Roatan is one of the most popular cruise stops in the Western Caribbean, and for good reason. In just a few hours you can snorkel a coral reef, hold a sloth, ride a zipline over the jungle and still have time for a swim on a white sand beach. Here are our favorite ways to spend a cruise day on the island.
1. Snorkel the reef
Roatan sits on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second largest reef system in the world. The water close to shore is calm and clear, so it is a great place for beginners and families to see colorful fish, coral and sometimes turtles.
2. Meet sloths, monkeys and parrots
A visit to an animal sanctuary is one of the most loved activities on the island. You can see sloths up close, watch the capuchin monkeys play and take photos with colorful macaws.
3. Fly on a zipline
Roatan is hilly and green, which makes it perfect for zipline tours. You glide over the jungle canopy with views of the Caribbean Sea. Most zipline parks welcome kids too.
4. Relax at West Bay beach
West Bay is the island’s most famous beach: soft white sand, palm trees and turquoise water. It is the perfect way to end your day before heading back to the ship.
5. Ride horses or an ATV
For something different, ride a horse along the beach and into the sea, or take an ATV through the jungle trails. Both are fun ways to see a side of Roatan most visitors miss.
Combine more than one
The good news is you do not have to choose just one. Combo tours let you snorkel, meet the animals and enjoy the beach in the same day, all planned around your ship’s all-aboard time.
Plan your Roatan day with us
Every Roatan 21 Tours excursion includes a free island tour and transportation to and from the cruise port, with a local bilingual guide.