BobbieSu

If it’s any consolation the weather was cloudy and rainy in Seattle today. Wouldn’t have been the best day for a hike. 
I hope the cruise goes well. 

I'm so sorry to hear that the cruiselines are not sponsoring this tour anymore. We were able to book it through RCCL and as so many have said it was the best day and excursion of the cruise. It took the entire day (on the first tender [15min ride with the new tenders] and back with 15 minutes to last tender.

We had an acquaintance on our ship who went with an independent tour. They arrived to the boat ramp on the river after we did and left before us. In other words they had less time at the ruins. They didn't know what they missed and said it was a great day. It's possible they didn't get the lunch/tour of the museum and had one or two less stops at the ruins. Nevertheless they were still able to experience the site and enjoyed it.

I'm not sure I would have booked this without the assurance of the ship waiting for us. However, if you are an experienced traveler it might not be too bad,,(just expensive). If you book it independently just go prepared. Take a back pack with all your info/ money and a change of clothing, know how you would get to your next stop if that becomes necessary (the airport is a quick taxi ride and I can't believe they don't have a puddle jumper to Cancun or Cozumel), and then go and enjoy this special place.

Su

Hi Moonstoners,

The boat we took was not wheelchair accessible. (steps into the boat, narrow isle, narrow bench space) Nor were the docks, at both ends of the river there were steps to climb into and out of the boat. Nor do I believe was there anywhere to stow the wheelchair on the boat- other than on a seat, but it would not be tied down and the speeds they take on the winding river would make an unrestrained wheelchair a menace.

Having said all that perhaps it would be better to check with them,,perhaps they have some accomodations I didn't see.

Su

http://belizecruiseexcursions.com/ is one. There is at least one other but I can't remember it right now. We booked this with the ship due to the long tour length--practically the entire port stop. I'm looking forward to it.

Su