The Rising Tide Mothership

Lodging Details
The Rising Tide is a 58-foot Hatteras wide-body motor yacht. This fully air-conditioned charter boat provides the perfect exploratory platform for up to six anglers, with three staterooms (including one queen bed and five twin beds), three private bathrooms (including three showers and a bathtub), a great room with comfortable chairs and sofas, a dining area and a covered aft deck with a fantastic outdoor bar and seating area.

• Master Stateroom (Queen bed, twin bed, TV and DVD, private bathroom with shower, bathtub, and large closet)
• Mid Stateroom (Two twin beds, closet, bathroom with shower across the hallway)
• Forward Stateroom (Two bunk beds, TV/DVD, private bathroom with shower, closet)
• Great Room (TV/DVD, Stereo/CD with iPhone/Android hookup)

Food and Beverages
All meals on the Rising Tide are included in the package price. The Rising Tide also includes one (1) case of Belikin beer and one (1) bottle of rum per angler. A fully stocked bar is also available in the evenings. Should anglers want any additional or special beverages, they are encouraged to bring their own. Meals aboard the Rising Tide are always a highlight and are based upon traditional Belizean cuisine. Breakfast includes dishes such as fry jacks and Johnny cakes, eggs, sausages, bacon, plenty of fresh fruit, and fresh orange juice. Lunches include salads, pasta, sandwiches, rice, and beans. Dinners may include, Belizean stewed chicken, shrimp creole, beef curry, lobster, and fried fish, in addition to other traditional sides and always fresh limeade and desserts. Should anglers want any additional or special beverages, it can be arranged prior to arrival.

Typical Length of Stay
The standard package includes seven (7) nights / six (6) fishing days.  Other packages can be accommodated, please contact Yellow Dog for more details.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
The Rising Tide is a fishing-focused operation but non-angling activities can also be arranged. They are happy to accommodate divers and snorkelers or those interested in an adventure / eco-tour package. This is a great option for families that could book the boat and enjoy everything that Belize and its healthy marine environment have to offer.

Internet / Communications
Wi-Fi is available while at the dock on arrival and departure days. There is no Wi-Fi service, however, while out on the water. Depending on your service plan, some cell phones will work while in the country and on the water.

How To Get There
International flights to Belize City’s Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) go through Miami, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Denver, Newark, Chicago, and Charlotte. The major airlines that are currently servicing and will be flying to Belize in the immediate future are American Airlines, United, Delta, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
Arrival and departure times are flexible for this operation, we recommend arriving early afternoon and departing mid to late morning at the end of each trip. Please contact the Yellow Dog office for details and assistance.

Documents Required
All U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport that does not expire within six (6) months of trip dates. Please be sure that your passport has at least two blank, unstamped pages remaining in the back, and that it is not torn, delaminated, or damaged in any way. Citizens of the U.S., the British Commonwealth, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the European Community are NOT required to have Visas.

Minors Traveling To Belize Without Both Parents 
If you are planning on traveling with minors, remember that all children 18 years of age or younger entering Belize accompanied by only one parent or legal guardian must have a NOTARIZED letter of consent from the other parent stating the child/children have his/her permission to enter the country. Single parents need a notarized documentation of divorce decree or death certificate of spouse. Minors unaccompanied by either parent require a NOTARIZED letter of consent signed by both parents.

Travel Arrangements
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General Information
A typical trip begins with a flight into Phillip Goldston International Airport (BZE) in Belize City where anglers will be met by a Rising Tide representative and transferred to the boat. After a meal at the marina, the Rising Tide departs to the first evening’s anchorage, an hour or two away among the mangrove islands. Usually, there is time for fishing in the evening of the first day. That evening, anglers will have the first of many delicious and memorable Belizean dinners aboard the Rising Tide prepared by Chef Velda.

After coffee the following morning, anglers step into skiffs between 6:00 and 6:30 am and are typically fishing within 10 minutes. After the morning session, anglers return back to the Rising Tide for a full breakfast. After breakfast, anglers will depart for the midday session which will last until the early afternoon when anglers return back to the mothership for lunch. After lunch, it’s back onto the water until dark or after. This is a great option for anglers wanting to maximize time on the water and fish from sun up to sundown. Anglers then return back to the Rising Tide for a Belikin beer or rum drink and another impressive dinner.  This schedule can be modified based on the interests of the clients. Time can be set aside for excursions to nearby islands, snorkeling, or just relaxing. Trips often include excursions to the islands of Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker if guests are interested.  The crew and the itinerary are flexible. The crew is hardworking, experienced, and genuinely interested in helping all clients enjoy their trip. They are patient and productive with all skill levels as trips often include family members with interests other than fishing.

