Roatan Drift Snorkel and Monkey/Sloth Sanctuary Tour
Description
Experience the best of Roatan's wonders in one incredible adventure! Drift snorkel along the breathtaking shoreline, immersed in a vibrant underwater world teeming with marine life. Let the gentle current guide you as you encounter colorful coral reefs, tropical fish, and graceful sea turtles. Then, journey into the enchanting monkey and sloth sanctuary, where mischievous monkeys and gentle sloths steal your heart. Get up close, observe their playful antics, and learn about their conservation efforts. With stunning underwater beauty and adorable animal, this excursion offers a perfect blend of natural exploration, adventure, and heartwarming moments in the heart of paradise.
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Itinerary
Prepare to be swept away by the beauty of Roatan's coastal waters on an exhilarating drift snorkel adventure. With the current gently carrying you along, you'll discover a vibrant underwater world teeming with colorful coral formations and tropical marine life. Dive into a kaleidoscope of sights as you encounter schools of tropical fish, graceful rays, and even the occasional sea turtle.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Port of Mahogany Bay (Carnival Cruise Port) As soon as you get off of the cruise ship you must walk about 1/4 mile, we apologize in advance for the distance. Due to company policy, the port does not allow independent tour operators to enter the cruise port. You will pass a two-story red roofed building. You must walk through the plaza where you will see many stores. Then you will go down the covered gangway. Take a left onto the paved road near the security gate. You will have to walk about 250 yards up a small hill. There you will see your driver holding a Roatan Ocean Adventures Sign (ROA). Port of Roatan Town center (Royal Caribbean / Norwegian) We will be waiting for you when you arrive to the cruise port at Coxen Hole. As soon as you get off of the cruise ship, please walk out to the main road. You can follow the town exit signs to gate #1. Across the street, you will see your driver holding a Roatan Ocean Adventures Sign (ROA). NOTE: Pick up is 30 minutes to an hour after the cruise ship arrives at the port, thank you. Don't rush yourselves, we will be waiting for you, we understand that it takes time for you to get off of the ship.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(315)
We enjoyed both the snorkeling and the Monkey/Sloth tour. Our family and friends had a blast! Highly recommend!
Amazing! I would choose ROA again and again. I am writing this review as soon as I got back to the ship so I can remember everyone’s name because they were so good. First, off the boat was easy, ROA made it easy even though there were dozens of other groups waiting. They were very professional. Our driver, Norma was amazing. She gave us some information about history and local culture and took us to a great lunch spot and local market for chocolate and coffee. Daniel Johnson’s Sloth and Monkey sanctuary was fun. Robert was our guide there and made it fun and interactive. A great stop and totally worth it. Erickson and Garrett took us out on the water for snorkeling. Erickson was with us in the water and kept us safe and showed us some different things. The guys put us in the water a little ways from other groups so we didn’t feel crowded and it felt like a private tour. I know they can’t control the current or weather but it was great. After our couple of local stops Martha had us back to the port with more than enough time to get back to our cruise. She knew when we had to be back and made sure we’re on time. The whole ROA team was great and I would highly recommend them. They made our single day on Roatan so good, my kids are already asking to come for a full on vacation here.
So many excursions to choose from, and I was truly overwhelmed with the decision. I am THRILLED that I chose this excursion with ROA. Brandon was our dedicated guide along with countless others who pitched in here and there to make this a perfect day in Roatan. We spent the morning with THE Daniel Johnson as we learned about the love that he and his people pour into the animals they care for. Then, the afternoon snorkeling in a breathtaking coral reef and later a stop at a cool container venue to sample chocolate, coffee and honey and had the opportunity to grab a few souvenirs on the way back to the ship. Arrived “home” exhausted from a great day and with plenty of time to spare. The price was right, and I truly cannot say enough about Brandon, who shared so much information with us about his incredible island home!
Fun experience for the family. Easy for a cruise stop day trip, really enjoyed the sanctuary and the snorkeling.
I cannot praise this tour enough. Herbert is an expert leader. He realized there was a large group going with just the 2 of us so he arranged for Kaylie to take us on our own. She could not have been nicer and more informative and professional. All in all just a great day! Highly recommend!
This was our favorite excursion during our trip! :) We have a seven year old and four year old twins. We each had a monkey on us at some point, got a picture with the sloths, and were landed on by the parrots! :D During the snorkeling piece, the guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He made sure everyone was included, even the kiddos. He pointed out colorful fish, a barracuda, brought up a beautiful conch shell (that he then returned where he found it). When we hit some unexpected jellies, he was able to pivot and bring us to another location. All around an amazing trip!
So much fun! The monkeys are all over you and are so cute! You cant hold the sloths anymore, but still can get close! We loved it.
Our only hiccup was a mix up at the meeting port - but luckily they found us a ride. (Fair warning it’s a little overwhelming finding you group - on our day there were hundreds of people standing at port exit gate all trying to find their groups) The actual tour was amazing. The monkeys were the highlight of the first stop but the snorkeling really made the trip. It was beautiful - our guides were amazing. Equipment was clean - they did a great job including our 6 and 8 year old in the experience. We would book again!
Awesome day! We loved the animals and the snorkeling. Staff was fantastic. Would highly recommend this activity while visiting.
We would definitely book with Roatan Ocean Adventures again. They were friendly and prompt and right where they said they would be. Our driver, Kaylee was so sweet and we got to learn a lot about the island itself. The day of our excursion was very windy, so unfortunately we didn't get to snorkel in the original location due to the rough seas and safety. We still snorkeled by a sandbar so we could stand if needed. They were short on guides in the water that day and needed a bigger boat, so they added a complimentary beach break for about 30-45 min. while the other boat finished up instead of just sitting at the dock and waiting. That was a fun extra bonus. The monkey/sloth sanctuary was great too. It sounds like there are a few on the island. This one was very professional and fun! We got to let the monkeys jump around on us, see sloths, and let macaws sit on our heads. Such a fun day!
