javamama

Based on what I saw, you'd probably be split up into two vans because I didn't see any buses in the parking area for Belize Cruise Excursions. As for the boat, we saw several that held at least 15 people; however, I don't know if the company that Belize Cruise Excursions uses operates any of them.

It might be worth an e-mail to the company to find out how they plan to transport your group both on land and by river.

Good luck!

Javamama

Alwaysonvacation:

Because ours was the only ship "docked" (we tendered) in Belize that day, and no one else signed up for this excursion, we had a private tour!

Javamama

We just returned from our cruise and, as promised in an earlier posting, wanted to let you know about the Lamanai tour. The abbreviated version: It was great and we had no problem making it back to the ship on time!

Because the Carnival Valor didn't offer this tour, we booked through Belize Cruise Excursions. Richard, the local manager, met us at the pier and drove us to a dock on the New River, where Eric, our guide, took us by motorboat to the ruins. For my husband, two kids (boys, ages 14 & 10), and me, it was worth the price of admission just for the one-hour boat ride! At the ruins, we ate a delicious homemade lunch provided by our guide and then he gave us a tour of the ruins. He was very knowledgeable and personable. It was an incredible experience! Once we arrived back at the dock, Richard was there waiting to take us back to ship.

Both Richard and Eric were very mindful of our time issues and although we never felt rushed, we also had great confidence that we would be delivered back in time which helped us enjoy our little adventure.

I highly recommend this tour to anyone thinking about doing it!

Happy cruising!

Because Carnival didn't offer the Lamanai excursion, we decided to tempt fate and book through Belize Cruise Excursions. :o We leave on the Valor in two days and will report back when (or if!) we return.

Javamama