Sandy Cove BZ Tours
Your adventures in Placencia starts now! Book all your boat tours with our outstanding tour company, located on the lagoon side of Placencia Village.
What we do:
Placencia is a part of Belize’s diverse attractions, and so, we have curated adventures to perfectly intertwine with southern Belize natural wonders.
We offer private customized two hour or half day or full day tours for both small and large groups.
Our adventure emcompass sea, lagoon and monkey river tours in and nearby the Placencia Peninsula.
Surrounding islands and turquoise blue water makes this area excellent for
Boating adventures.
Our adventure list is as follows but not limited to what is listed: snorkel and sunset, fishing and sunset, sunset dinner cruise, sunset cruise, island hop, inner reef fishing, outer reef fishing, lagoon fishing, day kayaking, monkey river and jungle trail plus manatee watch, coastline cruise, and other charters.
About Sandy Cove BZ Tours
We are a fully Belizean owned small business who customize your adventures in and near Placencia. All our adventures are private. We have begun operation in the year 2019 where we registered with the Companies Registry of Belize. We are also certified by the Belize Tourism Board. We are very sentimental about sustainable fishing adventures. We also collaborate with
different businesses and organizations to keep our environment clean. This area encompass the land, sea and lagoon where we organize constant clean-up campaigns. We believe in the longevity of our marine life, as well as its beautification and preservation for generations to come.
We are a licensed and insured business who make every effort to have a lasting Impression on our clients. Both co-managers, Vanessa and Eric, make every effort to curate a fun itinerary for your Belize adventure.
To curate an adventurous itinerary for your Belize adventure, we work along with a crew of freelance tour guides, cooks, and deck hand personnel who will show you the best attractions in southern Belize and will surely make you want to return.
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Contact us at +501 635-5478 (WhatsApp or Call)
or +501 664-8121 (Calls only)
All our crew are trained and well experienced to make your trip a fun and safe one. All our tour guides and captains are trained and certified.
As a new tour operator on The Placencia Peninsula.
Our years of experience have enabled us to create these wonderful tours for you.
What clients say about our tours
EXCELLENT Based on 23 reviews Posted on SherryK50Verified Monkey River Tour My twin brother and our wives went on the “Monkey River Tour” yesterday. Vanessa from “Sandy Cove Tours” arranged the tour. We met Jason our captain in Placencia village and proceeded south along the coast heading to Monkey River. Along the way we spotted many species of birds. The highlight was a pod of bottle nosed dolphin that followed us as we slowly cruised the coast. We arrived at the Monkey River Village which was a very fast smooth 30 minute boat ride from Placencia. The village is tiny, 150 inhabitants. We proceeded up the river at a very slow pace viewing plants, birds and yes crocodiles. Jason lives and grew up in the village. He was the most knowledgeable , friendly and humorous guides we have ever had anywhere in the world. We have been to 70 countries and have had many guides. We stopped and took a 45 minute walk through the jungle. We spent time with a howler monkey troop. So many plants, birds and yes a tarantula. Jason knew everything in the jungle. He had many stories of his growing up in the jungle we were walking in. After the walk we returned to the village and had a nice “Belizian” lunch at the one restaurant. The locals were selling souvenirs which we bought as they rely on tourism as their main source of income. On our return trip to Placencia Jason pointed out many manatees along the way. This trip was absolutely fantastic!! Jason was the highlight though!!! If you want to get a feel for what the Amazon is like without the long expensive trip I highly recommend this trip. Insist on Jason.Posted on Flyer37492975758Verified Made our trip to Belize really special. We had a great trip with Eric and Marlin out to Laughing Bird Caye and Moho Caye. Marlin knew all about the ocean life and the water was so clear for snorkeling, especially on the closer side of Laughing Bird. Everyone felt really safe and taken care of. The boat was spotless and in great shape. Communication was quick and easy. We had an amazing day. Would definitely recommend.Posted on Jessica WVerified Fish on!!! Wow! What an incredible experience in a beautiful land. Everything about this trip was incredible. We booked the trip about 6 weeks in advance of our cruise shipstopping in Belize. Vanessa was extremely