Category: Roatan (Honduras)

EXPLORING ROATÁN’S FISHING VILLAGES

Excursion details

In this excursion of approximately five and a half hours, you’ll have the chance to discover Roatán’s fishing villages on the north and south coasts. Each has its own unique culture and atmosphere, and there’s a chance to sample local food, too.

A transfer of around 35 minutes takes you to the first stop – a panoramic viewpoint, where you can admire and photograph Roatán’s landscapes for around 15 minutes. Next, travel for around 20 minutes to Punta Gorda, a village on the northern coast and Roatán’s oldest permanent settlement. It’s known as a Garifuna community (the Garifuna people are descendants of Africans and Caribbean indigenous groups), and its local residents are sometimes referred to as the guardians of this unique culture.

Enjoy some scenic views during a brief interlude at a palapa, a traditional open-sided structure with a thatched roof, before watching a fishing demonstration by a local fisherman for around 15 minutes. Afterwards, the catch of the day will be cooked up for you in a tasting session lasting 20 minutes or so.

Following a brief transfer, the next stop is Oakridge on the south of the island. Nicknamed the ‘Venice of Roatán’, this pretty village is known for its brightly painted wooden houses on stilts. Sip on a fruit punch as you take in the views for 20 minutes or so, before an approximately one-hour guided trip on a traditional cayuco boat to explore Oakridge by water. Today, the village is home to tight-knit fishing families, but as you’ll learn, it was once a hideaway for pirates, who – legend has it – cut the mangrove tunnels you’ll travel through, using their machetes.

The guided tour continues through these tunnels toward neighbouring Jonesville, where you’ll enjoy a seafood lunch at another palapa over approximately one hour. Finally, a brief transfer to the parking area is followed by a return journey to the port of approximately 45 minutes.

Important Information: The order of stops may vary. Guests are recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. Hole in the Wall offers a cash bar.

Guests should inform the Shore Excursions Desk in advance should they have any food allergies. Menu subject to change. 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

VIP BOAT TOUR

Design your perfect boat tour on this excursion of approximately six hours. You’ll help build the tour schedule based around your preferences on the day, with additional time afterwards for snorkelling, refreshments and a light lunch at a restaurant. You ‘ll also have unlimited complimentary drinks throughout.

Excursion Details

Be the captain of your day ‘s itinerary on this special excursion, lasting around six hours. The action starts with a transfer of around 30 minutes to the boat dock, where you ‘ll board your touring boat and – over 30 minutes or so – enjoy a warm welcome along with a welcome drink and an introductory orientation talk.

Then start customising an itinerary with the boat ‘s captain. A range of options will be available, and when you ‘ve settled on your plan, an approximately hour-long navigation based on your preferences will begin.

After your bespoke sailing tour of the area, you ‘ll be able to delve into Roatán ‘s underwater delights on a snorkelling journey for around one hour, also including some downtime for relaxation.

Following this, there ‘s another hour set aside for some welcome indulgences, including refreshments and gourmet snacks onboard your ship. If you choose to, your party can then make a stop at a nearby local restaurant for lunch over 90 minutes or so (please note this will incur an additional charge at guests ‘ own expense).

For the entire day you ‘ll be able to enjoy unlimited complimentary beverages, including alcoholic drinks. Finally, returns back to the port with a land transfer.

Important Information: The price of this tour is per person and includes an speaking captain and crew, lunch, open bar (unlimited beers, cocktails, soft drinks, water, juice, and iced tea), and guided snorkeling tour with gear. Alcohol will only be served after the snorkeling portion of this tour. It is recommended that guests bring a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, and cash or credit cards for any additional purchases. The minimum age to consume alcohol is 21 years old

PRISTINE BAY BEACH DAY WITH LUNCH

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Treat yourself to a day of fun and freedom on this approximately six-hour excursion, taking place at a beach club on the Honduran island of Roatán. Begin with a transfer of around 30 minutes to your destination, the beach club of the extensive Pristine Bay resort. On arrival you’ll be welcomed with a non-alcoholic fruit punch and given orientation information about the beach club (which covers approximately 25,000 square feet) for around 15 minutes.

