Under the guidance of our Founder Mr. Stanley Longsworth Sr., Caribbean Shipping Agencies Ltd., has played a pivotal role in the establishment and development of Cruise Tourism in Belize. Today, Caribbean Shipping Agencies proudly acts as Port Agent for the cruise industry’s largest and most innovative cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, MSC Cruises and their subsidiary cruise lines, as well as others such as Viking Cruises, TUI Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Ponant Cruises, Margaritaville at Sea, and several others.
We can act as Owner’s Protective Agent attending to Owner matters, Charterer’s Agent providing standard Port Services to vessels, or as both. We have fifty (50) years experience providing a wide range of Marine Related Services, and specialize in attending to the following:
Having amassed fifty (50) years of experience in providing Stevedoring Consultancy Services to our Clients, we specialize in handling Containerized & Bulk Cargoes, Heavy Equipment, Boats, Vehicles, Project Cargo, etc.
We provide all services necessary to ensure vessels are promptly entered into and cleared out of the country by the various Government Agencies, while ensuring strict compliance with local regulations.
We maintain relationships with the Belize Ports Authority as well as the Port Owners/Operators within the country of Belize, to ensure we are able to arrange Pilotage and other Port Related Services for our Clients.
We have established a solid network of Vendors from whom we are able to source and provide a variety of items ranging from Fresh Produce, Meats, Poultry, Seafood, Canned & Dry Goods, Cleaning Solvents, Office Supplies, Fresh Flowers & Floral Arrangements, as well as some Technical Items such as Spare Electrical & Mechanical Parts.
We work closely with the most qualified & best technology equipped Medical Practitioners at both Public & Private Medical Facilities to ensure that our Guest/Crew receive optimal medical care in Belize. Services offered include but are not limited to Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Cardiology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Gynecology & Obstetrics, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology, Pediatrics, Urology, Radiology, Psychiatry, Otolaryngology (ENT), Ophthalmology, and Dental Care.
We provide a personalized Meet & Greet Service for both Guests and Crew utilizing friendly and accommodating personnel, ensuring safe delivery to the destination of choice. We are able to arrange/provide a variety of transportation options including Sedans, SUV’s, Vans, Buses, Water Taxis, and even small Commuter Planes & Helicopters.
Having established an excellent working relationship with the Belize Customs Department, Belize Airport Authority, the various Airline Providers, and Courier Companies, we are able to offer a prompt and reliable Luggage or Ship Spares Dispatch/Retrieval Service.
Working closely with the Belize Immigration Department and being cognizant of the law as it relates to Belizean Visa Requirements, we are able to provide a reliable service accommodating Crew / Guest Embarkations and Disembarkations.
Depending on the transfer need, we are able to access a wide range of assets to ensure the safe transfer of our Guests over the length and breadth of our jewel, Belize.
Having played a pivotal role within the country’s Cruise Tourism Industry, contributing to the Industry’s growth and development, we are fully cognizant of the level of service required by our Cruise Clients, particularly as it relates to Cruise Ship Tendering. Through a partnership with Belize City Tenders Ltd., we provide safe, comfortable, and efficient Tendering Services utilizing a fleet of large Catamarans accommodating up to 220 passengers per catamaran.
Working closely with a team of preferred licensed Customs Brokers who are well versed with the intricacies of the Customs Department, we are able to offer prompt and reliable delivery or exportation of Goods and Spare Parts for our Clients.
While Belize is not adequately equipped to handle Waste Disposal of all types, we are able to coordinate on a case by case basis, and with the prior approval of local Authorities, the collection & disposal primarily of Dry Garbage (Papers, Plastics, Metals, Tins, etc.), whether from the berth or from anchorage.
Interested in exploring the best that Belize has to offer? With our wide network of licensed Tour Operators offering a range of marine as well as terrestrial shore excursions, you are sure to find an activity that will exceed your expectations.