helpful and answered all of our questions promptly. Once we arrived in Placencia, everything was just as it was described. The boat was beautiful and all ready to take our group of 9 on a fishing trip. Eric was our fishing guide, while Junior or Papa was our captain. We are very experienced fisherman and were incredibly impressed with their knowledge and professionalism. Within 20 minutes of trolling we were already catching barracuda. The trip only got better when we went to deeper waters to go after bigger fish. And man, were we lucky! We hooked a massive black grouper! Since we only had limited time to get back to the cruise ship, we decided to stop fishing so that the local restaurant in Placenica could prepare our catch. We headed back, but not without stopping in a beautiful cove so the kids could jump off the boat and swim. Everyone enjoyed this private oasis. Once we were back, Eric had cleaned our fish and took it to the restaurant, where the chef asked us how we would like it prepared. The entire experience was absolutely AMAZING, and something we will always remember. I would highly recommend Eric and Vanessa for any tours you’d like to take in Placencia.Posted on Daniel TVerified This is your sign to book!! My wife and I enjoyed a sunset cruise with captain Eric on 10/9/2024. The weather was perfect and the sunset was beautiful. Eric is a true professional and you can see that as soon as you step on his beautifully crafted pontoon boat. The level of craftsmanship that went in to the design was amazing. Besides that, Eric is an extremely knowledgeable waterman and fisherman. I look forward to coming back to Belize and bringing more family and friends to enjoy one of Sandy Cove’s many tours. I wish Sandy Cove all the prosperity as they deserve it. If you’re looking for your sign to book with them, this is it. Your money will be well spent!Posted on Kerrie VVerified We saw it all! Eric and Vanessa were excellent! We did an all day tour and asked for as much water time as possible and that’s what we got. Sea turtles, sharks and rays were what we asked for and they knew right where to go. Lunch was delicious and our every ask was met and exceeded! Knowledge of the area and education Eric provided was exceptional. Highly recommend! Since we spent 90% of our time in the water I have zero pictures and only go pro video!Posted on Ryan rVerified Book your fishing trip with these guys! My buddy and I booked a 8 hour trip to do some fishing. We spent the day with Captain Lincoln. Captain Lincoln had us on the fish fast. We fished with live bait and had action from start to finish. Snapper, yellowtail, and Barracuda. We had a fantastic lunch on the boat. If you ever get a chance to spend a day in the boat with him, do it! At the end of the day Captain Lincoln cleaned all the fish for us while we hung out with some of the other guides and owner of the company. Super friendly people. Lots of laughs. Great people and fun to be around.Posted on Bob SVerified Local Knowledge and Commitment to Service Over the years my visits to Placencia have largely been fishing trips, and I have found that Sandy Cove provides great service & results. It is great to work with locals like Eric & Vanessa who have the local knowledge and also a commitment to service. They will go above & beyond to provide a good experience. Fishing results can never be guaranteed, but no one works harder at it than Eric, and it shows. And Vanessa is a pleasure to work with. Looking forward to my next trip already!Posted on Katherine WVerified Sunset anniversary cruise Eric was the most wonderful boat captain and tour guide. We had booked a sunset lagoon boat ride on our 20th wedding anniversary. We could not have been happier. Eric drives a gorgeous boat that he built from beautiful Belizean wood. My husband and I shared wine and snacks on our cruise, a delightful touch. Eric answered every single question we had while expertly navigating us through the lagoon. Don't miss this experience. We will most certainly be back.Posted on Sandy Cove BZ ToursVerified Thank You All Thank you all for all of these wonderful feedback! We try our best to make your Belize experience an On behalf of the crew at Sandy Cove BZ Tours,we say thank you!Posted on LAdreams10Verified Wonderful Sunset Cruise- Beautiful experience We took a sunset cruise in Aug during our visit to Placencia with Sandy Cove and it was amazing. Our guide was awesome, very informative & very sweet. He knew all the answers to our questions & this was not our first time to Belize. This is a must do if you haven’t done one if you can spare the time, it’s absolutely stunning. We’ve done many things in Belize and I must say Sandy cove is top notch and we will be doing more things with them when we return. A+++ all the way.
