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Roatan Bay Island
Summary: Roatan Bay Island isn't your typical over-the-top Caribbean vacation. It’s an island lover's paradise with amazing beaches, reefs and lush mountains. Roatan Bay Island is an unforgettable experience.
Roatan Bay Island is one of the jewels of Honduras. It’s just a two hour flight from the southern edges of the US to Roatan Bay – but when you get to Roatan, you’ll know you’ve arrived. Turquoise waters of the Caribbean, powder white sands and lush mountains make Roatan Bay Island the top destination in Honduras.
Where is Roatan Bay Island?
Roatan Bay Island is off the coast of Honduras in the Caribbean.
The island sits due north of Honduras and east of Belize. Roatan is
one of a number of islands in the Roatan Bay and stretches for nearly
40 miles. The six islands, called the Bay Islands are grouped together
with Roatan, the largest and most developed.
What’s Roatan Bay Island Look Like?
It depends who you ask – and what their interests are. To some,
Roatan Bay Island is beautiful blue water and pristine beaches. There
are three main beaches that attract most visitors to Roatan: Palmetto,
West and Camp Bay. Roatan is a true beach lover’s paradise.
To others, Roatan Bay Island looks like the spectacular coral reefs that act like a string of pearls around the island. These reefs offer amazing diving and snorkeling. You can find everything from deep dives hovering over a bottomless canyon to an exhilarating shallow dive with reef sharks.
Still, to another set of visitors, Roatan Bay Island looks like lush hills perfect for hiking, horseback riding and biking. The island’s interior is dotted with full scale plantations that offer a spectacular back drop.
Roatan Bay Island is considered one of the least developed Caribbean Islands without sacrificing the amenities that many tourists are used to. Offering hotels, resorts, restaurants and nightlife without the giant condo high-rises running along the coast like so many other islands.
Where to stay on Roatan Bay Island.
One of our favorites is
Blue Bahia Resort. Not your typical Roatan hotel, this resort offers
a small cabana style option.
Another
interesting Roatan Hotel is the Sante
Wellness Center. Looking for a chocolate spa? Visit Sante Wellnes
Center
You can also look at one of the better known resorts – Turquoise Bay Resort. Turquoise Bay offers a wide range of accommodations and services.
Things to Do on Roatan Bay Island
Looking for exciting things to do? There are endless options on Roatan Bay Island.
Boating, watersports, hiking and more – but we feel a few activities
can be a great highlight to your visit to Roatan Bay Island.
-Diving off of Roatan Bay Island
There are few spots any where that offer better diving than Roatan Bay
Island. The best of the Caribbean with a feeling of being Down Under
on the Great Barrier Reef. The reef that surrounds Roatan is said to
be the second largest reef in the world – and with that, a top
diving destination. Corals, sponges, sharks and rays – diving
in Roatan Bay is amazing.
-Horseback Riding
Being able to go horseback riding on Roatan Bay Island is starring in
an action movie! Pushing your trusty steed up the side of a steep mound,
running along a beautiful beach with the spray of the ocean lapping
or strolling along beautiful coconut trees. Horseback riding on Roatan
is an unforgettable experience.
Fishing
Fishing in Roatan is also world class. Charter a boat with a captain
who knows the waters well and you’ll have plenty of options. From
bone fishing to trolling for tuna, Roatan Bay offers a fisherman’s
paradise. Mad Max Fishing Charters is a great place to start.
A visit to Roatan Bay Island is an unforgettable experience. It’s an easy visit – convenient to the southern U.S., mostly English speaking and affordable. If you’re looking for something a bit off the beaten path – you’ll love a visit to Roatan Bay Island.