Travel guide
How to get to Placencia from Independence.
The Hokey Pokey water taxi — 15 minutes across the lagoon from the mainland to the peninsula.
Placencia sits across a shallow lagoon from Independence village on the Belize mainland. The Hokey Pokey Water Taxi crosses in about 15 minutes — the quickest, cheapest way to reach the peninsula from Independence, and how our guests do it every day.
Hokey Pokey Water Taxi — daily schedule
Runs seven days a week between the Independence Water Side dock and the MnM Gas Station dock in Placencia village. Times below are the approved Belize Port Authority schedule — always confirm on the day, as weather and demand can shift departures.
| Run | Independence → Placencia | Placencia → Independence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6:30 am | 6:45 am |
| 2 | 7:30 am | 7:45 am |
| 3 | 8:00 am | 10:00 am |
| 4 | 10:00 am | 12:30 pm |
| 5 | 12:00 pm | 2:30 pm |
| 6 | 2:30 pm | 4:00 pm |
| 7 | 4:30 pm | 5:00 pm |
Fares (one way)
- Adult tourist: BZ$10.75
- Local adult: BZ$7.75
- Children: BZ$4.75
- Monthly pass: BZ$40.00
Cash on board (Belize dollars preferred). No advance booking needed. Fares correct as of publishing — confirm on the day.
Where to find the docks
The Independence-side dock is at the water's edge in Independence village, five minutes from The Toucan Inn — a short taxi ride away. On the Placencia side, the boat lands at the MnM Gas Station dock in the village, walking distance to the main street, restaurants and the beach.
Stay mainland-side at The Toucan Inn
The Toucan Inn is a natural base for day trips to the peninsula and back — 17 rooms, a pool, an onsite restaurant, and a five-minute drive to the Hokey Pokey dock.