Getting ashore
Belize City is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
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Belize City Cruise Port
Belize City is a solid port day with frequent tendering and moderate cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in December through March.
Usually tenders
Moderate traffic
~9h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in Belize City
How much time will you have?
About 9h is typical
Most cruises spend 9h to 9h 15m in Belize City, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does Belize City get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 32% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~3,950 passengers
- Busy day: 10,700+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 32% of days
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November 2026
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Where Belize City fits into a cruise
Belize City is most commonly visited on Western Caribbean itineraries, often alongside Roatán and Cozumel .
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When to cruise to Belize City
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through March.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through March.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting Belize City typically carry around 2,978 guests, with Star Princess, Carnival Liberty, and MSC Poesia calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Star Princess 32 calls
- 2 Carnival Liberty 28 calls
- 3 MSC Poesia 23 calls
- 4 Enchantment of the Seas 21 calls
- 5 Rotterdam 20 calls
- 6 Radiance of the Seas 12 calls
Next port calls
Nov 4 Mariner of the Seas · Carnival Dream
Nov 5 Carnival Liberty
Nov 7 Rotterdam
Nov 10 MSC Poesia
Nov 11 Celebrity Summit · Carnival Liberty · Star Princess
Cruises that visit Belize City
Radiance of the Seas
Tampa → Costa Maya (Mahahual) → Cozumel → Tampa
Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Belize City on day 5
$549 balcony · $79/night
76% below typical · 3-month low
Enchantment of the Seas
Tampa → Belize City → Costa Maya (Mahahual) → Tampa
Nov 15, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Belize City on day 3
$285 interior · $41/night
45% below typical · Price trending down
Radiance of the Seas
Tampa → Cozumel → Belize City → Tampa
Nov 21, 2026 · 7 nights
Visits Belize City on day 5
$473 interior · $68/night
34% below typical · 3-month low
Rotterdam
Fort Lauderdale → Half Moon Cay → Key West → Fort Lauderdale
Jan 2, 2027 · 10 nights
Visits Belize City on day 7
$899 balcony · $90/night
36% below typical · 3-month low
Rotterdam
Fort Lauderdale → Half Moon Cay → Falmouth → Fort Lauderdale
Dec 12, 2026 · 21 nights
Visits Belize City on day 8
$1,969 interior · $94/night
27% below typical · 3-month low
Rotterdam
Fort Lauderdale → Half Moon Cay → Cozumel → Fort Lauderdale
Dec 12, 2026 · 10 nights
Visits Belize City on day 8
$799 oceanview · $80/night
24% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include Belize City
These route families show how cruise lines usually package Belize City, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Western Caribbean
Costa Maya → Roatán → Belize City + 1 more
From Tampa · 7–8 nights · Next Nov 14
From $549 balcony · $79/night
Best departure: 76% below typical
6 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Western Caribbean
Belize City → Cozumel → Costa Maya
From Tampa · 7 nights · Next Nov 15
From $285 interior · $41/night
Best departure: 45% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Caribbean · Bahamas
Half Moon Cay → Falmouth → Georgetown, Grand Cayman + 3 more
From Fort Lauderdale · 10 nights · Next Jan 2
From $899 balcony · $90/night
Best departure: 36% below typical
2 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Western Caribbean · Bahamas
Half Moon Cay → Falmouth → Georgetown, Grand Cayman + 3 more
From Fort Lauderdale · 10 nights · Next Oct 31
From $799 oceanview · $80/night
Best departure: 24% below typical
4 upcoming departures · 1 ship
Western Caribbean · Eastern Caribbean
Half Moon Cay → Falmouth → Georgetown, Grand Cayman + 11 more
From Fort Lauderdale · 21 nights · Next Dec 12
From $1,969 interior · $94/night
Best departure: 27% below typical
1 upcoming departure · 1 ship
Western Caribbean · ABC Islands
Ocho Rios → Cartagena → Colón + 9 more
From Miami · 11–21 nights · Next Nov 1
From $638 interior · $58/night
Best departure: 27% below typical
4 upcoming departures · 1 ship
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FAQ about cruises visiting Belize City
Which cruise itineraries usually include Belize City?
Cruises that call at Belize City often follow itineraries such as Western Caribbean Loop via Cozumel & Roatán, Western Caribbean Loop from Tampa: Belize City & Cozumel, and Western Caribbean Loop via Half Moon Cay, Falmouth & Cozumel.
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