Roatan Drift Snorkel and Monkey/Sloth Sanctuary Tour
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Roatan, Honduras
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
No need to choose between the wonders of Roatan, by land or by sea. This combo tour solves the dilemma: experience both. You’ll drift snorkel with the current, discovering vibrant coral reefs and sea turtles, and then you’ll meet playful monkeys and gentle sloths in their sanctuary. It’s the best of both worlds—and the best of Roatan.
- Enjoy a cruise out to Roatan's waters, snorkeling gear provided
- Visit with monkeys and sloths in their natural environment
- Hassle-free transfers across the island with a guide
- Limited to just 12 travelers, you'll get a fun, small-group experience
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
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). 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. You can follow the town exit signs to gate #1. Across the street, you will see your driver holding a Roatan Ocean Adventures Sign (ROA). 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.
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 04/22/2026 - 07/07/2027
Monday - Saturday : 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Itinerary
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Roatan Ocean Adventures
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Moshae_D
Our snorkeling adventure was the very best we’ve ever had! The dive site was absolutely beautiful, and there were soooo many incredible fish and coral to see! Our guide knew the perfect spot to see the most wildlife, and he knew the name of every fish that we saw. He was patient, extremely knowledgeable, and made us feel like family! The snorkeling was definitely the highlight of our trip! And Norma was simply INCREDIBLE! She became indispensable to us and became our guide for the weekend! Everything we wanted to see and do, she assured that we had the most incredible time! It was our first time in Roatan, and we would not have had such a beautiful time if not for Norma! She was so sweet! She took us to Punta Gorda, mangroves, etc. and she knew absolutely everyone on the island! We are absolutely family now, and we will be back for sure!
Reviews
4.9
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Lisa_E, Jul 2026
This excursion is excellent. Monkeys and sloth experience was fun and the snorkeling was beautiful. We were on a cruise and booked this excursion which was less expensive and a better option than the excursion offerings on the ship. We were picked up from the ship dock making the transportation easy. Highly recommend this activity!
Josh_R, Jul 2026
We enjoyed both the snorkeling and the Monkey/Sloth tour. Our family and friends had a blast! Highly recommend!
Matthew_T, Jul 2026
Amazing! I would choose ROA again and again.
I am writing this review as soon as I got back to the ship so I can remember everyone’s name because they were so good.
First, off the boat was easy, ROA made it easy even though there were dozens of other groups waiting. They were very professional. Our driver, Norma was amazing. She gave us some information about history and local culture and took us to a great lunch spot and local market for chocolate and coffee.
Daniel Johnson’s Sloth and Monkey sanctuary was fun. Robert was our guide there and made it fun and interactive. A great stop and totally worth it.
Erickson and Garrett took us out on the water for snorkeling. Erickson was with us in the water and kept us safe and showed us some different things. The guys put us in the water a little ways from other groups so we didn’t feel crowded and it felt like a private tour. I know they can’t control the current or weather but it was great.
After our couple of local stops Martha had us back to the port with more than enough time to get back to our cruise. She knew when we had to be back and made sure we’re on time.
The whole ROA team was great and I would highly recommend them. They made our single day on Roatan so good, my kids are already asking to come for a full on vacation here.
Angela_B, Jul 2026
So many excursions to choose from, and I was truly overwhelmed with the decision. I am THRILLED that I chose this excursion with ROA. Brandon was our dedicated guide along with countless others who pitched in here and there to make this a perfect day in Roatan. We spent the morning with THE Daniel Johnson as we learned about the love that he and his people pour into the animals they care for. Then, the afternoon snorkeling in a breathtaking coral reef and later a stop at a cool container venue to sample chocolate, coffee and honey and had the opportunity to grab a few souvenirs on the way back to the ship. Arrived “home” exhausted from a great day and with plenty of time to spare. The price was right, and I truly cannot say enough about Brandon, who shared so much information with us about his incredible island home!
Jason_P, Jun 2026
Fun experience for the family. Easy for a cruise stop day trip, really enjoyed the sanctuary and the snorkeling.
Mark_S, Jun 2026
I cannot praise this tour enough. Herbert is an expert leader. He realized there was a large group going with just the 2 of us so he arranged for Kaylie to take us on our own. She could not have been nicer and more informative and professional. All in all just a great day! Highly recommend!
Stephanie_B, Jun 2026
This was our favorite excursion during our trip! :) We have a seven year old and four year old twins. We each had a monkey on us at some point, got a picture with the sloths, and were landed on by the parrots! :D During the snorkeling piece, the guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He made sure everyone was included, even the kiddos. He pointed out colorful fish, a barracuda, brought up a beautiful conch shell (that he then returned where he found it). When we hit some unexpected jellies, he was able to pivot and bring us to another location. All around an amazing trip!
