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Belize City

You’ll be met at the tender pier by a representative and board your air conditioned bus for a 40 minutes guided tour of historical Belize. Your tour guide will acquaint you with the rich history of the city from its establishment by shipwrecked British sailors in 1683 to modern day. Upon arrival at the Airboat Outpost you’ll receive a short orientation and safety briefing before boarding your awesome 450 horse power airboat for the ride of a lifetime. With a loud call of "clear" from your captain, you are off on your 45 minutes adventure on the Almond Hill Lagoon. All too soon, you’re speeding back to the Airboat Outpost, where you can purchase photos, cold drinks and snacks.

This fascinating half-day tour focuses on the contrast between the ancient Mayan city of Altun Ha and modern- day Belize City, highlighting 1,000 years of development. Altun Ha is Mayan for “Rock Stone Water” thrived as a trading post to the Mayan world during the Classic and Post Classic periods. The site was made world famous by Dr. David Pendergast of the Royal Ontario Museum upon his discovery of the world's largest carved Jade Head, depicting the sun god Kinich Ahau. Weighing in at almost 9 pounds, this has been Belize’s most valuable find.

Belize City today is home to about 35% of the country’s population and remains the commercial capital of the country. Your tour will pass by historical sites such as redbrick St. John’s Cathedral, where Kings from the Mosquito Coast were crowned.

Snorkel the azure waters adjacent to the of Belize's Barrier Reef, the world’s largest living barrier reef. This is a shallow water entry, well suited for beginners and intermediate snorkelers. Depart from the Harvest Caye Marina on one of our comfortable snorkel vessels for the short scenic ride to a beautiful site along the reef. This location is teeming with multitudes of colorful reef fish, co-habiting among the beautiful hard and soft coral formations, intermingled with sponges, sea fans, and delicate sea anemones.

Possible sightings of spotted eagle rays and schools of larger fish are quite common, large starfish, queen conchs, and sea cucumbers also call this patch of the reef home. After snorkeling, re-board your boat and enjoy the return trip while listening to Caribbean rhythmic vibes. After returning to the pier, as you step off the boat, you can pick up your complimentary rum punch.

Come aboard our luxurious electric launch, the Black Swan, docked at the Harvest Caye Marina, she is totally canopy covered for protection from the sun or rain and has comfortable lounge type seating with throw pillows. Sit back, relax and enjoy a 45 minute educational, quiet and environmentally friendly electric boat cruise along the western coast of Harvest Caye. There will be many photo ops, including a close-up of your beautiful ship, as we exit the marina, also the Harvest Caye Flighthouse, Mayan Mountains and maybe even a docile manatee. Enjoy this totally relaxing, whisper quiet tour with friends or family, while sipping on a complementary rum or fruit punch on-board the Black Swan. Free wifi on board.

"All Aboard!" Embark on an open-air trolley train for a fun and informative tour through this former British colony. Relax and enjoy the cool ocean breeze as your guide details the rich history and cultural diversity. See all the important and interesting landmarks such as the Baron Bliss Lighthouse, Governor’s Mansion and St. John's Cathedral to name just a few. Enjoy your complimentary local snack and chilled bottled water while you travel through the contrasting districts to see, hear and experience the real hustle and bustle of Belize City today. Return over the famous Swing Bridge, completing your journey aboard the Calypso Train.

Go deep-sea fishing in the beautiful, crystal-clear waters off Harvest Caye, which are teeming with highly prized, fun-to-catch fish such as groupers, snappers and jacks.

After departing from the pier in a skiff designed for fishing, you will cruise into the turquoise waters off Harvest Caye, which are teeming with fish. Just settle in and enjoy, as the 32-foot boat races to a spot where the fish have been biting lately.

Once the boat anchors, a crew member will outfit you with all the necessary tackle and bait that the fish should find irresistible. The crew will also offer tips on how best to cast and retrieve the lure or live bait to maximize the experience.

Jacks thrive here among the reefs and if you catch one be prepared for a fierce fight. They typically weigh up to five pounds, but can be much larger. Easy to identify by their steep heads and deeply forked tails, jacks are often caught here.

If you catch a striped fish that grunts like a pig when you pull it out of the water, it will be a grunt. They make that characteristic sound by grinding the teeth deep in their throats. Grunts tend to school in the many reefs and sea beds off Harvest Caye.

