Cruise 2013 - Day 8 - Belize City, Belize

We followed the curve of the Yucatan peninsula up as far as Belize, where we awoke to find ourselves anchored several miles offshore along with several other cruise ships, including our sister ship, the Norwegian Star out of New Orleans. The fog delays of Tampa were far behind us, and we were back on schedule.

The harbour at Belize City is too shallow to dock, so we had to tender in on small boats for about fifteen minutes off added excitement. All part of the fun. The accessible portion of the town itself was largely a commercial haven, mainly shops, restaurants and waterfront bars. There was more authentic town beyond, but it was a little difficult to get to unless you did an organized excursion. We chose to wander aimlessly for a few hours and save our excursions for other ports.

A nice cold Belikin at the Wet Lizard

For a $1 donation to charity, you could write on the walls of the bar!

A light snack and some local lagers

Row of lonely cruise ships off in the distance awaiting our return

Farewell to Belize City

Watching others re-board the ship

Approaching the Norwegian Dawn

Lining up a devastating broadside on the Crown Princess

One of the tender boats, aptly named!