Old Belize and Kukumba Beach from the Belize City cruise port

Attraction3-4 hours

A cultural train ride through Belize's history, a food market, and Kukumba Beach with a slide, rope swing and water trampolines. Mile 5, George Price Highway.

Getting there from the ship

From
Fort Street Tourism Village tender landing
Travel time
Ask at the taxi stand · 8 km
Allow 45 minutes to tender ashore first. Belize City taxi fares.
Cost
Train ride about BZ$20, beach and slide about BZ$30; closed Mondays. Beach tours about US$90.
Time to allow
3-4 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Plan on 3-4 hours, and check the travel time with a taxi dispatcher at the pier before you commit on a 8:00 am–4:30 pm call.

Tip

The closest beach to the port that doesn't need a boat.

Belize City cruise port: Old Belize FAQ

How much does it cost to visit Old Belize?

Train ride about BZ$20, beach and slide about BZ$30; closed Mondays. Beach tours about US$90.

How much time do you need at Old Belize?

Allow 3-4 hours. Plan on 3-4 hours, and check the travel time with a taxi dispatcher at the pier before you commit on a 8:00 am–4:30 pm call.

Can you visit Old Belize on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own. The closest beach to the port that doesn't need a boat.

Tours that go to Old Belize

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 Old Belize

All 10 places
  • Fort George · Town & walking · 7.6 km from Old Belize
  • Goff's Caye · Snorkeling · 20-30 minutes by boat (from the city) from the pier · 27 km from Old Belize
  • Community Baboon Sanctuary · Nature · 60 minutes by taxi from the pier · 32 km from Old Belize
  • Altun Ha Maya ruins · Ruins & history · 60-75 minutes by taxi from the pier · 34 km from Old Belize