Many types of groupers are found in deeper waters near rocks, drop-offs and ledges. Although groupers are slow swimmers, they can be powerful, especially the massive ones.

Experience the beautiful natural wonders of Belize as you trek through the Belize Jungle into the mysterious and magnificent Cave Branch System. Lie back in your tube and feel the rush of the cool water and excitement growing as you float under limestone archways and into centuries-old caves. This is where the Mayans held their mysterious rituals.

After your adventure, make your way out of the river and up to the Jungle Camp Cafe where you’ll enjoy a delicious Belizean lunch.

Be prepared to be amazed by this adventure that puts you up close and personal with the unique phenomenon of crystal caves. Once you’re provided with your life vest, helmet and head lamp, you’ll begin your short hike, with tube in hand, to the secluded entrance of one of the intriguing caves. Your journey begins as you float into a chamber where high ceilings and a stalactite lined wall give the feeling of a cathedral.

As you paddle through the cavern, you are dwarfed by boulders rising up from the river, inviting you to explore further. Crystal encrusted cave formations dazzle you with their beauty as you meander up the river. But this is just a taste of what’s to come. As you disembark your tube and enter the crystal chamber to explore the sacred underworld of the Maya, your guide will reveal hidden pottery dating back to 300-900 AD used by the Maya in ancient sacrificial ceremonies.

A “frozen water fall" column and glittering stone dam are just a few of the amazing formations you’ll encounter in this Gothic chamber. Back in your tube, you’ll make your way to an underground lagoon bordered by a mini waterfall, which signals the end of your subterranean adventure. Don’t forget to visit the photo desk to buy a memento from the photographers who captured spectacular shots of you on your adventure. Enjoy a delicious Belizean lunch of stewed chicken, rice & beans and coleslaw, as you reflect upon your expedition.

Your quest for the perfect mix of adventure and knowledge starts here in the heart of the Belizean jungle. Upon arrival at your hidden destination, your skilled high angle guides will fit you with your harness and give you a safety briefing before you get started. Feel the rush as you fly 500 ft across the jungle for a bird’s eye view of a cavernous opening to one of the Mayas ancient ceremonial caves and the starting point of your next adventure. Adrenaline pumping and anticipation high, it’s time to switch gears from harness to life vests as the second leg of you quest begins.

Be prepared to be wowed by this adventure that puts you up close and personal with the unique phenomenon of crystal caves. Explore the unique stalactites and dazzling formations including a “frozen water fall” column and glittering rim stone dam. Back in your tube, you’ll make your way to an underground lagoon bordered by a mini waterfall which signals the end of your subterranean adventure. Enjoy a delicious Belizean lunch as you reflect on the expedition you’ve just experienced.

Don’t think… just trust and launch yourself from the Flighthouse platform. Feel the adrenaline surge and the wind gust as you soar 100 feet above the Manatee Lagoon. The first three zips crisscross Harvest Caye, each zip long enough for you to feel the rush and enjoy the sensation. To enhance the thrill and excitement we have added a transverse over the elevated suspension bridge. Allowing you a bird’s eye view of guests below or to search the horizon and take in panoramic views of the Mayan Mountains on the mainland or the turquoise waters of the outer reefs. The experience concludes with the side by side “Double Beach Run” racing face down in a superman position or sitting upright, either way it is 1,300 feet at 40 mph! No experience required. The flight crew will provide you with equipment and safety briefings. This is a tour the whole family will remember for years to come. This tour includes the Lagoon Zipline and the Superman Zipline.

View a portion of Belize's Barrier Reef, the world’s largest living barrier reef from the comfort of your glass bottom boat.

Depart directly from the Harvest Caye Marina aboard our modern and extremely comfortable glass bottom boat for the short scenic ride to a beautiful portion of the Barrier Reef System. This location is teeming with multitudes of colorful reef fish, co-habiting among the beautiful hard and soft coral formations, intermingled with sponges, sea fans and delicate sea anemones. Possible sightings of stingrays and schools of larger fish are quite common, large starfish, queen conchs and sea cucumbers also call this patch of the reef home.

Board your air-conditioned transportation at the pier for a driving tour of Belize City, the commercial and cultural center of the country. Accompanied by your knowledgeable guide, learn about the historic, cultural and business aspects of Belizean life. View the significant landmarks and beautiful colonial buildings as your guide points out the various points of interest around town. You’ll visit the Community Baboon Sanctuary, a pioneering project in voluntary grassroots conservation by the local villagers. See the Black Howler Monkey, known as the baboon in the local Creole dialect, in their natural setting of the rainforest where they can be protected in a sustainable environment.

