San Pedro Express also offers a new run from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye to Chetumal, Mexico. The boats run from Friday to Monday (at present there are no runs on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday).

They leave San Pedro (from the Ambergris Divers dock) at 8:30 am and leave Chetumal Municipal Pier at 3:00 pm. Note: Be sure to be back to the Municipal Pier well before 3:00 pm.

If you are travelling from Mexico to San Pedro and have been in Mexico for more than 7 days, be sure to have 280 pesos on hand for a departure fee (they will not accept US dollars or Belize dollars and there are no banks nearby). If you begin your travel in San Pedro you do not have to pay the departure fee. The cost of a round trip ticket is $55 US ($110 Bz), One way price is $30US ($60 Bz).

San Pedro Water Taxi Terminal, Ambergris Caye, Belize C.A. Tel: (501)-226-2194,  Email: info@sanpedrowatertaxi.com, www.sanpedrowatertaxi.com

San Pedro Water Taxi Terminal – Schedule

Prices:

San Pedro to Belize City (and viceversa): $12.50US One Way,  $22.50US Round Trip.

Caye Caulker to Belize City (and viceversa): $7.50 US One Way, $12.50US Round Trip

If you enter Belize by air then its only 20 minutes drive to from the Airport to the San Pedro – Belize Water Taxi Terminal. Ask the taxi driver to take you to the ‘San Pedro Water Taxi Terminal’. We are located at #111 North Front Street Brown Sugar Market Place next to the City Hall. You will then catch your boat, which is spacious and comfortable with full canopy. The boat ride lasts approximately one hour from Belize City to the beautiful Island Town of San Pedro.

You can also reach the Island from the northern District of Corozal. The boats leave Corozal Town at 7:00am and 3:00PM daily for San Pedro. The boat ride is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

San Pedro Water Taxi aims to provide its passengers with the most comfortable and reliable marine taxi and charter services. They also provide a mail and freight service that delivers on the scheduled times for the Taxi runs.

If you are planning to fly to the Cancun Airport or travel by bus to from Cancun to Chetumal we can arrange or help with your plans as well. We can have a taxi company pick you up, with uniformed employee, upon your arrival, who specializes in fast and reliable travel services within Belize and neighboring cities in Mexico.

In addition, they are knowledgeable of trans-border requirements, and as such, you can be at ease with cross border travel.  They will meet you at the ADO bus station (in Chetumal) or at the airport in Chetumal City. All taxis are equipped with air-conditioning systems to provide passengers with relaxing environs, capable of accommodating large groups, as well as single travelers.

To cross over from Chetumal to the main point Corozol, Belize and vice versa will take around forty-five (45) minutes. This cross includes the two borders and customs. You will need to have a valid Passport and a Mexican Visa for entering Mexico. Also a small departure fee is required when leaving the country of Belize.

Upon your arrival to Corozal, you will then have the option to take a boat or to take a flight to San Pedro. Please inquire as to the times and prices for these transfers, as the costs and times may vary depend on day and time of travel. We will be happy to assist you with booking these transfers, please check with us!

The boats travel once every two (2) hours in the morning and afternoon and every hour in the evening; these hours vary on the low/high season in San Pedro.

Please be sure to check the schedule board at Amigos del Mar’s dock for exact scheduled times in case of changes.

There are 2 Timetables. One for Northbound on the island, and the other departing from Amgios going Southbound.

This first timetable is NORTHBOUND leaving from Amgios del Mar (going North) to Blue Reef, and going south to return to Amigos dock.

Going (N)———–Going (S)

5:30 am ---------- 6:00 am
6:30 am ---------- 7:15 am
8:30 am -----------9:15 am
10:30 am ----------11:15 am
12:30 pm ---------- 1:15 pm
2:30 pm ---------- 3:15 pm
4:30 pm ---------- 5:15 pm
5:30 pm------------6:15 pm

6:30 pm ---------- 7:15 pm

8:30 pm ---------- 9:15 pm
9:30 pm ---------- 10:15 pm
10:30 pm -------- 11:15 pm

11:30 pm----------12:15

On Wednesday, Friday and Saturday there are late night runs at 1:00am (dep northbound from Amigos) and 1:30 am (departing Blue Reef, southbound to town), and there may be an additional late fee. Please check with the main office as to the exact rates.

