Roatan Island Tour

Overview

After leaving the cruise ship dock, we'll head to the east end of the island and drive through Coxen Hole, the capital of Roatan. Here, you'll see city hall and the commercial center.

We'll then continue on to two shipwreck sites: Tolum and Alexander. Learn about all of the interesting histories behind these wrecks, including how one of the ships caught on fire.

Next, you'll get to know the local culture of Roatan as we go through small towns like Barrio Los Fuertes (Spanish-speaking town) and French Harbor (fishing village). We'll also visit Pineapple Villas, French Cay, and Archs Iguana Farm, the one and only natural iguana farm in the world!

Moving on to the west side of Roatan (most tours don't go to both the east AND the west), we'll drive through a few small communities like Sandy Bay, stopping upon request at the Museum of Local History located in Anthony's Key Resort. You may even choose to visit Carambola Botanical Gardens or a butterfly garden a few minutes away.

After leaving here, we'll continue into the West End, where most restaurants and souvenir shops are located. While at West Bay, we'll see the most beautiful beach on the island, Half Moon Bay Resort. Here, you can spend the rest of your day relaxing in the sun or visiting some of the nicest bars and restaurants the island has to offer.

As we head back to the cruise ship pier, well drive through small communities such as Flowers Bay, Gravels Bay, and Pensacola. If you wish to stop at the stone castle (fine jewelry shop specializing in carved conch shells) on the way back, just let your driver know.

Visit/see:

• Coxen Hole
• Tolum and Alexander shipwreck sites
• Barrio Los Fuertes
• French Harbor
• Pineapple Villas
• French Cay
• Archs Iguana Farm
• Sandy Bay
• Half Moon Bay Resort
• Flowers Bay
• Gravels Bay
• Pensacola
• Museum of Local History (optional)
• Carambola Botanical Gardens (optional)
• Butterfly garden (optional)