EXCELLENT Based on 18 reviews Posted on Christy G.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did a trip with Sandy Cove last week from Placencia. This is our 2nd time booking with them, and it was another fantastic experience. Shinnae was our snorkel guide and she did a great job pointing out different fish and corals throughout the snorkel. We had a nice long snorkel before moving on to Moho Caye for snacks, lunch, more snorkeling and sun. The food and drinks were delicious, and the whole day was wonderful. Geo, our boat captain, did a great job getting us out and back safely. I would not hesitate to book with Sandy Cove again if we come back to Belize.Posted on Melanie JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We really wanted to rate this excursion 5 stars as the dinner cruise itself was extraordinary! Eric, our captain was absolutely amazing, the food was to die for and the rum punch was out if this world. The boat was immaculate and comfortable. Our only concern was lack of communication. We were told an area for pickup, which was in a construction site when we got there. We thought this odd, so we reached out to ask for confirmation on location and were told, oh ya, actually now you have to go to this other temporary pick up location. When we got to the temporary pick up location, we were told by the security guard at the store that we couldn't park there. He made an exception for us, thank goodness!! We would not have known where to go for pickup had we not reached out. Also, we didnt really know what to expect for the cruise, so some sort of itinerary would have been helpful.Posted on Chelsea HahnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Eric, our captain was amazing! We did the full day, two island snorkeling option. They picked us up from our front door, talk about service! Eric shared lots of great local info, knew all about the water, and the islands. WE SWAM WITH A GIANT TURTLE! Eric even let me drive the boat! Peter, our guide was also amazing. He knew each and every fish, plant, and more about the ocean. He was respectful of the ocean life and their habitats. Told lots of great stories. Knew all the locals at lunch. I found it very sweet that Eric’s mom made our lunch, it was DELICIOUS! I would give this post 100 stars if I could. Absolutely reach out and snorkel with these guys! I can’t say enough good things.Posted on Daniel TorresTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I enjoyed a sunset cruise with captain Eric on 10/9/2024. The weather was perfect and the sunset was beautiful. Eric is a true professional and you can see that as soon as you step on his beautifully crafted pontoon boat. The level of craftsmanship that went in to the design was amazing. Besides that, Eric is an extremely knowledgeable waterman and fisherman. I look forward to coming back to Belize and bringing more family and friends to enjoy one of Sandy Cove’s many tours. I wish Sandy Cove all the prosperity as they deserve it. If you’re looking for your sign to book with them, this is it. Your money will be well spent!Posted on Sarah LucasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the best day with Eric! We got picked up close to our accommodation and we were sitting on an island beach all to ourselves within an hour. Moho Key was the best pick for us, white sand, lots of shade, snorkeling right off the beach. And those who went fishing caught our dinner! Thanks for a great private family day!Posted on Russell MillesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Easy and enjoyable. Professional. Erik had excellent control of his boat, and gave us a great, fun and exciting ride. He (Erik) also is a great chef on the grill! We felt cared for and safe. We even got a quick “boat by” of his private self made island! Only 4 stars because it was a bit pricey, but still worth it.Posted on Sarah J.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sandy Cove is bar the best tour operator in Belize. Their team is professional, timely and so capable and their tours are private and bespoke. We went fishing, caught wonderful fish that our captain graciously cleaned for us and were given opportunities to swim in the gorgeous caye waters when we needed to cool off. Our second trip out with Sandy Cove was even more memorable as weather threatened the whole day but Captain Hank took such gentle and generous care of all of us and waited out the weather patiently until he could take us out on a final Belize adventure not wanting our last day to be ‘lost’. He made us the most delicious conch ceviche, cut up fresh fruits and coconuts for us on the beach and waited out the weather until we could go out and I know we will never forget our day with him on adventure and on the beach. Thank you Sandy Cove for your team and your flexibility and your genuine care of your guests!Posted on Curt WarrenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sandy Cove BZ Tours only does private tours. Which we love! My wife and I went on a snorkeling tour to Laughing Bird Caye. We were the first boat to arrive to the caye. Giving us time to explore before all the other boat tours arrived. Our guide, Eric, was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and experienced. He took the time to show us everything. Which was easy because there were only two of us on the private tour. We did a tour with Capt Jacs a couple days prior with 28 other people on the same boat/tour. That wasn't nearly as enjoyable. Hands down, use Sandy Cove BZ Tours for a much better quality tour.Posted on Cameron SutherlandTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had an amazing trip to Laughing Bird Caye! Michael was an amazing guide. His passion for the underwater ecosystem was contagious and exciting. Vanessa organized a great trip and delicious lunch for us that Michael grilled at the caye. The caye itself was beautiful. Bring sunscreen :)Posted on Cierra Mariellen LohrTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a fantastic snorkeling tour to Laughing Bird Caye! Michael and Vanessa were very kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Michael made us an excellent lunch and pointed out all kinds of fish and coral throughout the day. I'd highly recommend them to anyone visiting Placencia!
