Relax at an exclusive waterfront resort where you will enjoy the serenity of your own over-the-water bungalow with a day bed for two and all sorts of other premium amenities.

After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a wonderfully scenic drive toward the east end of Roatan island, where you will find the Turquoise Bay Resort. Directly on the ocean with the lush Bonacca Ridge as a backdrop, the resort couldn’t be more picture perfect.

Upon arriving, you will receive a welcome cocktail and an enlightening overview of the property so you can maximize your time here. You will then meander over to your own thatched-roof bungalow that rises just above the water.

Furnished with a comfortable teak day bed for two, the bungalow will be your home base at the resort. It features a suspended patio with a swim-up platform, a shaded and a sunny area, and an ice box with an ice-cold bottle of champagne just waiting for you to pop the cork.

If you need a towel, drinks or snacks, simply use the pager. Butler service is included to ensure that your time at Turquoise Bay will be completely carefree. Other amenities include a reserved beach if you want to stretch out on the sand and a spectacular three-course lunch.

Feel free to spend hours enjoying the serenity of your over-the-water bungalow or explore other areas of the resort. The choice is entirely yours.

Be treated like a VIP at a waterfront resort where you won’t have to lift a finger to enjoy amenities such as a reserved area of the beach, all-inclusive beverages, and a three-course lunch. After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a wonderfully scenic drive toward the east end of Roatan Island, where you will find the Turquoise Bay Resort. Directly on the ocean with the lush Bonacca Ridge as a backdrop, the resort couldn’t be more picture-perfect. Upon arriving, you will receive a welcome cocktail and an enlightening overview of the property so you can maximize your time here.

You will then meander over to an area of the island’s longest private beach that has been reserved for you and your party. It is an extraordinary setting to stretch out on a lounge chair and bask in the sun and take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline. If you prefer shade, thatched-roofed palapas and hammocks dot the white-sand beach. Mid-morning hors d’oeuvres will be served, as well as a three-course lunch afterward. A bar with endless all-inclusive beverages will also be open for your enjoyment. Whenever you need a refill, a plush towel, or most anything else, simply ask one of the waiters standing by.

Dive into a timeless adventure with the combination of Tabyana Beach Day and the Gumbalimba Preservation Park Tours. Spend a day in the “Lost Caribbean” and bask in the sun at the edge of turquoise waters. Palm trees provide shade for those who would like to stay out of the sun. Package includes admission to the beach, use of changing and shower facilities, round-trip transportation and a BBQ style lunch.

At Gumbalimba Park discover a park where nature, history and adventure surround you. View the monkeys and macaws or stroll through the gardens. Roam through Coxen's Cave where the in-depth history of the island awaits you. Enter into the Insectarium and discover the regions insects. A short drive takes you over to Tabyana Beach where you can enjoy the crystalline waters of the Caribbean or lounge on the beach with the cooling trade winds.

OVERVIEW

Observe the wonders underwater while cruising off the village of French Cay in an air-conditioned semi-submersible. The vessel offers the visibility of a glass-bottom boat but with more comforts. Instead of looking down to see the marine life, you can look straight out the windows, which will offer panoramic views of the ever-changing parade of tropical fish that inhabit the barrier reefs. You can expect to see brightly colored species such as parrotfish, Atlantic blue tangs and angelfish. Afterwards, you can browse the beachfront straw market as a prelude to visiting the island’s first coconut plantation. You will see firsthand how these versatile, hard-shelled fruits – which botanists refer to as one-seeded drupes – are harvested for products ranging from cooking oil to cosmetics. Similarly, you will delve into chocolate-making at a plantation that grows the source cacao beans and processes them into a variety of artisanal products, some of which you may sample.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Behold Roatan’s bountiful marine life from the comfort of a semi-submersible vessel.
• See how coconuts are harvested and processed for a variety of products.
• Gain insight into how artisanal chocolate is made on Roatan and enjoy a sampling.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

See how coconuts and cacao beans are processed into a variety of products available for sampling, an experience that will whet your appetite for a tropical island lunch. Coconut Adventures – the island’s first coconut plantation – will be the setting for your immersion in the world of coconuts. After seeing how they are harvested, you may be surprised by their versatility. Coconuts are farmed for their mineral-rich meat, the nutritious water inside and even their outer fibers or coir, which are spun into fishing nets and ropes. It is a fascinating process as is the one that turns raw cacao beans into delicious chocolate. Besides watching the production step by step at the plantation, you will sample some of the artisanal chocolates made there. Afterwards, you will enjoy free time to browse a popular straw market that carries an array of merchandise, most of them handmade from natural materials.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See how coconuts are harvested and processed for a variety of products.
• Dine on a tropical-inspired lunch with coconut chicken likely being the entrée.
• Gain insight into how artisanal chocolate is made on Roatan and enjoy a sampling.
• Spend free time browsing a bustling straw market.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

See the highlights of western Roatan, which include a robust shopping village, an extreme nature park and a private waterfront resort.

