Gumbalimba Park
from $25 per person
Park Day Pass and 2 more options
- Length
- Park suggests planning 2-3 hours
No back-to-ship policy stated
Open daily 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Quick picks
- Lowest price Gumbalimba Park $25 per person for Park Day Pass
- Private trip Roatán Exclusive Tours & Rentals $105 per person for Private Roatan Shore Excursion: Monkeys and Sloths, Snorkeling & West Bay Beach
- Easiest to cancel Roatan Webster Tours Cancel at least 24 hours before arrival; 100% refund if the cruise itinerary changes or for illness, injury or bad weather.
- Back to the ship Real Deal Roatan Tours Guarantees guests are back at port 1.5 hours before the ship leaves
Will it fit your day in Roatan?
Put in your ship's arrival and all-aboard times from your cruise planner. Each tour is checked against the time you have, minus the buffer you choose for getting off the ship and back to the pier.
- Gumbalimba Park: Park Day PassPark suggests planning 2-3 hours
- West Bay Divers: Boat trip, snorkelling with a Divemaster Guide (use our gear)Length not listedCheck the length
- West Bay Tours: Roatan Glass Bottom Boat50 minutes
- Gumbalimba Park: Zipline AdventureLength not listedCheck the length
- Real Deal Roatan Tours: Monkey & Sloth Tour Encounter4.5 hours
- Roatán Exclusive Tours & Rentals: Roatán Highlights Tour: Monkeys, Sloths, Chocolate and Rum TastingAbout 4 hours
- West Bay Tours: Roatan Island and Mangrove TourAbout 5 hours
- Gumbalimba Park: Park Day Pass + ZiplineLength not listedCheck the length
- Real Deal Roatan Tours: Zipline Adventure Tour (4Hrs)4 hours
- Roatan Webster Tours: Excursion: Zip-Line / Sloth / Snorkel3 hr 30 min (listed as 3+ hours approx.)
- Roatan Webster Tours: Little French Key Discovery4 to 6 hours, flexible
- Real Deal Roatan Tours: Roatan Snorkeling and Sloth Park (3.5Hr)3.5 hours
- Discover Roatan Excursions & Tours: South Shore Zipline AdventureZip line 45 minutes to 1 hour, then 3-4 hours on the West Bay Beach day pass
- West Bay Tours: 52 ft Catamaran Sail in Roatan, 4 Hours4 hours
- Roatán Exclusive Tours & Rentals: Private Roatan Shore Excursion: Monkeys and Sloths, Snorkeling & West Bay BeachAbout 5 to 6 hours including transfers
- West Bay Divers: Ultimate Cruise Ship PackageLength not listedCheck the length
- Discover Roatan Excursions & Tours: Little French Key Full Island Package4-6 hours
- Roatán Exclusive Tours & Rentals: Private shore excursion (custom itineraries: wildlife and culture, snorkel, beach, East End)Length not listedCheck the length
Example times are filled in. Your cruise line's daily planner has the real ones, and a tender port needs more buffer.
Every option side by side
| Operator | What you get | From | Length | Group | Min age | Back-to-ship | Cancellation | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Park Day PassIncludes Park admission, Transportation when booked online |
$25 per person |
Park suggests planning 2-3 hours |
Not stated | Check dates | ||||
Boat trip, snorkelling with a Divemaster Guide (use our gear)Includes Snorkel equipment, Flotation option and spare gear, Water and fresh fruit |
$40 per person |
Not stated | Check dates | |||||
Roatan Glass Bottom Boat |
$45 per person |
50 minutes |
1 to 20 guests |
Not stated | Full refund if weather forces the operator to cancel; no other terms listed. | Check dates | ||
Zipline AdventureIncludes Guided zipline course (13 cables, 17 platforms), Safety briefing, Equipment |
$45 per adult |
Not stated | Check dates | |||||
Monkey & Sloth Tour EncounterIncludes Sloths and monkeys, Chocolate and rum stops, West End tour |
$50 per person |
4.5 hours |
Guarantees guests are back at port 1.5 hours before the ship leaves | Check dates | ||||
Roatán Highlights Tour: Monkeys, Sloths, Chocolate and Rum TastingIncludes Private air-conditioned round-trip transport, Bilingual guide, Wildlife sanctuary admission, Chocolate samples and rum tasting, Water and sodas |
$60 per person |
About 4 hours |
Private, minimum 2 |
Return timed around your ship schedule (no further terms) | Full refund if cancelled 24+ hours ahead or if the ship cannot dock; later cancellations generally non-refundable. | Check dates | ||
