Fun Facts
- 🦥 Caye Caulker's island relaxing slogan is literally - go slow
- 🏝️ The island is only 5 miles (8km) long and 1 mile (1.6km) wide
- 🎒 Backpackers pick Caye Caulker over San Pedro for affordability
- 🌊 Despite being an island, there are very few swimmable beaches
- ☀️ Caye Caulker has the gnarliest sunsets because of it's flat horizon
When To Visit
The best weather is enjoyed between October & June. There's also an annual Lobster Festival in July.
Nearby Attractions
Great Blue Hole 
Belize Barrier Reef Hol Chan
How To Get To Caye Caulker
Two ways of getting to Caye Caulker are by ferry & plane. The cheapest way is by ferry while traveling by plane is way more convenient cutting travel time by over an hour.
International Airport To Caye Caulker ⛴️
PGIA Airport → Belize City → Caye Caulker
- From the International Airport (PGIA), you can take a taxi ride to the water taxi terminal in Belize City. Please note that the price is per group and not per person.
30 Mins
$30.00 USD
- From the water taxi terminal, you can choose either San Pedro Belize Express & Caribbean Sprinter. Check out Belize Ferry Schedule for updated schedule, fares and info.
1 Hour
$21.50 USD
International Airport To Caye Caulker ✈️
PGIA Airport → Caye Caulker
- There are flights available from PGIA Airport (BZE) to Caye Caulker (CUK) via two domestic airlines: Maya Island Air & Tropic Air.
- There are also flight available from the Municipal Airport in Belize City (TZA) but the price is negligible after factoring in the transport from PGIA Airport in Ladyville to Belize City.
- Some travelers opt to take the ferry one-way and then fly on the way back which gives the full experience while also staying on budget.
Frequent Questions
How long do I need in Caye Caulker?
If you want to explore the entire caye, go snorkeling to the reef and relax, three days should be enough.
When is the best time to visit Caye Caulker?
High season (tourism peak) is between October & June which is when the weather is best. Avoid this period if you don't like crowds.
Is Caye Caulker safe?
Given it's a touristy place, it's very safe walking the streets during the day and even at night.
Where is Caye Caulker in Belize?
The tiny island is located one-hour away by boat off the coast of Belize City.
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