Stop for a sit-down meal at a local favorite, Iguana Stop, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Belizean lunch of rice and beans, stewed chicken and coleslaw. Located on 29 acres of tropical savanna, you’ll continue with a visit to the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center. This animal preserve features more than 125 animals that are native to Belize. The zoo’s inhabitants consist of orphaned offspring, animals born in captivity, rehabilitated animals, or those give as a gift to the Belize Zoo from other zoological institutions. Here, you’ll be able to get up close with the unique wildlife of Belize on a guided tour. At the end of your zoo tour, be sure to stop at the gift shop for a memento of your visit before heading back to the pier.

The lagoon on Harvest Caye is the perfect place to discover the fun and ease of kayaking. After a brief orientation on how to use your kayak, you’re free to explore the lagoon on a self-guided tour.

Surround yourself in nature and let your senses heighten as you paddle past tropical landscapes watch for local wildlife. The lagoon and surrounding wetland make for a perfect escape from everyday life.

Love of adventure preferred, no previous experience required.

Depart from the Malacate Pier on your air-conditioned bus for a scenic 60 min. ride. You will first pass through the village of Mango Creek which began as a sawmill settlement in the 1940s and still has unpaved streets, then it is onto Belize's hinterlands, where you will observe the panoramic vista of the ancient Mayan Mountains. You will also pass several quaint Ke'kchi Mayan villages as well as pine and hardwood forest reserves on the way to the Akte'il Ha Cacoa Farm. You will learn how the Ke'kchi handcraft chocolate the traditional way from the pod to the bar. You will have a tour of the organic chocolate farm and go through the chocolate-making process. You will have the opportunity to observe the hand grinding of the cacao beans. You will then walk over to an original Mayan home, the second part of your tour to observe the Living Ke'kchi Maya Experience. An authenic Ke'kchi home that offers guest a fascinating glimpse into a rapidly disappearing world of the traditional Ke'kchi Mayan. Guests will learn about the Ke'kchi language, their history, medicine and culture. In this truly rustic setting, you see various traditional Mayan musical instruments. After your Maya Kekchi experience you reboard the bus and head to the Belize Spice Farm where you will enjoy your delicious Belizean lunch, here you will be able to purchase drinks, and get souvenirs of your time here in Belize. Head back to the Malacate Pier with fond memories of having learnt the way of the Mayans.

Whether you are a zipline novice or aficionado, satisfy your need for speed and adventure when you fly and experience the adrenaline-filled ziplines. You’ll be met at the keeper’s house, located at the base of the Flighthouse by the flight crew who will provide you with a safety orientation, assist with your equipment selection and fitting and a technical flight briefing covering the upcoming flight mission. Once outfitted and briefed, you’ll be transported up to your designated flight deck via the Flighthouse elevator where your adventure begins. Here, perched over 100 feet in the air you will experience the wind gusts as you soar 100 feet above the Manatee Lagoon. Consists of three zips crisscrossing Harvest Caye. Each zip is long enough for you feel the rush and enjoy the sensation.

To enhance the thrill and excitement we have added an elevated suspension net bridge. Allowing you a bird’s eye view of guests below or to search the horizon and take in panoramic views of the Mayan Mountains on the mainland or the turquoise waters of the outer reefs.

An approximate 45 minute drive up the Northern Highway brings you to Tower Hill, where you'll board a riverboat and head up the New River. While navigating the many little creeks and lagoons, you may encounter hawks, kites and falcons. Dainty jacanas lightly walk on the lily pads while crocodiles bask in the sunlight. At the entrance to the New River Lagoon, the ruins of Lamanai, Mayan for “submerged crocodile” rise into view.

As you tour the site, huge masks depicting dead rulers and gods seem to materialize out of the rainforest, amid the chatter of birds and the haunting call of the howler monkeys. After your tour of Lamanai it is time to head downriver to Tower Hill for a lunch buffet of Belizean and Mayan favorites. Following lunch, you’ll board a coach bound for the Belize City docks, where you’ll board your tender to go back to the ship.

