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Belize City, Belize

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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.



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Caribbean Cruise Belize

Shore Excursions

Shore Excursions


 


Airboat Adventure & Belize City Tour



Duration: Approximately 2½ Hours
Price : $$

 

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... more info




Belikin Brewery and Show



Duration: Approximately 4½ Hours
Price : $$

 

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... more info




Belize City & The Olde Belize Museum



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $

 

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... more info




Belizean Heritage and Show



Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Price : $$

 

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... more info




Catamaran Barrier Reef Snorkel & Beach



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $$

 

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... more info




Cave Tubing & Rain Forest Trek



Duration: Approximately 5¾ Hours
Price : $$

   

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... more info




Caves & Jungles of Belize



Duration: Approximately 5 Hours
Price : $$

   

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 ... more info




Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary



Duration: Approximately 4½ Hours
Price : $$

 

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 ... more info




Mangrove Tunnels & City Museum



Duration: Approximately 3½ Hours
Price : $

 

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... more info




Mayan City of Altun Ha & Belize City



Duration: Approximately 4½ Hours
Price : $$

 

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... more info




Mayan Palaces of Cahal Pech



Duration: Approximately 5¼ Hours
Price : $$

 

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... more info




Mayan Ruins of Xunantunich & Marimba Lunch



Duration: Approximately 7½ Hours
Price : $$

   

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... more info




Raiders of the Lost Mayan Caves



Duration: Approximately 6 Hours
Price : $$$

   

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... more info




Rendezvous Caye Snorkeling



Duration: Approximately 4½ Hours
Price : $$

 

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... more info




The Belize Zoo & Belize City



Duration: Approximately 4 Hours
Price : $$

 

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... more info




The Lost World Canopy & Rappelling Tour



Duration: Approximately 5½ Hours
Price : $$$

   

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... more info




Turneffe Atoll Two-Tank Certified Scuba (including gear)



Duration: Approximately 5½ - 6 Hours
Price : $$$$

 

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... more info




Turneffe Atoll Two-Tank Certified Scuba (without gear)



Duration: Approximately 5½ - 6 Hours
Price : $$$$

 

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... more info




Wildlife River Rafting



Duration: Approximately 4½ Hours
Price : $$

 

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... more info





Weather

Weather

Temperatures shown are Fahrenheit
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

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