is a sailing tour that is a one way trip. There is not a round trip, back to Caulker or San Pedro. Guests often use this change of location to explore the beautiful southern mainland of Belize and then eventually move onwards or come back to Caye Caulker. What is important to note in the structure of the journey gives the customer the maximum benefit to explore a large section of the reef over a short period of time. The tour sails entirely inside the inner reef where the calm waters ensure comfort.

Our guests sail off on an adventure of a lifetime at 9:00am from the Ragga Sailing Adventures office. Rendezvous Caye is the destination on the first day, but first Goff's or Sergeant's Caye with 2 snorkeling stops and fishing along the way. This day has the longest sailing times out of the three days (5-6 hours depending on the wind) as we make our way out of the well trafficked areas to the remote areas of more Southern waters. Rendezvous Caye we will set up tents and furnish them with our mats and sheets and the Chef will strike up the grill to cook the catch of the day. Sunset on Rendezvous Caye is truly spectacular and washed down with rum cocktails and ceviche, that is a memory that will last a lifetime.

Today we will make way to Tobacco Caye. Shorter sailing times for this day (4 -5 hours depending on the wind) with snorkeling at Colson Caye, Southern Long Caye Channel and Caye Glory with the loggerhead turtle and Caribbean stingrays. We stop for the night at the picturesque Tobacco Caye. Tobacco Caye is located off the Tobacco Caye range and located on Belize's barrier reef and has a unique charm like no other you will have seen. Here we still have the remote experience but we also have the added benefit with some creature comforts such as room or dormitory sleeping instead of tents. Once again the Chef will whip up a feast for all dietary needs and all washed down with local rum, gin or vodka drinks, juices, sodas and obviously water on tap. For those who want to upscale and have their own private shower facilities then we can offer either Ocean View rooms or over the water cabanas for an additional $100US per room. This will obviously depend on availability when making the reservation.

Last but not the least, day 3! We take the boat off the island for a long snorkel in the Channel off the beautiful South Water Caye and manatee watching. Passengers return in time for a BBQ lunch on the beach leaving sufficient time to rinse off before packing for the journey home. Departure will be at 2.30pm by motor boat into central Dangriga town, dropping off at the rivermouth by the Riverside Cafe. This journey will take 40 minutes and so the arrival time will be between 3:15 - 3:30pm (depending on how punctual departure time was).

Please note that the menu is fairly fish oriented however each evening meal we will add a chicken dish along with salad or veggie dishes and rice and or potatoes. When in season conch and fresh lobster will be served - shrimp throughout the year. All dietary requirements can be fulfilled as long as they are communicated to us in advance of the journey - nothing is too complicated! For those who have strong allergies to peanuts (there will be none on this trip) and for those with shellfish allergies, we are experienced in ensuring that the food preparation is perfectly safe for all guests. Throughout the day and night there will be water at all times - guests will be encouraged to drink water to avoid dehydration. Along with water we have juice and sodas. Alcoholic beverages are served at night with local rums, vodka and gin with all the necessary mixers. We do not carry beer with us on the trip as it requires too much refrigeration and that is impossible on a three day journey off the grid - sorry! However we can confirm that the bar at Tobacco Caye can serve some nicely chilled cold beers if guests prefer this rather than our selection.

The weather is a vital component to the trip's success however it is almost impossible to be 100% accurate about the weather. For a trip to be confirmed we need to have a forecast that can allow all passengers comfort. Cloud cover is not a reason to cancel a trip as clouds rarely stay around for more than a morning or an afternoon for us on the coast. However heavy rain for more than a morning or an afternoon is reason to either cancel the trip or even postpone. We also monitor the winds. Heavy winds with cool weather can make the trip uncomfortable but in the summer months the heavy winds can be great for sailing. Determining an accurate weather forecast will be done the eve of the trip, often in the afternoon. Generic apps that measure weather, however accurate in your home town, are not accurate for us along the coast. Let us take our experience to ascertain what is best. To do this we take advice from the Belize Met office in person, we take the time to call the Chief Forecaster directly and get their opinion. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel a trip if this information leads us to believe that the trip's success will be compromised due to the weather. This being said, most of the year we have good weather, with only rainfall at night and little or none during the day!

