Destination
Roatán, Honduras
Roatán is an inexpensive, English-speaking dive island on the Mesoamerican reef, with wall dives a few hundred metres from shore and nonstop flights from Houston, Dallas, Miami and Atlanta.
Trips to Roatán from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | fine |
| October | avoid |
| November | avoid |
| December | avoid |
- March, April, May: Calmest seas and clearest water for diving.
October, November, December: The island's rainy season, with cooler northers and reduced visibility for diving.
Where to stay in Roatán
- West Bay: The island's white-sand beach, with reef snorkelling straight off the sand and the main resorts.
- West End: Dive-shop village with restaurants and bars on the water, a short water-taxi from West Bay.
- Sandy Bay: Quieter dive resorts and the marine park headquarters between West End and the airport.
- French Harbour: Mid-island marina area with condos and the big grocery stores.
- Camp Bay and the East End: Remote lodges and empty beaches an hour east on the paved road's end.
What to do in Roatán
- Wall dive on the Roatán Marine Park reef
- Snorkel from the sand at West Bay beach
- Hold a sloth at Daniel Johnson's Monkey and Sloth Hangout
- Zipline through the canopy above West Bay
- Day sail to the Cayos Cochinos marine reserve
- Garifuna drumming and hudut in Punta Gorda
Good to know
| Airports | Roatán Juan Manuel Gálvez International (RTB) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Kind of trip | island, adventure, beach, nature, cruise-port |
Questions about Roatán
When is the best time to visit Roatán?
February, March, April, May, June, July and August. October, November, December: The island's rainy season, with cooler northers and reduced visibility for diving.
Do US citizens need a passport for Roatán?
Yes. Roatán is in Honduras; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Roatán on the ground?
Roatán is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.