SNORKELING / SCUBA DIVING
Roatan’s temperatures average 80 degrees Fahrenheit, with turquoise
colored waters equally warm. The island is rimmed by the world’s
2nd largest reef, creating an underwater environment for spectacular
scuba diving and other water sports.
The best reefs on Roatan are a few fin kicks from shore. Put
on your mask, fins and snorkel and drop into an underwater ecosystem.
The
Cayman Trench, which created the 2nd largest barrier reef in
the world, makes Roatan a divers paradise.
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Treat
your eyes to an underwater terrain exploration of spectacular reefs
grooved by angled chutes, tunnels,
ledges and volcanic mazes forming the greatest diversity of coral,
sponge and invertebrate species in the Caribbean Seas. View the
amazing species along the famous 100-foot coral wall.
Investigate several shipwrecks like the Prince Albert and the
Aguila using one of the 15 dive shops in Roatan. Experienced
Dive Masters teach diving at Roatan’ s 5 STAR PADI dive
shops.
Drop-off into deeper water to view species like dolphins, sharks,
manta and eagle rays.
Experience some of the 120 diving sights!
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FULL
DAY EXCURSIONS / SNORKEL TRIPS /
SUNSET CRUISES / SPORT
FISHING
Sport-fishing
in the shallows or deep water! Roatan has charter services located
at West Bay Beach, West End Village or Sandy Bay. Prices vary from
$10.00 - $50.00 per day with guide.
Let us make an appointment for a guide to take you Bone-fishing
on the flats surrounding Roatan.
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DOLPHIN ENCOUNTERS
Dolphin encounters at one of the world’s best marine
science museum. Free shows! Swim & snorkel with instructors
in a netted cay with dolphins.
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CANOPY
RIDES
Take
a Canopy Ride and glide down a 200-meter cable thru
a tropical forest and enjoy the 50-acre Garambula Park at West Bay.
Enjoy beach activities, a Pirate display with treasures and history
of Roatan. Later interact with free roaming monkeys and talking birds.
A must trip for the whole family.
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- SANDY BAY has Botanical Gardens, a Butterfly
Farm, Artists, The Roatan
Institute of Marine Science (RIMS) and The
Roatan Museum. Enjoy encounter shows with dolphins
and an educational center with laboratories for coral reef,
birds and reptiles. The island hosts one of the worlds best
marine science museum with great dolphin shows and dolphin
encounters. A good time for families.
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- An Iguana Farm at French Cay close to French
Harbor is home to over 3,000 iguanas, 200 lobsters, turtles and
a variety of fish. Visitors learn the habits and behaviors of
a variety of island animals and the efforts to preserve them.
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- Take a Mangrove Tour from Rotan’s East
end. Travel these man-made waterways that connect five harbors.
Explore the mangroves and canals by water paths. Hire a water
taxi from Jonesville, Oak Ridge or Calabash Bight.
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- Enjoy Wind Surfing school, Parasailing and Jet
Skiing. Ask for a map to locate Big Bight where a
quarter of a mile lays between the coastline and the reef.
Keep alert to certain areas that are limited to water sports
in order to protect Roatan's reefs.
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- Immerse yourself in a Garifuna Experience at
the YUBU! Ethnic Garifuna Dancing, cultural and traditional activities
and a display of the Garifuna history along with Garifuna gifts.
Punta Gorda a Garifuna village celebrates in April the arrival
of their ancestors to the island. Colorful dancing, a statue
and great food can be found at this lovely spot in Roatan.
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- WEST END is a Bohemian village full of everything for the eye.
Water taxis can take you from West Bay to lively Nightlife and Music and
good food at a variety of restaurants. WEST END also offers great Shopping!
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- French Harbor is the center for the fishing trade. Watch the
boat activity from the patios of three famous Restaurants.
Show them our SEA VUE business card and get 10% off or a free
drink.
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