Returning to Caye Caulker or traveling after the trip can be facilitated through Floralia bus schedule, Tropic Air: flights schedule. or Maya Air: flights schedule.

$550 USD/per person (12 years of age required)

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you did not do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. - Mark Twain

Picked as the "Best way to sail on the Belize Barrier Reef"

This tour is featured in the expert travel blog,  Lost Between Oceans. Read their review here!

Come sail & snorkel with us on our

Hol chan snorkel & sailing tour.

Nothing in the world can showcase this amount of marine life! We offer 5 destinations (including Tarpon view, Shark and Ray Alley, Coral Gardens, The Hol Chan Channel and the manatee stop) which ensures our guests can see all that there is to see on the Belize barrier reef.

The tour departs at 10:00am and returns at approximately 4:30pm. The trip includes Marine Reserve fees, snorkeling equipment, lunch with fruits and water and of course our famous return home before sunset with rum cocktails and lobster (when in season) or shrimp ceviche. We depart daily for this tour so come on board and join us for this truly memorable day in the caribbean sea!

We add value to this tour by undertaking the trip on one of our sailboats which offers shade, bathrooms and the additional comfort of space to allow yourself to lie down and relax to enjoy this beautiful sailing journey.

$100 USD/per person $80 USD/for children under 11 years of age.

See the sunset and sail on our

These two completely different times of the day and night merge nicely into a two and a half hour tour that is washed down with rum cocktails, juice and homemade chips and salsa.

Departure time for this tour is at 5:00pm, and there is a minimum of 4 persons to depart.

$50 USD/per person $35 USD/for children under 11 years of age.

About Ragga Sailing Adventures

Over 20 years experience in the belizean tourism industry..

Owner and operator of Ragga Sailing Adventures is Charlie Jones , all tours are captained and crewed by experienced BTB licensed tour guides and licensed captains from The Belize Tourism Board. We sail the largest living barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere. Ragga Sailing Adventures offers you the opportunity for you to see for yourself the jewel of the Caribbean.

Caye Caulker

Ragga Sailing Adventures is located on Caye Caulker, an island that offers its own special brand of laid-back tourism. Check out our location.

Ragga Sailing Adventures Fleet of Sailboats

Double Helix catamaran, Ragga King monohull & Ragga Gal monohull sailing vessels. Check out our Ragga Fleet.

Licensed Captains & Tour Guides

All tours are captained and crewed by experienced and licensed tour guides. We offer quality snorkeling, fishing and camping equipment. Local Belizean cuisine is provided on all tours. All you need to bring is sun tan lotion and a smile! Check out our Licensed Team.

Come sail with us

Our fleet of sailboats.

Ragga Phoenix is a 50 foot Fountain Pajot Saba 2019 catamaran. This boat is the largest of the fleet and is mostly used on the 3 day &2 night, overnight tours as she is a multi-level catamaran equipped with a galley, 4 showers and 4 bathrooms, large trampoline and shade areas. It can accommodate 14 - 24 guests. Coming Mid December 2023 or January 2024! Check out photos of Ragga Phoenix.

Ragga Gee is a 33 foot catamaran that is used fundamentally used for our Hol Chan Marine Reserve tours and Sunset tours. She has shade, fresh water for rinsing off, shaded seating area, bathroom and a covered galley. Check out photos of the Ragga Gee.

Summer Charm is a 33 foot catamaran. Summer Charm will be used for small trips of up to 13 passengers for the overnight sailing trip. Check out photos of the Summer Charm.

Ragga King is a 40ft Belizean built wooden boat with a gaff type rig.  This sailboat, due to the shape of her sail is unique to these waters and a favorite amongst tourists.  Ragga King, similar to Ragga Queen is used on the overnight sailing tours as well, as she is famous for her large spaces. Check out photos of the Ragga King.

Ragga Queen is a 50ft custom built Stonington with a ketch rig.  This boat is the largest of the fleet and is often used on the overnight tours as she is equipped with kitchen and shower facilities, not to mention huge shade areas. Check out photos of the Ragga Queen.

