Port guide · Belize

Belize City cruise port

Identify the Fort Street return before leaving the landing.

Caribbean itineraries

Arrival: Fort Street Cruise Village [1]
Transport: Tender to shore; road transfer for Altun Ha [3]
First shore stop: Museum of Belize [2]

Port essentials

Belize City calls can use tenders from the anchorage. Fort Street Cruise Village is the city-side starting point for downtown visits and excursions inland. [1][3]

Best first move

Confirm where your ship’s tender leaves from and when it stops boarding. Match your excursion meeting point to the landing before you leave the waterfront.

On foot

Can I walk?

A tender comes first. Once ashore, you can choose a short downtown visit on foot if conditions suit you. Altun Ha requires a separate road journey. Varies by sailing [1][3]

Ashore

Getting to the city

If keeping it local, choose a waterfront landmark or museum. For Altun Ha, arrange an onward road transfer and confirm how it connects with the tender back to your ship. [3]

Transport alternatives

Tender to shore; road transfer for Altun Ha: If keeping it local, choose a waterfront landmark or museum. For Altun Ha, arrange an onward road transfer and confirm how it connects with the tender back to your ship. Check before you go [3]

Arrival

Terminals and docking

Fort Street Cruise Village: Belize City calls can use tenders from the anchorage. Fort Street Cruise Village is the city-side starting point for downtown visits and excursions inland. Varies by sailing [1][3]

Time ashore

Things to do

Museum of Belize
Check opening hours before visiting the former prison building near the coast. [2]
Baron Bliss Lighthouse
Use the waterfront monument as a short local stop. [2]
Altun Ha
Allow for an inland road trip to the Maya archaeological site. [4]

Back on board

Getting back to the ship

Return to the landing specified for your ship, leaving time for any road transfer and the tender queue. Use the final tender time announced on board rather than the scheduled sailing time.

All aboard is your deadline to return. Departure is when the ship is scheduled to leave.

Belize City cruise port FAQ

Can I walk straight from the ship to the city?

Royal Caribbean describes a tender between ships at anchor and the city. Check before you go [3]

Is Altun Ha a waterfront stop?

No. The tourism board lists it outside Belize City; arrange transport both ways. Check before you go [4]

Sources & verification

Sources and last checked

Guide last checked 13 November 2026. Confirm your terminal, transport and all-aboard time for your sailing.

Belize Tourism Board · Cruise visitor itinerary
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Belize Tourism Board · Belize City sights
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Royal Caribbean · Belize City tender arrival
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026
Belize Tourism Board · Altun Ha
Official publisher · Direct source · Last checked 13 November 2026

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