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(324)
My teenage daughter and I had a wonderful experience on the Monkey, Sloth, and Drift Snorkel Tour in Roatán! It was just the two of us, and we felt completely safe and comfortable throughout the entire excursion. Meeting our guide just outside the cruise port was easy, and we had our own private driver. He was courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable. Our guide at the monkey and sloth sanctuary was amazing—welcoming, informative, and patient. He answered all our questions and made sure we each had plenty of time interacting with the animals. Our snorkeling guide was also wonderful. He explained everything clearly and helped ease any anxiety we had about snorkeling in the ocean, making us feel safe and confident. The entire experience was well organized, personal, and enjoyable from beginning to end. My daughter and I made incredible memories, and I would absolutely recommend this tour—especially to mothers traveling alone with their children or teenagers!
Soooooo much fun! Especially with the monkeys!! Everyone who works for ROA was extremely welcoming, knowledgeable, and kind. I wish I would’ve brought more money to tip everyone.
Our driver Norma was amazing !!! The 2 guys that led the snorkeling did an awesome job and showed us so many different sea fish and creatures. Coming back in November and definitely are doing again. Gary and Lisa
Roatan Ocean Adventures is an amazing local company. Communication was great, everyone was so friendly, and we had such a great day in Roatan. There are no words for how incredible the snorkeling was, and I've snorkeled a lot! It's open water, so if you're not a strong swimmer, ask for the life jacket and noodle!!
We were picked up by our driver, Norma, who was local to the area and pointed out a lot of interesting things on our way. We traveled about 25 minutes in a newer Toyota minivan, which was much nicer than I had anticipated. The day started with the monkey and sloth sanctuary. The staff was very informative and knowledgeable, and our daughters (11 & 14) loved it, especially the monkeys. There were several food stands at the sanctuary, and we had probably the best smoothie we've ever had. We then traveled about 20 minutes with our same driver and van for snorkeling. The snorkeling equipment was all in good condition, and they had all of the different sizes that we needed from child to larger adult. It took 15-20 minutes in the boat to make it to the reef, which was a beautiful ride. Both our snorkeling guide and boat captain were very kind and interacted well with the adults as well as the kids on board. The snorkeling experience was absolutely beautiful. We were dropped by the boat, and basically drifted with the current for over an hour. It was great because we were able to see different areas, without the need to swim around if we didn't feel like it. The boat remained nearby in case anyone wanted a break or drink, etc. My whole family loved the snorkeling, and it was the favorite part of our 7 day cruise for my older daughter. Overall I would definitely recommend this trip. And we were back our port with plenty of time to spare.
Hands down the best excursion we did on our trip! We found the driver right outside port gate, he brought us to the van only a 2 minute walk away. From there we headed up to the Monkey/Sloth sanctuary. Very clean, very knowledgeable guide. We were able to hangout with the monkeys for about 30 minutes, kids loved it! Then moved over to see the sloths, just note you can not touch them, only take pictures while they hang in the trees. From there we headed to a private beach Bradys Cay and enjoyed some beach time for about an hour. A boat the. Picked us up and took us snorkeling, we saw so many fish, a shipwreck, the drop off and amazing views during the ride. Our driver then brought us back to the ship with plenty of time to explore the port. In total the excursion was about 5.5 hours! Highly recommended and half the cost the ship was charging. We loved it and will definitely book again with ROA!
We had a wonderful time on this tour. Our driver Miss Ann was very friendly and well informed about all topics we had questions about in Roatan. The sloths, monkeys, and birds were a highlight and the guides there did an excellent job making certain everyone got to interact with the animals and get photos. The snorkeling component of the trip was a highlight of our vacation. We drifted and swam along the reef edge with our guides making certain everyone was okay as they pointed out fish to us. We had time at the end of the snorkeling session so they dropped us off at a beach resort to spend an our relaxing. A wonderful tour I would recommend without hesitation!
This excursion is excellent. Monkeys and sloth experience was fun and the snorkeling was beautiful. We were on a cruise and booked this excursion which was less expensive and a better option than the excursion offerings on the ship. We were picked up from the ship dock making the transportation easy. Highly recommend this activity!
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.
