Roatan Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary and Beach Break
Description
This excursion begins with a visit to a renowned monkey and sloth sanctuary. Here, you'll have the extraordinary opportunity to get up close with these captivating creatures in a safe environment. As you explore the sanctuary, be prepared to witness mischievous monkeys swinging from branch to branch, showcasing their acrobatic skills and playful antics. Observe their fascinating behavior, learn about their natural habitats, and gain insights into the sanctuary's efforts to protect and rehabilitate them. Be prepared to be charmed by the gentle and endearing sloths. These adorable creatures, known for their slow movements and sweet nature, will steal your heart. Learn about their unique adaptations, feeding habits, and the sanctuary's mission to preserve and care for these treasured inhabitants. After a heartwarming experience at the sanctuary, we'll whisk you away to a pristine beach destination.
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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). If you have trouble finding us, please ask a dispatcher to point us out. If for some reason we are not there, please call us to the following number + (504) 9892-8179 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. Across the street, you will see your driver holding a Roatan Ocean Adventures Sign (ROA). If you have trouble finding us, please ask a dispatcher to point us out. If for some reason we are not there, please call us to the following number + (504) 9892-8179 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 are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(191)
Overall a great experience. Only downfall was not getting to hold the sloths. However Rose our driver-tour guide was amazing. I would absolutely return to Roatan if she would drive us around again. Her love for her island was amazing and all the historical information she had was priceless. She was very accommodating and went out of her way to make sure we had an amazing experience. My only regret was not getting her contact information so that she could drive us around the next time we were in Roatan.
We were on the Carnival Jubilee cruise ship. Our pick up point was outside the port. It is quite a walk and it was very hot and humid. Hopefully someday the operator will be allowed inside the port gates. Our driver was Joe. He was a very kind man and got us to the animal sanctuary, about 15-20 minutes away. We waited a little bit for our group to be called. It was entertaining watching the chickens, lizards and monkeys close by. Kelab was our tour guide. He was awesome! He took us to see the sloths 🦥 first. I thought the description said we could pet the sloths but we were not able to do that. There was a law passed that you can't hold them. We got to see one sloth that was actually very active. So adorable! We then went into a monkey enclosure. We formed a circle and the monkeys played duck duck goose as they around the circle on our heads! LOL Kelab poured a little water into our hands and monkeys drank out of our hands. The monkeys checked our pockets for anything. Fortunately, we had empty pockets. We were with the monkeys a really good amount of time. So adorable and cute! Then we went to the bird area and great big Macaws landed on our heads along with Amazon parrots. We had ample time with the birds as well. There was no rush. It was hot and humid but very enjoyable. If you are an animal lover this was a great excursion. After the animal sanctuary, Joe took us to a private area where we caught a water shuttle that took us over to Brady's Cay (jkey). Beautiful white sand beaches and beautifu differentl blue clear water! It was a great day!
Our tour operator greeted us right on time, and broke the bad news that the beaches were closed that day. BUT, they then did everything to fulfill our day - the weather cleared and we ended up going snorkeling, which was absolutely FABULOUS! Our driver, Norma was so incredibly wonderful... she stayed with us the entire day, working her magic to arrange the snorkeling with her boss while we were at the animal sanctuary. ROA was the best and I absolutely recommend this tour company for any tour/excursion in Roatan, Honduras!
Great excursion. Kisha was amazing! It was raining lots in the morning so we weren't able to go to the beach but we went to the market instead.
Our driver Herman made the trip extra special. He was so sweet, and just a gentleman. It was a very raining day when my sister, my niece and I took the tour with him. He took us to the monkey tour and when we were finished we were hesitant to the finish the beach tour because of the overcast. He encouraged us to at least go the location and then decide if we wanted to Boy we would have missed out if we did not listen to him We enjoyed our day at the beach (with an awesome lunch) and was so relaxing He then took us to purchase chocolate which was so delicious I would recommend this tour to everyone
Monkeys, sloths and West Bay beach were all fabulous. The weather didn’t cooperate but even with the rain and lightening at the beach we still had an amazing time. The entire tour is a must do!
Very nice, excellent service, very safe, the guides were very friendly, especially Gabriel, the gentleman who took us on the tequila tour! Wonderful!! It is a demonstration of good service and excellent management of an unforgettable tour.
We loved Roatán and truly enjoyed our time with the monkeys and sloths. Our guide, Keylei was wonderful and really made the tour fun! We’re already making plans to go back and do more excursions with Roatan Ocean Adventures! They’re excellent!
Definitely recommend booking with this company. They were professional, friendly and it was like we were on our own personal tour. The monkeys were so fun and the private island beach is beautiful. Clear directions on how to find them and had us back at the exact time we wanted. Just book it!
I was worried about trying to find our driver outside the port but it was very easy. Our driver was David and he was wonderful. They were flexible if you wanted to stay longer at your stop.
