Belize City is a vibrant and exciting Central American city with the Caribbean Sea on one side and jungle on the other – it’s the perfect place for cruise excursions.
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Belize is a vibrant Central American country that has become a popular cruise ship destination. With access to both the Caribbean Sea and the dense inland jungle, it is a place that offers adventure by the bucket load. Due to the coral reef, Belize City has a tender dock, meaning that ships anchor off the coast, with a 15 to 20 minute boat ride to the shore. Once there you have access to a number of activities – but it makes good sense to book these in advance to save hassle. Here are five unique Belize city excursions.
Belize City: Cave Tubing & Zipline Adventure Tour
Cave tubing and ziplining have quickly become two of the most popular activities in Belize – this trip is fairly unique in that it offers the opportunity to do both on the same day. After meeting the guide at the Cruise Ship Terminal, you’ll be heading to the rainforest to explore Mayan Caves during a tubing adventure. All kit is provided, including helmets, headlights, life vests, and inner tubes. Following the tubing it’s time to change into dry clothes and drive to the zip-line site to experience six different lines – the longest one is about 750 feet (229 m) and about 100 feet (30 m) high. At the end of the tour you will be dropped back at the Cruise Ship Terminal. From €103.59.
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Belize City: Lamanai Mayan Site Tour and Jungle Boat Ride
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This Tour starts with an early morning meet at the Cruise Port (Terminal 1) where you will take an air-conditioned van to the jungle boat. During the boat ride there is a really good chance of seeing wildlife (or at least some amazing flora) including monkeys, crocodiles and birds, as you wind your way towards the Mayan site of Lamamai. There is a guide who will explain the history of this 860 acre site, one of the oldest, continuously inhabited archaeological zones in the Maya World. Lunch and refreshments are provided and all home cooked which is a really unique experience in itself. Then it’s back on the boat for a ride back to Belize City. From €127.13.
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The Belize Zoo Wildlife Adventure & City Tour
This trip is a great opportunity to check out Belize’s wildlife and its urban jungle too. This is a great family-friendly excursion, starting at the Cruise Terminal and heading out first on a walking tour to get a feel for Belize City. Then it’s time to visit Belize Zoo, the oldest wildlife rescue and rehabilitation facility in the country. Here you will be able to see the native animals from Belize, including exotic species such as Jaguars and Crocodiles. The tour aims to give overview of the wildlife that inhabits the Belizean rainforest. There’s also complimentary water and a snack thrown in too. From €89.46.
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Belize City: Guided Cave Kayaking Tour with Pickup
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For this trip you meet at the Cruise Terminal before taking an air-conditioned vehicle to the caves, with a 1-hour narrated tour of the country and local customs along the way. At the national park you get everything you need, including helmets, jackets, lights and paddles, before taking a forest nature walk to the riverside where the kayaks are located. There is a choice of a single or tandem kayak and the group heads upstream towards the caves, with a stop at a scenic location for a swim in a natural pool. Then paddle downstream through a network of five caves, negotiating rapids, stalactites, stalagmites, and a waterfall along the way. Finally it’s time to head back for a drop-off at the Cruise Terminal. From €72.51.
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Belizean Bits & Bites Food Tastings and City Tour in Belize
Quite literally get a taste for Belize City with this two-hour culinary adventure. The meeting point is at the Fort Street Tourism Village, right next to the Cruise Terminal, before heading out to munch your way through Belize City. The guide is extremely knowledgeable, with some great local tips, and the group is kept small. Try different Belizean snacks and fruits and stop at a rum factory and rum museum to taste locally produced rums. The tour ends with a hot tamale lunch at a local park. Lunch and snacks are included. From €47.90.
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