This second timetable is SOUTHBOUND leaving from Amgios del Mar (going south) to Pelican Reef Resort, and going north to return to Amigos dock.

Going (S)———–Going (N)

6:30 am ---------- 7:15 am
8:00 am -----------8:15 am
10:00 am ----------10:15 am
12:00 pm(noon)------ 12:15 pm
2:00 pm ---------- 2:15 pm
4:00 pm ---------- 4:15 pm
6:00 pm------------6:15 pm

7:00 pm ---------- 7:15 pm
8:00 pm ---------- 9:15 pm
10:00 pm -------- 10:15 pm

11:00 pm----------11:15 pm

12:00am(midnight)....12:15 am

On Wednesday, Friday and Saturday there are late night runs at 2:00am (dep southbound from Amigos) and 2:15am (departing Pelican Reef Resort, northbound to town), and there may be an additional late fee. Please check with the main office as to the exact rates.

Most people who live on the main part of San Pedro, own their own golf carts and /or bicycles.

You as a visitor, staying in town, on the  either have a choice of renting a golf cart (there are a few companies on-island – we can assist with finding you the most cost effective option) , or renting a bicycle (these are easily located in town, you can ask your concierge for directions).

If you are a visitor staying in the north end of Ambergris Caye or if you would like to visit the north end of the island, you will need to become familiar with the island water taxi called the Coastal Express.

This island water taxi, called the Coastal Express has scheduled stops up and down the coast and its prices vary depending on how far up the coast, and at what time you would like to travel. The office for the Coastal Express  is located in the heart of San Pedro, on the Amigos Del Mar dock,  and in order to catch this taxi from town, you must go to the dock at the designated time- the schedule is on the dock, you can check with your concierge at your hotel, or check the section entitled island water taxi in this website.

This taxi ride will cost approximately 30USd for two (2) persons (you may pay an additional fee for extra passengers). Once at Tourist Village, you will be approached by an employee of the San Pedro Express Watertaxi, and they will assist with your luggage to the terminal. This watertaxi also runs from Corozal, please inquire for more information. You may purchase your tickets at the counter.

The departure times and rates for this watertaxi are the following:

San Pedro Water Taxi Terminal – Schedule

You will arrive at the dock, approximately 1hr after departure, in San Pedro, where the Tacklebox Bar is located. From here it is to you to choose your destination. There are land taxis available (also vans identified by green license plates) or you may choose to walk to your destination. Should you be headed for a hotel, or resort located to the North End of Ambergris Caye, you will need to find your way to the Island Ferry, located at the Fido’s Bar dock, just a 5 min walk north of your arrival point on island. You may find information such as rates and schedule, for the Island Ferry which runs north of the Ambergris Caye cut in another section entitled Island Watertaxi.

On the other side of Belize Customs someone will assist you with your luggage. It is at this point that you will either be escorted to your taxi or to your flight to San Pedro. There are 2 (two) ways to get to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.

1. By Air- Once you exit Belize Customs, someone will escort you and your luggage to the domestic air terminal. It is better to pre-book your tickets (of course we can do this for you) to assure you of space on the flight. Although more expensive than traveling by land/sea, it also is only a 15min flight compared to 1.5-2hrs by land or sea. The actual rate of this flight is 63US pp/one-way or 120US pp/round trip. You will give your name, present your eticket), get your boarding pass, go through security and board your flight. These flights leave once an hr (on the 40min), and you will arrive 15minutes later in San Pedro. You can walk out from the airstrip to await your luggage, where there will be taxi cabs waiting to assist you to your destination.

2. Land/Sea – Outside Philip Goldson International there will be taxis waiting. They are usually cars /vans. You can travel by taxi (which costs approx 30US one-way) to your watertaxi terminal for San Pedro Belize Express located at Tourist Village. You will approach the terminal and purchase tickets at the rate of  12.50US pp/one-way or 22.50US pp/round trip. These boats leave every hr to 1.5hrs, and the travel time is approx 1hr. You can find a copy of the schedule on this website.

Schedules for the water taxi and flights are located in the Getting Around section of this website. Have fun in Belize!