West Bay Beach Break / Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary
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Roatan, Honduras
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- 5 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Ideal for families, relax on the beach and hang out with local monkeys and sloths on this small-group tour in Roatan. With transfers from the Mahogany Bay Cruise Terminal provided, you'll have plenty of time to experience Roatan's wild nature at the island's fabulous wildlife sanctuaries—and plenty of time to relax in the crystal water.
- Visit the island's best beach, straight out of a postcard
- Hang out with sloths and monkeys and get fabulous photos
- Entrance to West Bay Beach included
- Cruise port pick-up provided for a hassle-free shore excursion
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/ to west bay Beach
- Admission to the monkeys and sloth sanctuary
- Bilingual guide
- Beach chair
- Lunch
- Drinks
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West Bay Beach
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
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Roatan
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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4.8
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Travelers praise the well-organized tour for flexible scheduling and efficient logistics ensuring timely returns. Guides and drivers receive commendations for friendliness, knowledge, and safety focus. Pristine natural landscapes like West Bay Beach and interactive wildlife encounters with monkeys and sloths stand out. Family-friendly activities and quality food options enhance the experience, creating a balanced and enjoyable tour.
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We toured a great sloth and monkey sanctuary last year when in Roatan, however the Mayan Jungle was even better. We had a personal tour guide who made our visit outstanding, and our visit to the beautiful West Bay Beach was breathtaking.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi Barb so happy to hear you and your husband had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
Our driver, Alfred, was very friendly and took the time telling us all about the different areas of Roatan that we visited. The wild animal sanctuary was a lot of fun, as we learned about the native animals, we were able to interact with the capuchin monkeys and sloths. The beach break at Bananarama was just ok. Lots of vendors on the beach.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi Jody so happy to hear you and your family had an good time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for your review 😊 .this is very important to us it helps us improve and better our services. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back again soon.
Michelle our tour guide was exceptional. She was very accommodating and informative. She provided history and information of the area as we drove. Highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi Ms Lizette so happy to hear you'll had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
Susan was an awesome tour guide , aka sitter , for our excursion !!! I would chose her every time !!!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
So happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
Antonio, our driver, was really good! He was friendly, professional, and very responsive to all our questions. He made us feel comfortable and was always happy to help. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi Magdalena so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
We were really lucky that we ended up with a private tour. The weather was very rainy when we visited Roatan but our guide/driver did everything he could to make the experience for us as good as possible. We made it to the beach but we couldn't sunbathe so we were there for a shorter time, however he went out of his way to think of other activities for us, such as the chocolate and rum attractions, and the craft shop, as well as an extended sightseeing drive around the island. The visit to the monkey and sloth sanctuary was phenomenal! We all got to hold and stroke sloths. A really rare, unique experience as I can't imagine many places allowing this. Also, we got to go in the different (separate) cages with monkeys, macaw and other birds. The guide was a great guy and was very chatty with us and had some fantastic knowledge of the island and it's history. I highly recommend this tour and felt it gave us the best experience of Roatan.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi Ms Paula happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
If you are looking for the absolute best guide and driver in Roatan, look no further than Jose Hernandez! Jose picked us up right from the cruise port at Mahogany Bay, and from the very start, his friendly and welcoming personality made us feel completely at ease. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the island and took us to the amazing Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary, which was a massive highlight of our trip. What truly set Jose apart was his dedication to making sure we had the perfect day. The beach we originally planned to visit was closed due to bad weather, but Jose quickly stepped in and adapted. He called his office and changed our itinerary on the spot, offering us a much better option so our day wasn't ruined. Jose is not only a fantastic, flexible guide but also an excellent, safe driver. Having private, comfortable transportation with someone so passionate about his home made our cruise stop completely unforgettable. I cannot recommend Jose Hernandez highly enough. If you visit Roatan, do yourself a favor and book with him—you will be in the best possible hands!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi Vandim thank you for choosing MJ Tours we appreciate your feedback so happy to hear you and your wife had an amazing time here on the island come back and visit us again soon.