Spend a sultry day inside the comfort of one of our incredible self-contained retreats that comfortably house up to six guests. Each villa provides a great home base for enjoying your stay on the Cay. Placed on a secluded portion of the island your villa offers a step back in time allowing you the opportunity to build a sandcastle with the kids and for taking a dip in the sea. Rest, relax, enjoy the Caribbean views from your front porch or from the air conditioned interior. Each villa includes private restroom, indoor and outdoor showers, Bluetooth audio, a digital safe, mini refrigerator, beach hammock and your very own Butler and Concierge service. Reserve a luxury beach villa and you’ll have everything you need to enjoy a glorious day on Harvest Caye.

Board your awaiting air-conditioned bus at Malacate Landing after a short tender ride from Harvest Caye. Within a couple of minutes of departing from Malacate Landing, you are entering the twin villages of Mango Creek and Independence. Your entertaining bus guide will point out the sights of Mango Creek and Independence and give you a detailed history of how the villages got their start. You will pass churches and schools, then a ride down to "Water Side", the local water taxi landing on Mango Creek. Then it's back through the village of Mango Creek and the other side of the street......Independence. All the while your guide will be showing you points of interest and describing Belizean village life, then and now.

Your bus will now head to the commercial port of Big Creek, only two miles away, Big Creek Port is the only natural deep-water port in all of Belize. Here is where all the bananas are loaded onto ships and transported to Europe, crude oil is stored and shipped from this port as well and also bulk sugar has just begun to be exported from the Big Creek port.

After a short drive, you will arrive at your next stop which is a local Village Pioneer Home. Here you will have a chance to see how one of the first settlers of Mango Creek lived and raised a family, as you take a step back in time. Cool refreshments await. You can visit the “South of the Border” snack bar to quench your thirst and get a tasty snack (not included) as well as pick up a souvenir or 2 from the Gift Shop. Before you know it, it's time to reboard your bus and head back to the pier at Malacate and the tender back to Harvest Caye. It's been a fun and educational tour of rural Belizean village life.

Come join us for an educational tour of an authentic Mayan Cultural experience and watch a renowned Mayan Shaman conjure medicine from jungle plants. Board your air-conditioned bus for an approximate 45 minute ride to an authentic Mayan village, located at the entrance to the famous Cockscomb Jaguar Reserve. This quaint Mayan village is home to a very gifted Mayan Shaman, Aurora Garcia Saqui. Artist, herbalist and traditional healer, she is a direct descendant of the world renowned Mayan Healer, Don Elijio Panti. Don Elijio bequeathed to Aurora much of his knowledge while she served as his apprentice for many years.

Begin your traditional medicine journey, with a guided walk along a canopied jungle path used by the Maya to gather their medicinal plants and herbs. Along this tropical rainforest path, you will encounter many of the same plants Aurora uses in the traditional herbal remedies that she utilizes in her healing clinic. As you slowly walk along the trail, your knowledgeable Mayan guide will point out and explain many of these unique medicinal plants and trees.

You will have a unique opportunity to experience first-hand the making of a Mayan herbal remedy by Aurora, she will explain the herb and its medicinal properties as she prepares and grinds it with a hand mill. You will also see a "smudge house", various bark and leaves used in curing many different illnesses, traditional dance costume and much more. You will also have an opportunity to sample the renowned Mayan Cocoa drink.

Authentic colorful handmade Mayan craft items will be available for sale.

This unique tour affords you a glimpse into the secret life of the Mayan. You will return home with a greater appreciation for where many medicinal cures originated.

Cruise the winding Monkey River, looking for wildlife in the surrounding rainforest, and then enjoy a hike with a naturalist that will explain the plants' medicinal uses.

After departing from the pier, you will soon arrive at a small village near the mouth of the Monkey River, where you will begin a leisurely cruise upstream. Along the way, the guide will provide enlightening commentary about the region's history, including how the economy boomed in the late 19th century when large volumes of bananas were exported.

Little evidence of that thriving time period remains, as the meandering Monkey River is bordered by undeveloped rainforest. Natural beauty and remarkably diverse flora and fauna are now the main attractions.

You can expect to see a variety of wildlife, including crocodiles sunning on the riverbanks, turtles popping their heads above the water's surface, and iguanas perched in the tree limbs. You might even spot a troop of black howler monkeys screeching in the forest.