Heather_T, Jun 2026
So much fun! The monkeys are all over you and are so cute! You cant hold the sloths anymore, but still can get close! We loved it.
Scott_S, Jun 2026
Awesome day! We loved the animals and the snorkeling. Staff was fantastic. Would highly recommend this activity while visiting.
Bethannie_M, Jun 2026
We had a great time - professional employees, clean, well-maintained vehicle, excellent experience with the sloths/monkeys and snorkeling. The snorkeling here is beautiful... we had to slightly alter our snorkeling route due to jellyfish and our tour guide was very reassuring and helped us recognize a variety of fish. No issue returning to port timely. I could not be happier, considering I was blindly trusting this company to keep me safe in a new country, and they definitely did a great job of showing us around!
Faith_T, Jun 2026
We had such an amazing time in Roatan!! I was hesitant to book outside of the cruise line but wow, I am so glad I did it. Brandon was a fabulous tour guide and taught us so much about the island. The monkeys, sloths, and macaws were so fun! Our whole group got great pictures. Snorkeling on the reef was truly a highlight of the trip and our lives! Our guide took us far into the water and pointed out so many things. We saw rays, eels, tons of beautiful fish, and lobsters, among others!! It was incredible and I cannot recommend it enough.
Adeline_C, Jun 2026
We had Jenny for our tour guide and driver and she was absolutely wonderful! Thank you Jenny for all of your help and being so kind to me (Adeline) and my daughter Brooklyn. If there is a way to give her a tip since I didn’t have any cash please let me know. She most definitely deserves it. We went to see the monkeys and sloths first then headed to the beach for a bit then went scuba diving. Everything was absolutely wonderful.
Christian_M, Jun 2026
Service was great and our hosts were nice. The day we went the waves were high and they drop off you off in the ocean about 30 feet deep in spots and come back 30-45 minutes later. Make sure you are strong swimmers. The wait for the boat was also pretty long.
Mariko_S, May 2026
This was the first time I used Viator for an excursion during a cruise port stop. It was very easy. We found the tour operator, Roatan Ocean Adventures (ROA), right away. Our driver, Keylie, was super nice and informative. Our first stop, the Monkey/Sloth tour, was an awesome experience! A monkey climbed on us, but we were not allowed to touch the sloths. The next stop was snorkeling. We snorkeled at 2 nice locations with beautiful crystal-clear blue water. There were a lot of colorful fish and even a stingray, however, sadly, the reefs did seem to have coral bleaching. Keylie waited for us at each stop and took us back to the port. We were fortunate to have her as our driver since she added pleasure to our experience.
Sarah_D, May 2026
Our driver, Norma, provided great service, giving us lots of info about the local area. Had a lot of fun at the monkey and sloth sanctuary where Isaac was our guide, then made it to snorkeling where my partner and I had a blast. Saw so many fish and beautiful reefs, though our swim was cut short by turbulent weather. 10/10 would recommend
Courtney_H, May 2026
Hands down one of the best excursions we have ever booked! Our driver Anne was beyond amazing and gave us a unique insight into the island! The sloths and monkeys were the highlight of our trip and my husband and I were the only 2 on our tour! We saw so much life while snorkeling and the reef was breathtaking! There were so many sweet cats and a dog to sit and visit with while we were waiting on another couple to join us for our snorkeling adventure. Then Anne took us to a local restaurant for lunch before we had to head back. Everyone we encountered has beyond friendly and caring. You did't just feel like a tourist being pushed along. We will always book with them in the future whenever we are back in Roatan!
Carrie_R, Apr 2026
It was the best tour we had on our trip. Our driver was so knowledgeable about the country and places that we traveled past on our way to see the monkeys, parrots and sloths. Everything was timely and so much fun. Seeing a parrot sitting on my husbands head was priceless. The snorkeling was superb. We have snorkeled several times in different locations. This was even better than Maui. We drifted with the current which made it even better than trying to swim to see all the sea life including a big turtle. The guides were also so helpful with our 5 year old grandson. I would recommend this tour to anyone. Thanks to the wonderful friendly people who guide this tour.
circemarie, Apr 2026
We had a lot of fun! Jenny was our private driver for the morning. She took us to the sloth/monkey sanctuary where we took a tour with a group. The guides were very knowledgable and getting up close with the animals was fun. The snorkeling was also fun and well organized. The only drawback was I tried to reach out to the company to confirm the start time of the tour and didn't hear back but we were able to find the guide with the sign pretty easily.
zinfindel, Apr 2026
Amazing team - so much fun. Would definitely return to Roatan and book more adventures with these guides.
bill, Apr 2026
These 2 activities were awesome. Both very accommodating facilities, staff, knowledgeable, entertaining and interactive. A must try for first time visitors for sure! I'd do it again when I visit back. Thanks to the staffing and coordination by Viator
With transporting us to each adventure.
