Roatan: Custom Shore Excursion with Private Guide & Port Pickup

You Pick the Activities—the Guide Handles the Rest in Roatan

You meet your private guide at the Coxen Hole port exit, then spend five hours choosing what to see and do across Roatan—snorkeling, cultural sites, viewpoints, or local neighborhoods. The guide stays with you the entire time, handles all the logistics, and adjusts the pace to match the ship's departure window. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off, refreshments, and an air-conditioned vehicle are all included.

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docking in Roatan and want to explore without arranging activities in advance or worrying about getting back to the ship on time—the guide knows the island and the schedule, which means you can actually relax and choose what matters to you instead of following a preset route.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Customize your own island tour

• Meet professional tour guide
• Receive activity recommendations
• Choose preferred activities
• Visit chosen activity locations
• Guide waits during activities
• Continue tour after activities

The Experience

The moment you walk off the ship at Coxen Hole, look for the RT&T sign near the main street exit—that's where your guide is waiting with your name on a list. No hunting through crowds of aggressive tour operators, no guessing which way to go. Your driver and professional guide are there to meet you, and they'll have already thought through what Roatan has to offer. The whole thing is built around what you actually want to do, not what fits a fixed itinerary.

Here's how it works: once you're in the air-conditioned vehicle, your guide walks you through the activities available on the island—the beaches, the reefs, the local spots, the viewpoints—and you decide what matters to you. Want to snorkel? They'll take you. Prefer to walk through town and talk to locals about the island's history? They'll wait while you do that and then move on. The tour is five hours total, but it flexes around the ship's schedule, so if you need to be back by a certain time, that's what happens. You're not locked into someone else's rhythm.

The guide doesn't just drop you off and disappear. They stay with your group, answer questions, point out things you'd miss on your own, and keep the whole day moving. Light refreshments and bottled water are included, so you're not hunting for drinks between stops. It's a private tour—just you and whoever came with you—which means no waiting for other groups to finish their photos or move to the next spot. The vehicle is yours, the guide is yours, and the day is yours to shape.

One practical thing: the guide will mention that if you say you're booked with Steve Bush when you exit the ship, the aggressive kiosk vendors will leave you alone. It's a small detail that saves you from the sales pitch the moment you step onto the dock. Bring a paper or electronic voucher, wear comfortable shoes for the walking involved, and know that vegetarian options are available if you mention it when you book. The whole experience is designed for cruise passengers on a tight timeline—the guide knows exactly when you need to be back.

Top questions

Where do I meet the guide after getting off the ship?

Look for the RT&T (Roatan Trips and Tours) sign near the main street exit at Coxen Hole port. The staff will have your name on a list and will greet you there.

How long is the tour?

Five hours total, but the guide can adjust the schedule to match your ship's departure time.

What activities can I choose from?

Your guide will explain the options available on the island—beaches, snorkeling, cultural sites, viewpoints, and local neighborhoods—and you decide which ones interest you.

Is this tour only for cruise passengers?

Yes, it's designed for cruise passengers on a port stop. The timing is planned around the ship's schedule.

What's included in the tour?

Private guide, driver, air-conditioned vehicle, port pickup and drop-off, light refreshments, bottled water, and a welcome drink.

Can I get a vegetarian option?

Yes, let the operator know when you book.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible, though a small amount of walking is involved depending on which activities you choose.

What if I'm late getting off the ship?

The guide is flexible and will adjust the tour to fit your arrival time, but refunds are not issued if you miss the tour due to late or non-arrival of the ship.

What’s included

Your day includes port pickup and drop-off at Coxen Hole, a private air-conditioned vehicle with driver and professional guide, light refreshments and bottled water throughout the tour, a welcome drink, and the flexibility to choose which activities and sites you visit based on what interests you and how much time you have before the ship departs.