Snorkeling in Roatan: Mangrove Tunnel & Hole in the Wall

Paddle through a tunnel the pirates used to hide.

Snorkel the Mangrove Tunnel on Roatan's east side with a local guide, exploring crystalline water around the mangroves and visiting the historic Hole in the Wall restaurant. The tour includes pickup by air-conditioned vehicle, a wooden water taxi ride, and a guide who speaks English or Spanish. The four to five hour itinerary leaves room for the rest of your day on the island.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel, then moves to the water taxi that takes you into the mangroves. You'll snorkel around the tunnel itself (a narrow passage carved through the mangroves that pirates once used as a hiding spot), and explore the crystalline water on the east side of Roatan. The guide navigates the route and points out the local ecosystem as you move through the water.

After the mangroves, the tour stops at Isery Private Boat for group photos, then heads to Hole in the Wall, one of the oldest restaurants on the east side. The restaurant sits on the water and serves island dishes and tropical drinks. Meals and drinks are available for an extra fee. The whole experience runs four to five hours, mixing snorkeling with the slower pace of village sightseeing and a meal stop.

What’s included

• Water taxi ride through the mangroves.
• air-conditioned vehicle pickup and return.
• local guide in English or Spanish.
• group photos at Isery Private Boat.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 14 pickup points.

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Roatan Five Stars Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guided tour with scheduled departures rather than arranging a private boat. You'll explore the east side's mangrove tunnels and villages with a group on a fixed timetable.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4): 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 exactly is the Mangrove Tunnel in Roatan?

The Mangrove Tunnel is a narrow passage through the mangroves on Roatan's east side that was historically used by pirates to hide from their opponents. You snorkel through and around it as part of the tour, exploring the crystalline water and the unique ecosystem of the mangrove forest.

Does the tour include lunch or drinks?

The tour stops at Hole in the Wall restaurant where you can order island dishes and tropical drinks, but meals and beverages are not included in the tour price and cost extra.

How long does the whole snorkeling experience take?

The tour runs four to five hours from pickup to the end of the Hole in the Wall stop, leaving time to explore the mangroves, visit the restaurant, and return to your hotel.

What's included in the pickup and transport?

Pickup is included from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, which takes you to the water taxi dock. You then board a local wooden water taxi for the snorkeling portion in the mangroves, and the vehicle is available for the return trip.

Is there a guide with the group?

Yes, a local guide in English or Spanish leads the tour, escorting the group through the mangroves and explaining the area's history and ecosystem.