MJ Tours provided exceptional service during our visit to Roatan. Michelle was incredibly helpful when we encountered an unexpected emergency, personally driving me to meet the rest of the tour group. Our driver, Ricky, ensured that I was able to finish the missed portion of the excursion while also looking after my wife during my absence. I highly recommend MJ Tours to anyone who values a welcoming, family-like experience, as they handled every request with grace. It is only unfortunate that the weather was not ideal.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Sue so happy to hear you and your husband had an amazing time here it was my pleasure to assist you guys. Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
Susana was our driver and tour guide. She took us first to the sloth and monkey sanctuary. She was great, she explained so many things about the island. The monkeys and birds at the sanctuary sat on our shoulder and head. We got some great pics. We went to a local restaurant. It was a great time. We didn't go to the beach because it was windy and raining.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Ms Rosa so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
Ricky was a superb tour guide. He lived on the island and gave a great perspective to living there. The sanctuary was very cool and it was fun having the monkeys and parrots on our heads. The beach was lovely. Great food and the water was perfect. Enjoyed seeing the colorful fish by the coral wall.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Alida so happy to hear you'll had an amazing time here on the island. Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
We had the most amazing day in Roatán visiting a Sloth and Monkey Sanctuary followed by a beautiful private beach on the west coast of the island. Our personal tour guide, Eric, was absolutely fantastic! He was so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and made us feel completely comfortable and safe throughout the entire trip. We travelled in a lovely, clean, air-conditioned car and Eric’s driving was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for him and he really did attend to our every need including helping us organise some additional activities (not included with our tour) when we arrived at the beach. The Sloth and Monkey Sanctuary was an unforgettable experience! We had beautiful macaws landing on our heads, monkeys climbing onto our shoulders and got to see the sloths incredibly close up. You aren’t allowed to touch the sloths, which is completely understandable but we were close enough to get some fantastic photographs.
We then headed to a stunning private beach on the west coast. The beach was beautiful and clean, with crystal-clear warm water and good toilet and shower facilities. While there, we enjoyed a boat trip to snorkel around the reef, which was absolutely amazing, followed by a banana boat ride, which was great fun!
One thing I particularly appreciated was how flexible and reassuring the whole experience was. As a cruise passenger, one of my biggest worries when booking independent excursions is getting back to the ship on time. MJ Tours completely put my mind at ease. Their policy is to have you back at the ship two hours before the gangway up time and Eric reassured us that if we wanted to return earlier, that was absolutely fine though we never felt rushed. The whole day was perfectly organised, relaxed and enjoyable and we genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I would 100% recommend MJ Tours and especially Eric, to anyone visiting Roatán! If you’re arriving on a cruise ship and want a fantastic, personalised excursion with a company that really looks after you, look no further. Thank you, Eric and MJ Tours for such a memorable day! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Wow thank you Mr Robert for such a lovely review we are so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 come back and visit us again soon.
MJ Tours and Attractions was the company that actually provided us the service. They did a great job and would recommend them to anyone.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi , so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
Jose was absolutely awesome! We had such a great day, and he went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. My dad had a mobility scooter, and Jose helped us figure everything out to make sure he was comfortable and able to enjoy the experience. He made sure our entire group was taken care of from start to finish and was always willing to help with anything we needed. His kindness, attentiveness, and outstanding service made our day that much better. We truly appreciate everything he did and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Jose is a real asset, and we highly recommend him! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Mr Tyler so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
Genna our tour guide was amazing! She was waiting for us right outside the Cruise Terminal. She was a local and we really liked the fact she was a local. She catered the tour to our liking. She even took us to a beautiful beach where we spent a couple of hours enjoying this beautiful island.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Glauco so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the support feedback come back and visit us again soon.
Tour was great and the beach was affordable and beautiful!
Tour starts on Island time, not ship time. We missed an hour. Totally our fault. They sent out and email about the start time.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Ms Staci so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
Loved it. Your guide was excellent. Very informative. Learned about culture and history. Animals were fun. Beach was night.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Ms Kristie so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again.
Our group had so much fun interacting with the animals, learning the habits. Had many good pictures. Highly recommended for children as well as adults. The beach is ok with plenty of table and shade to chill and relax.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi ,so happy to hear you and your family had a good time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
Great excursion and we ended up with private tour for our family of four. The teenagers also had a great time, and loved the white sand beach club
TJ was amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable, courteous, and made it really fun drive to and from.
He even stopped so girls could shop and get groceries.
