Roatan
Country: Honduras · Region: Western Caribbean · Currency: Honduran Lempira
Roatán is the largest of Honduras's Bay Islands, a major cruise destination featuring white-sand beaches, the second-largest barrier reef in the world, and excellent snorkeling and diving opportunities.
Top sights
West Bay Beach, Anthony's Key Resort dolphins, Carambola Botanical Gardens, Camp Bay Beach, Hole in the Wall restaurant, Mangrove forests
Things to do
- Anthony's Key Resort
- Located in Sandy Bay, offers dolphin shows and a marine science museum.
- Carambola Botanical Gardens
- Garden attraction located in Sandy Bay with botanical displays.
- Camp Bay Beach Adventure Lodge
- Beachfront resort on Camp Bay Beach, the largest natural beach in the Bay Islands, offering free beach access and kayak tours.
- Hole in the Wall restaurant
- Infamous restaurant in Jonesville reached by water taxi from Oak Ridge.
Beaches
- West Bay Beach
- Powder-white sand beach with excellent snorkeling near the reef and renowned sunsets.
- Camp Bay Beach
- The largest natural beach in all the Bay Islands with free access and parking.
Where to eat
- Tasty Tarpon Restaurant
- Located at Camp Bay Beach Adventure Lodge on Camp Bay Beach.
- Asylum bar & grill
- Palapa restaurant over calm waters at Camp Bay serving beer and grilled food.
Bars and nightlife
- West End bars
- Multiple bars and venues with live music right on the Caribbean in West End village.
Getting around
From the cruise pier in Coxen Hole, use taxis, buses (every 15 minutes to West End), water taxis (US$5 between West Bay and West End), or rent a scooter.
What to eat
West End and West Bay have good restaurants; try the Tasty Tarpon at Camp Bay Beach Adventure Lodge or the Asylum bar & grill at Camp Bay.
Tips
Bargain with taxi drivers and avoid shopping when cruise ships are docked, as prices typically double or quadruple.
Best for
Snorkeling, diving, beaches