Snorkeling in Roatan: Zipline, West Bay Beach & Blue Rock

Zipline the jungle canopy, then snorkel a reef teeming with fish

Snorkel Blue Rock, a reef hotspot off Roatan's West Bay Beach, after ziplining 11 cables through the jungle and relaxing at Henry Morgan Resort. Private pickup from your cruise port, a 45-minute zipline ride with two suspension bridges, snorkeling equipment, and a day pass to the resort's amenities are included. The activity runs about five hours total.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your cruise port in a private car, heading straight to the zipline launch. You'll ride 11 cables strung through the jungle canopy (the longest stretches 1,020 feet and climb 300 feet high) with two suspension bridges connecting them. The whole zipline section takes 45 minutes, and there's no height restriction. The minimum age is 5 and the weight limit is 295 pounds. Your guide stays with you throughout to handle safety checks and answer questions about the forest as you glide between platforms.

After ziplining, you head to West Bay Beach, where you get a day pass to Henry Morgan Resort. This unlocks access to the resort's amenities, restaurant, and bar: useful for grabbing lunch or a drink between activities. The snorkeling happens five minutes offshore by private boat: a 45-minute tour to Blue Rock, a reef known for dense schools of colorful fish and coral formations. You'll have snorkeling equipment provided, and the boat ride itself is short enough that even reluctant swimmers can manage the transition. Back on the beach, you have time to dry off, swim in the shallows, or just sit under an umbrella before your driver returns you to the port.

The whole outing is built around cruise schedules, so your driver times the return to get you back with plenty of buffer before departure. Changing rooms and shower facilities are available, and you can bring your own towel and sunscreen or use what the resort offers. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your cruise port.
• zipline access with all safety gear.
• use of snorkeling equipment.
• day pass to Henry Morgan Resort with access to its amenities, restaurant, and bar.
• changing rooms and shower facilities.
• beach chairs.
• free Wi-Fi.
• your driver and guide for the full day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Youth (5 to 16 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Roatan Tucan Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you're cruise passengers with limited time and want three separate activities (zipline, beach, snorkel) completed in one outing with private pickup from your port.

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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: Youth (5 to 16 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What's the snorkeling like at Blue Rock?

Blue Rock is a reef hotspot known for vibrant marine life: schools of tropical fish and coral formations visible in shallow water. The snorkeling happens on a private boat ride just five minutes offshore, and the tour lasts 45 minutes in the water.

How much time do I actually spend in the water snorkeling?

The snorkeling tour itself is 45 minutes, and you'll have additional time to swim and relax at West Bay Beach afterward before heading back to the port.

What happens if I don't want to zipline?

The package is built around all three activities (zipline, beach, and snorkeling) as a single booking. If ziplining isn't for you, this combination may not be the best fit. The operator offers other snorkeling options separately.

Is the boat ride to the snorkeling site rough?

The snorkeling site at Blue Rock is only five minutes offshore by private boat, so the ride is very short. The reef itself sits in shallow water suitable for snorkelers of varying experience.