Would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Mr Carson so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
This experience was one of the best things we did on our Cruise. Shona was the best guide. I am so glad she took the time to give us quite a bit of the island history. She listened to what we wanted & made it amazing.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Mr Steven so happy to hear you'll had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
We had a great time with TJ. Very kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. Would recommend for anybody wanting a fun island excursion!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Ms vanessa so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island.Thank you for the positive feedback ,come back and visit us again soon.
We really enjoyed this excursion. First stop was at the Monkey & Sloth Sanctuary which we absolutely loved. It was such an awesome experience being so close to the parrots, monkeys and sloths and having a parrot land on our heads as well as monkeys. After leaving the animal sanctuary we headed to West Bay Beach. Our tour guide for the day was Jose and he was amazing. He provided a lot of information about the island and the culture on the drive and he stayed with us the whole time at the beach. We unfortunately had bad weather the whole day and therefore wasn't really able to fully enjoy the beach. We tried to snorkel but because of storms the waves were beating us down and the water was cloudy so you couldn't see anything. But Jose was amazing and offered to take us to other places. After having a delicious meal and drinks at the beach, Jose took us to the chocolate factory at West End where we got to hear how they make their chocolate and buy yummy good and from there, he took us shopping at West End. Even after all of that, Jose asked if there was anywhere else we wanted to go before taking us back to the cruise ship. There were 5 in our party and we had a great day despite the nasty weather we were having.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hi Ms Natalie so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
Was very fun and nice to have private tour and car to ourselves. Eric was great and showed us all around.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
We had Eric as our tour guide/driver and he was great!! We loved the monkey and sloth sanctuary. The beach was clean and clear and lunch option was great. Drinks were good. Staff was super friendly.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Shawna so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon
Kayla with MJ Tours was absolutely the best guide , kind, sweet very professional and answered all our questions and was there every step of the way...highly recommended worth every penny 😀
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi Ls Marcie so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island of. Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
Carlos our driver with MJ Tours was amazing! He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was a very safe driver and stopped at tourist locations where we could take a family photo. The animal sanctuary is a perfect place to stop with the family and West Bay Beach was extremely nice and not crowded. MJ Tours also gave us each an ice cold water to stay cool.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
So happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island. Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
My wife and I had a great experience. We were able to feed the monkeys sunflower seeds and had them sit on our shoulders for great pics & videos. The Macaw landed on our heads and we saw the sloths up close and personal. West Bay Beach was quiet and refreshing. We met our guide with no issues and he was very accommodating. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Hi so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island. Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
Very professional, accommodating and safe. Kyler took us to our destinations, gave us tips and made sure we were back on time.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
So happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island. Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
Amazing experience with our guide/driver and it’s a private tour (which I didn’t realize at the time of booking). The monkey and sloth sanctuary was one of the best experiences ever and the monkeys climbed all over you. The beach was nice too, but definitely would book with mj again
Response from Host, Sep 2026
So happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island. Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip, our guide Almondo was waiting for us at the pick up point. The vehicle was very clean and comfortable. We had a chance to stop and have pictures taken at the Roatan sign, Almondo gave us a guided tour en route to the monkey and sloth sanctuary. We loved the sanctuary, had our own guide who showed us around and gave us a detailed description 0f all the animals, we all loved the experience, would recommend 100%. We then proceeded to west bay beach where Almondo, took us to the beach and arranged for us to hire beds and then agreed a time to pick us up. I would thoroughly recommend MJ Tours, we loved Roatan and it was made all the more special by Almondo. Thank you we hope to return to Roatan one day.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Alexander so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
We had an amazing day with MJ Tours, booked through Viator. Our guide/driver for the day was Kayla—absolute perfection in terms of expertise, personality, courtesy & professionalism. We learned so much about life on Roatan.
The animal sanctuary was a hit, with Irwin as our guide. Up close & personal monkey & macaw experiences were fun. Also enjoyed being thisclose to adorable sloths.
Our beach time was spent at Bananarama Beach Club. Cheyenna took good care of us, arranging for beach chairs & facilitating our terrific lunch/drinks.
Kayla made sure to get us back to the ship with time to spare. It was a very good day on Roatan.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Ms Jennifer so happy to hear you and your family had an amazing time here on the island 🏝 Thank you for the positive feedback come back and visit us again soon.
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