Bus from Belize City to San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
Water taxi or flight · ~75-90 min boat / ~15 min plane · US$17-30 boat / US$70-120 flight · Multiple daily
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The Belize City → San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) route is the transit to Belize's largest + most developed caye — the country's main diving destination + ~75-90 minutes by water taxi or ~15 minutes by flight.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — San Pedro Belize Express + Ocean Ferry Belize water taxis ($17-30 USD) + Tropic Air + Maya Island Air flights ($70-120 USD, ~15 minutes from BZE airport). Most international travelers take flights for the speed; water taxi is cheaper + scenic.
Route details: Belize City to San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
Travel time
1 h 30 min
Distance
60 km
Typical fare
$17 – $30 USD per person
Frequency
Multiple daily water taxis + frequent Tropic Air/Maya Island Air flights
First departure
Approx. 8:00 AM (water taxi) / 7:00 AM (flights)
Last departure
Approx. 5:30 PM
Operators on this route
San Pedro Belize Express · Ocean Ferry Belize · Tropic Air (flight) · Maya Island Air (flight)
Pickup at Belize City
Marine Terminal in Belize City (downtown waterfront)
Drop-off at San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
San Pedro public dock in central San Pedro — golf carts + taxis to hotels around the island
About the journey
The Belize City → San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) route is the transit to Belize's largest + most developed caye — ~75-90 minute water taxi from the Marine Terminal in downtown Belize City, or ~15-minute flight from BZE airport on Tropic Air or Maya Island Air. San Pedro Belize Express + Ocean Ferry Belize run multiple daily water taxis. Ambergris Caye is the country's main diving destination — close to Hol Chan Marine Reserve + Shark Ray Alley + the famous Blue Hole.
Travel tips for Belize City → San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
- Water taxi is cheaper but slower ($17-30 USD, ~75-90 min) — most departures stop at Caye Caulker en route.
- Flight is fast ($70-120 USD, ~15 min) — Tropic Air + Maya Island Air both run hourly from BZE airport.
- Marine Terminal in Belize City for water taxi — downtown, ~15-20 min taxi from BZE airport.
- San Pedro is for diving + larger town; Caye Caulker for laid-back budget atmosphere.
- Blue Hole day trip from San Pedro $300-500 USD (Cousteau-famous 300m sinkhole, ~3-hour boat each way).
- Hol Chan + Shark Ray Alley snorkeling tours $50-90 USD/person — the standard half-day from San Pedro.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the water taxi from Belize City to San Pedro?
**About 75-90 minutes** on San Pedro Belize Express or Ocean Ferry Belize. Most boats stop at Caye Caulker en route (~5 min stop), then continue to San Pedro.
How much is the water taxi from Belize City to San Pedro?
**BZ$35-60 / US$17-30 per person** on water taxi. **US$70-120 per person** on Tropic Air or Maya Island Air flight (~15 minutes from BZE airport).
Should I take the water taxi or fly?
**Flight if budget allows** — $70-120 USD, ~15 min, scenic aerial views of the Barrier Reef. **Water taxi if budget-focused** — $17-30 USD, ~75-90 min, sometimes scenic with islands en route. Flight is most popular for international tourists with limited time.
What time do water taxis leave Belize City for San Pedro?
**Multiple daily — typically 8 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 PM, 1:30 PM, 3 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM** on San Pedro Belize Express + Ocean Ferry Belize. Most stop at Caye Caulker first.
Can I dive the Blue Hole from San Pedro?
**Yes — San Pedro is the standard Blue Hole dive base.** Day trips $300-500 USD per person (3 dives + lunch + ~3-hour boat ride each way to Lighthouse Reef). The Cousteau-famous 300-meter sinkhole. Book through a San Pedro dive shop.
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