West Bay Beach Day Pass & Private Transfer from Roatán

Spend your day at West Bay without arranging the logistics

A private transfer and day pass to West Bay Beach on Roatán, with exclusive access to a resort's full amenities. Your driver-guide picks you up from the cruise port and takes you directly to the beach, where you get beach chairs, pool access, showers, changing rooms and Wi-Fi for the duration of your stay. Swim, snorkel or relax on the sand. The beachfront restaurant serves food and drinks throughout the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private transfer and beach day

• Private transfer from cruise port
• Arrive at West Bay Beach
• Access beach club amenities
• Relax on white-sand beach
• Swim in crystal-clear waters
• Optional snorkeling at nearby reefs
• Enjoy dining at beachfront restaurant
• Return transfer to cruise port

The experience

The day starts with pickup at the cruise port in a vehicle reserved for your group alone. Your driver-guide handles the route to West Bay Beach, leaving you free to settle in and plan how you want to spend the next four to six hours. West Bay is known for soft sand and turquoise water shallow enough for swimming right from shore, and deep enough to snorkel if you want to explore the nearby reefs.

Once you arrive, you have full access to the resort's beach club: shaded chairs on the sand, the pool, restrooms and showers, changing rooms, and free Wi-Fi if you need to stay connected. The beachfront restaurant is open for meals and drinks throughout the day, with options for different tastes and budgets. You set the rhythm: some travelers spend the whole time in the water, others alternate between the beach and the pool, and some claim a chair and stay put. Your guide remains available if you want recommendations or help arranging optional activities like snorkeling trips to the reefs.

The return transfer to the cruise port is timed to get you back with time to spare before departure. Because the vehicle and guide are yours alone, there's no waiting for other groups or sticking to a fixed schedule within the beach day itself.

What’s included

• Private transportation from the cruise port to West Bay Beach and back.
• your driver-guide for the full duration.
• beach chairs and pool access at the resort.
• shower rooms and changing rooms.
• free Wi-Fi.
• access to the beachfront restaurant for ordering food and drinks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00

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

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Roatan Dubons Tours

Is this one for you?The four to six hour commitment is built around cruise ship timing, so the transfer and beach time fit inside a port call without cutting into the rest of your day in Roatán. If you want to maximize time in the water or on the sand without managing your own transport or coordinating with other groups, this setup handles both.

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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 is West Bay Beach actually like for swimming and snorkeling?

West Bay has shallow, calm water right at the shore, so swimming starts immediately when you arrive. The sand is soft and the water is clear enough to see down several feet. Snorkeling is possible at nearby reefs if you want to go deeper, though that's optional and arranged through your guide.

Do I need to bring my own towel, or is one provided?

Towels are not included with the day pass, so bring one or plan to purchase one at the resort. The resort provides changing rooms and showers, so you can rinse off and change without needing a towel for that.

Can I eat at the restaurant, or is food included in the pass?

The beachfront restaurant is open and you can order food and drinks there. Meals and beverages are not included in the day pass price, so you pay separately for anything you eat or drink at the restaurant.

How much time do I actually have at the beach if I'm on a cruise ship?

The experience runs four to six hours total, which includes your transfer time to and from the cruise port. Most of that time is spent at West Bay itself, though the exact breakdown depends on how far the port is from the beach and how much time you want to spend traveling versus on the sand.

Is the private transfer just for getting to the beach, or does the guide stay with me all day?

Your driver-guide is at your disposal throughout the day. They handle the transport to and from the port and remain available at the beach if you need help, recommendations or assistance arranging optional activities. You're not on a guided tour of the beach itself (the time there is yours to structure), but the guide is there if you want them.