Then spend approximately three hours of free time making the most of the beach club and its amenities. These include an infinity pool, a small waterpark suitable for families and children, a ‘Kids’Zone’play area in one of the pools, a sports field (with courts for tennis, basketball and pickleball – a paddle-based sport which blends parts of tennis, ping pong and badminton) and, of course, the beach itself, which boasts palms and white sands. After the free time comes to an end, there’s around one hour to enjoy lunch, accompanied by either a beer or soft drink.

Following lunch is a unique opportunity. Spend approximately 30 minutes trying your hand at ‘splash golf’- the nickname given to hitting golf balls into a designated lake area at Pete’s Place Driving Range, attached to a hotel within the resort. You’ll be given a bucket of 20 golf balls to help perfect your swing, made even more enjoyable by the addition of a scenic coastal backdrop. Those who prefer to spend more time at the resort relaxing instead of at the driving range are welcome to do so.

After the time at the driving range, there’s a brief transfer to a nearby panoramic viewpoint, where you can spend a short time admiring views overlooking the resort’s golf course. Finally, a transfer of approximately 30 minutes returns to the port, concluding the excursion.

Important Information: Children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian. Guests are recommended to bring a bathing suit, sunblock, a towel, and a change of clothes. Other amenities include, a mini water park, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a volleyball facility; however, equipment is not provided, so guests wishing to use these facilities should bring their own. 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

MEDIA LUNA RESORT BEACH DAY WITH LUNCH

Start your day with an approximately 45-minute transfer to the Media Luna Resort, where you’ll have the day to unwind and soak up the sun by the pool or on the beach. For those looking to add a touch of wellness to their retreat, an optional 30-minute walk and yoga session on the Oceanfront Terrace is available. A buffet lunch, prepared by a local chef, is included. Throughout the day, enjoy unlimited beverages including water, iced tea, soft drinks, house wines, and fresh sangrias.

Please note: It is recommended that guests bring a bathing suit, towel, biodegradable sunscreen, and a change of clothes

JOLLY ROGER SAIL AND SNORKEL WITH LUNCH

Set sail along the coastline of Roatán aboard the Jolly Roger Catamaran for a relaxing day of snorkeling and sailing. Cruise to a section of the Roatán National Marine Park that’s only accessible by boat, where you’ll have approximately 1 hour for exploring and snorkeling the waters, known for its vibrant marine life. You’ll be guided by experienced staff and a safety team to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. After your underwater adventure, enjoy a buffet lunch on board. As you sail back to port, unwind to the sounds of Caribbean music and take in the sea breeze. Before disembarking, guests can receive a link to complimentary digital photos taken during the tour and a one Lempira banknote as a small cultural keepsake from the day.

Please note: The maximum weight for the zipline is 260 lbs. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory for the zipline activity. Tripods and drones are not permitted on this tour. It is recommended that guests bring a bathing suit, towel, biodegradable sunscreen, insect repellent, and water shoes. Transfer by ferry to Playa del Carmen lasts approximately 45 minutes and could possibly be rough depending on the sea conditions.

Once in mainland it is an approximately 1-hour bus drive each way to/from Tankah Park, for a total travel time from the ship to and from Tankah Park of approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes each way. Guests must be at least 4 years old to participate

HORSEBACK RIDING AND BEACH

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An island some 65 kilometres off the coast of Honduras, Roatán is known for natural beauty and beautiful beaches. Experience them both on an excursion lasting around five and a half hours.

Begin by boarding a bus at the port and setting off to the first location where you embark on a guided horse ride lasting about 40 minutes. Led by skilled handlers, you ‘ll ride along a scenic nature trail that provides views of the Caribbean Sea before being transferred to the beach club. Here, you ‘ll have around half an hour of free time to relax and paddle in the water, before enjoying an included lunch – lasting around 30 minutes – with local beers and refreshing soft drinks.

Over the next 90 minutes or so, simply enjoy the resort ‘s facilities. Which also includes roughly one hour of access to a scenic stretch of sand and sea, with beach chairs to provide shade and relaxation. A transfer drive of around 45 minutes then returns to the port, concluding the excursion.

Important Information: Guests must be at least 8 years old to participate. The maximum weight to participate is 180 lbs. The maximum age to participate is 70 years old. It is required that guests wear long pants and closed toe shoes for the horseback riding portion of the tour. It is recommended that guests bring insect repellent, a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, and cash or credit cards for any additional purchases.

