Going to Roatan: Vacations, Tourism, Hotels, Things to Do, and Airports

Coral gardens in Roatan, Honduras. (ThinkStock)

What to do in Roatan

Honduras' mountains, Maya ruins, rainforests, and abundant reefs draw eco-adventurers seeking a good-value vacation amid splendid natural settings. The three biggest of the Bay Islands—Roatán, Guanaja, and Utila—reward travelers with some of the Caribbean's best snorkeling and diving. For families, Roatán, the most developed of the Bay Islands and home to the Roatán Institute for Marine Sciences (located at family-friendly Anthony's Key Resort), is the best bet for exploring Honduras' spectacular underwater wonders. The Institute, open to day guests, has a small museum with exhibits on reptiles and reef life, but the dolphins are the highlight. Watch them perform at the dolphin show or get up close to these loveable critters by swimming or diving with them (book ahead).

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Pieter rates Roatan

Visited here in August 2010 and stayed at Cocolobo, which was awesome and only about $100 a night. I really dug the scene in West End, which is a laid back little beach town with plenty of open-air cafes. The water taxi to West Bay Beach was also great. We didn't dive and got skunked on fishing, but spent a day at Anthony's Key Resort snorkeling and seeing the dolphins, which I'd highly recommend.

Submitted on November 01, 2011

Pieter Visited here in August 2010 and stayed at Cocolobo, which was awesome and only about $100 a night. I really dug the scene in West End, which is a laid back little beach town with plenty of open-air cafes. The water taxi to West Bay Beach was also great. We didn't dive and got skunked on fishing, but spent a day at Anthony's Key Resort snorkeling and seeing the dolphins, which I'd highly recommend.

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will be arriving via a carnival cruise ship so have limited time on shore are...

will be arriving via a carnival cruise ship so have limited time on shore are there any whales in early oct what shud we plan on seeing like say the top two or three things of interest to seniors also how about sea shells on the beaches we dont dive or snorkel
Asked on August 31, 2010 by an anonymous user

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Can anyone assist in telling me WHERE I can ride/catch the submarine ride (on ROATAN) &...

Can anyone assist in telling me WHERE I can ride/catch the submarine ride (on ROATAN) & what is the COST? Any idea IF they have a web site?? THANKS in advance..
Asked on April 06, 2010 by an anonymous user

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Is there a public beach within walking distance of where the cruise ships port in Roatan.

Is there a public beach within walking distance of where the cruise ships port in Roatan.
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what is the best tour company for a family we will be 8 adults and 8 children coming off...

what is the best tour company for a family we will be 8 adults and 8 children coming off a ship on December 30 and want a good day tour for all 16. We will be coming into Rooatan and want the best tour at the best price for 16 people
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