Tropical birds are just as abundant along the river, especially wading birds such as herons, brightly colored tanagers and keel-billed toucans, the national bird of Belize. Toucans are easy to spot because of their large, colorful bills and how they croak like frogs.

Once you disembark, you will hike through the surrounding forest while the naturalist guide points out plants with medicinal qualities. For instance, leaves of the soursop are often brewed into a tea that reduces fever, and the wild yam has anti-inflammatory properties.

Depart from the Malacate Pier on your air-conditioned bus for a scenic one-hour bus ride to the picturesque archaeological site of Nim Li Punit, or "Large Hat". Nim Li Punit is in the Mayan Kekchi language. This is the name given to this site, due to a depiction on a stela of one of its rulers wearing a very large headdress. This unique Mayan ceremonial site was built on a hillside overlooking the fertile Toledo lowlands where crops were grown to feed the Mayan rulers that occupied this temple. Here at this well-maintained site, there is a small museum and welcoming center where you can observe some of the large stelas and artifacts that have been preserved. Nim Li Punit, also boasts a well-preserved ball-court in the center of the complex, and a Mayan observatory is also located within one of the various plazas. This entire site is canopied over with large trees, providing a shady comfortable environment for viewing this interesting and beautiful archaeological site.

After your tour, you will head to Spice Farm for a warm welcome, a delicious and traditional Belizean lunch. Here you will be able to purchase various local drinks and souvenirs. It's now time to head back to your ship docked at Harvest Caye, it's been an interesting, fun, and educational adventure, one filled with Mayan history and an excellent overview of Belize's natural wonders.

Sail hundreds of feet above the waters of Belize in tandem while being towed with a brand new parasail boat on this adrenaline pumping experience.

As you travel out of the marina, your parasail flight-crew will give you an orientation and safety briefing and then prepare you for your exhilarating panoramic flight high above the waters off Harvest Caye Island. It’s a thrilling, once in a lifetime experience that will no doubt leave you with lasting memories of your visit to Harvest Caye.

After a brief orientation on how to use the Mirage Eclipse Pedalboard you will pedal out of the confines of the Harvest Caye Lagoon and will navigate along beautiful mangroves in the Placencia Lagoon. Your guide will point out and explain about the local marine life and how crucial it is to protect the local eco-system, while looking for our resident manatees that come to graze on the sea grass that grows in the area. Cruise through the water silently, easily seeing what’s below from this vantage point. These pedalboards are easy to maneuver and require no previous experience. It's wider than a paddleboard and its hull and handlebars are optimized for stability, with steering control at your fingertips.

This is your opportunity to explore amazing saltwater mangrove estuaries, encounter wildlife and learn about the flora and fauna from your nature guide.

Board your sightseeing motor launch directly from the Harvest Caye Marina to explore Mother Nature's amazing saltwater mangrove estuaries and its inhabitants. The seating in your motor launch is comfortable and the canopied top affords protection from the warm tropical sun, so just sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery. Your experienced captain will slowly maneuver your vessel out of the marina and onto the protected waters of the Placencia Lagoon. He will chart a course towards one of the shallow manatee hang-out areas. More often than not, manatees will be in these areas grazing and relaxing. Your knowledgeable onboard nature guide will provide you with a detailed narrative about the manatees and their life cycle in the tropical waters of Belize.

As your tranquil sightseeing tour continues traveling along the shore of the picturesque lagoon, your captain will enter one of the many mangrove estuaries. These placid creeks are lined on both sides with mangrove trees with their arching root systems and thick verdant green leaves as they provide habitat for many forms of life.

As the passage narrows, your guide will point-out numerous species of flora and fauna, ranging from marine life, to aquatic plants and trees. There will be many species of birds and at times, wildlife that that live on the tropical savannahs might be spotted - you never know what you might encounter.

Kick back, relax and enjoy a complimentary rum punch or water.

Before you realize it, your Captain is entering the marina and your enjoyable marine estuary and lagoon sightseeing tour is drawing to an end. You’ll have plenty of memories and beautiful photos to share with your family and friends.

Retreat to the privacy of your own Private pool cabana. These uniquely designed cabana will elevate the status of your island experience providing the perfect mix of rest and relaxation in the lagoon-style pool retreat. Relax on lounge chairs under your pool cabana and draw the curtains for additional privacy. The pool also features a fun resort atmosphere with easy access to the bar, retail shops and Harvest Caye Bar & Grill. Private pool cabanas accommodate 4 guests.

