The average temperature in Belize is approximately 85 degrees, with occasional tropical rainfall.

We recommend the following items to make your trip more comfortable. Belize (and the destinations you will be visiting) is very casual, and you do not need to dress up for meals (unless you want to).

• A soft duffle bag, carry-on size (no hard cases so that we can stash your empty bags while underway)
• 2 swimsuits, 3-4 pairs of shorts, 5-6 short sleeve shirts (SPF sun/swim shirts are recommended), and something casual for dinner or lunch during island stops (sundress, etc.)
• Hat, insect repellent spray, lip protection, reef-safe sunscreen*, sunglasses
• 1 lightweight rain jacket, 1 long sleeve shirt, 1 sweatshirt
• 1 pair of hiking boots/tennis shoes (if you plan on hiking or running), 1 pair of sandals, 1 pair of water shoes
• A good book or two, your favorite playlist (although we have great music onboard!), cards, dominoes, and other easy-to-pack games your family enjoys
• We have snorkeling gear onboard; however, if you have that special mask that fits, bring it along

*As BSV believes in doing our part to protect the beautiful Belizean barrier reef, we recommend the use of health- and reef-safe sunscreens. Most common sunscreens include the chemicals oxybenzone and octinoxate which not only interfere with the human hormone system but are also harmful to coral and underwater life and can lead to coral bleaching. We recommend mineral-based sunscreens that only include zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as active ingredients.

Thank you for helping us protect Belize’s fragile coral reef system and underwater life!

Here is a list of approved reef-safe sunscreen brands that can be purchased online.

• All Good Sport Sunscreen SPF30
• Avasol Responsible Suncare SPF 30/50
• Babo Botanicals Clear Zinc Lotion SPF30
• Loving Naturals Clear Body All-natural Sunscreen SPF30+
• Raw Elements Certified Natural Sunscreen SPF30
• Thinksport Straight Goop On Sunscreen SPF50