Snorkeling in Roatan: Catamaran, Reef & Open Bar
Catamaran, one reef stop, food and drinks without leaving the boat to arrange them
Snorkel Roatan's coral reef from a catamaran departing West Bay Beach or West End, with roundtrip ground transport, snorkel equipment, lunch, open bar and a live guide in English or Spanish. The boat chooses the best snorkel site each day (Spooky Channel, Blue Channel, West End Wall or Turtle Crossing) based on weather and conditions. Alcoholic beverages are served after snorkeling, not before.
Step-by-step itinerary
Catamaran cruise and snorkeling tour
- Depart from Infinity Bay Resort dock
- Cruise around West Bay area
- View West End village from boat
- Snorkel at selected reef site
- Optional cruise south shore if weather
What’s included
- Roundtrip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle from West Bay or West End.
- snorkel equipment.
- one snorkel stop lasting 30 minutes to an hour.
- purified drinking water and soda throughout the day.
- lunch (chicken kebabs or island-style meal depending on time).
- open bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served after snorkeling.
- live guide in English or Spanish.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Snorkel Roatan's reef from a catamaran with roundtrip transport from West Bay or West End, snorkel kit, lunch and open bar included.
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The experience
The catamaran leaves from Infinity Bay Resort's dock in West Bay Beach or from West End, a local neighborhood full of dive shops and restaurants. You cruise around West Bay from West End Wall to West End Village through turquoise water, then anchor at one snorkel site for 30 minutes to an hour. The operator picks the spot that day (Spooky Channel, Blue Channel, West End Wall, Turtle Crossing or another location) depending on weather and what the reef conditions allow. Snorkeling is optional. You can stay aboard or take a quick swim instead.
The boat supplies snorkel equipment, purified drinking water, soda and an open bar. Depending on departure time, lunch is chicken kebabs with chips and dips or an island-style meal. Alcoholic drinks start after you're back on the catamaran and finished snorkeling, not before. If the north shore has rough conditions that day, the boat moves to the south shore instead, cruising past Brick Bay, French Harbor and Parrot Tree: a different side of the island, still calm water.
Roundtrip ground transport in an air-conditioned vehicle is included from your hotel in West Bay or West End. If your hotel is past Dixon Cove or French Harbor, that's an extra charge paid to the driver on the day ($15–20 past Dixon Cove, $30 past French Harbor). The whole outing runs three to four hours.
Top questions
Can I be picked up at my hotel?
You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 41 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address.
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's the snorkeling like on Roatan's reef?
Roatan's coral reef sits close to shore and is protected by the outer reef, so the water stays calm even when it rains. Visibility is usually excellent. The operator picks one snorkel site each day from options like Spooky Channel, Blue Channel, West End Wall and Turtle Crossing, choosing based on that day's conditions.
Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?
Snorkeling is optional on this catamaran cruise, so you can stay on deck or swim without the mask and fins if you prefer. The boat supplies all equipment and the stop lasts 30 minutes to an hour, giving you time to get comfortable in the water.
When do I get the drinks on this cruise?
The open bar starts after snorkeling is finished and you're back on the catamaran. Alcoholic beverages are not served before or during the water stop, for safety reasons. Soft drinks and water are available throughout the day.
What if the weather is bad on the day I book?
Rain doesn't usually stop the catamaran because the reef protects the water, keeping it calm. On those days visibility might be lower and you might get wet, but the boat still goes out. If you're not comfortable with those conditions, you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours carry a fee to cover the driver's time and fuel.
Is transport from my hotel included?
Roundtrip ground transport in an air-conditioned vehicle is included from West Bay or West End hotels. If your accommodation is further out (past Dixon Cove or French Harbor), that's an extra charge you pay the driver on the day of the cruise.
What food is served?
Lunch depends on departure time: chicken kebabs with chips and dips for earlier departures, or an island-style lunch for later ones. Let the operator know about food allergies or special requirements when you book.
Operated by Roatan Tour Guide Association. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
Prices and times updated 8 days ago
Snorkeling in Roatan: Catamaran, Reef & Open Bar
3h–4h · EN · ES
from US$ 165 per person
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