Most trips begin and end in Belize City, although “one-way” custom trips can be scheduled as well. This is common with permit trips to the southern waters of the country. (*There is a fuel surcharge for permit-focused trips heading south from Belize City.) The Rising Tide typically is booked for full-week trips, although longer or shorter stays may be accommodated. During a week-long trip, the Rising Tide will be anchored at three or four different fishing destinations within the following fisheries of Belize:

Around Belize City
This area provides a year-round population of tarpon, bonefish, snook, and permit. Tarpon can be found in the rivers and creeks near the city as well as cruising the flats. There is a strong concentration of bonefish and snook, and permit can be targeted on the right tides.

Ambergris Caye
20 miles northeast of Belize City between the mainland and the reef lies Ambergris Caye. The Caye is better known for its busy city of San Pedro. Aside from the bars, clubs, and tourists of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye offers a fantastic bonefish population. It’s not uncommon to see hundreds of tailing bonefish in just one-morning session. In addition, there are beautiful white flats around this Caye to hunt schools of permit that feed on the changing tides as well as opportunities for tarpon.

Long Caye
This area south of Ambergris Caye provides one of the most diverse fisheries in Belize. There are many large flats and lagoons for bonefish. Anglers search for juvenile tarpon and snook around the mangroves or head out to the reef to hunt for permit and large tarpon. On the “Tarpon Highway” or “Miami Beach” anglers can spot tarpon, permit, barracuda, and cobia swimming over powder white sand from over 100 yards away. Long Caye, particularly close to the barrier reef, holds some of the largest permit we have seen throughout the country, it is a great option for someone looking to target large permit.

Robinson Point and south to Placencia
Robinson Point is located 5 miles south of Belize City. The fishing grounds around Robinson Point contain large rolling tarpon and fantastic permit fishing. On a good day, guests can expect multiple shots at permit. The fishing grounds from Robinson Point south past Dangriga to Placencia are considered to hold some of the largest concentrations of permit in Belize, it is often referred to as “Permit Alley.” If you are dedicated to targeting permit, this is a great option.

The Rising Tide provides the finest flats fishing, live-aboard adventure, and value in all of Belize. It is an experience like no other in the region and also the only live-aboard operation currently operating in Belize.

Boats and Equipment
The Rising Tide accesses different fishing locations throughout the course of a week while towing traditional-style pangas for daily fishing and access to the flats. Anglers fish each day from 23-foot pangas equipped with 40 HP Yamaha outboards. These boats provide a stable fishing platform and a comfortable ride to target the variety of species found within Belize’s waters.

Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter. All prices listed below are per person and quoted in US dollars. All prices are based on 7 nights / 6 fishing days aboard the Rising Tide. Packages can be customized for additional days or fewer nights as well as non-fishing packages. Contact Yellow Dog for details.

2024 Rates

Party of two: with 1 skiff and guide – $6,395 each per person
Party of three: with 2 skiffs and guides – $5,395 each per person
Party of four: with 2 skiffs and guides – $4,745 each per person
Party of five or six: with 3 skiffs and guides  – $4,415 each per person

Extra skiff and guide – $2,100 

For a dedicated permit trip heading south from Belize City, there is a $1,600 fuel surcharge.

What’s Included:

• Seven (7) nights of lodging on-board the Rising Tide (double occupancy)
• Six (6) days of guided fishing
• Round-trip transfers from Belize International Airport to the marina to meet the boat
• Three meals per day and an afternoon snack
• One (1) case of Belikin Beer per guest
• One (1) bottle of local rum per guest
• Coffee, sodas, and bottled water aboard the boat
• Belizean fishing license
• All taxes
  
  

What’s Not Included:

• Round trip airfare to and from Belize City (BZE)
• Additional alcohol (over the one case of Belikin and one bottle of Rum per person)
• Gratuities for guides and boat staff
• All rods, flies, and terminal tackle
• Additional non-fishing adventure packages
  
  

Rising Tide Mothership (Central Belize)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that the registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund, and responsibility clauses for these packages. A deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking to hold both space and guides on all packages. No space or guides will be held without receipt of the deposit. Full pre-payment is due 90 days prior to date of trip. All cancellations must be received in writing, sent to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, LLC. For cancellations, deposits and/or final payments will be refunded outside of 90 days prior to trip (minus a $100.00 processing fee per guest charged by The Rising Tide in addition to a $100.00 per person cancellation fee charged by Yellow Dog Flyfishing) upon receipt of written notification. Inside of 90 days from start of trip, deposits and/or final payments are non-refundable and no credits will be issued unless the operator and/or Yellow Dog are able to resell the trip(s). Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for your trip. The Rising Tide will not refund payments in the event of a hurricane or poor weather, or for unused portions of any package.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings  
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.   

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access. 

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

• Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3 
• Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees) 
• Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT.