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Roatan Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary and Beach Break

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Roatan, Honduras
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Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Kristin_W ·
Jun 2026
Definitely recommend booking with this company. They were professional, friendly and it was like we were on our own personal tour. The monkeys were so fun and the private island beach is beautiful. Clear directions on how to find them and had us back at the exact time we wanted. Just book it!
· Katie_H ·
Jun 2026
What a wonderful time! Norma was an awesome guide, and the monkeys and sloths were excellent! The beach was beautiful and great service as well! Will definitely be back! We had 3 year olds with us and this was perfect for them

Overview

    What's Included

    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Lunch
    • Snacks
    • Alcoholic Beverages
    • Soda/Pop

    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). If you have trouble finding us, please ask a dispatcher to point us out. If for some reason we are not there, please call us to the following number + (504) 9892-8179 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. Across the street, you will see your driver holding a Roatan Ocean Adventures Sign (ROA). If you have trouble finding us, please ask a dispatcher to point us out. If for some reason we are not there, please call us to the following number + (504) 9892-8179 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 - 07/04/2027

      Monday - Saturday : 6:00 AM - 10:30 AM

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair 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

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    asaleeva
    We had a great time in Roatan. ROA team was amazing! They are very organized and friendly. The visit to the animal sanctuary was a unique experience for us, even without the opportunity to hold a sloth (not a deal breaker). We still were able to feed animals and watch them in very close proximity. The beach was breathtaking, fantastic snorkeling spot! We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Roatan!

    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 185 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    A perfect day in Roatan!

    Forest_K, Jun 2026
    We loved Roatán and truly enjoyed our time with the monkeys and sloths. Our guide, Keylei was wonderful and really made the tour fun! We’re already making plans to go back and do more excursions with Roatan Ocean Adventures! They’re excellent!

    Definitely recommend...

    Kristin_W, Jun 2026
    Definitely recommend booking with this company. They were professional, friendly and it was like we were on our own personal tour. The monkeys were so fun and the private island beach is beautiful. Clear directions on how to find them and had us back at the exact time we wanted. Just book it!

    Beautiful Roatan

    Elena_L, Jun 2026
    I was worried about trying to find our driver outside the port but it was very easy. Our driver was David and he was wonderful. They were flexible if you wanted to stay longer at your stop.

    Great time with kids

    Katie_H, Jun 2026
    What a wonderful time! Norma was an awesome guide, and the monkeys and sloths were excellent! The beach was beautiful and great service as well! Will definitely be back! We had 3 year olds with us and this was perfect for them

    Best experience of our trip!

    Hillary_T, Jun 2026
    The monkeys were absolutely amazing and hilarious. Slots were cute, but unfortunately you couldn’t touch them. The private island was nice with a lot to do as well. Driver was super friendly and knowledgeable about the island. She let us plan some things on our own time, like when to leave the island and if there were any stops we wanted to make back to the cruise ship. Highly recommend!

    Fantastic Roatán Experience with Excellent Service!

    marlene_v, Jun 2026
    Due to repairs on our cruise ship, we arrived a few hours later than expected. Fortunately, this was not a problem at all and the tour company was waiting for us when we arrived. Our guide, Uncle Joe, was friendly and welcoming. He drove us to the animal sanctuary, where we had the opportunity to see sloths, monkeys and parrots up close. It was a very special experience and a wonderful chance to interact with these amazing animals. After the sanctuary visit, Uncle Joe took us to another location where we boarded a boat to a private island. The bay was absolutely beautiful, with crystal-clear water and a relaxed atmosphere. Uncle Joe ensured that we returned to the ship with plenty of time to spare. Thank you!

    This was so much fun!

    Daniel_C, May 2026
    The guides were excellent, the animals were fun, and the beach was beautiful and perfect for snorkeling. There were dozens of live conks, lobsters, urchins, and many fish among the coral. The experience might seem a little contrived, but it was great fun. I wish I had brought my kids with me: they would have enjoyed holding the beautiful birds and having the monkeys run across their heads.

    Great Excursion!

    Alisha_H, May 2026
    We had a wonderful time visiting Sloths and Monkeys and then taking a beach break. Our driver Brandon, was very knowledgeable and willing to answer all our questions. Kelab at the Monkey and Sloth rescue was really great and rescued my hair clip after a monkey sold it. We felt very safe and really enjoyed our time with ROA.

    Had a great time seeing...

    Jacob_O, May 2026
    Had a great time seeing sloths, monkeys, and birds. Beach break was nice and relaxing! Already booking again for your next trip.

    Perfect for families!

    Heidi_R, May 2026
    We absolutely loved our experience with Roatan Ocean Adventures and Keisha as our guide! The monkey encounter and the beach club were perfect for our family and the travel between locations was seamless.

    Great tour, Loved the every part of it!

    Sean_A, May 2026
    Great experience! ROA was ready when we got there and it was a small group. Just us and another small family. Loved the monkeys jumping on and around us. It was great to see the sloths as even though you can't hold them anymore because of a law. But you can see them up close. We also spent a couple of hours at a private beach. Our tour guide Norma was great! Would recomend ROA and this adventure to anyone visiting Roatan

    Young family of 5 had a total blast and couldn't have been happier.

    Greg_H, May 2026
    The tour made everything very safe, easy and comfortable. Dave was a great tour guide. The beach was the absolute highlight. It was stunning, clean, relaxing and fun. We already knew we would book with this team again before the trip was over. We are already planning on booking future excursions with this company. I would recommend to friends and family without hesitation.

    Family fun times

    Jason_V, May 2026
    Really great time. We exited ship, walked out of port and found Roatan Ocean Adventures easily. We were assigned a private driver, Norma. She was able to share some Honduras history while otw to the sanctuary. Great time with the sloths, monkeys and parrots. We then went to a private beach. Was able to be there as long as we wanted too. Norma offered to drive us to local markets or restaurants. Overall, this was a great experience for a fraction of cruise line prices.

    Friendly and fun!

    Rebecca_K, Apr 2026
    Joe was a perfect driver. Some drivers in the area were crazy, but we felt very safe with Joe. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and super patient. The Animal Sanctuary was SO FUN! And the tour guides were fun and knowledgeable. Everything was very clean. I highly recommend this!

    This excursion was the...

    Kala_J, Apr 2026
    This excursion was the highlight of our cruise!!! Company is organized & very helpful. Keylie was our guide & we enjoyed it!!

    A Must Do Excursion

    Alexandra_M, Apr 2026
    The close up experience with the animals was amazing! And the beach resort area on French Key was beautiful and relaxing. We could have stayed all day!

    Fun, educational, clean and professional.

    April_G, Apr 2026
    Norma took great care of me from start to finish—picking me up at the ship, taking me to the beach, and making sure I got back safely. I was a bit disappointed that you can no longer hold the sloths at the sanctuary due to regulations, but it was still really neat to get up close to them. Spending time with the monkeys and macaws was especially fun. The tour guides at the sanctuary were very professional and polite, which made the experience even better. I was also the first one on the beach, which was a nice bonus. The beach was clean, and the staff there were friendly and courteous.

    Loved it!

    Jim_H, Apr 2026
    Such a fun experience! Interacting with spider monkeys and sloths, was so cool. I never expected to be holding the softest little hands of a spider monkey!

    1000% Recommend

    Michelle_G, Apr 2026
    Definitely recommend! Everything was so fun! They take you on a little boat ride to Bradys Cay for a beach day after. The beach is beautiful.

    Fun for the Whole Family!

    Kristy_G, Apr 2026
    My family and I had an amazing time! We loved seeing the sloths, monkeys, and birds. You can't hold the sloths, however you can get close for pictures. We then traveled to the most relaxing, beautiful beach where we were given plenty of time to soak up the sun. Our guide was extremely informative, providing background on Roatan. I would absolutely recommend this excursion.

    Perfect Roatan experience

    Alex, Apr 2026
    Very well organized tour with knowledgeable tour guide. All the places we have visited worth every penny. The beach was unbelievable.

    Flawless experience. ...

    Cathy_S, Apr 2026
    Flawless experience. Monkeys jump on your head. Very unique experience. Watching the sloths move was really cool

    The Best

    John_H, Apr 2026
    Katie was phenomenal. She accommodated my disabled mother and toddler along with my stupidity of getting on the wrong boat - and she was willing to shorten our trip. This was great for my mother to get to do an excursion. Katie and I really hit it off. I miss her already. John Hayman - look me up on FB, please.

    Great Day

    Heather_B, Apr 2026
    The experience was great. We got to be in the presence of the monkeys as they jumped along the group of people. We were very close to the sloths. You could see very clearly their characteristics. Our driver was excellent. She took us to a local place where we had a Monkey La La. A MUST to try!

    Two 👍🏻

    Cheranda_R, Apr 2026
    We loved our excursion with Jared!! We went to the monkey and sloth place. We had the best time. Then we went to an island beach club. Very nice. We enjoyed our day with ROA!

    Family vacation

    David_P, Mar 2026
    From start to finish Herbert and his team were excellent. It was seamless and our guide David was knowledgeable and friendly.

    Parrots, and monkeys, and sloths. Oh, my!

    Rebecca_N, Mar 2026
    You have to walk a little ways, but the tour guide drove us to the animal shelter. You could go in the cages with the parrots and spider monkeys. The shelter employee tells you what to expect prior to going in cages with you. The parrots will land on your arm or head! The monkeys will chase each other and bounce off your head! You cannot touch the sloths due to a change in the law, but you can see them up close and take pictures! So cute. We did not want to go to the beach since it was rainy, but our tour guide Felipe took us to a local flea market to souvenir shop. He then delivered us right back to where we needed to meet our ship.

    It was easy to find the...

    Adrianne_M, Mar 2026
    It was easy to find the guides holding the sign in the port. The driver/guide was excellent, as were the guides at the sloth sanctuary. The monkeys were the highlight.

    My Friend and I had a...

    Deborah_K, Mar 2026
    My Friend and I had a great time at the Monkey and Sloth Sanctuary and Beach Break. When visiting the Sloths, the law is you can no longer hold or touch them. We were lucky that one was hanging out at our level for the perfect picture moment. There were plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas to use free of charge. The water was very calm and clean. However, it is Very Rocky In The Water So You Should Bring Water Shoes to make it more enjoyable. The company that Viator used is very well organized and our driver Jared was very accommodating in letting us do a little shopping after our excursion before heading back to the ship.

    A+++ Amazing!!!

    Nick_G, Mar 2026
    AMAZING! Couldn’t ask for a better excursion! Keesha was OUTSTANDING!! We traveled as a Family of 6 off the Carnival Celebration. After walking a short distance through the port, we were greeted instantly and our new comfortable van was waiting to take us to the monkey and sloth sanctuary. We had a private tour of the sanctuary and then had smoothies and coconut water as well as the opportunity to purchase souvenirs. We were then transported a few minutes down the road and took a private boat to a gorgeous island where we were set up with padded chairs and umbrellas on a private beach. The entire itinerary was decided by us and our return boat was there precisely at the time we requested to go back to the ship. Keesha was even able to drop us off directly at the port on return as opposed to needing to be picked up outside of the secure area at the beginning. Do not hesitate to book this. English is the primary language of the island and you feel right at home from start to finish. Thanks to Roatan Ocean Adventures. We’ll be back!!!

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