Goff's Caye from the Belize City cruise port

Snorkeling20-30 minutes by boat (from the city)4-5 hoursFits a typical call

A tiny sand island on the barrier reef with snorkeling just off the beach. It has picnic tables and grills and is managed by CZMAI.

Getting there from the ship

From
Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing
Travel time
20-30 minutes by boat (from the city) · 22 km
Allow 45 minutes to tender ashore first. Belize City taxi fares.
Cost
Ship tours about US$85-105; independent about US$48-55 (Bucket List Guides, 2026).
Time to allow
4-5 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Belize City call you have up to 5 h 15 min at Goff's Caye, enough for a visit (allow 4-5 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship anchors
    Tenders usually start running within the first hour; tour groups go first.
  2. 2
    9:15 am · At Goff's Caye
    20-30 minutes by boat (from the city) from Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing.
  3. 3
    2:30 pm · Leave Goff's Caye 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

There is no public boat; you need a tour or private boat. Carrying capacity is capped at 150 visitors and the island shifts with currents.

Belize City cruise port: Goff's Caye FAQ

How far is Goff's Caye from the Belize City cruise port?

From Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing it is 20-30 minutes by boat (from the city), about 22 km. Belize City is a tender port, so add 30 to 45 minutes to get ashore first.

How much does it cost to visit Goff's Caye?

Ship tours about US$85-105; independent about US$48-55 (Bucket List Guides, 2026).

How much time do you need at Goff's Caye?

Allow 4-5 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Belize City call you have up to 5 h 15 min at Goff's Caye, enough for a visit (allow 4-5 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Goff's Caye on your own from a cruise ship?

It is easier with a tour or a pre-booked driver, because transport there and back is not simple to arrange on the day. There is no public boat; you need a tour or private boat. Carrying capacity is capped at 150 visitors and the island shifts with currents.

Snorkeling tours in Belize City

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

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More things to do near Goff's Caye

All 10 places
  • Fort George · Town & walking · 24 km from Goff's Caye
  • Old Belize · Attraction · 27 km from Goff's Caye
  • Caye Caulker · Beach · 25-45 minutes by water taxi from the pier · 44 km from Goff's Caye
  • Belize Zoo · Nature · 50-60 minutes by taxi from the pier · 56 km from Goff's Caye