Ragga Prince is the newest edition to the Fleet. She is 35ft in length and was originally worked as a fishing boat. We have taken her and added a cabin for shade and bathrooms to suit our passenger vessels. She generally does not undertake overnight tours. Check out photos of the Ragga Prince.

Ragga Gal is the original Ragga Sailing Adventures tours sailboat.  She is a 30ft Belizean built wooden sailboat with a sloop rig. Distinctive and yellow in color, she is mostly used for day snorkeling tours and for the smaller overnight tours. Check out photos of the Ragga Gal.

Testimonials

What our clients say.

The three-day, two-night sailing trip was incredible! We did tons of snorkeling and saw so much sea life, both while snorkeling and sailing. I also really enjoyed camping on the remote islands - it was so peaceful to fall asleep to the stars. Hugo, Rob, and Linthon - our crew, captain, and chef - were awesome. Could not recommend this trip more!

We had the best day, sailing on the Raga Prince They made sure all of our needs were met. We visited shark ray alley, the coral garden, went spear fishing, snorkeling, ate the delicious lunch that was provided and learned about the many different types of fish that we saw in and around the barrier reef. It was a fabulous day all around!! We highly recommend Ragga Tours. Make sure to ask for Captain Kaylon and Guide Dwayne. You won’t be disappointed. Enjoy!

Marvin was an awesome guide for our trip. We met people from all over the world and had an awesome experience exploring the more remote islands in Belize. The trip was packed with sunbathing, snorkeling, spear fishing, fishing, and enjoying some rum punch. Ever was incredible and we couldn’t have done the trip without Linton & the spear fishing king himself - Juan! An absolute MUST DO for anyone visiting Belize!

Photo Gallery

Photos of our sailing vessels & tours., tobacco caye, hol chan marine reserve snorkeling, 3 days & 2 nights sailing, rendezvous caye, ragga pheonix, ragga gee & summer charm, subscribe now, the people behind our success, meet our team, israel "ish" badillo.

Born on Caye Caulker with an iconic fisherman as a father, Ish is one of the best Captains here in Belize. He is one of the two crew members at RSA that hold the title of Lead Captain as it warrants the greatest level of professionalism, Leadership and experience on the sea - Ish has it all in abundance.

Shane Anderson

Balancing professionalism and entertainment perfectly, Shane is a true favorite of everyone that has the pleasure of meeting him. He deservedly holds the position of Lead Captain within RSA specifically for the overnight tours and established himself this position through over 13 years in the industry. Shane's trademark infectious personality has him singing and dancing for his guests and if you're lucky he will do a backflip or two!

Dane Phillips

There is nobody like Captain Dane! His knowledge about Belize history and cultures, our reef and the environment, is second to none. Always professional, Dane has the heart of gold and over 15 years of experience guiding he brings so much to RSA and our team.

Mark "Mush" Flowers

"Mush" cannot be underestimated as he is an excellent all round guide. For his slender size his personality is huge, his knowledge is boundless and his skills under the water are like Aquaman!

Charles Spencer

Caye Caulker born and bred, it is not a surprise that Charles is not only a natural Captain but an excellent tour guide. Everybody loves Charles with his bubbly personality and infectious energy - if he just learnt to rap he would surely be Shane's long lost son.

Hugo Castillo

Dive master, marine biologist and descended from one of the originating families of Caye Caulker, Hugo is a natural in the marine world. With almost 10 years working in the tourism industry, Hugo is dedicated to high quality of service for his guests as well as excellent guidance in the water.

Marvin Arce

With the ocean in his blood it is no wonder that Marvin is an accomplished Captain, Guide and fisherman. Mavin is a true team member and brings along his dependable, honest, hardworking and reliable calm, as well as a level of professionalism and knowledge that guests benefit from when they are on tour.

David Estrada

For his young years, David brings a level of maturity and experience that will surprise you. He's a natural leader and yet an incredible team player and his skills in the water and a Captain are undeniably impressive.

Linthon "Chef" Mendez

"Chef" is one of the most important members of the crew on the overnight tour. Don't forget to ask Linthon to cook you something special!

