Belize City

Belize City was founded in the mid-17th century by British lumber harvesters. The city was ideal for the British as a central post because it was a natural outlet for local rivers and creeks down which the British shipped logwood and mahogany. Belize became independent in 1981, following a United Nations declaration to the effect. A British military force was maintained in Belize until 1993, when the government announced Belize would be handed over on January 1, 1994.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Raiders of the Lost Mayan Caves
Tour Code: BLZ-7317
Duration: 6 hours
Retail Value: $119.00
Price: Free

Experience the thrill of discovering the secret Mayan underworld during this action-packed and exhilarating Chukka/Bakabush Adventure in the Belizean jungle.

Depart the pier for the 75-minute drive to the Big Hill Station, where a brief stop will be made before proceeding to the jungle base camp. Upon arrival, you will receive your safety briefing, helmet, harness, gloves, and headlamp from your guide before commencing your hike through the dense jungle in search of the Dragon's Mouth, the ceremonial entrance into the Mayan underworld. Your guide will then lead you through a maze of multi-chambered caves filled with magnificent formations, geological wonders and Mayan ceremonial history. Along the way, you will crawl through small openings that reveal hollowed ceremonial chambers displaying Mayan artifacts used in their ancient rituals centuries ago.

Next, you will connect your safety line and explore the upper layers of your subterranean abyss before rappelling 20 feet down a rock face. Upon landing, you will re-enter the cave and continue your quest. You will climb over rocks, trek through underground waterholes (during rainy season) and navigate narrow passages. A 300-foot traverse, or zip-line, will then take you from the exit of a cave filled with protruding stalactites and stalagmites over the jungle floor. From here, you will navigate your way through a network of pillars on swinging rope bridges, then propel out of the mouth of the cave on an inclined traverse, and down to a jungle trail. Upon reaching the trail, you will take a brief hike back to your mini-bus and head back to Big Hill Station.

After a barbecue lunch back at Big Hill Station, you can purchase some photos and souvenirs before re-boarding your coach for the 75-minute return drive to the pier.

Please note: This tour involves strenuous travel through and above jungle terrain, and is only recommended for active guests in good physical condition. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or guests who utilize a wheelchair. Participants must be at least 12 years of age. The maximum weight to participate in this tour is 275 pounds. Guests are strongly advised to wear loose, comfortable long pants, a long-sleeve shirt (recommended but not required), sunscreen, and closed-toe hiking shoes or tennis shoes (no flip-flops allowed). Helmets, harnesses, gloves, and headlamps will be provided.

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Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.