Guests should consider their physical fitness prior to booking this tour. 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.

BEACH EXPRESS

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Found off the northern coast of Honduras, the island of Roatán may measure just 40 miles or so in length, but it ‘s still known for its acclaimed beaches, one of which you ‘ll be enjoying on this excursion of around four hours.

A transfer drive of around 20 minutes starts things off, arriving at a beach club where you ‘ll be welcomed with a fruit punch and given a briefing about the venue, lasting around 20 minutes.

Then, ease into approximately three hours of leisure time, to be used however you see fit. Wandering across the white sands and admiring the Caribbean coastal views is a good way to begin, perhaps followed by a refreshing dip in the sea. You ‘ll also have access to a complimentary beach chair during your time here, so feel free to sit back and enjoy the sunshine.

As the beach club also houses a souvenir shop, you ‘ll be able to browse and buy gifts and mementos of your time spent in Roatán.

Once the free time comes to an end, a transfer drive of approximately 20 minutes returns to the port, concluding the excursion.

Important Information: You are recommended to bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, a sunhat, sunglasses and cash for purchases. Guests using a wheelchair are advised that they must be accompanied by a paying helper to provide assistance with getting on and off the coach and that wheelchairs must be collapsible/foldable since the coach has neither a ramp nor a lift. Guests using a wheelchair who would like to participate in this tour are requested to contact the Shore Excursions ‘ Desk promptly once they are on board so that arrangements can be made.

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

SMALL GROUPS SNORKEL AND BEACH – YACHT CLUB EXCLUSIVE

Enjoy a great opportunity to learn or refresh your snorkeling skills in a small group setting. After an approximately 30-minute transfer, you’ll arrive at a beach venue where your instructor will provide your gear, show you how to use it properly, and give a short safety and environmental briefing. Then, join a guided boat tour to a nearby coral reef, where you can explore tropical marine life and coral formations during a relaxed snorkeling session. After the snorkel, spend some time unwinding on the beach, with access to a lounge chair, restaurant, bar, restrooms, and freshwater showers available on site. Guests must be at least 8 years old to participate.

Please note: This tour is available for guests who are booked in the Yacht Club only. The price of this tour is per person and includes roundtrip transportation, a welcome drink, and snorkel gear. It is recommended that guests bring biodegradable sunscreen, a bathing suit, towel, and cash or credit cards for any additional purchase. The minimum age to participate is 8 years old.

The deadline to cancel this tour without any penalties is 48 hours prior to the call. Any cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the call will result in a 100% penalty of the tour price. Guests must be in good physical condition to participate on the snorkeling portion of the tour

EASY and ACCESSIBLE: ROATAN

Explore the Honduran island of Roatán during this excursion of around four hours, which is designed to be accessible for all guests. You’ll get to see iguanas, spend time on the beach and grab photos of the tropical landscape.
Excursion details

This approximately four-hour excursion is a chance to visit some of the sights and attractions of Roatán – an island located off the northern coast of Honduras – in an easy format. The excursion is accessible for guests with limited mobility by using a route that avoids steps and includes accessible bathrooms.

The excursion starts with a drive of around 35 minutes to a viewpoint where you can take in panoramic vistas of the Caribbean Sea and surrounding scenery for around 15 minutes. From here, it’s about a 15-minute drive to an iguana park, where you’ll spend approximately 20 minutes observing and learning more about these fascinating lizards.

Next is an approximately 25-minute drive to the Las Palmas Beach Hotel at Dixon Cove. After enjoying welcome refreshments for about 15 minutes, you’ll have approximately one hour and 40 minutes of free time to spend however you like – browse nearby shops, grab a bite to eat or a drink (at guests’own expense) or simply relax on the beach, enjoying the sunshine and sea views. Afterwards, a transfer drive of around 20 minutes returns to the port.

Important Information: This tour is designed to be accessible for guests with limited mobility or using folding wheelchairs. Guests must be able to climb steps to board the bus. The tour route avoids steps and stairs. Accessible bathrooms with wide doors for wheelchairs are present along the tour route. Guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs. The order of the sites viewed or visited may vary.

Lunch/snack costs are not included in the tour price. 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