Ten years ago, Amanda Haley was delivering a 53-foot Swan from Saddle Caye to Fort Lauderdale when a sunset at Placencia Yacht Club captured her heart. That magical moment left a piece of her soul in Belize, setting the stage for an extraordinary decade-long journey.
A Decade of Excellence
Amanda spent the next ten years mastering the marine industry while living aboard sailboats for over eight years. She earned her 50-Ton USCG Master's License, became a certified ASA Instructor, and built expertise as a yacht broker with Denison Yachting before establishing South Florida Sailing in 2016.
Her career progressed from specializing in sailboat sales to becoming a leading sales agent for charter fleet acquisitions. When COVID disrupted the industry, she adapted by managing day charter operations in Fort Lauderdale. Post-pandemic, she served as Americas Sales Director for a major charter company, gaining the strategic insights needed for her ultimate goal.
Dream Becomes Reality
Amanda has now purchased stunning waterfront property on Placencia Caye featuring 240 feet of deep-water dock space.
Comprehensive Infrastructure
Placencia Yacht Charters offers world-class facilities including:
- Professional maintenance capabilities with a full container of parts and tools
- On-site management with purpose-built accommodations
- Certified ASA sailing school
- Professional hull cleaning and maintenance services
- Fleet insurance benefits for cost savings
Community Commitment
Amanda's vision extends beyond business success to meaningful community support. PYC donates sports equipment to local soccer teams, provides computers to high school students, and offers sailing instruction to local youth through the ASA certified school. This commitment to giving back will grow alongside the company's success.
Strategic Partnerships
Through partnership with local entrepreneur Alberto Logan, Placencia Land and Sea Tours offers:
- Week-long live-aboard charters
- Day charters and sunset excursions
- Comprehensive land and sea touring experiences
Safety and Innovation
Located on Placencia Caye, the facility offers exceptional hurricane protection with boats easily moved 45 nautical miles up the Rio Dulce River when needed. As co-founder of Current Yachts, Amanda pioneered an innovative brokerage model that helps yacht sellers retain more equity.
Premium Fleet Philosophy
Amanda's vision is clear: create the nicest, cleanest fleet in the area through superior maintenance, professional management, and uncompromising safety standards. All charters include experienced local captains with intimate knowledge of these waters.
What began as a sunset drink has evolved into one of Belize's premier marina and charter operations—a place where tropical boating dreams come true, supported by world-class facilities and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Welcome to Placencia Yacht Charters – where your heart finds its home on the water.
