portclock
PortsMissed the ship?AboutPlan a port day
portclock

Shore excursions checked against your time in port, with port guides we research and source ourselves.

Western Caribbean

  • Cozumel
  • Grand Cayman
  • Roatán
  • Costa Maya
  • Ocho Rios
  • Falmouth
  • Belize City

Eastern & Southern

  • Nassau
  • St. Maarten
  • St. Thomas
  • Amber Cove & Puerto Plata
  • Cartagena

PortClock

  • About us
  • Missed the ship?
  • Privacy

© 2026 PortClock.

Caribbean ports/Roatán/Tours

Boat and Snorkeling in West End (Blue Channel, The Aquarium, Turtle Crossing)

4.9 (261 reviews)2 hRoatánSnorkelingFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 11:10 am, 5 h 20 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 20 min to spare.

Safety margin
7 am8 am9 am10 am11 am12 pm1 pm2 pm3 pm4 pm5 pm
8:20 am – 11:10 am
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Roatán20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 25 min to the start point
  3. 8:45 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 2 h. Latest sensible start: 1:05 pm.
  4. 10:45 am
    Tour ends25 min back to the pier
  5. 11:10 am
    Back at the gangway5 h 20 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

About this tour

Spend part of your vacation on Roatan exploring the world beneath the island during this exciting snorkeling tour of the West End. Your captain will take you out to some of the best snorkeling spots just offshore. Use the captain’s gear and dive to see the second-largest barrier reef on the planet. You can snorkel to a variety of spots including Turtle Crossing, The Aquarium, and Blue Channel

Discover the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, one of the world's largest systems

-A captain will take you out to a variety of snorkeling spots

-Receive full use of the captain's snorkeling equipment

-Snorkel at The Aquarium, Blue Channel, and/or Turtle Crossing

Private tour English, Spanish

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Boat Ride
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and Drinks
  • Roundtrip transport past Dixon Cove is (Extra $15-20 per person) - Payable in person
  • Roundtrip transport past French Harbor (Extra $30 per person) - Payable in person
  • Photos: Please bring your own underwater cam if you want to guarantee to have photos of your tour.

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
This is where the snorkeling will take place. If you're meeting us there, we can meet right in front of the Roatan Chocolate Factory.
This is where the snorkeling will take place. If you're meeting us there, we can meet right in front of the Roatan Chocolate Factory.
From the cruise pier
About 25 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveler reviews

4.9
261 traveler reviews
5
95%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
0%

Read all 261 reviews

Operated by Roatan Tour Guide Association. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

from $100 per person
Fits a typical callCheck dates & book
2 h
Typical Roatán call: 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
English, Spanish

More Roatán tours that fit a typical call

Back with at least an hour to spare on a 8:00 am–4:30 pm call.

All tours
  • Fits your day

    Roatan 3 Stop Snorkeling Adventure, Shipwreck, Starfish & Blue Channel

    3 h 4.8
    Back by 12:10 pmfrom $112
  • Fits your day

    Roatán Private Snorkeling, Wildlife Park, and West Bay Beach

    5 h 4.9
    Back by 2:10 pmfrom $88
  • Fits your day

    Roatan Drift Snorkel and Monkey/Sloth Sanctuary Tour

    3 h 4.9
    Back by 12:10 pmfrom $65
from $100Check dates & book