West End village from the Roatán cruise port
Town & walking20-25 minutes by taxi2-3 hoursFits a typical call
The island's dive and restaurant hub, with a relaxed waterfront and boats to West Bay.
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 West End village, 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 West End village20-25 minutes by taxi from Port of Roatán.
- 33:05 pm · Leave West End village 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
Combine with West Bay using the water taxi.
Roatán cruise port: West End village FAQ
How far is West End village from the Roatán cruise port?
From Port of Roatán it is 20-25 minutes by taxi.
How much time do you need at West End village?
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 West End village, 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 West End village on your own from a cruise ship?
Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 20-25 minutes by taxi from Port of Roatán. Combine with West Bay using the water taxi.
Tours that go to West End village
Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.
Fits your dayBoat and Snorkeling in West End (Blue Channel, The Aquarium, Turtle Crossing)
Back by 10:40 amfrom $100
Fits your dayChocolate Making Class at the Roatan Chocolate Factory in West End
Back by 11:40 amfrom $105
Fits your dayWest End Tour (Choco Factory + Rum Company + Art Gallery + Rusty Fish and more)
Back by 12:36 pmfrom $75
Fits your dayKayak and Snorkeling Adventures in West End
Back by 10:40 amfrom $65
Fits your dayHorseback Riding + West End + Choco Factory + West Bay Day Pass @ Paradise Beach
Back by 1:40 pmfrom $170
Fits your dayBar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll
Back by 11:40 amfrom $80
More things to do near West End village
- Roatán Marine Park area · Snorkeling · 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 · 2.3 km from West End village
- Jungle Top Zipline · Adventure · a 3 minute walk from the pier · 6.4 km from West End village