Belize City Culture, Nature, Rum tasting, V.i.V.
Back at the ship by about 11:45 am, 4 h 15 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h 15 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 8:00 amShip anchors in Belize City45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
- 8:45 amLeave the pierAbout 30 min to the start point
- 9:15 amEarliest tour startTour runs 1 h–2 h; we plan for 2 h. Latest sensible start: 12:30 pm.
- 11:15 amTour ends30 min back to the pier
- 11:45 amBack at the tender pier4 h 15 min before the last tender
- 4:30 pmAll aboardLast tender usually leaves about 4:00 pm
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
About this tour
We meet you at the Hotel lobby, Air bnb, cruise port EXiT of Terminal ONE, street side. A slow drive thru the city, see the Belizean way of life, the guide shares historic and current events that shape Belize. See old and new neighborhoods, churches, schools, streetside vendors. British Honduras relics include colonial mansions, Mahagony chips and old rum bottles. Hear stories of Baron Bliss, Lindberg Landing,
midway a optional Stop is done at local supermarket, you may purchase at the gift shop, Deli local snacks, Beers, soft drinks, ice cream, Belize Chocolate, Coffee, Pharmacy. then we drive thru the city neighborhood looking at the fruit trees, flowering plants, orchids, birds, iguanas and maybe see a rare crocodile. then a stop at the rum factory for tasting the Rum, viewing the old Rum bottles from the Pirate days, antique distillery equipment, return to the port.
Max 32 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Rum Tasting Stop, except Sundays, holidays when the Rum Factory is Closed
- Slow drive, viewing monuments, plants, wildlife, birds,iguanas in the area,
- Driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- optional: Hop in and out to take photos
- Cruise Port, hotel pickup
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
- 1Baron Bliss LighthouseOn-board the minibus the guide shares the history and culture of Belize City. How geological events, natural forces, slavery, emancipation, colonialism, world wars, sugar, timber, chicle, rum and Independence is shaping this little city. Showing the highlights of our colonial past and stopping along the route for photo moments of the BELIZE sign, the Baron Bliss Lighthouse.
- 2Swing Bridgeslow drive past the swing bridge
- 3Memorial Parksee the Memorial Park, honoring veterans of the World Wars
- 4The Belize Sign Monumentstop, take a photo
- 5Stop 5participants 18 years and older receive 2 complimentary RUM shots , spend about 30 minutes here, opportunity to buy Belize Rum at the gift shop. NOT AVAILABLE Saturday and Sundays
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
About 30 min by taxi
Allow 45 min to tender ashore first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler reviews
Operated by Tourism Auto Transport Ltd.. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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