The rivers of Belize are not used for cargo or passenger transportation.
In coastal areas, maritime transport is available as both international maritime transportation for bulk and container shipping and local maritime transportation provided by fishing vessels, freight barges and recreational boats. Several water taxi operators run formal and informal services, largely linked to tourism, to the islands and offshore destinations. Some operators have boats with a capacity of more than 100 passengers.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link:
4.1 Belize Government Contact List.
Company Information
Companies offering services of water taxi include the following:
- Caye Caulker Water Taxi Association
- San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi
- Ocean Ferry Belize
- Tropic Ferry
- Nautilus Express Water Taxi
- Thunderbolt Water Taxi
- Coastal Express
Passenger Carrying Capacity |
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Caye Caulker |
San Pedro |
Ocean Ferry |
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Number of Passenger Vessels < 50 Passengers |
2 |
1 |
3 |
Number of Passenger Vessels > 100 Passengers |
2 |
3 |
2 |
Passenger Carrying Capacity |
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Caye Caulker |
San Pedro |
Ocean Ferry |
|
Boats |
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Number of Boats |
4 |
4 |
5 |
Tonnage / Volume Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) |
Up to 100 pax |
Up to 114 pax |
Up to 140 pax |
Travel Time Matrix
Schedules that indicate arrival and departure times from water taxi operators are largely respected. Water taxis are mainly used for commuting and transporting cargo (41%), touristic visits to the islands (30%) and general transportation (29%). Most of the water taxi operators have their own port facilities in Belize City and North Front Street.
Travel Time from Belize City to other major Destinations on Water Taxi Boat |
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Belize City |
Caye Caulker |
San Pedro |
Chetumal |
|
Belize City |
45 minutes |
90 minutes |
180 minutes |
|
Caye Caulker |
45 minutes |
45 minutes |
135 minutes |
|
San Pedro |
90 minutes |
45 minutes |
90 minutes |
|
Chetumal |
180 minutes |
135 minutes |
90 minutes |
|
Key Routes
Key Route Information Domestic / International |
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From: Belize City To: San Pedro |
From: Belize City To: Caye Caulker |
From: Belize City To: Chetumal |
|
Total Distance (km) |
90 km |
45 km |
130 km |
Width (m) |
Broadest: 25 m |
Broadest: 25 m |
Broadest: 25 m |
Seasonal Effects |
No |
No |
No |
Regular Traffic Passenger / Cargo |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Companies Operating Along the Route |
Several |
Several |
Several |
Security Concerns |
No |
No |
No |
Main Ports |
No |
No |
No |
Port Information
Key Port Information |
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Belize City |
San Pedro |
Caye Caulker |
|
Location |
Belize City |
San Pedro |
Caye Caulker |
Contact Information |
Each Operator |
Each Operator |
Each Operator |
Connections with Other Transport Means |
Road and by air |
Only by air |
Only by air |
Storage Capacity (m2 and m3) |
10 m2 |
15 m2 |
10 m2 |
Handling Equipment |
No |
No |
No |
Customs Clearance Available |
No |
No |
No |
Other Comments |
Small port facilities for passengers |
Small port facilities for passengers |
Small port facilities for passengers |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
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