Belize City, Belize
Overview
Overview
An eco-tourist's paradise. Offshore, friendly stingrays glide over the second longest barrier reef in the world; inland, brilliant butterflies loop through steamy jungles.
Explore unique shopping opportunities available
in this port.
Shore Excursions
Shore Excursions
Airboat Adventure & Belize City Tour
Board an air-conditioned bus for a guided tour of Belize’s rich history, from its establishment by shipwrecked British sailors in 1683 to the modern day. Pass Saint John’s Cathedral (the oldest in Central America), the Prime Minister’s residence and many more interesting sights. Outside the city, under a Mayan thatched palapa longhouse, you will receive a short orientation and...
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Belikin Brewery and Show
Tour the brewery that produces Belize's only beer--Belikin--located just 30 minutes from the pier on the north side of Belize City. Taste the beer, accompanied by an excellent sampling of Belizean seafood then, inspired by the spirit of the Mayas, take a short 30-minute drive to the Old Belize Museum and Beach. Here you will sit back and relax to enjoy the brilliant colors of Belizean culture as d...
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Belize City & The Olde Belize Museum
Tour Belize’s present and past. The old British colonial capital of Belize City is the country’s only genuine urban area and is the commercial and cultural center of the country. The city contains both the main sea port and a colorful mix of about one third of the country’s 270,000 residents. The bus will take you to the Old Belize Museum. This cultural and historical center a...
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Belizean Heritage and Show
Don't miss this historical tour of Belize's prison-turned-museum, where some of Belize's most feared criminals met the gallows. You'll also delve into the ancient past and admire relics of Mayan ancestors. Mayan pottery, jewelry and tools tell the tale of a proud, ancient civilization that once flourished from Mexico, down through Belize, to Central America. A photographic display depicts Belize's...
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Catamaran Barrier Reef Snorkel & Beach
Depart directly from your ship aboard a luxurious, custom-built, high-speed catamaran, cutting through turquoise blue waters inside Belize’s barrier reef. The crew will provide instruction on the use of the complimentary snorkel equipment, and once the catamaran anchors in the lee of the sand atoll, you’ll step into the crystal clear waters for amazing snorkeling among coral formati...
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Cave Tubing & Rain Forest Trek
A tender transfer to Belize City and a 37-mile drive up the Western Highway brings you to the Caves Branch River and its winding path through the Maya Mountains and numerous ancient caves once inhabited by the Maya. On arriving at Jaguar Paw, your headquarters for the day, be prepared for a 45 minute hike down a jungle trail where your guide will point out various plants, roots and herbs once used...
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Caves & Jungles of Belize
Enjoy the awesome natural beauty of the rain forest, uninhabited jungle rivers and caves once used by the ancient Mayans who inhabited this region. You will depart the ship on a high-speed boat for the Sabun River. Once in the river, the boat will wind its way up stream through the jungle covered banks that look like the setting for an Indiana Jones movie. After 45 minutes, the boat arrives at ...
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Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary
A 35-minute ride on the Northern Highway marks the start of a tour that is a must for nature enthusiasts, especially bird lovers. Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary provides habitat for more than 360 species of birds. The majestic Jabiru stork (the largest stork in the western hemisphere with a wingspan of eight feet) can be found nesting in these wetlands. Once you have crossed the causeway that ...
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Mangrove Tunnels & City Museum
For a laid-back, low-impact glimpse into the culture and natural history of Belize, come along on this easy, interesting tour. After a tender ride to the dock, board an air-conditioned bus for a very short ride to the Museum of Belize. The museum focuses on the Mayan and colonial history of Belize. Highlights include priceless Mayan artifacts dating back some 2,500 years. After an hour and a ha...
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Mayan City of Altun Ha & Belize City
This fascinating half-day tour focuses on the contrast between the ancient Maya city of Altun Ha and modern-day Belize City, highlighting 1000 years of development. Altun Ha (Maya for Rock Stone Water) thrived as a trading post to the Maya World during the Post Classic and Classic periods. The site was made world famous by Dr. David Pendergast of the Royal Ontario Museum on his finding the largest...
