STARFISH, SHIPWRECK, CORAL REEF SNORKEL AND BEACH
This roughly five-hour snorkelling excursion includes the opportunity to see Roatán’s starfish in their natural habitat, as well as view a historic shipwreck. The trip concludes with time on the beach, before returning via a panoramic viewpoint.
Excursion details
Positioned along the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest living coral reef in the world, Roatán is known as a snorkelling hotspot. Find out why during this guided snorkelling excursion of approximately five hours, which offers the chance to observe starfish and to uncover the story behind a local shipwreck.
Begin with a roughly 35-minute transfer drive to Starfish Beach on the north coast of the island, where you’ll collect snorkelling equipment and receive a briefing of 25 minutes or so. Next is an approximately 15-minute boat transfer to the starfish snorkelling area.
The so-called Cushion Stars are among the best-known starfish in the shallow beds here. Usually five-pointed, they come in a variety of colours, from yellow to red and sometimes green. Feel free to observe these wonderful creatures, but please refrain from touching them, in order to help protect the delicate ecosystem. You’ll have around 40 minutes to admire the starfish before a brief boat transfer to the next site.
You’ll then be viewing something quite different but equally fascinating: the wreck of the steamship Snyg, which sunk more than 120 years ago. You’ll have around 30 minutes to look at the ship and learn more about its story before an approximately 15-minute journey back to the beach.
There’s then approximately 70 minutes at Starfish Beach Club, where you can relax with a hot snack at the open-air restaurant or return to the water again if you feel like it. Following the free time is a roughly 15-minute transfer to a panoramic viewpoint, for around 15 minutes to grab some coastal photos. From here, it’s a journey of around 35 minutes back to the ship.
Important Information: Minimum age is 8 years old to snorkel. Snorkeling equipment included: mask, snorkel, snorkel floatable life-jacket. Guests should know how to swim to participate on the snorkeling portion of this tour, otherwise, it is suggested that guests remain on the boat or at the beach. Bottled water and snack are included. It is recommended that guests bring a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, and cash or credit cards for additional food and drink purchases.
Some kayaks are available on a first come first serve basis. 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
