Located a mile from the coast in southern Belize, the 78 acre Harvest Caye is a spectacular destination featuring a 7 mile long pristine white sand beach surrounded by natural flora and fauna. Visitors to Harvest Caye can enjoy a combination of resort-style amenities, sports and activities, local shopping, interactive wildlife programs and convenient access to a host of land excursions. It is also the only resort in Belize that offers an actual pier for cruise ships making it easy for guests to embark and disembark from their cruise. Some of the amenities include a beautiful 15,000 square foot pool complete with swim up bars, comfortable chaise lounges and shade umbrellas. Private cabanas and luxury beach villas can be rented for the ultimate beach getaway. The villas can accommodate up to 10 guests and feature air conditioning, dedicated lounge areas, a private restroom, indoor and outdoor showers, hammocks, and exclusive dining and beverage options with dedicated concierge service. Thrill seekers will love the exhilarating cross-island zip line course with three platforms and more than 3.000 feet of zip-line, a ropes course. Other activities include a ropes course located on a platform in the saltwater lagoon, kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing. Guests can also participate in a variety of eco-friendly activities such as taking a manatee observation tour, visiting the island's aviary to observe the endangered Scarlet Macaws and Toucans (Belize’s national bird) and visit the Butterfly Garden. Additional adventures can be explored on the mainland of Belize including river rafting, Mayan ruins, nature tours and more. A la carte dining choices on Harvest Caye include five dining and bar options offering a variety of cuisines. The Landshark Bar and Grill serves casual fare and offers a scenic upper deck as well as a swim up bar. Casual authentic Belizean cuisine is available in the island's shopping village. Beach lovers can enjoy a meal at the Laughing Bird Bar & Grill. Other restaurants include the Manatee Marina Bar & Grill in the marina, the Horse-Eye Jack Bar & Grill servicing the island’s cabanas as well as food and drink delivery throughout the pool area. Harvest Caye was developed by Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and the Belize government.