Getting to Coco Plum Island Resort, Belize

Is international airfare to Belize included in the package price?

*No. International airfare to Belize is not included in our package rates.

Our packages include accommodations in a private cabana, all meals, snacks on scheduled tours, a daily bar snack, unlimited local alcoholic beverages, mocktails, smoothies, soft drinks, juices, coffee, tea, and nonmotorized water sports activities.

Packages also include shared round-trip ground transportation between Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) and the marina, along with your arrival and departure boat transfers between the mainland and Coco Plum Island Resort.

During the booking process, we will collect your international flight details so our Reservations Team can coordinate your local transfers. During that process, we will ask that you submit your flight itinerary at least 30 days before arrival.

Getting To and From Coco Plum Island Resort

Our packages include shared round-trip transfers between Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) and Coco Plum Island Resort. Your journey includes a scenic ground shuttle from BZE to the marina in southern Belize, followed by a connecting boat ride to the island.

Arrival Transfers
We operate two included shared ground shuttle and connecting boat transfers each day:

• Arrive at BZE by 12:30 PM: The shared ground shuttle departs BZE at 1:30 PM and connects with the 3:00 PM boat to Coco Plum Island Resort.
• Arrive at BZE by 3:00 PM: The shared ground shuttle departs BZE at 4:00 PM and connects with the 5:30 PM boat to Coco Plum Island Resort.

When booking your international flight, please schedule your arrival at BZE for no later than 3:00 PM. Customs and immigration typically take 45 to 60 minutes, allowing enough time to meet the final included shared transfer of the day.

Departure Transfers
We operate two included shared boat and ground shuttle transfers to BZE each morning:

• 7:45 AM: The shared boat departs Coco Plum Island and connects with the 8:30 AM ground shuttle from the marina. Estimated arrival at BZE is 10:00 AM.
• 10:15 AM: The shared boat departs Coco Plum Island and connects with the 11:00 AM ground shuttle from Dangriga. Estimated arrival at BZE is 12:30 PM.

We recommend booking your international departure from BZE for 12:00 PM or later. Guests with a 12:00 PM departure must take the 7:45 AM boat transfer.

Flights Outside Our Transfer Schedule
If your international flight does not align with our included shared transfers, alternative transportation may be available for an additional fee. Guests arriving at BZE after 3:00 PM should contact our Reservations Team< before booking their flights so we can review the available options.

Transfer schedules are subject to change due to weather, airline schedule changes, and other circumstances outside the resort’s control. We will collect your international flight details during the booking process and coordinate your local transfers.

How are transfers handled for group bookings and private island rentals?
Group bookings and private island rentals follow a coordinated transfer schedule. These reservations include shared round-trip ground transportation with one scheduled arrival time and one scheduled departure time for the group.

Our team will coordinate the transportation, luggage handling, and boat transfer to help everyone travel together and arrive at the resort as smoothly as possible.

What can I expect at the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport?

The Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (airport code: BZE) is the only international airport in Belize and is relatively small compared to other international airports. Once you have arrived in Belize the airport, your adventure begins. Normally you will only need about 45 - 60 minutes to go through immigration, collect your luggage, and clear customs. During peak season, please allow up to 90 minutes to clear immigration and customs. After clearing customs, you will proceed to the exit. At the exit you will be met by our driver with a placard with your name displayed. The shared gound shuttle ride to the dock takes approximately 2 - 2 ½ hours.

Am I responsible for getting to the Island?

No. The cost of the local ground transfers to and from the international airport in Belize City and our dock, as well as the boat ride to and from the island on arrival and departure days is included in the package rates. Once you have made your reservations with us, during the booking process, we will collect your international flight itinerary (*packages do not include international airfare). We generally book the local flights to and from Belize City and Dangriga the month prior to your arrival.

What are the entry requirements for Belize?

Entry requirements vary by nationality. All visitors should travel with a valid passport, a return or onward ticket, and sufficient funds for their stay. Passport validity requirements may vary based on your nationality and onward travel plans, so please confirm the current requirements with Belize Immigration and your airline before departure.

Visitors are generally admitted to Belize for up to 30 days. Travelers planning to stay longer must apply for a Visitor's Permit Extension through the Belize Immigration Department.

Children under 18 must travel with a valid passport and appropriate parental consent documentation. A child traveling with only one parent should carry a notarized letter of consent from the other parent.

Visa requirements also vary by nationality. Please use the official Belize Immigration visa checker to confirm whether a visa is required for your visit.

Belize also offers a free online arrival and departure declaration form that travelers may complete before their trip. Visit the Belize Tourism Board's Getting Here page for the form and the latest travel information.

Entry requirements are subject to change. We recommend verifying the latest requirements with Belize Immigration, the Belize Tourism Board, and your airline before traveling.

Can I Upgrade to a Puddle Jumper Flight Instead of Taking the Shared Ground Shuttle?

Guests who prefer to fly between Belize City and Dangriga, or whose international flight schedule does not work with our included shared ground shuttle, may have the option of taking a short puddle jumper flight between Philip Goldson International Airport and Dangriga. Domestic flights are not included in the standard shared ground transfer and are available for an additional fee.

Please contact our Reservation Team for current flight options, availability and pricing.

What if I am already in Belize and arriving from another resort?

Some guests stay with us after (or before) visiting a hotel or resort on the mainland. In those instances, ask your hotel to drop you off at our Dangriga office. It is best to have your hotel call our Dangriga office at 522-2200 (local Dangriga number) the day prior to your arrival to arrange a drop-off time. Kindly note the office hours on our Contact page.

The directions to the office are as follows:

The office is located at 3396 Ecumenical Dr, Dangriga Town, Belize. Turn left onto Ecumenical Drive if you are driving to Dangriga from Belmopan. Once on Ecumenical Drive, our office is on the right side in a light grey and dark grey large concrete building across the street from the Ecumenical Junior College.