Belize Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
33 ships from 13 cruise lines
Belize cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 98 upcoming sailings on 33 ships from 13 cruise lines visiting Belize, calling at 2 places. Cruises visit Belize as a port of call and do not start or end here. More Central America & Mexico cruises.
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See every Belize cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Belize
Belize is compact but layered: the world's second-largest barrier reef, dense Maya jungle, and English-speaking Caribbean-Central American culture. For the traveler who wants to avoid being herded, choose small ships/private guides, spend a night inland, and use Belize City as a gateway rather than an endpoint.
Typical routes
- Mainstream Western Caribbean circuits from Florida and Gulf ports, typically with one Belize call (Belize City or Harvest Caye) sandwiched between Mexican Caribbean and Honduran/Bay Islands stops.
- Small-ship expedition and boutique itineraries that move down the Belize coast toward Guatemala and Honduras, allowing Belize City, the cayes, Placencia, and Punta Gorda to be explored at a slower pace.
Ports overview
Belize offers two distinct cruise experiences: mainstream tendering at Belize City and NCL's private Harvest Caye dock, or expedition-style calls at the cayes and southern coast. Tenders dominate because Belize City lacks a deep-water pier.
Cruise season
November to April is driest and most comfortable; May-June is hot; July-November is hurricane season, with September-October peak risk. Cruise season clusters October-April.
Find your Belize sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Belize, earliest departure first.
8 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Belize. Also visits United States, Honduras, Mexico
Star Princess
15 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Belize. Also visits United States, Honduras, Mexico
Star Princess
22 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Belize. Also visits United States, Bahamas, Jamaica
ms Rotterdam
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11 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Belize. Also visits United States, Bahamas, Jamaica
ms Rotterdam
8 Days Galveston, USA Round Trip
Visits Belize. Also visits United States, Mexico, Honduras
Norwegian Viva
25 Days One-Way from Barcelona to Miami
Visits Belize. Also visits Spain, Portugal, Antigua and Barbuda
MSC Explora 1
22 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Belize. Also visits United States, Bonaire, Aruba
MSC Poesia
12 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Belize. Also visits United States, Jamaica, Colombia
MSC Poesia
7 Days New Orleans, USA Round Trip
Visits Belize. Also visits United States, Mexico
Mariner Of The Seas
8 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Belize. Also visits United States, Honduras, Mexico
Norwegian Aqua
11 Days One-Way from Fort Lauderdale to Panama City
Visits Belize. Also visits United States, Mexico, Honduras
Viking Mars
8 Days Tampa, USA Round Trip
Visits Belize. Also visits United States, Mexico, Honduras
Enchantment Of The Seas
Where Belize cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (0)
No cruises start here.
Disembarkation ports (0)
No cruises end here.
Ships by type: 33 ocean · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Plan your Belize cruise
Belize cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Belize cruise port guide →More Central America & Mexico cruises
Mexico · Costa Rica · Panama · Honduras · Guatemala · El Salvador · Nicaragua
Frequently asked questions about Belize cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Belize?
2 Belize places are visited by 33 ships from 13 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Belize cruise?
November to April is driest and most comfortable; May-June is hot; July-November is hurricane season, with September-October peak risk. Cruise season clusters October-April.
Sources and further reading
Background on Belize draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- CIA: Belize - The World Factbook
- Belize Tourism Board: Belize Official Travel Site
- UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System
- Wikipedia: Belize
- Norwegian Cruise Line: Harvest Caye - Ports & Shore Excursions
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 27, 2026
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