Ambergris Caye On your Own

San Pedro Town & Ambergris Caye Cruise Excursion in Belize
Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the unspoilt Caribbean charm of Ambergris Caye, a picturesque island off the coast of Belize on this self-guided tour
  • Soak in stunning aerial views of the world's second-largest barrier reef system during a thrilling 20-minute Cessna Caravan flight
  • Enjoy 4.5 hours of freedom to explore San Pedro town, indulge in diverse local cuisine, or simply relax on pristine beaches
  • Immerse in local culture, shopping for unique artisan crafts, and experiencing the laid-back, no-shoes island lifestyle
  • Book quickly to secure your spot on this popular Belize excursion, complete with our industry-leading return-to-ship and satisfaction guarantees
Price: $162.00
Names for EVERY guest must be included when booking this tour or it will be refused.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Eco, Nature
Shore Excursion Duration 3+ Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Tender Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress We recommend comfortable clothing and rubber soled, sensible walking shoes. Sunglasses and sunscreen are also suggested. Guests planning to swim may wish to wear a bathing suit under their clothes and bring a towel.
Restrictions As guests will be on their own during free time, they should be in general good health, and able to navigate on their own. Most of the streets in San Pedro are sand and are not wheelchair accessible. The minimum age to participate is 3 years old. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

Ambergris Caye On your Own

It's the Belize you won't believe! After meeting your guide for this Belize excursion, you will be driven to the nearby airport where you will board a Cessna Caravan (12 to 14 seats) for your scenic 20-minute flight. During this Belize tour at 1500 feet, and with windows under the wing, you will be able to see the many islands that dot the world's second-largest barrier reef system.

Upon arrival in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye, you will have approximately 4.5 hours of free time on your own to shop for local gifts, sample the local cuisine, relax on the beach or explore and see why many describe it as the Caribbean of 30 years ago.

Ambergris Caye (pronounced Am-BUR-gris or Am-BUR-grease Key) is the largest of more than 200 cays along the coast of Belize. The island is 25 miles long and a little over one mile from side to side at its widest point. Its history included Maya, European Pirates, and Mexican Refugees who fled during the Caste War. Their descendants make up most of the island's population today. Once dependent on the coconut, then fishing industries, the islands major source of income these days is tourism.

San Pedro Town, the only inhabited area on the island, is a small bustling village complete with colorfully painted wooden houses of Mexican and Caribbean decor. They are now home to gift shops, boutiques, bars, cafes, and restaurants. A short walk in town (which is only three streets deep) and you can feel the friendliness of the people and see the ease of their lifestyle as no shoes, tee-shirts, and shorts are the typical island dress code. The people of the island speak English, Spanish, Creole, and Maya all at the same time, making it their own island dialect. Most transportation is by foot, bike or golf cart.

San Pedro's restaurants range from seafood to burritos; from Italian to Chinese, but when in Belize, try the local cuisine (fish, barbecue, rice, and beans, etc.).

There are no shopping malls here. You will find quaint little gift shops and street-side vendors offering tropical apparel as well as the work of local artisans. These include local paintings, pottery, sculptures, handmade dolls, hats, baskets, beach chairs and hammocks.

All too soon, it is time to return to the airport for your flight back to Belize City.

Please Note: This Belize tour includes transportation to Ambergris Caye only. This is a self-guided tour. You will not be provided with transportation into the town of San Pedro. To place an order for this tour, we need the first and last name of EVERY guest, as it appears on the picture ID they will need to present at the airport. Your order will be refused if we do not receive ALL names at the time of booking.

