Snorkeling in Roatan: Zip Line, Wildlife & Reef

Sixteen zip lines strung across 24 platforms, then an hour underwater at the reef

Snorkeling in Roatan combines three separate experiences in one four-hour outing: a zip line course through the canopy on 16 double lines and 24 platforms, a visit to an animal sanctuary, and an hour in the water at the reef discovering coral and marine life. A guide leads the activity in English or Spanish, and snorkeling gear is provided. Children from age 3 are welcome, and pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zip line, animal sanctuary, snorkel

• Prepare gear and safety briefing
• Zip line on 16 double lines
• Visit animal sanctuary
• Snorkel at coral reef
• Relax on the beach

The experience

The day starts at the facility with a safety briefing and gear check before you step onto the first of 16 double zip lines strung across 24 platforms. The lines run as high as 480 feet and stretch up to 1,210 feet long, with three suspension bridges woven through the course and views down to the town and the water below. The zip line section takes 45 minutes to an hour, moving through a tropical canopy with a guide managing the pace and safety.

After the canopy, you head to an animal sanctuary where you walk through a space built to house and care for local wildlife. Then it's onto a boat to the reef, where you spend about an hour in the water with snorkeling equipment provided. The reef is the world's second-largest, and the hour gives you time to move through the coral and watch the fish and other marine life that pass through. Once back on the beach, you can rest or spend time with your group before heading back.

The whole outing runs four hours and includes an air-conditioned vehicle for transport. A live guide in English or Spanish stays with the group throughout. Snorkeling equipment, the zip line gear and the sanctuary visit are all part of the booking. You bring only a valid ID and a moderate level of fitness for the heights and the physical demands of the lines.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and air-conditioned vehicle transport are provided.
• a live guide in English or Spanish leads the activity throughout the four hours.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 10:30

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Roatan Anderson Tours

Is this one for you?The four-hour span means you can fit this into a port day or a half-day window, but it leaves little room for a separate meal or a second activity afterward. Book this if the zip line, sanctuary and reef together make a full morning or afternoon, not if you need flexibility to add another stop.

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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 (3 to 17 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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 is the world's second-largest reef like when you snorkel it?

The reef off Roatan holds colorful coral, fish and other marine life that move through the water. You spend about an hour in the water discovering what is there, with snorkeling equipment provided and a guide in the water with you.

How high do the zip lines go?

The zip lines reach as high as 480 feet, with some stretching up to 1,210 feet long. You move across 16 double lines and 24 platforms, with three suspension bridges connecting sections of the course.

What happens at the animal sanctuary?

The sanctuary is a stop between the zip line course and the reef where you walk through and see local animals in a safe, cared-for environment. It is part of the four-hour itinerary.

Is transportation included in the snorkeling booking?

Yes, pickup is included and you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle. The guide meets you at the facility where the safety briefing and gear check happen before the zip line course begins.