We will be arriving in October via a cruise ship to Belize City. My husband and I have been to Caye Caulker before and wanted to take our friends there. I would like to get some information on the water taxis from Belize City as well as a dive shop that we can make arrangements with over the internet. Two of us snorkle and two of us dive and would even be interested in rent the boat for half a day so that we could do both. (Cruise ship tours do not offer both out of the same boat and we would like to stay together) any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

There are 2 water taxi associations that now service Caye Caulker and San Pedro. The Caye Caulker Water Taxi Association which leaves from the Marine Terminal about 2 blocks from the Tourism Villlage and the Tourism VIllage Water Taxi Association. The schedules are as follows:
Caye Caulker Water Taxi Association Schedule:
From Belize City to Caye Caulker & San Pedro
7:30 a.m., 9, 10:30, noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 and 5 p.m.

From Caye Caulker to Belize City
6:30 a.m., 7:30. 8:30. 10, noon, 1:30 p.m., 3 and 5 p.m.

From Caye Caulker to San Pedro
7 a.m., 8:30, 10, 11:30, 1 p.m., 2:30 and 4 p.m.

From San Pedro to Caye Caulker
8 a.m., 9:30, 11:30, 1 p.m., 2:30, and 4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. to Belize City weekends and holidays

Tourism Village Water Taxi Schedule

This Water Taxi Association leaves from the newly built Tourism Village about 2 blocks from the Marine Terminal, with 9 boats, some are partially covered, and 2 are completely covered. Water taxis will stop at St. George’s Caye and Caye Chapel to drop off and pick up passengers on request. Call 226-0232. The Tourism Village has a brand new terminal at the mouth of the Belize River with plenty of free parking for taxis, busses and autos. Clean bathrooms – no charge.

Ticket prices:
Belize City to Caye Caulker or Caye Caulker to Belize City
One way - $15 bz. per person
Round trip - $25 bz. per person
Travel time approx. 45 minutes

Belize City to San Pedro or San Pedro to Belize City
One way - $25 bz. per person
Round trip - $45 bz. per person
Travel time approx. 1-1/2 hours

Departs from San Pedro Texaco Marina stopping at Caye Caulker and arriving at Belize City Tourist Village
7 a.m., 11, 12:30 p.m., 2 and 4

Departs from Caye Caulker Municipal Dock on the back side of the island and arrives at Belize City Tourism Village
7:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30

Belize City Tourism Village to Caye Caulker & San Pedro
8:30 a.m., 10, 11:30, 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. (last boat that goes all the way to San Pedro

Most dive/snorkel operators can be found by walking down Front Street, or you can book a trip by emailing Carlos Eco Tours at cayegals@hotmail.com

--Silk www.caribbean-colors.com www.cybercayecaulker.com

Since you will have limited time I suggest you fly to Caye Caulker from Belize Municipal airport and fly back, though this will cost a bit more it will save alot of fun time. The plane takes 10 minutes. Maya Island Air or Tropic Air serve the island. You can make reservations in advance on their websites.

I have been very happy with Paradise Down Diveshop, they are professional and very safe. Their email is paradisedown@btl.net

Hope you enjoy your return trip with your friends.