Roatan: Monkeys & Sloths, Chocolate & Rum, West Bay Beach

Monkeys, Sloths & Rum: A Roatan Shore Excursion Built Around Port Time

You visit a wildlife sanctuary to see sloths, monkeys, and macaws in their natural setting, stop at a chocolate factory to watch cacao become chocolate, taste premium Honduran rum and rum cakes at a local distillery, and finish at West Bay Beach with time to swim and relax. The bilingual guide handles all timing so you're back at the port before your ship leaves.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife, tasting, and beach visit

• Visit sloths, monkeys, and macaws
• Explore local wildlife sanctuary
• Taste varieties of island rum
• Relax and swim at West Bay Beach
• Take photo at Roatan color sign

The experience

"How long do we actually have before the ship leaves?" That's the question every cruise passenger asks, and this tour answers it by fitting the island's best stops into the window you've got. A bilingual local guide meets you at the port and takes you straight to the highest point on Roatan, where the view opens up across the entire Caribbean. You can see why people stay here. From there it's a short drive to the wildlife sanctuary, where sloths, monkeys, and scarlet macaws move through the trees at their own pace. Your guide knows which animals are where and what they're doing, so you're not just looking at cages. You're watching them in something close to their natural habitat, which changes how the whole thing feels.

After the animals, you stop at a locally owned chocolate factory where someone walks you through how cacao gets turned into actual chocolate, not a museum, just the real process, and then you taste what they've made. The rum tasting comes next at a local company. They pour samples of banana rum, mango, coconut, and the straight stuff, and you get to stand there with your family in front of a big Roatan sign for the photo everyone wants. It's the kind of stop that feels small but lands in every vacation album. The whole rhythm is designed so you're not rushed, but you're also not sitting around waiting for the next thing to happen.

Your final stop is West Bay Beach, which is genuinely one of the clearest stretches of water in the Caribbean: the kind of turquoise that looks photoshopped until you're standing in it. You get real time here to swim, snorkel if you brought gear, or just sit with a drink and let the morning sink in. The guide keeps track of the ship's departure and gets you back to port with time to spare, which is the whole point of booking something like this instead of wandering off on your own and sweating the clock.

What’s included

• Your day includes pickup at the cruise port, an air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual local guide, entry to the wildlife sanctuary, a chocolate factory visit with tasting, rum tasting and rum cakes at a local distillery, and time at West Bay Beach to swim or relax.
• All fees and taxes are covered.
• The guide returns you to port with time before ship departure.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Child (1 to 5 years)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Let's See Roatan

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docking in Roatan and want to see the island's main highlights without arranging transport, timing each stop, or worrying about getting back to the ship. The guide handles all of it, and the fixed schedule is what makes a full day possible in port.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 5 years).

How long is the tour?

Around 5 to 6 hours total, including travel time and the beach break. The schedule is built around cruise ship departure times.

Is the wildlife sanctuary a zoo or natural habitat?

It's a local sanctuary where animals like sloths, monkeys, and macaws live in conditions closer to their natural habitat. Your guide shares facts about each species and conservation efforts.

What rum varieties do they offer for tasting?

The distillery makes banana rum, mango rum, coconut rum, and standard rum, plus rum cakes. You taste several varieties during the stop.

Can I swim at West Bay Beach?

Yes. The water is clear and calm. You have time to swim, snorkel, or relax on the beach before returning to port.

Is pickup included from the cruise port?

Yes. The guide meets you at the port and returns you there before ship departure.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The vehicle is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces on the tour are accessible.

What's included in the price?

Air-conditioned vehicle, bilingual guide, all entry fees, chocolate and rum tastings, and taxes. Meals and drinks beyond the tastings are not included.