Float down a slow-moving river on an inner tube and take in the spectacular rainforest scenery while listening to the ambient sounds of the jungle. You will get a genuine feel for rural life while driving through the densely forested countryside on the way to Maya World Outpost, the starting point for your adventure. After a short briefing to help you maximize the tubing experience, you will ease into the river and let the current carry you downstream. Mountain springs feed the river so the water is usually crystal-clear. Along the way, you will pass through a picturesque mountain gorge, over a series of small rapids and under overhanging trees so you will usually be in the shade. The scenery will be ever-changing, which adds to the excitement and makes the trip all the more memorable. Chances are, you will hear squawking tropical birds as they are abundant in the protected rainforest.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Float down a slow-moving river through a pristine rainforest.
• Admire the ever-changing jungle scenery while listening to the sounds of nature.
• Look for wildlife, especially birds such as the keel-billed toucan, Belize’s national bird.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear a swimsuit under your clothes..
• Wear shoes that are appropriate for the water.

Depart from Malacate Pier on your air-conditioned bus for the scenic one hour bus ride to the unique and picturesque Belize Spice Farm and Botanical Gardens. Here you will have the opportunity to learn how some of the common spices that we utilize on a daily basis are grown and processed. See how vanilla, nutmeg, maze cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and black pepper are cultivated, as you travel through the farm on your Spice Farm Tram. After your farm tour, relax in the comfortable guest center where you will be offered a complementary fresh fruit juice and have the opportunity to purchase drinks and snacks and some of the various spices that are grown and processed here at the farm and locally produced handicraft.

It's now time to head back to your ship docked at Harvest Caye, it's been an interesting, fun and educational adventure.

Stand up Paddle Boarding or SUP, is a fun sport and very easy to learn. With just a few helpful hints from our staff, you'll be able to paddle the lagoon, offering views of local wildlife, flora and fauna. Have young children? Just place them on the board with you, a fun family activity for all ages.

If soaring like Superman across the main beach of the island sounds like your idea of fun, then this is the activity for you. You’ll be met at the keeper’s house, located at the base of the Flighthouse by the flight crew who will provide you with a safety orientation, assist with your equipment selection and fitting and a technical flight briefing covering the upcoming flight mission. Once outfitted and briefed, you’ll be transported up to your designated flight deck via the Flighthouse elevator where your adventure begins. This 1,300 ft “Double Beach Superman Run” delivers a major adrenaline experience as you fly racing face down in a “Superman” position at 40 mph! Note the beach run can also be done in the regular seat harness that is used for the Lagoon Run Zip.

No Experience Required. The flight crew will provide you with equipment and safety briefings. This is a tour the whole family will remember for years to come.

Zip through Placencia Lagoon on a wave runner leaving a rooster tail in your wake and the mainland in your rear view mirror. After watching a short orientation video that will help maximize the experience, you will hop aboard a two-person wave runner and tear off across the lagoon. You can drive the personal watercraft or be the passenger. It’s up to you. Either way, the ride will be exhilarating from start to finish. To ensure that you see all the sights, a guide will lead the way with the wave runners following more or less caravan-style. The numerous mangrove-rimmed islands that you will spot scattered about are well-protected, as their ecologically important trees filter impurities from the water and stabilize the shoreline. The lagoon’s water is typically smooth enough so you can easily carve your way across the surface without encountering any wakes other than your own.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Tear across the typically smooth waters of Placencia Lagoon in a two-person wave runner.
• Drive the wave runner or be the passenger, if you prefer.
• Enjoy an exhilarating ride and gorgeous natural scenery in every direction.

HIGHLIGHTS • Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear a swimsuit and bring a towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Zip through Placencia Lagoon on a wave runner leaving a rooster tail in your wake and the mainland in your rear view mirror. After watching a short orientation video that will help maximize the experience, you will hop aboard a wave runner and tear off across the lagoon. The ride will be exhilarating from start to finish. To ensure that you see all the sights, a guide will lead the way with the wave runners following more or less caravan-style. The numerous mangrove-rimmed islands that you will spot scattered about are well-protected, as their ecologically important trees filter impurities from the water and stabilize the shoreline. The lagoon’s water is typically smooth enough so you can easily carve your way across the surface without encountering any wakes other than your own.

