Gateway to ancient Maya temples, jungle rivers and the Belize Barrier Reef, all reachable on a single day from your ship.
Belize City sits on the Caribbean coast of Central America, and it is a tender port, so ships anchor offshore and small boats carry you to the Fort Street Tourism Village on the waterfront. The water near the coast is shallow, which is why the ride takes a little while.
Most guests use Belize City as a jumping-off point for the mainland, heading inland to Maya ruins and caves or out to the reef. It suits active travelers and anyone curious about history and wildlife, and the English-speaking guides make it easy to learn a lot in one day.
Average daily high and low in °F, from the nearest weather station with long records: Philip Goldson International Airport, Belize. Source: Meteostat station records, 1991–2020.
Here are my favorite ways to spend a cruise day in Belize City. Each one opens on Viator, where you can check the times, reviews and price before you book.
Float on an inner tube through limestone caves along a jungle river, the most popular adventure in Belize, followed by a local lunch.
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Travel by boat up a jungle river to Lamanai, a Mayan city with towering temples, keeping an eye out for crocodiles and howler monkeys along the way.
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A two-hour taste of Belize City: local dishes, snacks and drinks, plus a look at the city's landmarks, close to the tender pier.
View detailsMy favorites: float through limestone caves on an inner tube along the Caves Branch River; climb the temples of Altun Ha, an ancient Maya city north of Belize City; snorkel the Belize Barrier Reef, part of the Mesoamerican Reef; see native animals like jaguars, tapirs and toucans at the Belize Zoo; stroll past the historic Swing Bridge and colonial buildings near the waterfront.
Belize dollar, fixed at two to one with the US dollar; US dollars are accepted almost everywhere.
Tenders bring you right to the tourism village by the city center, and from there most people head out on tours or by taxi.
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