exit tax by boat from Belize

Hello!
I am taking the boat from Punta Gorda to Livingston on Friday, and there is an incredible variation online stating how much the exit tax to leave Belize by boat will be...

Has anyone done this recently so they can say for certain how much this (and how much the ferry costs?)?

Thanks!

International Passengers by Sea:
Departure by boat from Punta Gorda, Dangriga, Placencia or San Pedro
Conservation Fee: BZ$7.50 (US$3.75) payable in Belize or US currency.

http://www.travelbelize.org/plan-your-visit/getting-to-here/visitor-fees.html

http://www.toucantrail.com/Belize-on-a-Budget/Entry-Requirements-2.html

The water taxi costs are shown in this link:

https://www.hickatee.com/punta-gorda-water-taxi.html

Also check: http://belizebus.wordpress.com/

Bad news - the exit fee has recently been increased to a whopping US$18.75, in line with the other Belize border crossings. Water taxi fares remain the same though (BZ$40 - BZ$50 depending on the operator). Bring a garbage sack with you to keep your pack/suitcase dry - there have been some wet crossings recently!

Thanks Hickatee - do you know which operator does the crossing for BZ$40?

Hi Chillie

Requena's Charter Service (t: 722-2070, e: watertaxi@btl.net) who have an office on Front Street, or you can buy tickets at the dock in the morning. You need to buy your ticket by 9am, for a 9.30am departure.

I know Hickatee is correct, but I just thought I'd question the Belize Tourist Board about the departure fees shown on their website.

Here's their reply:
"The departure fee for departures by water taxi to Guatemala & Honduras is US$3.75, BZE$7.50. This is stated on our website."

I then sent a second inquiry, and got this reply from the same person:

"We confirmed with Boarder Management, who has informed us that foreigners spending more than or 24 hrs in the country pays a departure fee of $30 bze and pact fee of $7.50 bze. foreigners spending less than or 24 hrs in the country pays only departure fee of $30 bze. Should you require any additional information in this regard, you can contact Border Management at Tel: 823-3039."