Roatán Marine Park area from the Roatán cruise port
Snorkeling20-25 minutes by taxi2-3 hoursFits a typical call
Protected reef off West End and West Bay, used by most snorkel and dive boats.
Getting there from the ship
From
Port of Roatán
Roatán has 2 cruise piers; your line confirms which one the evening before. Pier guide.
Travel time
20-25 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Roatán taxi fares.
Time to allow
2-3 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 20 min at Roatán Marine Park area, enough for a visit (allow 2-3 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
- 18:00 am · Ship docksAllow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
- 28:45 am · At Roatán Marine Park area20-25 minutes by taxi from Port of Roatán.
- 33:05 pm · Leave Roatán Marine Park area byThat gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
- 44:30 pm · All aboardTypical for Roatán; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time
Tip
Use reef-safe sunscreen; the park asks visitors to avoid standing on coral.
Roatán cruise port: Roatán Marine Park area FAQ
How far is Roatán Marine Park area from the Roatán cruise port?
From Port of Roatán it is 20-25 minutes by taxi.
How much time do you need at Roatán Marine Park area?
Allow 2-3 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Roatán call you have up to 6 h 20 min at Roatán Marine Park area, enough for a visit (allow 2-3 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
Can you visit Roatán Marine Park area on your own from a cruise ship?
It is easier with a tour or a pre-booked driver, because transport there and back is not simple to arrange on the day. Use reef-safe sunscreen; the park asks visitors to avoid standing on coral.
Snorkeling tours in Roatán
Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.
Fits your dayRoatan Drift Snorkel and Monkey/Sloth Sanctuary Tour
Back by 11:40 amfrom $65
Fits your day5 Dive Scuba Diving Package in Roatan
Back by 11:10 amfrom $325
Fits your dayHydrobike Harbor Tour, Reef Snorkel & Private Island Beach Break
Back by 2:40 pmfrom $90
Fits your dayRoatán Private Snorkeling, Wildlife Park, and West Bay Beach
Back by 1:40 pmfrom $88
Fits your dayBoat and Snorkeling in West End (Blue Channel, The Aquarium, Turtle Crossing)
Back by 10:40 amfrom $100
Fits your dayCruise Excursion – 2 Scuba Dives with transport (for certified divers)
Back by 12:40 pmfrom $185
More things to do near Roatán Marine Park area
- West End village · Town & walking · 20-25 minutes by taxi from the pier
- Gumbalimba Park · Nature · 20 minutes by taxi from the pier
- West Bay Beach · Beach · 25 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.1 km from Roatán Marine Park area
- Jungle Top Zipline · Adventure · a 3 minute walk from the pier · 6.6 km from Roatán Marine Park area