Arch's Iguana and Marine Park from the Roatán cruise port

Nature15 minutes by taxi1-2 hoursFits a typical call

A long-running iguana sanctuary at French Cay with a snorkel spot beside it.

Getting there from the ship

From
Isla Tropicale
Roatán has 2 cruise piers; your line confirms which one the evening before. Pier guide.
Travel time
15 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Roatán taxi fares.
Time to allow
1-2 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Roatán call you have up to 6 h 40 min at Arch's Iguana, enough for a visit (allow 1-2 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:35 am · At Arch's Iguana
    15 minutes by taxi from Isla Tropicale.
  3. 3
    3:15 pm · Leave Arch's Iguana by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Roatán; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Quick stop to combine with Little French Key or the sloth park.

Roatán cruise port: Arch's Iguana FAQ

How far is Arch's Iguana from the Roatán cruise port?

From Isla Tropicale it is 15 minutes by taxi.

How much time do you need at Arch's Iguana?

Allow 1-2 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Roatán call you have up to 6 h 40 min at Arch's Iguana, enough for a visit (allow 1-2 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Arch's Iguana on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 15 minutes by taxi from Isla Tropicale. Quick stop to combine with Little French Key or the sloth park.

Tours that go to Arch's Iguana

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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