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Re: Ferry from Belize city
[Re: Dan King]
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11/12/14 07:50 AM
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I would bet on more boating issues over the years against airplane incidents.
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Re: Ferry from Belize city
[Re: Dan King]
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11/12/14 08:33 AM
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Most taxi sedans take only about 4 passengers, but if you're lucky, there might be a few taxi vans waiting. The vans can seat more passengers (maybe 7 to 9) and might be able to take your whole group. Both water taxi services have websites where you can view schedules & fares... http://ccwatertaxi.com/http://www.belizewatertaxi.com/There's another private water taxi service called Tropic Ferry. You have to make arrangements with them -- they will meet you at the airport, take you to the boat and then to AC. It's expensive, but maybe you can negotiate a fare for the group. http://tropicferry.com/
Last edited by MisterB266; 11/12/14 09:22 AM.
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Re: Ferry from Belize city
[Re: Bluebird]
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11/12/14 10:21 AM
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Check out the option of using Tropic Ferry. They pick you up at the airport and deliver you to wherever you're staying in San Pedro. Very easy way to get to the island. That is the way to go for their situation. I use this service frequently and it is great. Older people; kids or pets make this a good alternative. Having said that I also use Tropic airlines frequently and have zero problem with them.
Jim Formerly from somewhere on a beach in Belize
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Re: Ferry from Belize city
[Re: Dan King]
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01/06/15 06:16 PM
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Does anyone know how big the Tropic Ferry boat is? Also how big the regular ferry boat is?
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Re: Ferry from Belize city
[Re: Dan King]
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01/07/15 12:23 AM
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Does anyone know how big the Tropic Ferry boat is? Also how big the regular ferry boat is? Good size and covered boats. Pretty expensive (compared to the regular ferry) and there are some local issues with them. How long is the drive from BZE to the water taxi terminal by taxi? About 20 minutes.
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Re: Ferry from Belize city
[Re: Dan King]
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01/07/15 07:34 AM
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Mr. Din,
Tropic Ferry has two boats, that I'm aware of. One smaller maybe 24-26' and another larger boat in the 30's similar to the regular Ferry.
The local issues referred to have been going on for years and have died down to almost nothing as far as I know. Yes, they are more expensive, however it includes picking you up at BZE and bring you to the dock nearest where you are staying. Therefore you do not need to take a taxi to the Ferry Dock in Belize city. (I think it is more like a 30 minute drive but I haven't done it in a little while.) You also don't have to take a taxi from the ferry dock in San Pedro to your place, especially if you are north of the bridge.
Probably I've used them on 4 or 5 round trips. I did take tropic ferry last Saturday. There was an issue with help not showing up but......welcome to Belize and the New Year's Holiday celebrations. Also, it appears the local management has changed and either needs more experience or a change.
I will take them again on my next trip. Hopefully this helps you.
Jim Formerly from somewhere on a beach in Belize
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