Escape to our beautiful wheelchair accessible Villa that comfortably house up to 6 guests. Conveniently located near a restaurant and nestled in a tranquil setting on the beach, this villa is designed for comfort and ease. It offers a spacious interior and easy access to the Caribbean Sea. Rest, relax, and enjoy the Subtropical views from your front porch or from the air-conditioned interior. It includes wide doorways, a wheelchair ramp, a beach wheelchair, a private restroom, indoor and outdoor showers, Bluetooth audio, a digital safe, a mini refrigerator, a beach hammock, and your very own butler and concierge service. Reserve our Wheelchair- Accessible Villa and you'll have everything you need to enjoy an unforgettable beach day at Harvest Caye.

Adventure at its Best! Zip through the lush Belizean jungle and then tube through the ancient caves of the Maya in the Cave Branch River. Take a guided ride to Jaguar Paw Outpost where on arrival your skilled guides will assist you with renting lockers and water shoes and then you’ll be fitted with your gear and given a safety briefing.

You’re now ready for your zipline adventure through a lush tropical rainforest on 5 thrilling traverses and after, you’ll tube through the ancient Maya caves. Certified cave tubing guides will recount the history and rituals of the Maya who settled in these caves. Enjoy a Belizean lunch as you reflect upon your experience.

Wir freuen uns, dass Sie mit Mein Schiff ® die Schönheit von Mittelamerika entdecken möchten. So wie für viele andere Reiseziele gilt auch hier: andere Länder, andere Sitten. Die wichtigsten Tipps für dieses Fahrtgebiet haben wir hier für Sie zusammengestellt:

Da Deutsch in Mittelamerika nicht verbreitet ist, werden die meisten durch TUI Cruises vermittelten Ausflüge in englischer Sprache durchgeführt. Anders als in Europa stehen bei den Touren weniger die Fakten, wie zum Beispiel Jahreszahlen oder historische Ereignisse, als vielmehr die interessanten Geschichten der Einheimischen oder die Schönheit von Flora und Fauna im Mittelpunkt. Bitte erwarten Sie in Mittelamerika keine zertifizierten Reiseleiter, wie Sie es ggf. von Kreuzfahrten in andere Regionen mit Mein Schiff ® kennen. In dieser Region treffen Sie auf Einheimische, die ganz authentisch über Land und Leute vor Ort berichten. Oftmals werden hier die Touren von den Busfahrern, sogenannten Driver Guides, geführt. Hier hat der Busfahrer eine Doppelfunktion und ist gleichzeitig Ihr Reiseleiter. In Mittelamerika sind Trinkgelder an die Reiseleiter üblich und gerne gesehen.

Die Busse in den einzelnen Zielgebieten entsprechen nicht dem europäischen Standard. Manchmal handelt es sich um Kleinbusse für maximal 20 Personen oder Schulbusse. Selbstverständlich werden alle Busunternehmer, die mit den örtlichen Veranstaltern zusammenarbeiten, regelmäßig überprüft. So können Sie sicher sein, dass stets nur einwandfreie Fahrzeuge zum Einsatz kommen. Bitte stellen Sie sich darauf ein, dass die Busse nicht immer direkt vor den Sehenswürdigkeiten parken können und unter Umständen ein kleiner Fußmarsch erforderlich ist. Des Weiteren ist eine leichte Jacke zu empfehlen, da die Klimaanlagen oft sehr kalt eingestellt sind.

Die Straßen entsprechen zumeist nicht europäischem Niveau - man muss mit etlichen Serpentinen und Schlaglöchern rechnen. Nicht alle Hafenstädte sehen auf Anhieb einladend aus und viele bedeutende Sehenswürdigkeiten befinden sich nicht in Hafennähe, so dass es sich besonders lohnt, das Umland im Rahmen von organisierten Ausflügen zu entdecken. Bitte beachten Sie, dass vor allem in Puerto Limón und Colón die Teilnahme an einem organisierten Ausflug von einem unserer örtlichen Landausflugsveranstalter empfohlen wird. Die Hafenstädte sind an Sehenswürdigkeiten eher verhalten. Dafür sind sie der ideale Ausgangspunkt für spannende Ausflüge in das traumhafte Landesinnere Costa Ricas und Panamas.

