If you are going to travel from La Ceiba to Roatan and vise versa, I strongly recommend the Galaxi Wave Ferry service. In La Ceiba, passengers can take the shuttle from the La Ceiba terminal to Hedman Alas bus and continue as planned.
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Best Place to Stay in RoatanTwo main areas appeal in Roatan - West End and West Bay - and this is where the majority of island visitors will stay. A third area, Sandy Bay, is worth mentioning, as it's well-liked by ex-pats, but hasn't become a hotspot for tourists - although this may soon change.
Getting to Roatan from EuropeTravelers can choose from several airlines, including American Airlines, Iberia, Aeroméxico, Avianca and AirEuropa. Most flights from Europe have a layover in Madrid Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), and a second layover in San Pedro Sula.
A week in Roatan is the perfect amount of time to explore the island without feeling rushed. Most of the tourist traffic comes from cruise ships, but I think 8 hours isn't enough time to get a real taste of the island.
There are many communities around Roatan which are void of crime. Some of these include the areas of Palmetto Bay, Pristine Bay, Turtle Crossing, & Lawson Rock. Crime in these neighborhoods is prevented through a combination of gated layouts and security patrols.
La Ceiba Roatan Ferry PricesThe average price is typically $215*. The cheapest La Ceiba Roatan ferry prices start from $40*. The average price for a foot passenger is $215*. The average price for a car is $43*.
Which is better is entirely up to you – if you're looking for more nightlife, stay in West End. If you're looking to relax on the beach all day every day, stay in West Bay. If you're SCUBA diving in Roatan, stay anywhere you'd like!
The weather in Roatan is usually great and only varies by 8 degrees. May and September are probably the best months to visit Roatan since the weather is great and the island is not overcrowded with fellow tourists.
Of course, one of the easiest ways to sightsee on Roatan Island is to stroll along the sand! You'll find plenty of great walkable areas on the resort. For a different kind of experience, you can book one of our horseback riding excursions.
Mahogany Bay is the cruise ship port owned by Carnival Corporation, located on the island of Roatan. Roatan is a popular cruise ship stop in the Western Caribbean, typically on the same itinerary as Belize and Cozumel.
Shopping at Town Center at Port of RoatanSome popular Honduran gifts you might want to purchase include hand-rolled cigars, locally produced rum, locally made chocolate, Central American coffee, and a wide variety of incredible local art and jewelry.
Roatan's rainy season starts in October and can run through February. The heaviest rainfall is typically in November and December. This basically matches up with winter in North America and Europe, which is the most popular time of year for all of you to flee the winter and seek some tropical sun.
The reality is that Roatan is an island, and almost everything consumed here is imported. Our food, products and supplies had to undergo a much longer journey to make it to our happy island, and therefore that drives up the price of just about everything.
If you don't want to deal with currency exchange or taking money out of an ATM during your Roatan trip, you could theoretically bring all of your cash in USD along with you. For a 7-day trip, I would bring at least $700-1,000 USD, with the assumption that you'll have some left over.
Departure Tax: All passengers leaving Roatan from the airport must pay a departure tax, $39.12 for visitors, $36.72 for foreign residents and 45 lempiras for Hondurans.