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Mayan Palaces of Cahal Pech
Your day begins with a journey to the western town of San Ignacio where the Mayan site of Cahal Pech is located. You travel by air-conditioned motor coach on paved roads. Before you arrive at Cahal Pech, you’ll stop for a quick snack and some shopping. Perched proudly on a hill top, Cahal Pech boasts extensive restoration to masks, facades, terraces, stairways and structures. In its heyda...
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Mayan Ruins of Xunantunich & Marimba Lunch
The Xunantunich Mayan ceremonial center is located on a natural limestone ridge two miles from the Guatemalan border. The largest temple, El Castillo, is excavated and is partially restored. The site has three plazas, carved stelae, a partially excavated ball court, and a display center depicting the history of the site. Lunch is at a hotel, complete with Marimba show, and there is time for han...
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Raiders of the Lost Mayan Caves
Leave civilization behind and venture from tame to wild during the course of a 75-minute drive into Belize’s interior. Be prepared for the thrill of a lifetime as you gear up with helmet, light, gloves and harness and hear a safety briefing. Then you’ll trek your way up a hillside trail through the Belizean jungle, seeking the Dragon’s Mouth--the ceremonial entrance into the M...
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Rendezvous Caye Snorkeling
If Gilligan’s Island really existed, perhaps it would be here at Rendezvous Caye, just six miles south-east of Belize City. Visit this magnificent coral island complete with coconut trees, situated right on top of the great barrier reef of Belize. Snorkeling takes place right from the beach, and abundant reef life, great coral formations, crystal clear water and warm sunshine all add up t...
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The Belize Zoo & Belize City
Cabin fever? A half-day get away is for you! A tender transfer into Belize City will be the start of your tour of the Wonderful Wildlife Habitat (the Belize Zoo) created as a sanctuary for the country's indigenous species. The Belize Zoo was first created for animals which were injured or donated to the facility and could not be returned to the wild. This is home for am impressive array of Large C...
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The Lost World Canopy & Rappelling Tour
Board an air-conditioned bus for the scenic journey to Big Hill Station. Continuing across the beautiful Savannah Pine Ridge and through the untouched Belizean jungle. As you round the final bend, you will arrive at a small clearing in the dense forest , and enter a cavernous tunnel which leads to a primeval rain forest encircled by crevassed rock walls more than 100 feet tall, in which dwell m...
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Turneffe Atoll Two-Tank Certified Scuba (including gear)
Gear up at the dive center, then you’ll take a 50-minute boat ride past the Barrier Reef to Turneffe Atoll--one of only four atolls in the Western Hemisphere. Your captain will select a dive site based on weather and visibility conditions, but usually includes a wall. Maximum depth on the first dive averages between 50-70 feet. You’ll see tropical reef fish, and healthy sponge and c...
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Turneffe Atoll Two-Tank Certified Scuba (without gear)
Gear up at the dive center, then you’ll take a 50-minute boat ride past the Barrier Reef to Turneffe Atoll--one of only four atolls in the Western Hemisphere. Your captain will select a dive site based on weather and visibility conditions, but usually includes a wall. Maximum depth on the first dive averages between 50-70 feet. You’ll see tropical reef fish, and healthy sponge and cora...
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Wildlife River Rafting
After a brief tender ride to Belize City you will board a motor coach and drive to the start point on the Olde Belize River. Here you’ll board a motorized river raft, and travel this scenic waterway looking for crocodiles, howler monkeys, iguanas, and lots of birds. Turtles, manatees and dolphins are frequently spotted as well. Lush tropical foliage lines this waterway and several small f...
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Weather
Weather
| Month | Temp Avg | Temp High | Temp Low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74.3 | 81.1 | 67.4 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 75.5 | 82.1 | 69.0 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 77.6 | 84.0 | 71.1 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 79.8 | 85.9 | 73.8 | 2.2 |
| May | 80.9 | 86.9 | 74.9 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 81.0 | 87.0 | 75.0 | 7.7 |
| Jul | 81.1 | 87.1 | 75.0 | 6.4 |
| Aug | 81.3 | 87.7 | 74.9 | 6.7 |
| Sep | 80.4 | 87.0 | 73.9 | 9.6 |
| Oct | 78.7 | 85.7 | 71.7 | 12.0 |
| Nov | 75.8 | 83.1 | 68.5 | 8.9 |
| Dec | 74.6 | 81.2 | 67.9 | 7.3 |