Pier at Belize City?

[Starfish Blue]

Our cruise confirmation says, "Dock" at Belize City. I thought it was only tenders. Have you been there recently? Is there a pier? Can't find any information online.

 

I had planned to spend the day on the ship, but if we don't have to tender, that changes things.

 

Thank you!

 

Beth

[pr0pel]

Belize City is all tender.

[mitsugirly]

There is no pier. They only "dock" out in the water and it's usually about a 20-30 minute tender over to the port. :)

[Happycruiserhw]

Our cruise confirmation says, "Dock" at Belize City. I thought it was only tenders. Have you been there recently? Is there a pier? Can't find any information online.

 

I had planned to spend the day on the ship, but if we don't have to tender, that changes things.

 

Thank you!

 

Beth

 

It had been sometime since I had been to Belize, and like you my cruise itinerary noted "Dock" in Belize City. However, as noted above, Tenders are only used to go ashore. It is a 20 minute ride by boat

Edited January 20, 2016 by Happycruiserhw

[Starfish Blue]

Thanks for the info. I think we'll enjoy a relaxing day on the ship. I hate tendering, and spent 5 nights in Ambergris Caye last year, so I think I'll give this one a pass.

 

I appreciate the info- the "dock" that Carnival referred to had my thinking I might give it a go.

[jolynn95]

My husband read over the weekend that they have been building a pier in Belize and that it should be finished within the month. So I am trying to find more information on this. That would change everything. Does anyone know about this?

 

 

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[mrsfuzzmo]

My husband read over the weekend that they have been building a pier in Belize and that it should be finished within the month. So I am trying to find more information on this. That would change everything. Does anyone know about this?

 

 

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Maybe he was reading about Harvest Caye, the new NCL private dock area. It was supposed to be open this spring, but is now delayed until Fall. I do believe that this area will not require tenders (similar to Costa Maya) but it is owned by NCL and will be used as a "private island" type of experience. It is not in Belize City where the other ships are going.

[JawjaFatBoy]

We were in Belize last September and it is definitely a tender port. Cruise ships have to drop anchor at least 7 miles off shore. Even then, when the ship left it was stirring up a ton of mud from the bottom. I don't think Belize City is a very good candidate for a pier!:rolleyes: