How to spend top weekend in Roatan - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Diving off the Coast of Roatan

There are small caves near Roatan. Colorful tropical fish live there. There is a beautiful coral reef there. It descends smoothly to a depth of 12 meters directly from the coast. Then the reef ends abruptly in the abyss. You don't need to sail far from the shore to go scuba diving thanks to this. You can take a course with a local instructor to get a PADI certificate. After that, you will have the opportunity to choose a suitable place for diving and go there by kayak.

For example, there is a dive site "Hole in the Wall". A 71-meter-long boat is waiting for you there. It sank at a depth of 34 meters. You can feel like an explorer of the depths of the Caribbean Sea by scuba diving, even in the dark. You will see Moray eels, sea turtles, stingrays, and dolphins. If you take a 30-minute ferry ride from Roatan to Utila Island, you'll get the chance to boost your adrenaline levels by diving alongside whale sharks.

Go Snorkeling in Half Moon Bay

If you want to explore the amazing underwater world of the island's waters, but you do not yet have the experience of scuba diving, you will get the opportunity to go snorkeling in the shallow Half Moon Bay. You will be able to admire the beautiful corals and various fish while swimming with a mask, fins, and snorkel in its crystal clear waters. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Active Leisure Activities on Roatán

You can go on a tour through the jungle and tunnels of vines in the botanic garden or visit the farm. Iguanas live there. You will also have the opportunity to make a trip on a horse or quad bike, accompanied by an experienced instructor. If you prefer an active beach holiday, you can go water skiing, aqua-biking, sailing, or kayaking. You will have the opportunity to go fishing, sail a yacht, or a glass-bottomed boat along the coast of the island. You can also go surfing.

Go Swimming Together with the Dolphins

If you decide to swim in the company of cute mammals, you can visit the Dolphinarium. It is open in one of the bays of the island. You can also go to the Institute for Marine Sciences. It has been operating in the northwestern part of Roatan since 1989. Its employees are engaged in the protection and study of the underwater world of the Caribbean Sea. You can see the white-nosed bottlenose dolphins here. They live in a picturesque lagoon. You will have the opportunity to play and kiss with them, as well as go scuba diving in the company of these smart sea animals.

To Make the Canopy Tour

A breathtaking entertainment awaits you on the island. This is a canopic tour of the mangroves. The flight on cables strung among tall trees will start at the top of the mountain. You can get there by a pickup truck. You will be able to pass the briefing when you are at the starting point. Then you will put on your helmet and fasten the carbine by the roller on the cable. You will make an incredibly fast descent from the first wooden platform. It is located at an altitude of 60 meters. You will have to make several stops on other platforms while traveling through the forest. You will get the opportunity to walk once at the finish line. You will choose one of the 4 routes.

Ways to Get from Mahogany Bay Port to the Beach

High waves do not happen even in a strong storm in the bay. The port of Mahogany Bay is located there. There are all conditions for water sports and volleyball on the white sandy beach. You can use one of the 3 ways to get from the port to this beach. The first one is a 10-minute walk along the path. It is tiled. The second method is a forest trail. You can stand on 2 observation decks with views of the Caribbean Sea while traveling through it. But the most interesting is the 3rd method. It is a leisurely ride on a chairlift on a cable car. It has a length of 100 meters. The cable car is located directly above the beach.