SHIPWRECK SNORKEL and BEACH
Spend time in and above the Caribbean Sea on this excursion of around five hours, during which you’ll snorkel out to a shipwreck. The snorkelling takes place off a private tropical island, where you’ll get the chance to relax afterwards.
Excursion details
Measuring just four and a half hectares, Big French Key is a private cay (a small island) set off the southern coast of Roatán, characterised by a mix of greenery and white-sanded beaches. Get to know this tropical location and its surrounding waters on a snorkelling excursion, lasting approximately five hours.
Start with a drive of about 30 minutes to reach the landing for your boat transfer. After a short crossing you’ll arrive at Big French Key’s beach club, where you’ll be welcomed with a fruit punch. Those new to snorkelling will get some introductory guidance over 15 minutes or so, before a boat ride of around 15 minutes takes you to the snorkelling site.
Then begins your guided snorkelling session of approximately one hour. During this time, you’ll be able to view the wreck of the Prince Albert – a large tanker that was intentionally sunk in 1985 to create a site of interest for divers and snorkellers – as well as nearby reefs, before a boat transfer of around 15 minutes back to Big French Key.
You’ll then have approximately one hour of free time to relax on the beach. Sit back on the sand and enjoy the sunshine or return to the water for another swim, if the mood takes you. Afterwards, make the short boat crossing back to Roatán, where a drive of around 30 minutes returns to the port.
Important Information: Guests must be at least 8 years old to participate in the snorkeling part of this tour. To participate to the snorkeling tour you must be able to swim. All participating guests will be required to sign a waiver which may only be available in English.
The snorkeling equipment provided (fins, snorkel, mask and snorkel flotation vest) is included, however, it can be kept only for the approximately one hour guided snorkelling time. Given the island’s infrastructure and narrow, winding roads, smaller buses are used for transportation in Roatan, allowing for easier navigation and more efficient travel through the island. The visibility of the shipwreck is weather permitting and in case of adverse weather the snorkeling site can be changed with coral reef barrier snorkeling or lobster snorkeling
