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You will meet your expert guide outside your Roatan cruise terminal where you will board air-conditioned transportation for the short 25-minute ride to the AJ's Monkey's and Sloth's Hangout. What started as a hobby quickly grew to become a haven for injured or abandoned animals including sloths and monkeys. Upon your arrival, you will have 45 minutes to get up close and personal with resident sloths, monkeys, and parrots as they attempt to charm you with their quirky personalities. This will be a great opportunity to capture some rare photos to share with friends and family back home. Many other types of wildlife now call this sanctuary home including raccoons and many native animals that are helping educate people on habitat, care, and conservation.
Next, you will have a short walk to the dock where you will get ready to explore the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean as you board a boat to snorkel at one of the closest reefs to French Cay. French Cay Marine Park, Coco View Reef Wall, Prince Albert Shipwreck, or Big French Cay will be the available options based on the current weather conditions. Your guide will provide instructions for the first-timers and give you your snorkel gear. They will show you how to use it and then assist anyone who needs it. Once in the water, your guide will be pointing out the abundant marine life the reef has; from conch, lobsters, manta rays, and a great variety of tropical fish. Your snorkel time is approximately 1 hour.
When the boat returns to the dock, your group will be given the option for a beach stop with time allowing. You will be whisked away to the beautiful northeast shore of the island to enjoy the beautiful sandy beach at Las Palmas. There is a restaurant where food and drinks are available for purchase. Guests may use the beach chairs, and umbrellas, as well as the restaurant/bar and restrooms. Chairs and umbrellas are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Depending on the ship's departure time, you will have up to two full hours to bask in the sun and enjoy the crystal-clear water of the Caribbean. The beach break portion is dependent on time and your group's interest.
The Roatan Southside Reef Snorkel, Monkey / Sloth Park, and Beach Excursion guide will make sure you are back to your cruise port in time to board your ship and share your shore excursion in Roatan!
This Roatan excursion is something you can not miss! Go to the Monkey and Sloth Hangout to admire and play with these beautiful creatures. Then you will explore one of the reefs in Roatan and an optional beach stop. Bring your camera for some unique pictures and enjoy!