West Bay Beach from the Roatán cruise port

Beach25 minutes by taxi3-5 hoursFits a typical call

A long, calm beach with the reef close to shore, so you can snorkel without a boat.

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
25 minutes by taxi
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Roatán taxi fares.
Cost
Public beach, free; loungers at beach bars extra.
Time to allow
3-5 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 West Bay Beach, enough for a visit (allow 3-5 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
    8:45 am · At West Bay Beach
    25 minutes by taxi from Port of Roatán.
  3. 3
    3:05 pm · Leave West Bay Beach 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

Ask the driver for the public access, not a private beach club, unless you want a day pass.

Roatán cruise port: West Bay Beach FAQ

How far is West Bay Beach from the Roatán cruise port?

From Port of Roatán it is 25 minutes by taxi.

How much does it cost to visit West Bay Beach?

Public beach, free; loungers at beach bars extra.

How much time do you need at West Bay Beach?

Allow 3-5 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Roatán call you have up to 6 h 20 min at West Bay Beach, enough for a visit (allow 3-5 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit West Bay Beach on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 25 minutes by taxi from Port of Roatán. Ask the driver for the public access, not a private beach club, unless you want a day pass.

Tours that go to West Bay Beach

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

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More things to do near West Bay Beach

All 9 places
  • Gumbalimba Park · Nature · 20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 1.9 km from West Bay Beach
  • Roatán Marine Park area · Snorkeling · 20-25 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.1 km from West Bay Beach
  • West End village · Town & walking · 20-25 minutes by taxi from the pier · 2.3 km from West Bay Beach
  • Jungle Top Zipline · Adventure · a 3 minute walk from the pier · 7.8 km from West Bay Beach