Roatan Southside Reef Snorkel, Monkey / Sloth Park, and Beach Excursion

Description

• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured Roatan Shore Excursion transportation!
• Round-trip transportation from your Roatan cruise ship terminal (Coxen Hole and Port of Roatan Mahogany Bay)!
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) speaking shore excursion guides!
• Entrance to Monkey and Sloth Hangout!
• Guided snorkel excursion at one reef in the French Cay area!
• All snorkel equipment including mask, sterilized snorkel tube/mouthpiece, fins, and flotation vest (if required)!
• Beach break on the Northeast shore of Roatan at Las Palmas (time allowing)!
• Complimentary bottled water!

This Roatan Southside Reef Snorkel, Monkey/Sloth Park, and Beach Excursion is perfect for nature lovers! You'll have the chance to take photos of the sloths and monkeys, explore one of Roatan's stunning reefs, and unwind on the beach to end your day.

Your adventure begins when you meet your expert guide outside the Roatan cruise terminal. From there, you'll board air-conditioned transportation for a short 25-minute ride to AJ's Monkey and Sloth Hangout. What began as a personal hobby has grown into a sanctuary for injured and abandoned animals, including sloths and monkeys. Upon arrival, you'll have 45 minutes to observe these fascinating residents, along with parrots and other wildlife. Their quirky personalities will make for some excellent photo opportunities to share with friends and family back home. The sanctuary is home to many animals, including raccoons and native species, that help educate visitors on habitat preservation, animal care, and conservation.

Please note that, due to local regulations, holding the animals is no longer allowed. However, you’ll still have the chance to get up close and personal with them!

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!

What is included?

• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured Roatan Shore Excursion transportation.
  
• Round-trip transportation from your Roatan cruise terminal (Coxen Hole and Port of Roatan Mahogany Bay).
  
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) speaking shore excursion guides.
  
• Entrance to Monkey and Sloth Hangout.
• Guided Snorkel at one reef in the French Cay area.
• All snorkel equipment including mask, sterilized snorkel tube/mouthpiece, fins, and flotation vest (if required).
  
• Beach break on the Northeast shore of Roatan (time allowing).
• Complimentary cold bottled water.
  

Excursion Notes

• We recommend you bring along biodegradable sunblock, swimsuit, towel, camera, change of clothes, and cash for the balance payment of excursion, food or drinks, souvenirs, tips, etc.
  
• You must bring a printed copy of your e-ticket!
• Please consider due to local regulations holding Monkeys, Sloths, or any other wild animal is no longer permitted.
• Not available on Sundays

Where we meet

For the Roatan Southside Reef Snorkel, Monkey / Sloth Park, and Beach Excursion, you will meet your excursion guide outside your Roatan cruise terminal (Coxen Hole and Port of Roatan Mahogany Bay). All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• The minimum age to snorkel is 4 years old.
  
• This Roatan Monkey and Sloth Park, Southside Reef Snorkel, and Beach Excursion is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
  
• All underage children must be accompanied by an adult, guardian, or parent.
• Guests must know how to swim and be comfortable in the water.
• People under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or similar substances that may prevent safe enjoyment, are not allowed to participate.
  
• Guests must be able to step in and out of the boat from the pier.
• Guests wishing to snorkel or swim must be able to pull themselves from the water using the boat ladder.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.