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Spend a half-day on a custom catamaran from Roatan to Big Bight for guided snorkeling at a starfish area and a shallow shipwreck. The tour includes transfers, gear, beach facilities and relaxed time under a palapa.
Spend a half-day on a custom catamaran from Roatan to Big Bight for guided snorkeling at a starfish area and a shallow shipwreck. The tour includes transfers, gear, beach facilities and relaxed time under a palapa.
The catamaran slips away from the pier and Roatan’s turquoise shelf opens like a challenge—warm water pushing at the hull, sunlight moving across a shallow reef. Guests step onto a custom deck, breathe the salt, and listen as the guide points toward the pale shapes of starfish clustered in calm shallows and a nearby wreck that has invited reef life to colonize its ribs.
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Operated by Roatan Five Stars Tours · Coxen Hole, Bay Islands
The catamaran slips away from the pier and Roatan’s turquoise shelf opens like a challenge—warm water pushing at the hull, sunlight moving across a shallow reef. Guests step onto a custom deck, breathe the salt, and listen as the guide points toward the pale shapes of starfish clustered in calm shallows and a nearby wreck that has invited reef life to colonize its ribs.
The Bay Islands carry a mix of Garifuna, British and Spanish histories; ship traffic and hurricanes have left iron and timber in the shallows, creating artificial reefs that now host parrotfish, angelfish and sponge gardens. The limestone shelf around the north shore drops away quickly, so the snorkeling areas are bright, shallow and easy to navigate.
Expect two main snorkeling stops: a protected starfish zone where guides show how to observe without touching, and a shallow shipwreck where schools of colorful reef fish arc through rusted frames. Between swims the vessel anchors at Big Bight’s palapa area—restrooms, hammocks, and a shaded beach let the sea quiet down while you sip a cold drink.
Practicalities are straightforward: most excursions run 3–5 hours with roundtrip transfers from Coxen Hole or resort piers; snorkeling gear is provided and instructors brief all ability levels. Wear reef-safe sunscreen, secure fins that fit, and arrive with a swim towel and light change of clothes. Morning trips offer flatter seas and clearer water; afternoons bring warmer light and more relaxed beach time. Keep camera housings dry and your hands out of coral—Roatan’s reef asks for respect as it performs its slow, colorful work.
easy.
3–5 hours.
Basic swimming ability and comfort in open water; suitable for most active adults and older children with supervision
No—equipment and basic instruction are provided; guides stay nearby and choose shallow spots suitable for beginners.
Roundtrip transfers from the cruise port or select resorts are included; confirm your pickup point at booking.
No—guides will explain viewing etiquette; touching damages delicate animals and can harm you or the wildlife.
Tours are cancellable for a full refund at least 24 hours in advance; operators will cancel if sea conditions are unsafe.
Roatan and the Bay Islands were shaped by Garifuna settlement, British colonial trade and centuries of maritime activity; wrecks off the coast reflect that layered seafaring past.
The reef areas visited are sensitive—operators emphasize no-touch policies and encourage reef-safe products; supporting local guides funnels tourism dollars into community stewardship.
Roatan Five Stars Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The catamaran slips away from the pier and Roatan’s turquoise shelf opens like a challenge—warm water pushing at the hull, sunlight moving across a shallow reef. Guests step onto a custom deck, breathe the salt, and listen as the guide points toward the pale shapes of starfish clustered in calm shallows and a nearby wreck that has invited reef life to colonize its ribs.
The catamaran slips away from the pier and Roatan’s turquoise shelf opens like a challenge—warm water pushing at the hull, sunlight moving across a shallow reef. Guests step onto a custom deck, breathe the salt, and listen as the guide points toward the pale shapes of starfish clustered in calm shallows and a nearby wreck that has invited reef life to colonize its ribs.
The Bay Islands carry a mix of Garifuna, British and Spanish histories; ship traffic and hurricanes have left iron and timber in the shallows, creating artificial reefs that now host parrotfish, angelfish and sponge gardens. The limestone shelf around the north shore drops away quickly, so the snorkeling areas are bright, shallow and easy to navigate.
Expect two main snorkeling stops: a protected starfish zone where guides show how to observe without touching, and a shallow shipwreck where schools of colorful reef fish arc through rusted frames. Between swims the vessel anchors at Big Bight’s palapa area—restrooms, hammocks, and a shaded beach let the sea quiet down while you sip a cold drink.
Practicalities are straightforward: most excursions run 3–5 hours with roundtrip transfers from Coxen Hole or resort piers; snorkeling gear is provided and instructors brief all ability levels. Wear reef-safe sunscreen, secure fins that fit, and arrive with a swim towel and light change of clothes. Morning trips offer flatter seas and clearer water; afternoons bring warmer light and more relaxed beach time. Keep camera housings dry and your hands out of coral—Roatan’s reef asks for respect as it performs its slow, colorful work.