Belize Family Vacation with Kids: 5 Nights | Casa Al Mar Belize

5 or 7 Night Itinerary · Families with Kids 6 to 12 Years Old

Casa Al Mar is a private, all-inclusive, fully staffed island home on St. George’s Caye, reserved exclusively for one family at a time of 8 to 14 guests. For families traveling with children ages 6 to 12, a five or seven night stay offers just the right balance of adventure and downtime. Kids can build their snorkeling confidence right off the dock before heading to the reef, swim in the Caribbean steps from the house, fish, kayak, explore nearby sandbars, and experience Belize’s incredible marine life, all without an overpacked schedule.

Your private boat, captain, licensed guide, chef, and Casa Al Mar team make it easy to experience Belize at your family’s pace. This page just offers a suggestion of how you could spend your days. Once you book we can personalize the itinerary together on your first evening, with the flexibility to adjust the week around weather, energy levels, and the activities your kids enjoy most.

Getting here is easy too: approximately 25 minutes from Belize’s International airport to the Belize City dock, followed by a 20-minute private boat ride to the caye, with no domestic flight required.

Day 1: Arrival and Island Life

Arrive at Belize's International Airport (BZE), where your host greets you and coordinates the short transfer to Belize City. From there, board your private boat for the 20-minute ride to St. George's Caye.
Once you arrive, kids can head straight for the dock to jump in. We have two swimming areas off the dock both with ladders, and the team puts out inflatable tubes to make it both relaxing and fun.
Every child that visits Casa Al Mar gets a island wildlife check-list. It quickly becomes their mission to spot all the land and sea creatures on this list. At the end of the trip, they will receive ‘Casa Explorer’ sticker badge for their efforts during their trip.
As the sun starts to set, its prime time for younger guests to go on a hermit crab hunt. They can be found along the shore before dinner, and races after if the catch is good.
Settle in over an early family dinner and formalize any plan adjustments needed for the week.
End the day with a little old-fashioned family fun. Put away the devices and bring out the cards, Scrabble, or Monopoly for a refreshing reminder that some of the best family memories are still made around a table. The house has a wide variety of games.

Day 2: Learning to Snorkel

After your first breakfast on the island, your tour guide will fit masks, snorkels, and fins for the whole family. If kids haven’t snorkeled yet, the first lessons happen right at the dock before heading out for a family-friendly reef site. For first-timers and younger kids, the guide takes extra time to get everyone comfortable in the water. Water, drinks, and snacks are sent on the boat to make sure everyone is properly fueled for adventure.
For children aged 10 and older, an introductory scuba experience or Junior Open Water Diver training can be arranged in advance through certified dive partners, depending on scheduling and certification requirements (extra fee).
Later the afternoon is reserved for swimming and then its time to catch bait for drop fishing in the next day or so. It’s not a must, but children usually enjoy joining the captain catch live bait with their casting net.

Tip: we recommend to purchase younger kids' snorkel masks ahead of time so it fits and they can try it on a few times before you arrive. Your snorkel gear is included for everyone, but we have found this to be beneficial for kids between 6-9 or first time snorkelers.

Day 3: Drop Fishing and Kayaking

On day 3, we recommend trying your hand at drop fishing, it’s a family favorite. Drop fishing is a simple, hands-on style of fishing where a baited line is lowered straight down into the water to catch fish below. Your fresh sprat will already be caught for bait and your guide will help everyone with their lines, making it an easy and exciting activity for all ages, from young children catching their first fish to grandparents joining in the fun.
If you have a good catch, you know what that means? Your chef can prepare it however you like for dinner. How’s that for fresh seafood?
After fishing, you can head home for lunch and a relaxed afternoon, with plenty of time for swimming off the dock, exploring the island, or simply taking it easy. If you want to stay on the water, the chef can prepare a packed lunch and stop at a nearby Sandbar on the way home for you to enjoy a different experience on the water.
Grab the kayaks as the day cools down and paddle around St. George’s Caye, looking for fish, birds, and marine life along the way. When you get back, the team can have fresh coconut water for you right off the tree!
After dinner, it’s usually another game night.

