My Fruitful Life: Rendezvous Caye, Belize

View of Rendezvous Caye from the kayak

I have wanted to go to Belize since I was 18 and got certified to scuba dive. The Belize Barrier Reef is the longest reef in the Western Hemisphere and the second longest in the world. My husband and I were tempted to go scuba diving or snorkeling in Belize but really wanted Blue Rock to see the reef as well. So we signed up for an excursion on our cruise ship called Under Water Windows to the Wonders of the Barrier Reef that also went to a private island. Our ship did not dock at the port but rather docked in the middle of the ocean. We took a 45-minute boat ride to the reef, about a 10-minute boat ride from there to the island, and then 40-minute boat ride back to the ship. It was an all day event!

The viewing portion of the tour commenced aboard the Semi-Submersible boat, Educator Too. We spent an hour on the Educator Too, half an hour on the deck and half an hour underwater. Educator Too provided an educational viewing of sea life, adjacent to the Barrier reef both from its deck and its underwater windows. The Barrier Reef is home to 106 different species of coral and 500 species of fish. Educator Too had a top deck and an underwater portion. The boat travelled along the reef so we were able to see the reef without getting into the water. Blue Rock thought it was neat for about the first 10 minutes. Then he wanted to play with this other little boy on the boat while we continued touring the reef. Our excursion is perfect for someone who would like to see the reefs without getting into the water. Although at the beach you would probably want to have your swim suit because the perfect 81 degree temperature of the water is worth swimming in. Although you could easily sit on a beach chair and enjoy the view.

After the underwater tour we went to the private island, Rendezvous Caye, and enjoyed its protected, pristine, placid waters and soft white sandy beach. Rendezvous Caye is the smallest island I have ever seen in person or been too. It is tiny and literally in the middle of nowhere surrounded by water. On the island they sold hamburgers, hot dogs, and fresh coconut juice. Nobody lives on the island so the workers commute via boat everyday. We were provided beach mats and water floats. We could kayak, snorkel, float, and swim in the beautiful water. Blue Rock of course loved it as did we! The three of us swam, played on the beach, and kayaked which was fun. I'd love to go back and visit Belize City and do a few other things in Belize. However, I'm so glad we did something that we could all do as a family. Belize is gorgeous! A place I would love to visit again. This was Blue Rock's first time to kayak and he enjoyed it. We don't got to every country twice but we would certainly visit Belize again. This was Blue Rock's 21st country to visit. Here are some pictures from beautiful Belize.