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Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 28, 2024
Worth every penny!!!
This was such a great day. We found the tour office no problem once we tendered from the ship. They had a person waiting to drive us to the airport. The flight was smooth. One thing to note, I get severely motion sickness so I doubled up on Bonine the night before (since it lasts 24hrs.) and I had no problem on this small aircraft. We spent the day walking the town of San Pedro though you could rent a golf cart. We enjoyed eating and drinking at a bunch of different establishments. They had our flight back booked and they gave us a time to get back to the airport. When we landed back in Belize, there was a driver waiting for us to take us back to the tender pier. There was plenty of time to make it back to the ship. We loved it so much that we are doing it again in the fall when we return to Belize via cruise ship. I highly recommend this company!
Wendy W
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 17, 2024
Great Adventure - lots of fun!
We hesitated since there were no recent reviews, but this was fun! Small plane gave me pause, but the airport is a breeze and the amazing views let you forget all about it. We rented a golf cart in advance to explore the island, had a great time and still got back to the port with time to get in a bit of shopping before heading back to the ship. Staff was very helpful.
Cherie G
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 8, 2019
Making Memories
This is the best excursion if you really want to try something different with no crowds. We did some research so we knew about the golf cart rentals, though we pd $25 for the time we were there. People were friendly and we had lunch on the beach and then found our way to the "Secret Beach". Only advise--make sure you have enough cash.
Would do this again!! Lots of fun
wendy l
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 24, 2019
Ambergris caye
Great excursion just not enough time if you go travel north donﾒt waste time going south
Steve
Rated 3 out of 5
Feb 3, 2019
Flight was bestt part
The flight was the best part of this excursion. We did as others suggested and rented a golf cart. It was $50. Tons of golf carts zooming around. We wanted a beach and there really arenﾒt any that are close enough when driving a golf cart. The shops are not good enough to even think about shopping at. We ate at a restaurant on the water and it was good. But we didnﾒt realize they give you a time to fly back. So after driving around and eating there wasnﾒt much else to do so we went to the airport and sat for 1 1/2 hours till our flight. I must say the airport upper lounge is beautiful and very inviting. They have a bar and many tables to sit at while waiting. Our time was getting very close with our flight and we were nervous we wouldnﾒt make it to the ship. So that causes a little stress. Probably wouldnﾒt do this excursion again.
JJ
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 30, 2018
Who knew?
What a great excursion, that almost no one knew about. Shore Excursions was the only company to offer an excursion like this. Also, did my due diligence and looked at flights to do on our own and this was still the best way to go, especially when getting us to and from the airport. We didn't have to call or wait. It was great and reassuring. When we got back to the airport, they were waiting and driver shared his knowledge with us about his home.
The excursion itself was a lot of fun and low key, the only worry was keeping track of time to get back in time. We rented a golf cart for a reasonable amount and just went around the island, until we found places to eat. This place probably had the best meal on the whole vacation, including the specialty restaurants on the cruise. Robin's Kitchen, was sooo good and it was a road side shack, no less. The freedom of just riding around looking at the water, kicking it with the locals, was a blast! Best keep secret.
Victoria S
Rated 5 out of 5
Nov 2, 2017
Our trip was great!
We were apprehensive at first but this was an amazing excursion - truly on "our own". Private shuttle to a small airport in Belize. A quick landing on a remote island then landed in San Pedro. Rustic, quaint and hot (in Sept.) We went to Ramons Resort (not charge) and relaxed on the beach and purchased lunch. If you have time you can rent a golf cart and explore more of the island. Great flight back, with amazing sights, shuttle driver waiting for us so we made our boarding time. Reliable, helpful and friendly staff.
D'liese J
Rated 5 out of 5
Apr 5, 2017
Best Cruise Excursion Ever - Unique & Exclusive
This was the first time we had booked an excursion outside the cruise line and it worked beautifully! Easy to find the registration desk once we disembarked, taken to the airport and then a breathtaking, exciting ride in a small plane to Ambergris Caye . We rented three golf carts and had a great time exploring the island, drinking and eating on the beach and then flew back to Belize where our van was waiting to take us back to the ship. I was worried about timing but we actually had loads of time to spare.
Amber S
Rated 4 out of 5
Mar 16, 2017
January Cruise Stop in Belize
We enjoyed ourselves, but wish we would have had more time to explore and enjoy Ambergris Caye. The tour company was extremely helpful with transporting us to and from the domestic terminal. We chose the own our own package; recommend a guide we were lost and wandered, went the wrong direction wasting precious time on the island.
Joe
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 30, 2016
Off the beaten cruise path
If you have cruised a few times and if you want something a little different (or if you realize that Belize may not be the best stop overall).

Memorable points - flying over the Caribbean for 10-15 minutes looking down is a great experience.
The island has three main roads, renting a golf cart to zip around is a bit off the norm. For those concerned about safety, we never felt in harms way. We wondered the isle, found some great food, then hit the beach next to a little bar sat in the water and had a drink. (Great experience for older kids if they have not flown in a smaller plane. Smaller kids would probably not be a fit here - nothing bad but not a fit.)
We made it there and back with plenty of time to get back to the ship.
Dan A