Saks at Placencia Tours

All of the tours arranged by Saks are led by licensed local guides. Most tour prices are based on 4 or more persons.  Children under 12 are half price.  All tours are subject to a 9% sales tax. Tour prices are subject to change.

SNORKELING: Saks at Placencia snorkel tours are not combined with SCUBA diving. The tours leave at 9am and return by 4pm. Our guides will snorkel with you and are trained to teach beginners.  The groups are small (10 people or less).  Life jackets, water and ice are always on board.

INNER REEF AND FRENCH LOUIE CAYE:  This is our recommended and most popular snorkelling tour. It is a 20-30 minute boat ride from the resort.  The first stop is usually Moho Caye, a pristine palm studded caye or Laughing Bird Caye National Park.  The beautiful, virgin beaches and nearby coral reef provide an excellent snorkeling sites for the beginner.  The inner reef offers protected waters, a large variety of soft and hard corals and a multitude of tropical fish.  $65US per person.

OUTER REEF SNORKEL TOURS:  These all day snorkel tours usually go to the Silk Cayes, three small coral cayes located on top of the main barrier reef.  Occassionally the tour may go to Round Caye, Pompion Caye or Ranguana Caye.  Snorkeling on the outer reef is more dramatic than the inner reefs with bigger walls, larger fish and more ocean ecology.  These cayes are coral sand cayes with beautiful beaches.  It takes approximately one hour to reach these destinations.  You will need to order a box lunch.  Cost includes snorkel gear and lunch and is $70US a person.

SAILING "THE TALISMAN":  A beautiful mono hull luxury yacht.  Enjoy an unforgettable day of sailing in luxurious comfort and safety aboard a fully crewed 52 foot yacht.  Our sailing charters include snorkeling, fishing, sea kayaking and more.  View and identify marine mammals, corals, fish and birds - a great educational adventure experience for couples or the entire family.  This trip includes snacks, open bar and a full lunch often including fresh catch of the day.  Special menus are available.  There are three bathrooms aboard, fresh water showers and shade seating.  Our guides will show you the best snorkeling and fishing spots.  We specialize in small groups averaging about 7 guests.  Charters depart from Placencia fuel dock at 9am and returns at 5pm.  $130US per person includes transportation to the boat, lunch, open bar and snorkel gear.

“NEXT WAVE”: Next Wave is a 50’ catamaran was originally built for speed, and won several races during her first few years before being retired and converted for day sailing.  She still displays evidence of her racing pedigree with frequent speeds of over 15 knots. Next Wave is equipped with a marine toilet and holding tank for guest comfort.  Masks and snorkels are provided for viewing the underwater paradise during our lunch stop.  We also have foam noodles and rubber rings for floating and relaxing. A fresh water spray rinses off the salt when you finish your water activities.  Lie back in the bow nets while sailing and enjoy a cooling splash on the back as Next Wave dips into the waves.  We call this fun activity net-dipping!

DAY SAILING: Net-Dipping, sunbathing, snorkeling, beach combing and just plain fun in the sun on the spacious decks.  Tuck into our sumptuous buffet lunch served aboard and keep cool with complimentary bar and drinks all day.  Great times, great music – an unforgettable experience for the entire family.  The tour leaves at 8:30am and returns by 3pm. $90 US per person includes transportation to the boat, lunch, open bar and snorkel gear.

SUNSET CRUISE: Sheltered water sailing for all to enjoy with cool drinks and snacks served aboard.  Watch the sun melt over the Maya Mountains while listening to great music and perhaps a glimpse of an elusive manatee to round off your perfect Placencia afternoon.  Back in time for dinner ashore, soothed and relaxed from your sail.  This tour leaves at 3:30pm and returns by 6pm.  $55 US per person includes transportation to the boat, snacks and an open bar.

SPORT FISHING, FLY FISHING, SPIN CASTING, TROLLING, DEEP SEA FISHING AND GENERAL FISHING: Placencia has been called the Permit Capital of the World.  If you love fishing let us find you the right guide to take you to our flats, lagoons, rivers and reefs in search of permit, tarpon, bonefish and snook, as well as barracuda, jack, kingfish, wahoo, bonito, tuna, grouper, snapper – an endless variety of fish that you may find on your line! Some rental fishing gear is available but the serious angler should bring their own. The charter rate for one to two fishermen ranges from $275 to $325 US per day for a boat and guide.  We provide a box lunch upon order the day before the tour is set to leave.

SCUBA DIVING TOURS: Professional local dive masters are always ready to explore untouched cayes, dramatic walls and virgin reefs.  Some of our best diving is inside the main barrier reef, offering a variety of protected dive sites.  Saks does not operate its own scuba dive shop, but we can book day tours, night dives and scuba instruction for you as well as provide information on recommended local dive operators.  Tours range from $100 to $125US.  These rates include all gear, two tanks, weights and lunch.

** Jungle tours – wear long pants, and good walking shoes that can get wet. Bring a swimsuit, hat, insect repellent, binoculars and a bird book**

MONKEY RIVER JUGLE WALK: A half hour boat ride takes you to Monkey River Town at the mouth of a lush river.  Here we pick up your Monkey River guide who will lead you on the jungle trails.  If you choose you may simply motor slowly up the river and do a quiet float downstream, observing the abundant wildlife along the river bank.  Howler Monkeys are usually sighted, as well as iguanas, crocodiles, turtles and many species of birds. Lunch is scheduled at Alice’s Restaurant.  The return to Placencia takes you through a maze of mangroves and lagoons, where you may see manatees.  The price of $60US per person does not include lunch.

COCKSCOMB BASIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY:  The world’s first sanctuary created specifically for the elusive jaguar.  You will register at Maya Center, a picturesque Mayan village where you may visit a Mayan Crafts shop.  Then a beautiful jungle road leads to the preserve where you will hike rainforest trails with your naturalist guide.  Birders, bring your binoculars!  One tour operator offers an invigorating tube float down the river.  On other tours you climb to a beautiful waterfall for a cool swim.  The rate of $70US per person includes lunch and park fees.

SOUTHERN MAYA RUINS TOUR:  Explore our Mayan Culture of yesterday and today!  Take a boat across the lagoon, where you will meet your van and licensed guide.  The first stop is Nimli Punit, a small ruin famous for its stelae.  On some tours you will then travel to the Mayan village of Blue Creek for an adventurous hiking and caving experience.  Other tours proceed to Lubaantun, where the famous crystal skull was found, then on to a Mayan Village where you have lunch.  The rate of $95US per person includes lunch and park fees.