Roatan Island and Mangrove TourIncludes Private guide, Pickup and transport |
$65 per person |
About 5 hours |
Private, 2 to 30 guests; 3 days' notice |
Not stated | Full refund if cancelled at least 3 days before; full refund if weather forces cancellation. | Check dates | ||
Park Day Pass + ZiplineIncludes Full park visit, Guided zipline with equipment |
$65 per adult |
Not stated | 50% refund if cancelled more than 7 days ahead, none within 7 days; park or weather cancellations get a reschedule or full refund. | Check dates | ||||
Zipline Adventure Tour (4Hrs)Includes 13 zip lines, Sloth stop, Island tour with viewpoints, Souvenir shopping stop |
$70 per person |
4 hours |
Guarantees guests are back at port 1.5 hours before the ship leaves | Check dates | ||||
Excursion: Zip-Line / Sloth / SnorkelIncludes Round-trip transportation, Guided tour, Snorkeling with gear and life vest, Zip line |
$75 per person |
3 hr 30 min (listed as 3+ hours approx.) |
Says guests get back to port with plenty of time to board | Cancel at least 24 hours before arrival; 100% refund if the cruise itinerary changes or for illness, injury or bad weather. | Check dates | |||
Little French Key DiscoveryIncludes Private transportation, Little French Key Discovery package (island facilities), Snorkel gear, kayaks and paddle boards |
$75 per person |
4 to 6 hours, flexible |
Minimum 2 participants |
Not stated | Check dates | |||
Roatan Snorkeling and Sloth Park (3.5Hr)Includes Snorkeling, Sloth park, City tour, West End chocolate and rum factories |
$85 per person |
3.5 hours |
Guarantees guests are back at port 1.5 hours before the ship leaves | Check dates | ||||
South Shore Zipline AdventureIncludes Round-trip transportation, Zip line orientation, Guided canopy zip line, West Bay Beach day pass |
$89.99 per adult |
Zip line 45 minutes to 1 hour, then 3-4 hours on the West Bay Beach day pass |
Returns guests to the pier at least one hour before all-aboard | 72+ hours: full refund less 4% fee; 48 to 72 hours: 50%; under 48 hours: none. Ship cannot dock: refund less the fee. | Check dates | |||
52 ft Catamaran Sail in Roatan, 4 HoursIncludes Snorkel stops such as Blue Channel or Spooky Channel, Snacks, fresh fruit and chips, Alcoholic drinks and sodas, Life vests, gear and snorkel instruction for first-timers |
$105 per person |
4 hours |
Not stated | Check dates | ||||
Private Roatan Shore Excursion: Monkeys and Sloths, Snorkeling & West Bay BeachIncludes Private air-conditioned round-trip transport, Bilingual guide, Mayan Eden Eco Park admission, Private pontoon snorkel at Blue Channel with gear, Fruit, snacks, water, sodas and local beer on the pontoon, Paradise Beach Club day pass |
$105 per person |
About 5 to 6 hours including transfers |
Private, minimum 2 |
Snorkeling 4+ | Plans the return so guests reach port at least 90 minutes before scheduled departure | Full refund if cancelled 24+ hours ahead (Roatán time), if the ship cannot dock, or if the company cancels for weather. | Check dates | |
Ultimate Cruise Ship PackageIncludes Transport to and from the cruise port, Two boat snorkel trips with PADI-certified guide, Fruit and water, Snorkel equipment, Optional flotation |
$105 per person |
Not stated | Check dates | |||||
Little French Key Full Island PackageIncludes Round-trip transportation, Little French Key access, Beach chair and palapa, 2 drinks, Lunch plate, Kayaks, snorkel gear and paddle boards, Animal Rescue Center tour |
$109.99 per adult |
4-6 hours |
Returns guests to the pier at least one hour before all-aboard | 72+ hours: full refund less 4% fee; 48 to 72 hours: 50%; under 48 hours: none. Ship cannot dock: refund less the fee. | Check dates | |||
Private shore excursion (custom itineraries: wildlife and culture, snorkel, beach, East End)Includes Private air-conditioned vehicle, Bilingual driver-guide, Water and soft drinks, Folding wheelchair on request |
Not listed |
Private vehicle, your group only |
Plans to arrive back at port at least 90 minutes before published departure; ship all-aboard time is final. | Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours ahead (Roatan time). | Check dates |
From each operator's own website, checked October 22, 2026. How we compare.
