Highlights
- Beach Parties
- Unique Lobster dishes and menus
- Snorkeling
- Live music and performances
- Block Party
- Week-filled Events
About Event
San Pedro Lobster Fest 2023
July 3 - 16, 2022. Lobster Fest officially kicks off in San Pedro on July 3rd with the start of the Lobster Crawl event. San Pedro usually hosts a weeks-long event that ranges from live concerts, block parties, food tastings, and other activities. The Lobster Fest in San Pedro is the largest celebration for Lobster Fest. Usually, you are given a Lobster Crawl Passport that outlines the full schedule of events that will happen. Using this, you will collect stamps from each event and participate in a raffle to win prizes. The passport should be submitted at the block party happening at Barrier Reef Drive. The San Pedro Lobster Fest is the first segment of the nationwide Lobster Festival that is held annually in Belize to open the lobster season. This year’s grand prize for this raffle is yet to be announced.
Why should you attend the Lobster Fest in San Pedro?
The San Pedro Lobster Fest hosts a full week of daytime and nightime events that lead up to a massive block party by the beach! Twenty great activities, lobster-themed foods, live entertainment and hype parties will be happening! Join us and celebrate all the festivities that San Pedro has to offer at the Lobster Fest in San Pedro!
How to get to the San Pedro Lobster Fest?
You can get to Caye Caulker by water taxi with San Pedro Belize Express or Ocean Ferry, or you can get there by flight with Tropic Air. If you are already on the island, then you can move around in a golf cart rental.
Suitable for:
Kids Teens Adults Families Groups Couples Seniors Handicapped
What to bring?
- Cash | Credit Card
- Sunblock
- Beachwear
- Camera
Activities:
Dancing Fishing Kayaking Parasailing Photography Relaxing Sailing Scuba Diving Sightseeing Snorkeling Sun Tanning Swimming Water Sports Wind Surfing
| 7/3/2023 | Opening of Lobster Season | July 3-16 | | 7/15/2023 | Block Party | | | 7/16/2023 | All Day Beach Party | |
Venue:
Central Park, San Pedro
Address:
Central Park, San Pedro
Is Transportation provided?:
No
Transport Info.
Important Transportation/Pickup Information
1. Aircraft
2. Water Taxi
3. Taxi
4. Golf Cart/Rental
Read a detailed description for these transportation options in the FAQs below.
To book a water taxi ticket, book with a trusted supplier on Belizing.com. See the options here:
(Ocean Ferry Belize) https://belizing.com/Ocean-Ferry-Belize/
(Nautilus Express Water Taxi) https://belizing.com/Nautilus-Express-Water-Taxi/
Frequently Asked Questions
Traveling to San Pedro from the mainland would require you to go by flight, water taxi, or a charter/rental.
1. Aircraft:
a. There are domestic flights to San Pedro available via Tropic Air and Maya Island Air.
2. Water Taxi:
a. This option would require you to travel to the designated water taxi terminal in Belize City if you are traveling from the mainland. To book a water taxi ticket, book with a trusted supplier on Belizing.com.
3. Taxi
a. If you are already staying at San Pedro and would like to go to the location where the festival is held, you can take a taxi to the locations.
4. Golf Cart/Rental
a. Upon arrival at San Pedro, if you would like to move around the island and get to where the festivities are held, you can do so on a golf cart rental. To rent a golf cart, you can also book this through Belizing.com
The standard exchange rate is $1 USD = $2 BZD.
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Coral Gardens is a small concentration of very colorful corals along the reef. This area is known for captivating, vibrant coral formatons that are living there. There is also a wide ... morevariety of marine life, such as manatees and fishes, that can be seen in the area. Dipping into the shallow reef of Coral Gardens, you will be able to see a rainbow of coral formations.
Type of Attraction: Aquatic Wonder, Barrier Reef
District/Region: Near Ambergris Caye
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Type of Destination: Caye (Island), Town
Features: Phone Service, Restaurants, ATM services, Banks, Sports Bars, Night Clubs, Public Parks
District/Region: Ambergris Caye
Destinations
Destinations/Attractions Nearby
Tours & Shuttles
Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
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Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
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Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
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Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
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Experience uniqueness in every aspect!
The experience starts from the moment we greet you. Our crew is a group of trained and experienced tour guides that will make sure you don’t miss any fun facts while diving & snorkeling at our local reef. Caribbean Breeze Tours can assure you of a time to remember forever.
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Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
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What will you experience?
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Experience something else!
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F & S
Golf Cart Rental & Dealer
Pescador Drive, San Pedro Town, A.C., Belize
Golf Cart Rentals at Caribbean Adventures 4 Seater Rate
Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
Departs at 4:45 pm & returns at 7:15 pm. Sit back and watch the sunset on the pristine Caribbean Sea. Includes Beer, sodas, rum punch, bottled water, fresh fruit & shrimp cocktail.
Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
AMAZING SAILING AND SNORKELING ADVENTURES
Our day begins sailing north to Tres Cocos for our first snorkel. Then we sail on to Mexico Rocks for our second snorkel stop where you will ... moreencounter larger coral heads & smaller fish.
After snorkeling, you can rinse off with fresh water & sit back to enjoy the sail to Habaneros. Our guides will then prepare a delicious BBQ.
Departs From: San Pedro (Ambergris Caye)
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