Sample a flight of beers at a brewery that infuses many of their beverages with tropical flavors. On the way there, you will pass through one spectacularly scenic area after another while learning about the island’s history as a hideout for pirates. You may also see orchards bearing some of the fruits that Roatan Island Brewing company uses in its beers. An introductory tour will demonstrate the brewing process step by step, so you will come away with a thorough understanding of how these uniquely flavored beers are produced. A dozen beverages are typically on tap and you can select four of the ones that sound most intriguing for your tasting. You might try a citrus-flavored IPA, a mango-infused pale ale and a non-alcoholic soda made with soursop, a fruit that tastes like a blend of various tropical flavors. The beverages will be paired with locally made sausages, pretzels and mustards for dipping.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Enjoy an insider’s tour of a Brewing company that infuses many of its beverages with tropical flavors.
• Sample a flight of freshly brewed beers and non-alcoholic beverages of your choosing.
• Take in the gorgeous tropical scenery as your travel to and from the inland Brewing company.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a scenic drive through Roatan’s tropical countryside as you discover attractions that showcase the island’s culture, history, and everyday way of life. Traveling through the commercial district of Coxen Hole, you will experience the authentic charm and laid-back atmosphere of Roatan’s capital. Your journey continues with a visit to Plaza Mar, a popular local marketplace featuring island arts, crafts, and souvenirs. Next, satisfy your sweet tooth at the Chocolate Factory, where you will learn about the chocolate-making process and enjoy delicious samples. Then, take in breathtaking panoramic views of Roatan’s southern coastline from El Mirador, a spectacular lookout point overlooking Coxen Hole Harbor. At the Roatan Rum Company, you will sample a traditional rum cake infused with locally distilled rum, highlighting one of the island’s most famous flavors. Along the way, you will pass the island’s oldest Methodist Church and sightsee the colorful “ROATAN” sign, one of the island’s most recognizable landmarks. Before returning to the ship, unwind at Gio’s Restaurant, where you may relax and purchase refreshments, local snacks, or one of Roatan’s signature tropical drinks while enjoying the beautiful island atmosphere. This leisurely tour offers the perfect blend of culture, history, scenic beauty, and local flavors.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Admire the sweeping tropical vistas while enjoying a carefree ride through the countryside.
• Come away with an overall understanding of local life after seeing a variety of attractions.
• Pause to browse an arts and crafts store and to sample sweet chocolate and rum cakes.
• Sight see the over-sized Roatan sign at Flowers Bay.
• Taste the famous “Monkey Lala cocktail”.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Discover how two signature Roatan products – artisan chocolates and savored rums – are made step-by-step and enjoy samplings of both. The celebrated spirits are blended together with all-natural locally sourced ingredients to create a variety of tasty rums. Roasted cocoa beans are used in the chocolate rum, pure coconut extract is mixed into another rum, and yet another rum is spiced with vanilla and orange peels. You will delve just as deeply into chocolate at a artisanal chocolate shop that showcases the history of this sweet treat made from the fruit of cacao trees. The story is fascinating as is the process of making chocolate. While driving around the island, you will also pause for photos at the multi-colored Roatan sign.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Gain insight into how chocolate is made on Roatan and enjoy a sampling.
• Taste a variety of Roatan rums that may be flavored with chocolate or coconut.
• Stop for photos at the colorful Roatan sign.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Enjoy the thrill of racing through the tree canopy on a nine line zipline and then completely unwind on a beautiful beach nearby. You will soar through the treetops along a spectacularly scenic route that is nearly two miles long. Each zipline is exhilarating in its own way with the longest spanning 1,300 feet and highest starting more than 100 feet high above the jungle floor. You can expect it to be a nonstop adrenaline-pumping experience, quite the contrast to your time on Sol Y Mar. Feel free to do nothing more ambitious than relax in sun without a care in the world. The water there is typically calm, crystal-clear and ideal for a refreshing swim in the sea. If you wish to dine on your own, plenty of restaurants are in easy walking distance.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Race through the jungle tree canopy on a series of exhilarating ziplines.
• Spend hours on a gorgeous stretch of sand fronting a resort on Sol Y Mar.
• Take advantage of the nearby restaurants and bars if you wish to dine on your own.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Enjoy the thrill of a 9-line canopy adventure with magnificent views of the Caribbean Sea! Your day of adventure begins at the pier when you’re greeted by your friendly guide. Board your air-conditioned transfer for a 25 minute drive through towns and villages on the island. Your guide will share with you important information about the culture, nature and people of Roatan.

Upon arrival to the South Shore Canopy site, you’ll be geared up with safety equipment, receive a safety briefing and then have your first photo opportunity. Once everyone is geared up and familiar with the safety regulations, you’re ready for your adventure. The longest run is 1,300 feet, the highest point is 100 feet, and the total line length is about 2 miles. The tour will take between 60 and 90 minutes to complete, after which you ‘ll have some free time for photos and souvenir shopping before heading back to the pier.

See an amazing coral reef from aboard a glass bottom boat to view the treasures of this protected marine park reef. You'll then visit West End, a quaint seaside village with time to explore on your own and a stop at the Cameo Factory. A 30 minute scenic drive by motor-coach along the panoramic road will take you to a beautiful bay to board a glass bottom boat that is a semi-submarine that does not submerge. You’ll descend a few steps into the underwater observatory section from where you can view the treasures of this protected marine park reef. While you are seated in air-conditioned comfort, your guide will explain the underwater environment, as you observe beautiful coral formations, living reef and colorful tropical fish. West End is a quaint seaside village where you can relax and enjoy complimentary Honduran coffee, lemonade or iced tea. You can then visit several tiny shops along the beach or simply relax. You’ll also visit Mayan-Chocolate workhouse and Rusty Fish recycled iron souvenir shop.