Manche Zielgebiete sind vulkanischen Ursprungs. Hier gibt es Naturstrand, welcher dunkler ist, als man ihn in dieser Region ggf. erwartet. Badeschuhe werden an allen Stränden empfohlen, da Korallen bereits in Strandnähe vorzufinden sind. An einigen Stränden und Riffen ist zudem mit unvorhersehbaren starken Strömungen zu rechnen, die das Ausflugsprogramm beeinflussen könnten. Bitte beachten Sie zu Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit die Warnhinweise vor Ort. Die rote Flagge oder ein entsprechendes Verbotsschild deuten auf ein striktes Badeverbot hin. Dieses gilt es einzuhalten.

Zur Standardausrüstung zählen festes Schuhwerk mit Profil, Mückenspray (zum Beispiel bei Wanderungen im Regenwald), Sonnenschutz und - ganz wichtig - ausreichend Trinkwasser. Bei allen Aktiv-Touren empfiehlt sich zusätzlich eine lange, bequeme Hose. Und bei den Wasser- oder Strandausflügen sind Badeschuhe und Flipflops von Vorteil.

Bei Boots- und Schnorchelausflügen muss oft eine Rettungsweste getragen werden - auch aus versicherungstechnischen Gründen seitens der örtlichen Veranstalter. Generell halten sich in den Gewässern Feuerquallen auf. Die Reiseleiter der örtlichen Veranstalter bzw. die Mein Schiff ® Landausflugsmitarbeiter sind deshalb mit einem Erste-Hilfe-Paket ausgestattet, um jederzeit Hilfe leisten zu können. Die örtlichen Ausflugsveranstalter fordern für die Teilnahme an vielen Landausflügen direkt vor Ausflugsbeginn die Unterzeichnung einer Haftungsbegrenzung. Diese sogenannten Waiver können bereits vor der Ausflugsteilnahme bei der Landausflugsabteilung eingesehen werden. Gebühren für Foto- und Videoaufnahmen können vor Ort, vor allem bei dem Besuch der Maya-Stätten, anfallen. Infolge von aktuellen klimatischen Bedingungen wird an den Stränden von Mexiko (Cozumel und Costa Maya) vermehrt Seegras angespült. Das Seegras ist unbedenklich für Ihre Gesundheit.

Bitte beachten Sie, dass die vermittelten Landausflüge in den meisten Häfen in kleinen Minibussen durchgeführt werden, welche oft nicht über den nötigen Stauraum für faltbare Rollstühle, Rollatoren oder auch Kinderwagen verfügen. Bitte lassen Sie sich dahingehend von den Mitarbeitern des Landausflugsteams an Bord beraten.

Bitte beachten Sie, dass der Hafen Belize ein reiner Tenderhafen ist. Mein Schiff ® wird hier, oft mit anderen großen Kreuzfahrtschiffen, auf Reede liegen. Für Ihre Ausflüge sind Tenderboote organisiert, die der örtlichen Hafenbehörde gehören. Diese bringen Sie im Pendelverkehr zum Festland, wo die Ausflüge starten. Mein Schiff ® Landausflugsmitarbeiter sowie die Repräsentanten der örtlichen Veranstalter werden Ihnen dabei helfen, zu Ihren Bussen und Booten der jeweiligen Ausflüge zu gelangen. Es ist zu beachten, dass es durch den Tenderverkehr zu Verspätungen der Ausflüge kommen kann. Möchten Sie Ausflüge in diesem Hafen miteinander kombinieren, so ist es ratsam, sich von den Mitarbeitern des Landausflugsteams an Bord beraten zu lassen. Möchten Sie vom mexikanischen Cozumel aus an Ausflügen teilnehmen, die auf dem mexikanischen Festland stattfinden, so werden Sie hier ebenfalls mit organisierten Fähren transferiert. Der Tenderweg beträgt ca. 45 Minuten (pro Strecke). Bitte beachten Sie auch hier, dass es durch dieses Vorgehen ggf. zu zeitlichen Verzögerungen der Ausflugsabfolgen kommen kann.

Bitte beachten Sie, dass es an belebten Orten, wie Einkaufsstraßen, Märkten und historischen Stätten, zu Diebstählen und Kleinkriminalität kommen kann. Es ist ratsam, sichtbaren Schmuck und Ihre Wertsachen im Safe an Bord zu lassen. Schließen Sie sich mit Freunden oder Mitreisenden zusammen und bummeln Sie nicht allein durch die Stadt. Bitte beachten Sie weiterhin, d...