Bus from San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) to Caye Caulker
Inter-caye water taxi · ~30 minutes · US$10-18 · Multiple daily
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The San Pedro → Caye Caulker inter-caye return route is the standard transit for travelers continuing to Caye Caulker after their Ambergris Caye stay.
Spring Bus connects you to operators on this route — water taxis ($10-18 USD, multiple daily).
Route details: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) to Caye Caulker
Travel time
30 min
Distance
20 km
Typical fare
$10 – $18 USD per person
Frequency
Multiple daily inter-caye water taxis
First departure
Approx. 7:00 AM
Last departure
Approx. 5:30 PM
Operators on this route
San Pedro Belize Express · Ocean Ferry Belize
Pickup at San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
San Pedro public dock in central San Pedro
Drop-off at Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker main public dock
About the journey
The San Pedro → Caye Caulker inter-caye return is the standard transit for travelers wrapping up their Ambergris Caye diving + heading to laid-back Caye Caulker for a quieter end to their cayes trip.
Travel tips for San Pedro (Ambergris Caye) → Caye Caulker
- Multiple daily inter-caye departures — typically 7 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM, 5:30 PM.
- Caye Caulker is the laid-back caye — smaller, slower, fewer hotels, backpacker-friendly.
- Pre-book accommodations in Caye Caulker in high season — limited capacity.
- Continue to Belize City from Caye Caulker when ready (~45 min water taxi).
- Same-day BZE flight possible via Caye Caulker → Belize City → BZE taxi.
- Onward Mexico/Guatemala border — Caye Caulker → Belize City + mainland bus connections.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the water taxi from San Pedro to Caye Caulker?
**About 30 minutes** — same as inverse direction.
How much is the water taxi?
**US$10-18 per person** one-way.
Why is Caye Caulker called "Go Slow"?
**The island's motto** captures the laid-back, no-cars, slow-pace atmosphere. Caye Caulker is famously chill — small, walkable, simple beach + reef life, popular with backpackers + travelers wanting low-key tropical.
What time do inter-caye water taxis run?
**Multiple daily — typically 7 AM, 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM, 5:30 PM**.
Should I visit Caye Caulker after San Pedro?
**Yes — popular order.** Many travelers do San Pedro first for diving (Hol Chan, Blue Hole), then move to Caye Caulker for chill end to the trip. Either order works.
Going the other direction?