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Day 4: Caye Caulker w/ Shark and Ray Encounter

Day 4 promises to be the most memorable day for all. Cruise on over to colorful Caye Caulker aboard your private boat, enjoying the Caribbean views along the 35-minute boat ride and arrive ready to explore. At the first stop on the water, you will snorkel at the Coral Gardens and see vibrant coral and marine life.
Then move onto an unforgettable shark and ray encounter, just a few minutes away from the snorkel spot. This is where the kids (and adults) can see Belize’s gentle nurse sharks and southern stingrays up close in the clear Caribbean water. Confident swimmers can get in with your licensed guide, while anyone who prefers can enjoy the excitement from the boat.
After all the time on the water, the boat docks on the island and you can wander the sandy streets at your own pace, browse for souvenirs, grab an ice cream or fresh fruit drink, and let the kids experience the island’s famous “Go Slow” atmosphere.
Depending on the time of day, the captain will stop to visit the tarpon feeding area to watch these enormous fish leap from the water for food, an experience that tends to get some big reactions from this age group!
This is a full day that departs around 9:00 am, and returns back by 4:00 pm, but can be adjusted if needed. Meals, drinks and snacks are prepared by the chef and sent with you on board the boat.

Day 5: The Sandbar and a Volleyball Match

Head out to one of the nearby sandbars, where the kids can jump into warm, shallow crystal-clear Caribbean water and spend the morning swimming, splashing, and exploring. This is an experience very unique to St. George’s Caye. Many sandbars exist in Belize, but none as accessible as the ones just a stone’s throw away from the island.
Bring out the tubes for a little extra adventure, with tubing to or from the sandbar when conditions allow, or simply float and play together in the clear water.
Return to Casa for lunch and an afternoon on the property, with no need to rush off to another activity. Swim from the dock, relax in the hammocks, or enjoy some downtime before the games begin.
Finish the afternoon with a game of volleyball, cornhole, and other games at the house before everyone cleans up and comes together for the final farewell dinner of the trip.

Day 6: Departure

Enjoy one final breakfast before boarding your private boat back to Belize City and the transfer to Belize’s International Airport for your journey home. Our team coordinates all the logistics for you just the way they did when you arrived.

Extra Days

Staying a Little Longer? Make Days 6 & 7 Your Own

One of the best things about a longer stay at Casa Al Mar is that you don’t have to fill every day with something new. By this point, the kids usually have a favorite experience they’re already asking to do again, and with your private boat, captain, and guide, there’s time to revisit it.

Do your favorite adventure all over again.
Experience mainland Belize. Add a day trip to explore a Maya ruin, or combine cave tubing and ziplining for a completely different Belize adventure. Mainland excursions are available at an additional cost.
Take a completely slow day. Sleep in, linger over breakfast, swim off the dock, kayak, play games, read in a hammock, and let the kids decide what happens next.
Or do absolutely nothing. That may sound funny on an itinerary, but it’s one of the best parts of staying on St. George’s Caye. Island life has a way of making an afternoon with nowhere to go and nothing you need to do feel like an experience all its own.

Good to Know for Families

For toddlers and younger kids: a sandbox on the island, easy swimming off the dock, and a crib, high chair, and baby bath provided when needed.

Snorkel gear: is included, but we do recommend for younger kids to purchase a set in advance and let them try it on a few times before coming to Belize so they can be most comfortable.

Older kids who want to dive: ages 10+ can do an intro scuba experience or Junior Open Water training through certified partners, if arranged in advance. This would require an extra charge but our team is happy to coordinate this for you. Scuba training can take place right off our dock.

Common Questions

Is Casa Al Mar good for young children and toddlers?

Yes. Casa Al Mar is good for all ages, children and adults included. Our team adjusts to the ages of your group and we curate itineraries for each group a little differently.

Can the kids learn to snorkel here?

Yes. The guide fits masks, snorkels, and fins and starts the first lessons right at the dock before any reef trip, with extra time for first-timers. It helps to buy younger kids' gear ahead so it fits, though gear is included.

Can older kids scuba dive?

Children aged 10 and older can do an introductory scuba experience or Junior Open Water Diver training. This must be arranged in advance and we will pair you with one of our certified dive partners.

How far is everything by boat?

Several snorkel sites and sandbars are within 15 to 20 minutes by boat, and some sandbars are visible from the balcony. Caye Caulker is about 35 minutes.