Shannon_M, Apr 2026
Our driver David was awesome! He answered all the questions we had and was a good safe driver. We went to the sloth, monkey and Macaw place and it was great. Saw the sloths and got to have the monkeys and macaws land on us. After we drove to the dock to get ready for snorkeling. It was only the 6 of us so it was a nice private experience. We followed the tour guide through the water and he was knowledgeable about all the fish. Was such a great snorkel experience. Then David brought us to a chocolate and coffee place so we could get some to bring home. Overall was a great experience in Roatan! Thank you ROA.
Jon_H, Apr 2026
Wow! This was one of the highlights of our cruise, during our stop in Roatan. The excursion was fantastic from our driver, to the animal sanctuary, and the snorkeling. Our driver also offered to stop at a local market on our way back to Port to do more of a local shopping experience.
It was quite chaotic outside the cruise port so it took us sometime to find our guide but once we found them, the process was seamless. Have the tour operator company name handy and there were lots of locals to help find the correct tour operator. I would absolutely do this excursion again and bring my kids along.
Lindsey_S, Apr 2026
Getting off the boat/out of the port was the most stressful part of the day! Once we found the crew from ROA there was no stress. Our driver was a font of knowledge and so friendly. Our weather wasn’t great for the snorkel so Hector told us we were going to have to do a shallow snorkel, when I mentioned that we were strong swimmers and would prefer deep if possible, he agreed to try as long as it was safe. We ended up getting a private snorkel at their 2nd favorite spot (not shallow) which was awesome.
The beach time was at big key and it was fine, although very touristy. We preferred the rest of the trip, but did chill in the hammocks for awhile.
The sloth and monkey farm was so fun. We went early - so the animals were very frisky.
My teens wanted to check out a Honduran grocery store, so Ann brought us to where she usually shopped. My youngest wanted to collect currency where we travelled, and she gave him a few bills!
All in all I couldn’t recommend this tour/experience enough. Just make sure you save/pull up your actual receipt so you know where you’re going getting off the ship. Everyone is very helpful but it was chaos. Know that you’re booking with ROA so people can point you in the right direction.
Angela_V, Mar 2026
Loved having a private driver. The walk was easy in the morning to find the driver. At the end of the tour, we were dropped off back at the front.
Connie_D, Mar 2026
This was a wonderful time! From the driver to seeing sloths and having monkeys monkeying around you. So many laughs to be had. The snorkelling was absolutely stunning.
Kenneth_N, Mar 2026
Amazing staff through and through for this experience, patient logistic team when the cruise ship was late for arrival to port.
Glen_M, Mar 2026
We were surprised that an older couple in their 70s joined the group with difficulty getting into the van from the cruise ship. However, the guides help them through the visit to the sloths/monkeys and then to get in the boat, into the water, out of the boat and back into the van. At first, I didn't think it was wise for an older couple to come on a snorkeling trip. Afterwards, I was really happy they were able to have that experience, because the snorkeling was great!
William_G, Mar 2026
This is an excursion you don't want to miss. From Mahogany Bay Cruise Port, you walk a steep hill ( taxi available). We were brought to a van, there was only one other couple, then takem to the monkey/sloth sanctuary. It was great, we had monkeys on our heads, laps, they were so friendly. You're right next to quite a few sloths, great photo opportunities. Then it is off to snorkel. Again, only 4 people for excursion. Small boat, crewmen provided assistance for my wife to board the boat. Not only that, they helpef her into and out off the water. The guide that lead the snorkrling tour had her hold onto a ring and towed her through the entire time. The water was crystal clear, so many different types amd colors of fish, the reef was beautiful. We were in the water for at least 45 minutes, probably an hour. A great snorkel tour. This was the highlight of our cruise. Absolutely the best. You will have a blast, do this one!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for choosing Roatan Ocean Adventures! We truly loved having you out on the water with us.
Our guides always happy to help and glad your wife had the opportunity to snorkel our beautiful reef. We keep groups small so you can enjoy your snorkel time more.
Brian_G, Mar 2026
Good snorkeling. Very organized. Enjoyed the monkeys and Sloths. Driver very good. I would recommend
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for choosing Roatan Ocean Adventures! We truly loved having you out on the water with us.
Sally_R, Feb 2026
The whole experience was fabulous. Our driver, Ann, made everything so seamless. It was also the most enjoyable and engaging tour I've ever been on. The snorkeling location was amazing - lots to see. Loved it all!
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