Boat and Snorkeling in West End (Blue Channel, The Aquarium, Turtle Crossing)
Overview
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2 hours
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Spend part of your vacation on Roatan exploring the world beneath the island during this exciting snorkeling tour of the West End. Your captain will take you out to some of the best snorkeling spots just offshore. Use the captain’s gear and dive to see the second-largest barrier reef on the planet. You can snorkel to a variety of spots including Turtle Crossing, The Aquarium, and Blue Channel
Discover the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, one of the world's largest systems
-A captain will take you out to a variety of snorkeling spots
-Receive full use of the captain's snorkeling equipment
-Snorkel at The Aquarium, Blue Channel, and/or Turtle Crossing
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Take a journey into the best snorkeling spots near West End. Spots we choose from: 1. Blue channel 2. Aquarium 3. Black Rock 4. Turtle Crossing Notes: 1. We will choose the three spots for the day depending on weather conditions. 2. We don’t use fins on our tours in order to avoid the further destruction of our reef (our main attraction). However, if you feel strongly about using them, please request them ahead of time and well have them ready for you. 3. Boat time: minimal (10-15min all together). Spots are 2-3min from each other by boat in West End. We don’t travel far for this snorkel. If you want to explore further away spots than this, please reach out to us for a different tour recommendation. 4. Snorkel time: 30-40min per spot
Options
Visit 1 Snorkeling Spot
Duration: 1 hour: The snorkeling tour lasts 45 minutes- 1 hr. We take you to one spot, we will choose our favorite for that day. Photos: Please bring your own underwater cam if you want to guarantee to have photos of your tour.
Visit 3 Snorkeling Spots
Visit 3 Snorkeling Spots: We'll take you to the Aquarium, Blue Channel and Turtle Crossing! Get ready to see the beauty of the reef! You will love it! Duration: 30 minutes Photos: Please bring your own underwater cam if you want to guarantee to have photos of your tour. Pickup included
Visit 2 Snorkeling Spots
Visit 1 Extra Snorkeling Spot: We will take you to 1) Turtle Crossing or The Aquarium and 2) Blue Channel! Duration: 1 hour Photos: Please bring your own underwater cam if you want to guarantee to have photos of your tour. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Boat Ride
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Food and Drinks
Roundtrip transport past Dixon Cove is (Extra $15-20 per person) - Payable in person
Roundtrip transport past French Harbor (Extra $30 per person) - Payable in person
Photos: Please bring your own underwater cam if you want to guarantee to have photos of your tour.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
241 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must see reefs - West End
Eric B,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an awesome snorkel tour. 3 different reef sections. Good amount of time at each one. Our guide, Mario, was awesome. Was great at highlighting what we were seeing, and was very enthusiastic about making the excursion a great time. I highly recommend.
5-star experience!
NorthStar17734552601,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best snorkeling experiences we’ve ever had! Mario was super friendly and knowledgeable, and the boat ride was smooth and comfortable. We saw lots of beautiful fish and were excited to see a spotted eagle ray. Highly recommend!
Excellent guides and impressive reef!
Andrew B,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an excellent time with Mario and José! Mario is super knowledgeable and passionate about snorkeling. José was an excellent captain & his boat was very comfortable. I had the tour to myself. I am a pretty experienced swimmer, and Mario catered to me very well. We must have seen over 100 species of fish, and I crossed many of my list that I hadn’t yet seen during the rest of my time in Roatán. This was on the 3 stop tour. The gear they offered was top notch. Definitely worth your while!
Concierge Quality!
NightSky7,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dani the Owner was responsive and easy-going to communicate with. We booked a Private Tour for 4 adults for 3-spot Snorkeling (Blue Channel, Turtle Crossing, Aquarium). Mario was our cheerful and energetic guide. I had missed the email commo about Pick-up location b/c I didn't get the Internet Package on the Cruise Line. So the Port entry was pretty chaotic but we just went with the crowd flow to where the Tour Vendors were. We kept looking for the RTGA Logo (red flower) & found a sweet gal working with the company and passed us up to Mario. Now the walk to the vehicle was a bit "developing country"--like, but all good. Air conditioned vehicle, short trip to the West End; Safe Parking. Mario gave great attention to each of us, asked what we'd like to see/do, explained everything well, emphasized safety and made us comfortable with his oversight and guidance. Fins and Flotation equipment were offered but not required. The snorkeling spots were cool and Mario even dove ~50 ft to retrieve a Conch shell from the sandy bottom. Some very colorful fish and reef to see. No worries about sharks. After the water he took us to a few shops, the chocolate factory, and to a very cool private beach. Please bring Cash to Tip anyone that helps you find the RTGA folks, your Private Guide, the Boat captain, and the Choc factory educator. Btw, the Choc factory had restrooms to change into/out of swimwear. Highly Recommend this Tour Group --experienced, personable, safe, competitive pricing.
Texans in Roatan!
Brady B,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely incredible snorkeling adventure in Roatan, Honduras! Vanessa was amazing — so knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire excursion. She made sure we felt comfortable, informed, and excited every step of the way. Our snorkel guide, Valentin, was fantastic as well! He made sure we saw the beautiful reef, pointed out amazing marine life, and kept the whole experience fun and enjoyable. This was easily a 100/100 experience for us. The staff, the reef, and the overall atmosphere were unforgettable. We will definitely be booking again the next time we’re in Roatan!
Great snorkeling in Roatan
GeorgeIan W,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A great day snorkeling with Mario. My wife and I have been snorkeling for 40 years and have snorkeled countless times. Pickup and drop off at the cruise port worked perfectly. Mario drove us (we were the only ones on the tour) to West End Bay, where we snorkeled at 2 stops not far off shore. Mario was very personable as a guide and a pleasure to be with. We snorkeled at 2 stops for about 25 minutes at each stop. The tour company was very flexible as to how many stops you wanted to make. The reef was in excellent shape, with an abundance of fish of various species. Water clarity was fantastic. Mario was excellent to be in the water with, pointing out various fish, squid, a lobster and living conch. He clearly loves his job and it showed. He geared his tour with us to our level of experience, but I believe that he would be equally good with beginners and the “not too” experienced. In summary, I highly recommend this snorkeling excursion and Mario as the guide. The owner, Dani, was also a pleasure to deal with. Some of thd best snorkeling that we have done in years.
Mario was a helpful and...
Kathleen W,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mario was a helpful and knowledgeable guide. He showed us his favorite spots and swam with us so that we were comfortable and didn’t miss thing.
Excellent!
chelseagS3988DP,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible time with Mario! We loved that it was a private tour. Mario was so great with my son (6) and we got to see some amazing things. The water was super calm, and every tour stop was very close so it made for easy transporation. Pick up was timely!
Very good experience - so glad we did this
Curious06441408926,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was great, so friendly and knowledgable. He was able to provide all equipment needed. The business owner was also so helpful, providing precise meeting instructions and maps, and answering all my questions promptly.
This tour was excellent!...
Kasey B,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was excellent! My husband and I did a one stop snorkel tour with our 7 year son and 3 year old daughter. We knew they wouldn't last long swimming and just wanted them to see fish. Our snorkel guide, Valentin, made sure we saw lots of fish. We even saw a sea turtle! The kids got tired of swimming so our driver, Vanesa picked us up and took us to a few cool stops and basically gave us a tour of some of the island. We loved this tour and will definitely book a tour through them again!!
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