The same day through your cruise line
What the cruise lines list for their own excursions in Roatan, from their websites, next to a local operator's trip of the same kind.
| Line | Excursion | From | Length | Same kind of trip locally |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carnival |
$81.99 per adult |
1.0 hour |
Gumbalimba Park, $45$36.99 less | |
Norwegian |
$109.99 per adult |
about 3.5 hours (zip line 60 to 90 minutes) |
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Norwegian |
$109.99 per adult |
about 3 hours |
Read on each cruise line's website on October 22, 2026. Lines change these prices often, so check the page before you book. Trips are matched by what each listing names; inclusions and transport differ, so open both. Every port compared.
Isla Tropicale at Dixon Cove and Coxen Hole
Roatan has two cruise terminals about 3 miles apart, and port assignments can change, so Roatan Exclusive tells guests to go by the ship's app and announcements. The Port of Roatan, in Coxen Hole, is managed by Royal Caribbean Group and has two berths, and ships can also tender offshore. Wikipedia lists Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, MSC, Norwegian, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania and Virgin Voyages there, and West Bay Tours labels it the Norwegian and Royal Caribbean port.
Isla Tropicale, the former Mahogany Bay Cruise Center at Dixon Cove, is owned by Carnival and covers 20 acres. Cruise Hive gives its South Pier as just over 475 ft and its North Pier as 538 ft, with Carnival ships taking priority and Princess, Holland America and Costa also calling. It has no tender option. Inside are 22 shops, a pharmacy and an ATM, and Mahogany Beach is a walk along a nature trail and raised walkway, or a $14 chair lift ride ($8 for children).
Independent guides wait outside the secured terminals. At the Port of Roatan, Roatan Exclusive has guests leave through Gate 1, turn right and keep to the sidewalk rather than cross the street. At Isla Tropicale the route climbs through the port village to the Independent Tour Guide pickup area. Port taxis there belong to the regulated Mahogany Bay Taxi Association and have no meters, so settle a flat fare first; Cruise Hive says most rides cost under $20.
Roatan time and the 90-minute buffer
Gumbalimba Park publishes upcoming ship calls for both terminals in local time. Its list, updated October 21, 2026, shows most ships arriving between 7 and 10 am and sailing between 4 and 6 pm, which gives 8 to 10 hours in port. The shortest call on it is Norwegian Gem's on November 19, from 7 am to 1 pm. On November 17 the list puts four ships at the two-berth Port of Roatan.
Roatan stays on UTC-6 all year with no daylight saving time, Roatan Exclusive notes, and the company states its cancellation deadline and support hours in Roatan time. Compare the ship's clocks with island time before agreeing on a pickup. Roatan Exclusive plans to have guests back at the port at least 90 minutes before the published departure and treats the ship's all-aboard time as final. Gumbalimba advises leaving extra time for the ride back.
Reef snorkels, West Bay and Gumbalimba Park
Roatan lies on the southern edge of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the second-largest barrier reef system on Earth. West Bay Divers runs boat snorkel trips with a divemaster for $40 without transfers. Its $105 Ultimate Cruise Ship Package adds round-trip port transport and a second boat snorkel, with a PADI-certified guide, gear, fruit and water. The Roatan Marine Park, formed in January 2005, started patrols in the Sandy Bay-West End Marine Reserve to curb unsustainable fishing.
West Bay Beach is about 12 miles from Isla Tropicale, at the island's far west end. Celebrity's port guide calls it shallow and says entry carries a fee covering restrooms and changing rooms. West Bay Tours' private island and mangrove tour takes about 5 hours at $65 a person and ends there for cruise guests. Earlier stops include the Iguana Farm, home to about 3,000 iguanas, Oak Ridge's stilt houses and a water taxi through the Jonesville mangrove tunnels.
At Gumbalimba Park a day pass costs $25 to $45 and the zipline $40 to $45, and the Park + Zipline package with transport is $65. The park suggests allowing at least 2 to 3 hours, more with a combo, and offers lockers because bags are not allowed in the animal areas.
