Roatan: Bananarama Beach Resort Day Pass & Snorkel

A Day on Roatan's Clearest Reef Without Arranging Your Own Boat

You get hotel or port pickup, round-trip transport to West Bay, a beach chair and shower access, one hour of guided snorkeling on the reef, and the option to add water sports. Lunch is available at the on-site restaurant but costs extra. The day is built so you don't have to arrange a boat, negotiate transport back, or worry about timing—especially useful if you're on a cruise or staying elsewhere on the island.

Is this one for you?Best for cruise passengers with a short stop or resort guests who want a full beach day without arranging transport and a boat separately—the fixed pickup and return time is what makes it work if you're on a schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Roatan beach day with snorkeling and tour

• Pick up from hotel or cruise port
• Learn about Roatan local history
• Tour chocolate and rum factory
• Arrive at Bananarama beach resort
• Use beach chair and facilities
• Optional lunch at beach restaurant
• Snorkel around the reef for one hour
• Try additional water activities (optional)

The Experience

What makes you want to drop everything and get in the water? For most people arriving in Roatan, it's the thought of snorkeling straight out from a proper beach—not a crowded pier, not a tour bus full of strangers, just you and the reef. The Bananarama Private Beach Resort day pass gets you there without the logistics. You get picked up from your hotel or cruise port, and on the drive to West Bay, your guide talks through some of Roatan's actual history—the kind of thing you'd miss if you just rented a car and drove yourself. There's a stop at a local chocolate and rum factory too, which breaks up the ride and gives you a sense of what the island produces beyond tourism.

Once you're at Bananarama in West Bay, you settle into a beach chair with access to a changing room, fresh water shower, and WiFi if you need it. The resort has a restaurant right there on the sand, so you can eat when you're hungry (lunch isn't included in the price, but it's convenient). The real draw is the one-hour snorkel boat that leaves from the beach—you hop on and head out to the reef. An hour is enough time to see what's actually there without feeling rushed. If snorkeling is all you want, you're done by early afternoon and can spend the rest of the day reading or swimming. If you want to try jet skiing, kayaking, scuba, or fishing, those are available for an extra fee, and the staff can set them up on the spot.

The whole day is structured around not having to think. Transportation is round-trip, so you don't negotiate a taxi back to your hotel or cruise port. You have a chair waiting, a shower when you're salty, and a boat that leaves at a set time. For cruise passengers especially, the timing works—you're back with hours to spare before the ship leaves. For resort guests, it's the kind of day where you can actually relax instead of spending half of it figuring out where to go.

Top questions

How long is the snorkel trip?

One hour on the reef, departing from Bananarama beach.

Is lunch included?

No. The resort restaurant is on-site, so you can order and pay separately when you're hungry.

What water activities cost extra?

Jet skiing, scuba diving, fishing, and kayaking are available for an additional fee beyond the day pass.

Do I need to arrange my own transport?

No. Round-trip transportation from your hotel or cruise port is included.

Can I bring young children?

Yes. Infants and small children can use a pram or stroller, and the beach is suitable for families.

Is WiFi really free?

Yes, free WiFi is available at the resort.

What if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The snorkel trip is guided, and you have access to the beach and all resort facilities even if you skip the boat. Water activities are optional.

How early do I need to be picked up?

Pickup times vary depending on your hotel or cruise port location. Confirm the exact time when you book.

What’s included

Round-trip hotel or cruise port pickup, beach chair access, changing room, fresh water shower, free WiFi, and a one-hour guided snorkel tour of the reef. The on-site restaurant offers lunch for an additional cost. Water sports such as jet skiing, kayaking, scuba diving, and fishing are available for extra fees.