After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a brief but scenic drive to West End Village, one of Roatan’s most popular shopping and dining areas. During free time at the bohemian-style village, you might browse the art galleries, linger over a drink at a waterfront café and stroll the wooden piers while watching the water taxis come and go. The atmosphere in West End Village is always vibrant and inviting, so be sure to make the most of your time.

You will then visit the area’s only extreme adventure park to stroll a nature trail through the jungle canopy, much of it along suspension bridges. From this vantage point high above the jungle floor, you can expect to see colorful flowers clinging to vine-draped trees, chirping tropical birds flitting through the air, and creatures such as iguanas and lizards perched on the branches. In this extraordinarily peaceful setting, the sounds of the jungle will be all the more captivating.

Continuing on to Sol Y Mar Beach Club, you will enjoy more free time to savor the island ambiance. You might stroll the resort’s pristine stretch of sand, take a refreshing swim in the sea or simply lounge in the shade of a coconut palm. The low-key, stress-free atmosphere will leave you immensely relaxed for the return to the pier.

OVERVIEW

Snorkel around a coral reef and a shipwreck teeming with marine life before relaxing on an idyllic beach where you can do most anything you please. After a briefing to ensure that you maximize the experience, you will cruise to a nearby sandbar known for its abundant cushion sea stars, a species of puffy starfish whose colors vary greatly. While snorkeling the surrounding coral reef, you will observe an even greater variety of sea life that may include neon-colored parrotfish, schools of French grunts and multi-colored angelfish known as rock beauties. You might also spot a sea turtle or two. The shipwreck of the 1899 steamboat Snyg is another site that attracts countless tropical fish and is easy to snorkel as the water there is so shallow that part of the boat is above the surface. You will have plenty to reflect upon while sunbathing at the beach and snacking under a palapa.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Snorkel a sandbar that colorful starfish inhabit in great numbers.
• Snorkel the surrounding coral reef and a shipwreck that lies in shallow water.
• See countless tropical fish darting about and perhaps sea turtles gracefully swimming by.
• Relax on a nearby beach and enjoy hot snacks and cold beverages.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Tear through the jungle terrain on an ATV designed for off-road adventure and then unwind on a beach in a sheltered cove. The venue for this adrenaline-pumping ATV escapade will be an adventure park with all sorts of winding nature trails and areas where you can carve your own path through the leafy wilderness. Mud will be flying as you cross a riverbed and race up a mountain with scenic overlooks that will present the back country in all its glory. Be sure to look for wildlife as iguanas, agoutis and tropical birds are abundant. Once you reach Luna Beach, you can thoroughly relax on this gorgeous stretch of sand that rims a private beach club. The hours there will be yours to do as you please. Few places on Roatan are quite so spectacular for taking a refreshing swim in the sea, strolling along the shore, and basking in the sun.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Race through an adventure park caravan-style on an ATV.
• Look for iguanas and tropical birds, which are especially abundant off the main trail.
• Relax on a private beach that fronts a spectacular beach club.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Ride horseback through the north shore’s lush countryside and snorkel the crystal-clear waters off one of the island’s premier beachfront resorts. Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort will be the setting for your outdoor adventure, and it couldn’t be prettier as the property sits atop a hillside overlooking the Caribbean Sea. You will be paired with a horse suited to your riding ability and follow a gently winding trail through the jungle-like setting that surrounds the resort. Although you will catch glimpses of the sea while horseback riding, you will truly experience it while snorkeling just off shore. These waters are teeming with marine life, so you can expect quite the underwater show. Brightly colored species such as parrotfish, Atlantic blue tangs and angelfish are commonly spotted. The remainder of your time will be spent beachside, where you might stretch on a lounge chair, relax in the shade of a palapa and dine on a classic tropical lunch.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride a horse through a jungle-like setting on Roatan’s rather remote north shore.
• Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters just off the Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort.
• Take advantage of the resort’s amenities, including the beach, pool and lounge chairs.
• Enjoy a leisurely tropical lunch made with fresh seasonal ingredients.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.