Gate 1 pickups, private vehicles and missed-port refunds
Of the four operators listed here, only Roatan Exclusive publishes a return buffer: back at the port at least 90 minutes before departure. It runs private vehicles sized to your group and takes a US$50 deposit. Cancel 24 hours ahead (Roatan time) for a full refund, and if the ship skips Roatan because of weather or an itinerary change, it refunds everything, deposit included. It quotes prices per itinerary rather than listing them.
West Bay Tours also runs private trips, for 2 to 30 guests with 3 days' notice, and its guides Marco or Zenolla collect guests at either terminal. It refunds in full for cancellations at least 3 days out, or if weather forces it to cancel, and its page does not cover a missed port. Lunch, Iguana Farm admission and the $8 water taxi cost extra, and groups of more than 4 get a discount.
Gumbalimba Park and West Bay Divers sell set packages with port transport. Gumbalimba arranges pickup from either terminal once you book, with details that vary by port, and only folding wheelchairs fit on its bus. West Bay Divers' snorkel page names no port, pickup time or cancellation terms for its $105 package. Neither company states a back-to-ship promise.
Watching from shore
- Coxen Hole. The Port of Roatan is in Coxen Hole, the island's most populous town (about 12,500 people) and the seat of Roatan municipality, on the southwest coast.
Before you book
- Honduras uses the lempira, but US dollars are commonly accepted. Celebrity's port guide suggests tipping 10 to 15% in restaurants and says taxi drivers are not usually tipped.
- Gumbalimba Park accepts US dollars only (cash, cards or Apple Pay) and has no ATM, so bring cash for tips.
- The Roatan Marine Park asks visitors for a voluntary $10 reef fee, sold at its EcoStore in West End and at partner dive shops including West Bay Divers. Contributors get a bracelet.
- Roatan Exclusive suggests carrying your ship card and photo ID, reef-conscious sun protection, comfortable shoes, a light rain layer and a screenshot of your pickup directions, because mobile signal can drop.
The operators
West Bay Divers
from $40 per person
Boat trip, snorkelling with a Divemaster Guide (use our gear) and 1 more option
No back-to-ship policy stated
PADI dive center on West Bay Beach
West Bay Tours
from $45 per person
Roatan Glass Bottom Boat and 2 more options
- Length
- 50 minutes
- Group
- 1 to 20 guests
No back-to-ship policy stated
Private tours, catamarans and boat charters
Real Deal Roatan Tours
from $50 per person
Monkey & Sloth Tour Encounter and 2 more options
- Length
- 4.5 hours
Back to ship: Guarantees guests are back at port 1.5 hours before the ship leaves
Describes itself as a locally owned, Christian-based company
Roatán Exclusive Tours & Rentals
from $60 per person
Roatán Highlights Tour: Monkeys, Sloths, Chocolate and Rum Tasting and 2 more options
- Length
- About 4 hours
- Group
- Private, minimum 2
Back to ship: Plans to arrive back at port at least 90 minutes before published departure; ship all-aboard time is final.
Runs its own private vehicles with local driver-guides
Roatan Webster Tours
from $75 per person
Excursion: Zip-Line / Sloth / Snorkel and 1 more option
- Length
- 3 hr 30 min (listed as 3+ hours approx.)
Back to ship: Says guests get back to port with plenty of time to board
Lists itself as a tour operator based in Pensa Cola, Flowers Bay
Discover Roatan Excursions & Tours
from $89.99 per adult
South Shore Zipline Adventure and 1 more option
- Length
- Zip line 45 minutes to 1 hour, then 3-4 hours on the West Bay Beach day pass
Back to ship: Returns guests to the pier at least one hour before all-aboard
Says it is a licensed and insured Roatán tour operator, locally owned since 2013
Head to head
More shore excursions in the Caribbean
- Cozumel, Mexico from $45
- Nassau, Bahamas from $58.95
- Grand Cayman (George Town), Cayman Islands from $50
- St. Maarten (Philipsburg) from $59
- Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico from $35
- Belize City, Belize from $35
- Falmouth, Jamaica from $50
- Key West, Florida from $39
- Progreso, Mexico from $59
- Ocho Rios, Jamaica from $79
Sources
Prices and policies come from each operator's own pages, read on October 22, 2026. Seasons, rules and local details come from the pages below.
- roatanexclusive.com/cruise-ship
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roat%C3%A1n
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