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5 Night Belize to Tikal Reefs Rivers and Ruins of the Maya World Cruise from Belize City

Ship: National Geographic Quest
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed:  Sunday, Jan 21, 2024 from Belize City, Belize
Ended: Friday, Jan 26, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Jan 21, 2024 departure of the National Geographic Quest. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Sunday - Jan 21, 2024
Belize City, Belize
Belize City, Belize      
Arrive in Belize City and transfer to the National Geographic Quest. Settle into your cabin as we set sail on the Caribbean Sea.
Day 2 - Monday - Jan 22, 2024
Belize Barrier Reef, Belize
Belize Barrier Reef, Belize      
Awaken in the northern cayes of the Mesoamerican Reef, a barrier-reef system that stretches more than 600 miles and harbors incredible marine biodiversity. Edged with mangroves and scattered with idyllic tropical isles, these turquoise waters give us much to explore during our full day here. If weather and conditions permit, visit Half Moon Caye to see its red-footed boobies and magnificent frigatebird colony. Later we'll find a calm spot to paddle a kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Or, don a mask and fins to snorkel among sea turtles, swirling schools of tropical fish, and harmless nurse sharks.
Day 3 - Tuesday - Jan 23, 2024
Dangriga, Belize
Dangriga, Belize      
Bus Travel      
Mayflower Bocawina National Park, Belize, Belize      
Bus Travel      
Dangriga, Belize      
Spend the morning discovering the lush rainforests and waterfalls of Mayflower Bocawina National Park. On a variety of hikes with your naturalists, photograph unusual tropical flowers, watch for colorful bird species, and identify the tracks of tapirs and jungle cats. A series of camera traps are set up throughout the park to capture images of the elusive jaguar, so revered in Maya culture. Meet local scientists and researchers to see some of this footage and learn about ongoing studies of jaguar behavior. Tonight, enjoy a performance by an internationally acclaimed drumming group, the Garifuna Collective.
Day 4 - Wednesday - Jan 24, 2024
Monkey River, Belize, Belize      
Belize Barrier Reef, Belize      
Rise early to board Zodiacs at the mouth of Monkey River and cruise inland through the Belizean jungle in search of toucans, green iguanas, and myriad bird species. Few experiences rival hearing the first throaty roar of a mantled howler monkey echoing across the canopy. Explore the southern cayes of the Belize Barrier Reef this afternoon and enjoy more opportunities to kayak and stand-up paddleboard, or go snorkeling amid vibrant corals teeming with tropical fish. For scuba divers, incredible dive opportunities abound (at additional cost).
Day 5 - Thursday - Jan 25, 2024
Belize Barrier Reef, Belize
Belize Barrier Reef, Belize      
Our second straight day on the reef brings us into the central cayes. Here coral patches dot the shallow coastal lagoon, which harbors parrotfish, butterflyfish, octopuses, and countless other marine species. We'll drop anchor nearby and spend the full day within the fringing reef, discovering natural wonders both in the water and out.
Day 6 - Friday - Jan 26, 2024
Belize City, Belize
Belize City, Belize      
Return to Belize City overnight and disembark after breakfast to transfer to the international airport for your flight home.