Recreation on Roatan

Roatan Caribbean island recreation Recreational opportunities abound on Roatan so don’t fear boredom or island fever! For a somewhat small island, it is a large world.

World Class Diving and Snorkeling are available all around Roatan and on the neighboring Bay Islands of Utila and Guanaja. Whale sharks and seahorses can be spotted along with turtles, eagle and manta rays and an abundance of fish. Roatan is also one of the least expensive places in the world to get dive certification. There are a variety of high quality dive resorts including Anthony’s Key, Fantasy Island, Coco Bay and Turquoise Bay. Or you can find a delightful room in West Bay or West End and purchase your diving separately. We recommend Cabana Lana, Lost Paradise, and Fosters Resorts in West Bay and West End.

White sand beaches on the beautiful island of Roatan are plentiful for swimming in the warm tropical waters.
Sailing or Yachting are readily available out of several deep-water marinas. Sheltered harbors offer protection from stormy weather.
Sea Kayaks are readily available for rental and the calm sheltered waters of Roatan’s North Shore make for wonderful kayaking.
Deep Sea Sports Fishing is some of the best to be found with many charter services available. Catch that huge marlin, Wahoo, or tuna for island fun.
Fly Fishing for Bone Fish, Permit, or Tarpon are also available. A fisherman we know says he has never seen so many bonefish anywhere else in the Caribbean.
Swim with the dolphins at Anthony’s Key and Marine Institute. It is a once in a lifetime experience you will always remember. Visit the Roatan museum while you are there as well.
Take a Canopy Ride at one of four different jungle locations. The hilly and beautiful terrain makes this a natural way to enjoy the island views.
Visit the monkeys and wild macaws at Gumbo-Limbo Nature Reserve. Hike on lovely trails, tour the gardens, or visit a Pirate’s Cave.
Ride horseback on the hillsides or along the beach on the somewhat smaller, easy riding South American horses.
Visit the Iguana Farm near French Harbor where you will be greeted by hundreds of iguanas- in the parking lot alone. The farm is known for its rare red iguanas near extinction.
Windsurf or kite sail on the calm waters of the North Shore while enjoying the constant trade winds.
Hike the trails at Carambola Gardens or visit the Butterfly Park.
Shop the various crafts shops in Coxen Hole and West End featuring Mayan weavers demonstrating their ancient crafts.
Sit back, relax and enjoy a beverage and some fresh seafood as the sun sets in the west, signaling the end of another perfect day.