The Top 5 Boat Tours in Roatan

One of the best ways to see Roatan is from the water. Not only will you be able to enjoy stunning views of the island’s beaches, but you can also marvel at how crystal clear the water is in this part of the world, as well as spot tropical fish and other marine life.

Some of the most popular Roatan boat tours are glass bottom boats, where you can see directly beneath the waves to the coral-filled world below. Another popular boat tour involves navigating along Roatan’s mangrove channels in a brightly-painted traditional canoe, following in the steps of the pirates who used to live here. If you are a snorkeler head out by boat to the famous Blue Channel on the south side of Roatan.

All of these boat tours offer a fascinating glimpse into different aspects of life in Roatan, whether that’s the diver’s paradise of the coral reef, or the cultural aspects of the mangroves, where Garifuna communities still reside. For many visitors, boat tours in Roatan are a highlight of their vacation. If you want to sample life on the ocean waves, you can choose a standalone adventure, or you can combine your boat trip with another activity, like visiting a nature reserve or sampling some of the island’s tasty rums at a rum cake factory.

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    A Tripadvisor Reviewer
    December 13
    We had a wonderful time! Jose was a great tour guide! He did a excellent job pointing out the amazing ...
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    Heather_H
    December 5
    We loved this experience! The crew was wonderful and communicated so well. They took extra good care of people who ...
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    A Tripadvisor Reviewer
    September 1
    Zuperman excursion is one that you don’t want to miss. Transportation is easy to locate and is provided to and ...
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    Aimee_K
    July 31
    This was a great adventure especially if your time in Cozumel is short! Great service and beautiful boats. ...
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    Amanda_h
    March 25
    We had a great time on this tour. The sloths and and monkeys were a lot of fun. The ATV ...

    Amazing Bacalar Lagoon Tour

    Sherry Ward
    July 25
    The Bacalar Lagoon and Mayan Ruin excursion was fantastic! Our guide, Baudelio, was very knowledgeable about the areas we visited ...
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    Memorable!

    Aurelis Ruiz
    August 12
    our day on the Bacalar was nothing short of incredible! The serene beauty of the Bacalar Lagoon combined with the ...
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    A must do!

    Aurelis Ruiz
    August 12
    An absolute must-do! The feeling of swimming alongside sea turtles in their natural habitat is indescribable. The guides were very ...

    Great Tour

    Flor Garcia
    August 12
    Amazing from start to finish! The guides were friendly and gave us great tips on how to spot and interact ...
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    Sloths & Sand at West Bay Beach Excursion. We would book it again right now! Such a great experience!

    Lisa Mayfield
    September 20
    We can't say enough good things about this excursion! We were the only 2 people on the day we booked ...

    Fun day on the ocean

    Mollie H
    November 13
    Captain and crew did great in windy conditions. Friendly, knowledgeable and fun. Snacks were tasty! Beer was cold. Fun group ...

    Loved it

    Joel G
    November 13
    This was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed everything about it. It is all well organized and Miguel and his crew ...

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