What if we just want to find a nice beach?

[bxmvm]

We are thinking about just spending the day in Belize on the beach relaxing. No snorkeling or anything like that - just sun, sand, and hopefully some drink (and food!)

 

Anyone have any suggestions for a good place to go?

[marshhawk]

:eek:Sit down, I have some bad news. Belize does not have a beach. The barrier reef to the east of the country has not created beaches in or near the city of Belize. The water's roughness has been calmed to the point, where it does not create surf(breaking up the rock to create sand)If you are cruising into Belize, you will need to book an excursion to one of the small islands, to get the sand and water experience. Check out Goff's Caye, and good luck, happy sailing.

[bxmvm]

Thanks for the info! :)

 

I figured we would probably have to book some type of excursion. Anyone have any specific recommendations for a Caye or Tour Operator? I noticed Coral Breeze has an Island Escape Tour that takes you to Caye Caulker - anyone know if you are free to just lay on the beach once you get there, or is it a guided tour?

 

Thanks!

[SingingPixie]

Thanks for the info! :)

 

I figured we would probably have to book some type of excursion. Anyone have any specific recommendations for a Caye or Tour Operator? I noticed Coral Breeze has an Island Escape Tour that takes you to Caye Caulker - anyone know if you are free to just lay on the beach once you get there, or is it a guided tour?

 

Thanks!

 

Caye Caulker isn't particularly beachy either. I've heard good things about Geoff's Caye and Bannister Island.

[BigDoug]

Caye Caulker isn't particularly beachy either. I've heard good things about Geoff's Caye and Bannister Island.

Yep, Bannister Caye is a great place.:D

[BigDoug]

Caye Caulker is pretty nice but not really a beach place.

[bxmvm]

This looks great! Definitely more what i was thinking. I did some more research into Caye Caulker and it doesn't seem to be a good fit for what we are looking for.

 

Anyone have any photos of Geoff's Caye to compare?

 

Yep, Bannister Caye is a great place.:D

[BigDoug]

This looks great! Definitely more what i was thinking. I did some more research into Caye Caulker and it doesn't seem to be a good fit for what we are looking for.

 

Anyone have any photos of Geoff's Caye to compare?

Found these on Webshots. Also, here is a recent thread on Goff's Caye.

[marshhawk]

Oh man, two weeks from today and I will be there! Can't wait. There was a thread/review from blessedwith12, read her nightmare about getting back to the ship from Caye Caulker.

[bxmvm]

Oh man, two weeks from today and I will be there! Can't wait. There was a thread/review from blessedwith12, read her nightmare about getting back to the ship from Caye Caulker.

 

I read that - what a crazy experience!

 

Caye Caulker sounds like something I might want to do *next* cruise.

 

Right now I think maybe we'll do something like Bannister Island. Thanks for the advice all!

[bxmvm]

Beautiful! Thanks for posting these. Even if we don't do Goff's Caye this time, that is a definite future possibility!

 

Found these on Webshots. Also, here is a recent thread on Goff's Caye.

[marshhawk]

I had to come back today just to look at the pictures again.:):)

Work Sucks!:mad: And I needed to escape.

[LawnGuylandGirl]

We were on the Independence of the Seas last week and spent the day at Bannister Island. It is lovely, could not ask for more. We did the ship's excursion because it suited us best.