Snorkeling in Roatan: Zipline, Sloths & Reef

Zipline, wildlife and reef in one half-day without arranging transport

A combined activity in Roatan that pairs zipline flying through 13 jungle lines with a monkey and sloth encounter, then snorkeling for an hour on the second-largest reef in the world, with all gear and a water guide included. The tour departs one hour after your ship docks and returns to the cruise port by early afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free. Live guides speak English, Spanish, Italian and French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Roatan island adventure and snorkeling

• Start tour after ship docks
• Visit viewpoint 800 feet above sea level
• Souvenir shopping and photos at viewpoint
• Visit monkey and sloth park
• Fly through 13 zip lines in jungle
• Snorkel at second largest reef
• Enjoy snack and guided snorkeling
• Explore West End and visit chocolate factory
• Visit rum cake factory for samples
• Stop at West Bay Hills lighthouse viewpoint
• Take photo at giant Roatan sign
• Return to port and drop off guests

The Experience

The day starts at a viewpoint 800 feet above sea level where you can see most of the island and pick up souvenirs before heading to the monkey and sloth park. That same location holds the zipline park, where you fly through 13 lines strung through the jungle canopy. After the zipline, you move to the wildlife encounter to see monkeys, sloths, iguanas and macaws up close.

From there you head to West End Beach and board a boat for one hour of snorkeling on the second-largest reef in the world. Snorkeling gear, a guide in the water and a snack on the boat are all included. Once you finish, you explore West End on foot, stopping at the Chocolate Factory and rum cake factory for free samples at each. The route then takes you to West Bay Hills and the lighthouse for island views before a final photo stop at the giant Roatan sign.

The entire experience runs 4 to 5 hours from when you step off the ship, with an air-conditioned vehicle handling all transport between stops. A live guide in your language stays with the group throughout. You're dropped back at the cruise port parking lot when it's done, so you're back with plenty of daylight left if you want to explore on your own.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear and a guide in the water.
• zipline park access with all 13 lines.
• monkey, sloth, iguana and macaw encounter.
• a snack on the snorkeling boat.
• free samples at the Chocolate Factory and rum cake factory.
• air-conditioned transport between all stops.
• pickup and drop-off at the cruise port.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Real Deal Roatan Tours

Is this one for you?The 4- to 5-hour window means you can do zipline, wildlife and reef snorkeling without missing your ship's departure, and still have the afternoon free if you want to explore West End on your own or rest before departure.

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Top questions

How long does the snorkeling part last?

Snorkeling on the reef takes one hour, with all gear provided and a guide in the water with you the whole time.

What's included in the zipline section?

The zipline park includes all 13 lines through the jungle; safety gear and instruction are part of the experience.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the beach and zipline park?

No. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from the cruise port one hour after docking and handles all transport between the viewpoint, monkey and sloth park, zipline, snorkeling boat and West End stops.

What languages do the guides speak?

Live guides are available in English, Spanish, Italian and French.

Is there time to see anything else in Roatan if I book this?

The tour runs 4 to 5 hours total, so you'll be back at the port by early afternoon with time to explore independently or return to your ship.