OVERVIEW

Snorkel around a coral reef and a shipwreck teeming with marine life before relaxing on an idyllic beach where you can do most anything you please. After a briefing to ensure that you maximize the experience, you will cruise to a nearby sandbar known for its abundant cushion sea stars, a species of puffy starfish whose colors vary greatly. While snorkeling the surrounding coral reef, you will observe an even greater variety of sea life that may include neon-colored parrotfish, schools of French grunts and multi-colored angelfish known as rock beauties. You might also spot a sea turtle or two. The shipwreck of the 1899 steamboat Snyg is another site that attracts countless tropical fish and is easy to snorkel as the water there is so shallow that part of the boat is above the surface. You will have plenty to reflect upon while sunbathing at the beach and snacking under a palapa.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Snorkel a sandbar that colorful starfish inhabit in great numbers.
• Snorkel the surrounding coral reef and a shipwreck that lies in shallow water.
• See countless tropical fish darting about and perhaps sea turtles gracefully swimming by.
• Relax on a nearby beach and enjoy hot snacks and cold beverages.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Experience the ultimate thrill of a lifetime on your very own underwater motor scooter. The Breathing Observation Submersible Scooter (BOSS) is the most exciting way to explore the aquatic world. No scuba diving experience necessary and you are the driver! Your tour begins as you board the bus for a scenic drive to Ocean Connections’ tour facility. Here, you’ll board a 52-foot custom-built power catamaran for a short cruise out to the beautiful coral reef. Featured on the Discovery Channel, Travel Channel and the Today Show, the BOSS is designed to allow you to breathe normally while you drive underwater and experience the undersea world. Certified dive professionals will guide you along the way, pointing out the abundant aquatic life and other wonders of the stunning Caribbean Sea. If you choose, you can also snorkel or simply relax on the boat and soak up the Caribbean sun. Complimentary snorkeling equipment is provided. This is a truly unique underwater experience.

OVERVIEW

Observe the wonders underwater while cruising off the village of French Cay in an air-conditioned semi-submersible. The vessel offers the visibility of a glass-bottom boat but with more comforts. Instead of looking down to see the marine life, you can look straight out the windows, which will offer panoramic views of the ever-changing parade of tropical fish that inhabit the barrier reefs. You can expect to see brightly colored species such as parrotfish, Atlantic blue tangs and angelfish. Afterwards, you can browse the beachfront straw market as a prelude to visiting the island’s first coconut plantation. You will see firsthand how these versatile, hard-shelled fruits – which botanists refer to as one-seeded drupes – are harvested for products ranging from cooking oil to cosmetics. Similarly, you will delve into chocolate-making at a plantation that grows the source cacao beans and processes them into a variety of artisanal products, some of which you may sample.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Behold Roatan’s bountiful marine life from the comfort of a semi-submersible vessel.
• See how coconuts are harvested and processed for a variety of products.
• Gain insight into how artisanal chocolate is made on Roatan and enjoy a sampling.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Ride horseback through the north shore’s lush countryside on one of the island’s premier beachfront resorts. Turquoise Bay Dive & Beach Resort will be the setting for your outdoor adventure, and it couldn’t be prettier as the property sits atop a hillside overlooking the Caribbean Sea. You will be paired with a horse suited to your riding ability and follow a gently winding trail through the jungle-like setting that surrounds the resort and you will catch glimpses of the sea while horseback riding. The remainder of your time will be spent beachside, where you might stretch on a lounge chair, relax in the shade of a palapa and dine on a classic tropical lunch.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride a horse through a jungle-like setting on Roatan’s rather remote north shore.
• Take advantage of the resort’s amenities, including the beach, pool and lounge chairs.
• Enjoy a leisurely tropical lunch made with fresh seasonal ingredients.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

See the natural beauty that abounds in the island’s more remote regions by riding an ATV through a tropical rainforest and by cruising along the mangrove-lined shores of southern Roatan. The adventure will begins at the ATV site where you will hop on an ATV and race off caravan-style, following the guide into the surrounding wilderness. If it has been raining recently, the natural trails will have potholes and mud will be flying, which will make the driving even more fun. After a brief stop, you will transfer to the pier and sail through the mangrove forests line the banks most everywhere. Besides being environmentally beneficial, mangroves provide shelter for a myriad of animals, especially water birds such as green herons and roseate spoonbills.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take the wheel of an ATV and race through a tropical rainforest.
• Look for water birds while cruising along the mangrove-lined coast of southern Roatan.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear closed-toe shoes with a good grip, avoid sandals.
• Wear comfy clothes that can get dirty. opt for long pants to shield legs from the ATV's heat and debris.

OVERVIEW

Cruise through placid waterways lined with mangrove forests and enjoy a bountiful lunch of locally sourced seafood. Your vessel will be a dufuna, inspired by a dugout canoe like those used by the indigenous Miskito people, a boat that will add a certain authenticity to the experience of traveling through the natural canal system. Besides providing critical habitat for wildlife, mangroves stabilize coastlines, purify water and store enormous amounts of carbon. Chances are, you will spot a variety of birds in the shelter of the mangroves. Their exposed intertwined roots form a protective cage of sorts above the water, providing an ideal breeding area for fish, shrimp and mollusks. So it is only fitting that your lunch will be a seafood boil. Afterwards, you will browse a straw market and learn how coconuts and cacao beans are processed into products such as coconut water and chocolates, samples of which you will be offered.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Cruise through a canal lined with environmentally beneficial mangroves.
• Travel in a dufuna, inspired by a dugout canoe hand-carved from natural materials.
• Enjoy a seafood boil lunch made with ingredients such as shrimp and crab.
• Sample coconut water and artisanal chocolates produced on local plantations.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.