With the island located northeast of Belize, there are two ways to arrive at Caye Caulker: by water or by air.
The most common mode of transport is utilising the ferry services that run daily between the island and the mainland. There are two companies – the San Pedro Belize Express and Caribbean Sprinter – both of which take between 45 minutes to an hour to reach either destination.
If you are looking for a more private trip along the water, booking a water taxi is the right option for you. Catch a ride with either San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi or Caribbean Sprinters Belize.
Flying from Belize City is also a great choice, as it takes only 10 to 15 minutes by plane and there are multiple departures daily. The primary domestic airlines that take you to the Caye Caulker Airport (CUK) are Maya Island Air and Tropic Air Belize.
Once arrived, water taxis offer pre-booked shuttles to and from the airport to the pier, allowing you to relax and take a deep breath of the warm, salty breeze after a long day of travel.
Once on Caye Caulker, the motto of ‘go slow’ really comes into effect, as there are no cars on the island and roads are entirely made of sand. This allows visitors to embrace all things relaxed and rejuvenating. Rent a bike for a day and venture around the island, hop on a golf cart and whizz by as the sound of music fills the air, buckle on a life vest and explore the surrounding waters, nooks, and crannies via kayak.
Or best yet, slip on your sandals and take a leisurely stroll through the colourful streets, stopping along the way to make new friends, watch the manatees drift by, and listen to the ceaseless waves crashing along the shore.
No matter how you choose to get around the island, an oasis of tranquillity awaits.
