Caye Caulker from the Belize City cruise port

Beach25-45 minutes by water taxi5-7 hoursToo far for a typical call

A walkable island with The Split swimming spot and snorkel trips to the reef and Hol Chan. It is far easier for a cruise day than San Pedro.

Getting there from the ship

From
Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing
Travel time
25-45 minutes by water taxi · 32 km
Allow 45 minutes to tender ashore first. Belize City taxi fares.
Cost
Water taxi about US$17.50 (Wikivoyage) to 30-35 (Bucket List Guides) round trip; snorkel tours from Caye Caulker about US$112-119 on a reseller (2026).
Time to allow
5-7 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Not on a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Belize City call: with travel both ways and an hour's margin you would have about 4 h 45 min at Caye Caulker, not enough for a visit (allow 5-7 hours). Save it for a long call, or book a cruise line excursion, where the ship waits if the tour runs late.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship anchors
    Tenders usually start running within the first hour; tour groups go first.
  2. 2
    9:30 am · At Caye Caulker
    25-45 minutes by water taxi from Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing.
  3. 3
    2:15 pm · Leave Caye Caulker by
    That gets you back to the tender dock an hour before all aboard, with time for the tender queue.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Belize City; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Aim for a ferry back that leaves you at least 90 minutes to 2 hours before the last tender; guides disagree on the buffer, so take the larger one.

Belize City cruise port: Caye Caulker FAQ

How far is Caye Caulker from the Belize City cruise port?

From Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing it is 25-45 minutes by water taxi, about 32 km. Belize City is a tender port, so add 30 to 45 minutes to get ashore first.

How much does it cost to visit Caye Caulker?

Water taxi about US$17.50 (Wikivoyage) to 30-35 (Bucket List Guides) round trip; snorkel tours from Caye Caulker about US$112-119 on a reseller (2026).

How much time do you need at Caye Caulker?

Allow 5-7 hours. Not on a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Belize City call: with travel both ways and an hour's margin you would have about 4 h 45 min at Caye Caulker, not enough for a visit (allow 5-7 hours). Save it for a long call, or book a cruise line excursion, where the ship waits if the tour runs late.

Can you visit Caye Caulker on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 25-45 minutes by water taxi from Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing. Aim for a ferry back that leaves you at least 90 minutes to 2 hours before the last tender; guides disagree on the buffer, so take the larger one.

Tours that go to Caye Caulker

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

All tours

More things to do near Caye Caulker

All 10 places
  • Hol Chan Marine Reserve · Snorkeling · about 45 minutes by water taxi to Caye Caulker, then a 20-40 minute snorkel boat from the pier · 14 km from Caye Caulker
  • Fort George · Town & walking · 32 km from Caye Caulker
  • Altun Ha Maya ruins · Ruins & history · 60-75 minutes by taxi from the pier · 34 km from Caye Caulker
  • Old Belize · Attraction · 38 km from Caye Caulker