Roatan boasts the most beaches in the Bay Islands. Gentle waves lap softly on sandy shorelines where you can swim, play, or sling a hammock amongst the palm trees, and do absolutely nothing. While there are plenty of secluded beaches, West End Village and the spectacular West Bay Beach have long been favorites of both travelers and locals. Catch the water taxi from West End to West Bay for extra fun!

Scuba diving and snorkeling are, without a doubt, Roatan’s prime attractions. The reef system forms part of the second largest reef in the world and is home to most of the marine life found in the Caribbean. The reef surrounding the island creates calm lagoons between the coastline and the reef crest that allow snorkeling from nearly every shore. Sharp drop-offs offer spectacular wall diving, as well as eerie tunnels and mazes. Go night diving, cave diving and wreck diving! Any level of dive certification is available from either an independent dive shop or an all inclusive diving resort.

Unique adventures

Roatan even has its share of unique adventures. You can swim with the dolphins, dive with a whale shark, the largest fish in the sea; and explore the deep blue on the “Idabel”, a deep diving submersible that will take you to depths of 2,000 feet.

Things to do

You can also go sailing, fishing, kayaking, horseback riding, or hiking. Other options include zip-line canopy tours, a mangrove boat tour, a glass bottom boat tour, and an island tour. Fun family or group activities include visiting the Iguana Farm, Botanical Gardens, Hydroponics Farm, or Garifuna (Afro-Caribbean) village at Punta Gorda.