Things to do in Roatán on a cruise port day
Sorted by how much time you need, travel from the pier included. Looking for a plan by hours? 4 hours · 6 hours.
Town
Coxen Hole on foot
Walk out of the Town Center port into the island's capital: busy main street, small shops, baleadas from street stalls and a view of daily island life. Keep valuables out of sight.
Nature
Daniel Johnson's Monkey and Sloth Hangout
A small private animal park near French Harbour where you can see and hold sloths and monkeys. Short visits; close to Mahogany Bay and easy to combine with the iguana farm.
Nature
Arch's Iguana and Marine Parkbeing verified
Thousands of iguanas roam a family property on the water at French Cay, with pools of fish and turtles. Small entry fee; best in the morning when the iguanas are active.
Nature
Gumbalimba Park
A nature park near West Bay with tame capuchin monkeys, parrots, gardens and a zip line; often sold together with beach time at West Bay. Entry fee.
Tour
Zip-line canopy tourbeing verified
Several zip-line parks run cables over the forested hills between Coxen Hole and West Bay. Most include pickup at both cruise ports and fit easily in a half day.
Town
West End and Half Moon Bay
A laid-back village of dive shops, cafés and bars along a sandy road, with the small, sheltered beach of Half Moon Bay at its north end. Good for a slow lunch by the water.
Water
Reef snorkelling tripbeing verified
Roatán sits on the Mesoamerican Reef, and boats from West End and West Bay reach healthy coral within minutes. Many trips include transport from the cruise port. A marine park fee may be charged.
Beach
West Bay Beach
Roatán's long white beach, with calm water and a reef close enough to snorkel from the sand. Resorts and beach bars rent loungers. The busiest place on the island on ship days.
Beach
Little French Keybeing verified
A small private island off the south coast with a beach, restaurant and animal enclosures, reached by a short boat ride. Entry includes the boat; food and drinks extra.