Guided Belize Zoo, Rum factory & Belize City tour

3.7 (3 reviews)4 h–5 hBelize CitySightseeingAdventureFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 2:05 pm, 1 h 55 min before the last tender. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 55 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (45 min, tender)Safety margin (1 h 30 min)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship anchors in Belize City45 min to get a tender and reach the pier
  2. 8:45 am
    Leave the pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:55 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 4 h–5 h; we plan for 5 h. Latest sensible start: 9:50 am.
  4. 1:55 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 2:05 pm
    Back at the tender pier1 h 55 min before the last tender
  6. 4:30 pm
    All 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.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Belize City call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs up to 5 h; ashore by 8:45 am, you can start by 8:55 am and be back at the gangway around 2:05 pm — 55 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 3:35 pm or later. On a short call (ship leaving by 2:00 pm) skip it or ask for the first departure.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Fort Street Tourism Village (tender landing).

Among the 240 Belize City shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 5 h); 57% of them fit a typical call. Belize City is a tender port: we add 45 minutes to get ashore and keep you back 30 minutes before all aboard for the last tender.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Belize City call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Avoid the stress of being stuck in crowds by choosing a small group guided tour. Forget the concrete jungles and iron bars of traditional zoos; The Belize Zoo is considered as a tropical animal rescue, research, and rehabilitation center. Every animal at the Belize Zoo was either orphaned, born at the zoo, rescued or received as a gift from other institutions. You are not going to find imported species here; just the native "stars" of Belize and Central America. The tour includes a licensed guide who provides commentary at each stop, as well as points out Belize city’s most impressive monuments along the way like the Belize sign, Anglican Cathedral, The Belize City swing bridge and more.

Max 15 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Admission fee
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge

Not included

  • Gratuities (recommended)

Itinerary

  1. 1
    The Belize Zoo
    Guest can look forward to being submerged into the natural jungle canopy of the Belize Zoo; making fury and feathery friends along the way. Be prepared to witness each of Belize's local land mammals in their natural habitats. Jaguars, tapirs, monkeys, crocodiles and scarlet macaws are just some of the few species of animals you'll get to experience. This may be your only chance to see these unique animals; native to Belize.
    1 hAdmission included
  2. 2
    Stop 2
    Guest will get to tour the small rum museum and learn the history behind rum and liquor in Belize. Witness the modern production, and taste the many exiting and unique flavours of local rum, wine, liquors, vodkas and even rum creams.
    20 minAdmission included
  3. 3
    Belize City
    Belize City is roughly only 6 square miles and split into 2 main sections; the Northside and Southside. We are going to drive through both sections, learning the important facts and history behind the main landmarks along the way.
    Pass by without stopping

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
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. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler reviews

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Operated by Royal Belizean Adventures. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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