Nazeem Sutherland

Nazeem is the captains "right-hand-man"

Terrance Sutherland

Terrance is the captains "right-hand-man"

Jaheem Sutherland

Jaheem is the captains "right-hand-man"

Joe is the captains "right-hand-man"

Charlie Jones

Owner, Operator and to many within the team, second mother and great friend. With 20 years operating sailing and snorkeling tours, there is not much that she doesn't know about the business.

Edith Cansino

She is the numbers and the details! Behind every great business there is an Edith who crunches numbers, keeps everyone in check and is truly loved whilst she is doing it all.

Maday Barrera

Manager Extraordinaire! With 15 years in the business, her office runs like a well oiled machine, even when it's crazy busy. RSA could simply not run as efficiently as it does without her behind the helm - we are very lucky to have her as part of our team.

Lola Briggs

Compact and bijou, Lola has the biggest heart and is the youngest of our team. Although we would love to keep her forever, Lola has bigger goals to be a doctor someday but is enjoying learning all about the business. 

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Bandannas at the ready? Hand over your flip flops and hop aboard the  Raggamuffin  Tours sailboat. Prepare for 3 days of the pirate life – spear fishing for your dinner, sleeping on desert islands, and drinking unlimited rum. Sound good? It’s even better when you’re living it.

It’s time to embark on the adventure of a lifetime as you set sail from the shores of Caye Caulker, Belize, and head out into the Caribbean Sea. Bask in the sun from the hammock at the front of the boat, and enjoy the refreshing sea spray that’ll cool you down and remind you that you’re not dreaming.

Discover the Belizean Barrier Reef

You’re part of the Raggamuffin Tours crew now, and every vessel needs some man power to keep it sailing in the right direction. Try pulling up the sails or fishing from the back of the boat. As the crew will tell you from the beginning – the more you put into this, the more you’ll get out of it.

Stop a few times each day to jump in the big blue and snorkel the vibrant shallow reefs. The crew will even guide you in the right direction and point out some cool sea life along the way, from colourful corals to playful manatees. Try your hand at spearfishing, because where else can you have a go? Catch something for dinner, or do your bit to keep the overpopulation of lion fish in check.

Island Hopping in the Caribbean

As the sun sinks into the sky and the rum punch starts flowing, your paradise island Rendezvouz Caye awaits. Pitch a tent with an ocean view, and talk all things travel and beyond over an incredible buffet style dinner. The catches of the day are cooked to perfection by the skilled Raggamuffin Tours on board chef, and carefully paired with delectable sides.

Who knows where the night will go from there. With rum punch still flowing and the energy of the ocean surrounding you, don’t be surprised if you end up dancing in the moonlight before falling asleep under a sky full of stars.

Wake up the next day and hit the hangover cure breakfast before setting sail for another day of snorkeling and adventures. Crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches are on today’s agenda, all leading up to the island that you will call home for the night.

Ragga Caye really is special. Tonight you can opt for a bed in a newly built beach hut, or even a private over-water cabana. Given how perfect the nights are here, it was hard to turn down another opportunity to spend it under the stars, so camping won our vote. With hammocks in the trees and kayaks to take out around the caye, the afternoon will fly by. Of course, the rum punch has been flowing again, so spirits are high (literally), and the group games have begun.

If you’re looking for an experience to remember, the  Raggamuffin  Tours 3 day tour is for you. As an all inclusive trip you don’t have to plan a thing. The crew take care of everything, and go out of their way to make sure you have the best time. It doesn’t matter if you’re travelling solo, as a couple or in a group, you’ll feel right at home within minutes of getting on the boat, and will make memories that will last a lifetime.

Before You Go

• The all-inclusive tour costs $400 USD for 3 days and 2 nights
• Trip departs from Caye Caulker and arrives in Dangriga

Perfect for travellers wanting a mix of activities and relaxation

It’s great for solo travelers, couples and groups

Spend the night on private islands in the Caribbean Sea

Great food! Get involved and help catch fresh seafood for dinner

Go to the mandatory meeting the day before – you’ll get kitted up with snorkels, masks and fins, plus it’s a great chance to meet everyone

Be sure to have a backup plan – the tour requires a certain number of people to go ahead

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