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Roatán Snorkeling Tours from the Cruise Port

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Roatán snorkeling tours from the cruise port

Two tours with a guided reef snorkel at West Bay, each with private vehicle & driver, round-trip port pickup, and the boat, guide and all gear included. Snorkel and stay on West Bay Beach, or start with chocolate and rum tastings.

Private vehicle & expert local driver included, never shared, sized to your party. Prices are per person, all-in, no surprises.

Snorkeling Tour · West Bay Beach Stay

Snorkeling Tour · West Bay Beach Stay

$69 / person · all-in, no surprises
4–7 hrs · private vehicle & driver · round-trip port pickup · boat, guide & gear included
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  • Guided reef snorkel on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef (1 hr in the water) — boat, guide, all snorkel gear & life jackets included
  • West Bay Beach Stay (Beach Access) — after the snorkel, relax on world-famous white sand
  • Iconic Roatán Sign photo stop on the way back
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West Bay Beach Break · Snorkeling · Roatán Chocolate Factory · Rum Company

West Bay Beach Break · Snorkeling · Roatán Chocolate Factory · Rum Company

$74 / person · all-in, no surprises
5.5–7 hrs · private vehicle & driver · round-trip port pickup · boat, guide, gear & tastings included
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  • Chocolate factory — bean-to-bar sample tasting
  • Rum house — sample tasting with Caribbean views
  • Guided boat snorkel trip on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef (1 hr) — boat, guide, all snorkel gear & life jackets included
  • West Bay Beach Break (Beach Access) — swim and relax on world-famous white sand
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Why book with us

What to expect

Roatán sits on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world, and the snorkel takes you right out onto it. Your driver takes you to West Bay, where a guided boat takes you out to the best spots on the reef. About an hour in the water with turtles, rays, vivid coral and reef fish, then you're already at West Bay Beach to swim and relax, with beachfront restaurants and bars steps away.

Who can snorkel? Ages 6 and up. Everyone must be able to swim on their own and be comfortable in the water. Life jackets are provided.

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Party · 2 min

Ages 3 & under are free, car seats included.

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How we plan your day

Ships usually spend about 8½ hours docked in Roatán. That leaves roughly 6¾ hours for your private day.

  1. Two clocks, both shown. Your ship keeps either its home port's time or Roatán time. It's the captain's call, and no schedule says which. We show both, always, and your reservation has a place to circle the one your ship is on.
  2. Off the ship and to your driver. About 45 minutes to get off the ship. Your reservation has clear directions to the pickup spot, where your private driver waits with a sign showing your name. Your driver's name and phone number are sent to you before you sail. If it takes longer to get off, your driver waits.
  3. Every excursion mapped to your port window. Real durations plus drive times, against the hours you actually have ashore, starting when your first stop opens.
  4. An hour held for the trip back. You're back at the port an hour or more before all-aboard. That hour is never counted as touring time.
  5. Your driver watches the clock. Your reservation lists all your stops and how long you'll spend at each.

Getting off the ship in Roatán

Carnival, Princess and Holland America ships dock at Isla Tropicale (formerly Mahogany Bay). Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, Celebrity, Virgin Voyages, Margaritaville at Sea, Regent, Oceania and Crystal ships dock at Port of Roatán (Coxen Hole). Your reservation shows your port and the exact steps.

Port of Roatán (Coxen Hole)

  1. When you get off the ship, head to the shopping area and turn right under the double stairway (you'll also see a sign for taxis).
  2. You'll pass the independent tour sellers. They'll try hard to sell you an excursion; just tell them you're already booked.
  3. At the end of that section, turn left, then right toward port exit gate #1.
  4. Your driver is waiting across the street with a sign showing your last name.

Isla Tropicale (formerly Mahogany Bay)

  1. When you get off the ship, head toward the duty-free shop and walk through.
  2. Walk up the hill and turn left toward the taxi parking lot.
  3. Turn left toward the port exit gate and walk up the hill.
  4. Your driver is waiting with a sign showing your last name.

Can't manage the hill? A taxi is $2 per person; tell the driver your private driver is waiting at the gate.

Before you sail: your driver's name and phone number are on your reservation, sent to you before you sail, so you can reach them if you need to. Only go with the person holding a sign with your name.

The Roatán signResort pool and beach on RoatánIsland chocolate tasting, Roatán

Who plans your day

Oak Ridge on Roatán's east end

Hi, I'm Jen, your US-based Roatán Excursion & Transportation Specialist.

I first came to Roatán as a visitor and used the same local team every trip. That's how this partnership began.

— Jen

One team, two locations

In the US

Planning, your questions and every detail before you sail, with prompt answers by phone, text or email.

In Roatán

The driving, the logistics and fifteen years of local knowledge, with licensed & insured vehicles and English-speaking driver-guides trained through the Honduran Institute of Tourism.

Prompt answers from the US. Fifteen years of experience on the island.

Questions people ask

Can I snorkel in Roatán from the cruise port?

Yes. Your driver picks you up at the port and takes you to West Bay for a guided boat snorkel, then you stay on West Bay Beach. You're back at the port an hour or more before all-aboard, every time, by design.

Can you snorkel from the beach at West Bay?

Yes, you can swim out from West Bay Beach on your own. The guided boat trip takes you out to the better reef, with a guide showing you the best spots, and all gear and life jackets included.

What will I see snorkeling in Roatán?

You snorkel on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world. On the West Bay reef you can see turtles, rays, vivid coral and reef fish, with a guide showing you the best spots.

How long is the snorkel?

About an hour in the water, with the boat, guide, all snorkel gear and life jackets included. The rest of the day is at West Bay Beach.

Is there an age limit for snorkeling?

Snorkeling is ages 6 and up. Everyone must be able to swim on their own and be comfortable in the water. Life jackets are provided.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No. Mask, snorkel, fins and life jackets are included. Bring a swimsuit, towel and reef-safe sunscreen.

See your day, timed to your ship

Pick your ship and your day in Roatán. See every excursion that fits your port window, in seconds.
Your exact times in both clocks (home-port time and Roatán time), and your price. Private tours from $49 per person.

Group savings: 5 or more guests pay less per person on most tours.

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