Roatán

Gumbalimba Park, located on the island of Roatan, is an eco-adventure and historical park that offers a variety of activities and experiences for all visitors. The park has a museum, a pool, an animal interaction centre, numerous botanical gardens as well as different underwater activities. The animal attractions, which are a major draw of Gumbalimba, include encounters with macaws, macaque monkeys and several species of iguanas. Regardless of the age of the visitor, Gambalimba Park and its staff will definitely show you a great time.

Half Moon Bay is relatively small, picturesque beach located on the West End. The bay may not be big, however, it boasts different activities such as boating and snorkelling, and is a pleasant spot for beach-lovers and water sports enthusiasts. The boating area is usually bustling with scuba divers and fishermen, but the swimming area on the other side is not used as frequently.

Little French Key is a highly sought-after destination among tourists and cruise passengers who are visiting Central America. This tropical paradise with white-sand walkways, lush tropical plants and trees, and crystal-clear beaches is situated across the Roatan channel, and it only takes a two-minute boat ride to get there. The island has a private resort where you can just lie in a hammock and enjoy your beach day. If exotic animals are what you are looking for, the island has a wild animal refuge to explore as well. Escape the hustle and bustle of the beach close to the cruise ship terminal at Little French Key.

The Manawakie Eco Nature Park is one of the top animal parks in Roatan, offering a close look at exotic animals such as monkeys, sloths, parrots and macaws. What really sets it apart from other animal parks is its tours, which include information about the island's culture, history and way of life. All the activities are available for both cruise ship and hotel guests.

West Bay is one of the most popular beaches among cruise ship passengers due to its white sandy coastline and turquoise waters. It is also quite a convenient area as you will easily find, bars, eateries and all kinds of gift shops. Furthermore, there are a variety of water activities such as scuba diving, fishing charters, snorkelling and parasailing. Lastly, if you want to explore other neighbouring beaches by water, West bay also has water taxis available at an affordable price.

Dolphin Encounters give every visitor the opportunity to learn about the behaviours, anatomy, and the characteristics of these exceptional creatures in the picturesque setting of Anthony's Key Resort. The excursion starts with a a short introduction by their knowledgeable staff followed by a 30-minute encounter with bottlenose dolphins. The experience is ideal for families with small children and a great chance to take pictures with these friendly mammals.