Roatán, Honduras

Best of Roatán

Chocolate, Mangrove Cruise, Animal Refuge and Garifuna Cultural Experience Discover the history, culture and natural beauty of Roatán during this wide-ranging excursion. Meet your guide and travel to the bustling Macaw Container Market for a taste of handmade chocolate at an artisan chocolate shop. Continue to charming French Cay, where you will board a small, covered boat for a cruise through the protected mangrove forest and harbor, home to seabird colonies and an array of marine life. Next, continue to an animal sanctuary to meet a troop of curious monkeys and catch a glimpse of other local wildlife. Cap your excursion at the Las Palmas beach resort, where you will learn about the culture of the Garifuna people. Watch a traditional dance performance, sample cassava bread and learn the history of the Garifuna, who were forcibly moved to Roatán during the mid-18th century. After, enjoy free time on the beach before returning to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.